1 China mobile phones can be equipped with local SIM cards. Australian local telephone service provider: Optus,

Telstra, Vodafone, 3G etc. Telstra signals are the best and most expensive, while Vodafone is relatively cheap.

All calling cards are charged in one direction, that is, answering calls is free.

Smoking is prohibited indoors in Australia. No matter in restaurants or bars, you can only go to the smoking room if you want to smoke. Otherwise, you will be fined for minutes.

Australia is divided into two seasons, winter and summer, with a difference of one hour, so you'd better pay attention before going to avoid delaying your trip.

In Australia, all emergency calls are 000. When the phone is connected, you can say Fei Jing, fire alarm or ambulance.

The voltage in Australia is 230-240 volts. You should see if your electronic device supports it. Moreover, the plug in Australia is an anti-trinomial plug, so it is better to prepare a conversion plug.

Visa transit goods

1 In addition to 10, Australia also has many tourist visas for more than one year. The cost is about RMB in 700 yuan, but the service fee is more than 180.

At present, Australia has implemented an electronic visa, and you will never see an Australian paper visa in your passport again. However, the difficulty of applying has not decreased.

If you have a new passport, you can go directly to the self-service channel when you enter the country. But the automatic passage has no entry stamp, that is to say, your passport has neither a paper visa nor a stamp. I didn't know you had been to Australia by looking at your passport.

Australia provides a 72-hour transit visa, but it also needs to be applied in advance, just like the ordinary visa application process, except that there is no visa fee (but the service fee is still payable). It is worth noting that even if you transfer in Australia, you have to apply for a transit visa, even if you don't leave the international waiting area.

Australia's border inspection is very strict. If you have something to declare, remember to declare it.

Catering supplies

1 Australia has strict regulations on drinking, and drinking is forbidden under 18, so remember to bring your passport when you go to the bar to prove that you have reached the legal drinking age. Australian wine tax is very high, and the tax varies according to the alcohol content. The higher the alcohol content, the more taxes.

Many restaurants can bring their own drinks, but pay attention to whether there is a sign in front of the door that can bring their own drinks.

The food ingredients of the Australian people are also very tough. In some places, you can buy kangaroo meat in the supermarket, and you can also eat camel meat, crocodile meat, buffalo meat and herring meat …

Traffic article

Generally 1 When crossing the road, press the round button and wait until the traffic lights turn green.

China's driver's license is recognized in Australia. Just find a translator from the relevant institution.

3 When driving, you must pay attention to it. When you meet a school intersection, the speed should be controlled below 40km/h, otherwise there will be a high fine.

In some accident-prone areas, there will be automatic photos, but there will be a camera reminder 200 meters in front of the photo location, which is still very humanized.

Australia's driving direction is opposite to ours, so you need to stand on the left when taking the elevator, and drive on the left when walking and cycling.

In Australia, 97% of taxis accept UnionPay cards to pay their fares, which is very convenient.

Trains in Australia are not cheaper than airplanes. Before traveling, Doha compares more. The train stations in Melbourne and Sydney are both in the city center, making it easy to travel. If you book a train ticket online, you can get on the train directly without picking up the ticket. After you get on, the staff will check them one by one. You just need to show the staff the booking interface on your mobile phone.

There are several kinds of public transport cards in Australia, MYKI in Melbourne and OPAL in Sydney. All public transport vehicles use the same card. In addition, don't be lucky to evade tickets. There are often plainclothes ticket inspectors on Melbourne trams, and they will be fined a lot of money when they are found.

Trams and buses in Australia have exit buttons, so it is best to press them in advance before getting off, so as to avoid the possibility that individual station drivers may leave the station without stopping. In Australia, eating is not allowed on public transport.

10 Dayang Road go on road Travel suggests starting from Melbourne, because Australia drives on the left, so that you can better enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea and the sky, and it is safer.

Play the article

1 Australia has primitive tribes. If you visit, please respect the tribal culture. For example, some people are not allowed to drink and some people are not allowed to take pictures.

Koala, Australia's national treasure, is not as rare as China's national treasure. You can see it in many cities, but not all cities can hold koalas (such as Melbourne). If you want to see kangaroos holding koalas, you can consider going to Brisbane.

For Australia, whale watching is a worthwhile project. Every May-165438+ 10, groups of whales return to the north. At this time, you can sign up for a whale watching group, about 60-70 Australian dollars.

Many places in Australia are very primitive and there are many poisonous creatures. If you are bitten, you must remember the appearance of the animal and explain it to the doctor. Sometimes there are poisonous jellyfish in the sea, which is scary and may die directly. So it's best not to swim in closed waters.

Although the climate in Australia is very good, there will be a great temperature difference in some places, such as the sunny city, but if you go to see penguins, you should wear down jackets.

consumption goods

1 When you come to Australia, sheep products and medicines are the most popular items for tourists. If you buy wool products, you can go to the farm. Sheep oil and medicines can be bought in supermarkets and pharmacies. There are two cheap supermarkets in Australia, Coles and Woolworths, and pharmacies are mainly Chemist, Pharmacy and Priceline, which are everywhere.

In order to avoid carrying a lot of cash with you, you can use UnionPay cards to withdraw money from ATMs in Australia. 90% ATMs in Australia can use UnionPay cards to withdraw local currency, including NAB, HSBC,

Cashconnect, Cashcard and Travelex ATMs have more Chinese interfaces. The cards of some domestic banks may have restrictions on the amount of cash withdrawn each time. Please consult the issuing bank for details.

In Australia, merchants who can accept UnionPay cards account for 70%. It is suggested to use UnionPay card as much as possible, local currency can be directly converted into RMB, which saves the currency conversion fee, and many merchants may have additional benefits when using UnionPay card ~

At present, nearly half of the merchants in Australia have the sign of "China UnionPay Express". When checking out, just stick the card on the machine and then sign it to complete the payment. Covered businesses include Muji, Uniqlo, the famous multinational department store Mayer and Harvey Norman, the largest chain group. By the way, foreign credit cards generally need to check their signatures, so be sure to sign your name on the back of the card in advance.

Regarding the tax refund, the following conditions should generally be met: purchase within 60 days before departure; If you spend more than 300 Australian dollars (including tax) in the same store, you don't need the same receipt, you can also buy it on different dates (the total is more than or equal to 300 Australian dollars).