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Australia & Beyond

See Australia and the World with Kuoni

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Holidays to Australia need not be encumbered with the dread of endless hours of monotonous in-flight entertainment and cramped airline cabins.

Most major airlines operating to Australia will offer at least one option by way of stopovers, opening up a whole world of destinations easily combined with the ‘Land Down Under’.

•   Head east and enjoy the rich cultures, vibrant cities and magical beaches of the Far East.
•   Head west and it’s the sunshine state of California, the evocative South Sea isles of the Pacific and the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ – New Zealand.
•   Have your cake and eat it with one of our ‘Round The World’ itineraries and combine Australia with the East and the West as well as any number of destinations in between.

Australia & Beyond Highlights
•   Our fantastic Australia & The Orient itinerary takes you on a magical journey, first to thrusting Hong Kong, then contrasts bustling Sydney with Cairns – gateway to the Great Barrier Reef before climaxing with ultimate relaxation in spiritual Bali.
•   Experience our popular Around The World itinerary to circumnavigate the globe taking in sparkling Singapore, Sydney and Cairns, Auckland – the ‘City of Sails’, and finally romantic Fiji.

Our most popular stopover destinations include:
•   Asia: Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Bali, Japan, China, India, Sri Lanka
•   The Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha
•   The Americas: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New York, South America
•   The Pacific: Fiji, Cook Islands, French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Zealand
•   Africa: Cape Town, Johannesburg

Australia Tailor Made Holidays
At Kuoni, we can create a holiday that fits your exact requirements by tailor making it just for you. Let us craft your perfect, bespoke Australia holiday and include your preferred choice of stopovers, ensuring you arrive refreshed and also experience another corner of the globe.

To tailor make your own Kuoni Australia holiday simply:
•    Browse our online portfolio, or request a copy of our Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific brochure.
•    Call 01306 747002 and speak to our Australia sales team.
•    Submit an online quotation request.

Further Australia Facts and Information
Find out more about the history and culture of this vast country by reading our information and facts or reading our i-travel articles for Australia

Capital city

Canberra
Population

Australia has a population of 19.5 million.

Time difference / local time

Eastern Standard Time: GMT +10 Hours taking in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland Central Standard Time: GMT + 9 Hours 30 Mins taking in Northern Territory and South Australia. Western Standard Time: GMT + 8 Hours taking in Western Austr
Language

English is the official language even though they do have their own vocabulary for certain words! The aborigines do have their own language but it is not widely spoken.

Currency

Australian Dollar ($). Approx. exchange rate AUD 1.61 = GBP 1 (27 January 2011) comprising of 100 cents = $1.

Safety

As in most countries, it is wise to take precautions against theft, especially in big cities. Keep valuables such as expensive jewellery in the hotel safety deposit box.

Passports and Visas

Visas are required by everyone except holders of Australian or New Zealand passports. Visas can now be booked electronically through Electronic Travel Authority (ETA’s) or by contacting the Australian High Commission. Clients will also require a 10 year passport which needs to be valid for six months after return to the UK. All other passport holders should contact the Australian High Commission as early as possible.

Shopping

Aborigine art is available in all major cities at every conceivable price. Shops selling duty-free goods are available so it’s worth looking at radios, photographic and electrical equipment, as well as clothes and perfumes. Your passport and ongoing ticket will prove that you’re eligible for duty-free although not always asked for. Souvenirs include the cuddly koala, boomerangs and the  Australian wide brimmed hat.

Climate / season

Rule of the thumb is that the seasons in Australia are opposite to those in Europe. Spring & Summer is October to March with most of the country being warm or hot, the north being more tropical and the south having milder nights. Autumn and winter is April to September where the north and central Australia is clear, with warm days and cool nights. The south experiences cool days with occasional rain.

Electricity

220/240 volt AC. Three round pin plugs are used therefore an adaptor is required

No compulsory vaccinations but recommended vaccination is Tetanus.

Clothing

For warmer weather light weight cotton garments are advisable and for cold weather a jumper or jacket is useful especially for cooler evenings.

Tipping

If you feel that you have received an excellent service and wish to show appreciation for this then a discretionary tip of 10% may be given.

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