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Visa-vis
Unless you’re an Australian
or New Zealand citizen,
you need a visa or Electronic
Ticket Authority (ETA) to
enter Australia. NZ passport
holders can apply for a visa
upon arrival. For info on
visas, see
www.immi.gov.au.Air time
4 to 8 hours from Singapore.
Cash & cards
Australian currency is the
Australian Dollar (AUD).
Banks throughout Australia
will exchange currency and
travellers cheques. ATMs can
be found in most towns in.
Weather report
Australia’s climate varies
greatly because of its size.
The north generally benefits
from warm weather and is
more humid, and southern
states experience cooler
winters. It’s also one of
the driest continents, with
drought common in many
areas. Temperatures can
reach 40+ in the summer,
and below zero in winter.
Mother tongue
English.
Salutations
Handshakes are the most
common form of greeting.
At a glance
Australia
Clocking in
Australia has three different
time zones. The west coast
(Perth) is 8 hours ahead of
GMT, same as Singapore;
Central Australia (South
Australia and Northern
Territory) is 9.5 hours
ahead and the east coast
(Melbourne, Sydney,
Brisbane) is 10 hours ahead.
From October to April, some
states observe daylight
savings.