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Australia Food & Eating Guide

TRAVEL BASICS

Visa & Entry Requirements

All visitors to Australia are required to have a valid passport and must have either a..

Health & Safety

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travellers over the age of one year..

Currency

The official currency is the Australian dollar. Note denominations are $5, $10, $20, $50..

Weather & Climate

Due to Australia’s vast size a variety of climates are experienced throughout the..

Culture & Customs

Australians are friendly, laid-back and very welcoming. Family, friends and fun are high..

Language & Communications

The official language for Australia is English. It is uncommon for Australians to speak a..

Transport & Getting Around

Australia has a number of International airports located in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth..

Travel Tips

Scams are not common in Australia however common sense and remaining alert is always..

Food & Eating Guide

Australia has a wonderful variety of great quality food and many options of places to..

Timezone & Electricity

Australia has three time zones: Eastern Standard Time (EST): in New South Wales..

Dutyfree

Travellers to Australia over 18 years of age do not have to pay customs duty on: 2.25..

states of Australia

Queensland Information

There is so much to Queensland, you could easily spend a lifetime discovering it. Australia’s Sunshine State offers..

New South Wales Information

Whatever you’re into, there’s enough diversity in New South Wales that you’re almost certain to find the perfect..

Victoria Information

Victoria’s many regions offer visitors a diverse and wonderful range of experiences. From the some of Australia's..

Tasmania Information

Known as the ‘Apple Isle’ Tasmania is renowned for its magnificent countryside and unspoiled wilderness. From the..

Northern Territory Information

A land of inspiration and mystery Welcome to the ‘real’ outback, the untamed mystique of the Northern Territory..

South Australia Information

Like the award-winning wines for which it is famous, South Australia is a memorable blend of all of life’s good..

Western Australia Information

The sheer enormity of Western Australia's land mass, a lazy 37 times the size of Tasmania, gives rise to a huge..

Australian Capital Territory State Info

The Australian Capital Territory is the political heart of Australia - home to Parliament House and the Federal..

INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONS

Food & Eating Guide

Australia has a wonderful variety of great quality food and many options of places to eat. Restaurants, clubs, pubs, cafes, take-away stores and food courts all offer an array of food to feed any hungry traveller. Foods native to Australia include Kangaroo, crocodile, emu and bush tucker such as berries, nuts, roots, and ants. Other well known Australian favorites include Vegemite, the Tim-Tam biscuit, the lamington cake, the pavlova desert, ANZAC biscuits, damper bread and the chiko roll (a deep fried snack).

Cuisines widely available throughout the country include Chinese, Italian, Thai, Greek, Japanese, Indian, Lebanese, Vietnamese and Mexican. Many major cities and towns also host ‘farmers markets’ with an abundant supply of fresh fruit and vegetables. They are cheap and incredibly fresh.

Australians love to partake in a drink or two. Drinking beer seems to be part of the Australian culture. Popular brews include VB, XXXX, Coopers and Boags as well as many other local and international brands. Australia produces top quality wine from the Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, Victoria, Mudgee and Margaret River which are readily available throughout the country. There are also all varieties of spirits available including the popular and locally produced Bundaberg Rum.

Australia’s legal drinking age is 18 years.

Highlights of Australia

Sydney Information

Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and..

Gold Coast Information

Whether you are looking for family fun, action and adventure or just an excuse to sit back and relax - the Gold Coast..

Melbourne Information

Melbourne has a character and style all of it's own. It is a vital city, alive with culture, characters ready for..

Tropical North Queensland Information

The Tropical North is dotted with some wonderful island resorts, perfect for all types of getaways. Picturesque Lizard..

Brisbane Region Information

Brisbane is an incredibly vibrant sub tropical city, the fastest growing in Australia. It’s a place that feels truly..

Sunshine Coast Information

The pure, white sands and azure waters of the coast, the tranquillity of the Everglades, the dramatic Coloured Sands..

Surfers Paradise Information

Arguably one of the nation's most popular holiday destinations. Surfers Paradise is vibrant, alive and legendary. A..

Whitsundays Information

The exquisite Whitsunday region has been the dream destination for holidaymakers from home and abroad for decades …..

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