Voltage

 

The voltage in Australia is 220-240v at 50 Hertz, so make sure that(s) your appliance device(s) has this voltage.

 

The plug type used in Australia is the 3 pins (refer to photo). You can buy adapters in special stores or even in Australian's souvenir shops.

 

 

 

 

Measurement system

 

The Australian system of measurement is litters, meters, miles per hour or kilometres per hour, kilos and grams. Australian surfers still prefers to measure waves in feet.

 

 

Custom

 

Food, seeds, all animal articles and plants are forbidden to bring into Australia. That is because Australia has a very unique eco-system and the risk of a new bacteria, that does not exist in the country, in this kind of product, is huge. In the aircraft you will receive a form to fill out and to say what you are bringing to Australia.

 

Omitting information may result in fines. The best thing to do is to tell the truth and the Australian Customs Service might confiscate certain items.

 

For further information please visit www.customs.gov.au

 

 

Lost and Found:

 

Lost and found in Australia works very well. If you lose something in a shopping mall, store or on the street, yours chances in get them back are incredibly great. People here tend to keep objects found and return them to stores or deliver the object in the police stations in the neighbourhood.

 

 

Documents:

 

Documents in general such as passport, tickets, etc. Have a copy of your documents and keep them separate from the original, makes your life easier if it is necessary to organise a second copy (in case of lost).

 

 

Fines:

 

Fines in Australia are taken very seriously and the non-payment can put you in trouble, including the entry into the blacklist of the Police. People who wishes to return to Australia, and have left unpaid fines, can be arrested immediately.

 

 

How to Renew Visa in Australia:

 

To renew your visa in Australia you need to go to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs – DIMA before your visa expires.

Phone: 131880.

More information at www.immi.gov.au  

 

If you need any help with your student visa, come to see us, we are able to provide you with further information.

 

 

Vaccination:

 

Some countries it is compulsory to take the yellow fever vaccine. Recommended 20 days before departure to Australia.

 

 

Climate:

 

The seasons in Australia are very well defined and coincide with South America Countries. At the south end of the country, spring arrives in September, summer is from November to March, autumn ends in May and the winter begins in June.

 

The tropical climate of the north coast can be divided into dry and rainy. In the middle of Australia we have the desert, so it is very hot during the day and cold at night.

 

Australia's climate it is stable throughout the year, encouraging outdoors events.

 

Historic average temperatures em ºC in major cities

 

 

Clothes:

 

Light and comfortable. For restaurants and theatres fine sport/blazer.

Always have with you bathing suit and warm clothes. In some cities, like Sydney and Melbourne the nights are chilly.

 

 

Shopping:

 

Leather goods, Australian Opal semi-precious stone, Aboriginal paintings and handicrafts. There are also electronic goods at a very good price!

 

 

Cooking:

 

Dishes based on lamb, fish, seafood, fruits and vegetables.

The Australian's wines are high quality and world-famous.

 

 

Do not forget:

 

Sunscreen, hat and camera.