About
Australia is a country and continent known for its natural beauty, developed economy, and high standard of living. It is famous for its diverse landscapes, ranging from deserts to tropical forests.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed90 Mbps
4G Coverageexcellent in cities, limited in Outback
SIM from Telstra, Optus or Vodafone costs $20-55 AUD for 10-80GB. Telstra best for Outback. Available at airports. No coverage in remote areas - plan ahead.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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Australian Type I plugs (two angled flat pins + grounding). Voltage 230V. Unique Australian standard. All travelers need adapter
Local Transport
Operators: Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink coaches
Booking: greyhound.com.au, firefly.com.au, premierms.com.au
Popular Routes
Sydney-Brisbane14-16h
AUD 75-142
Sydney-Melbourne12-14h
AUD 68-128
Melbourne-Adelaide10-12h
AUD 68-120
Australia is massive—flying is essential. Jetstar offers budget flights from $55 (Sydney-Melbourne). Trains are scenic but slow—11h overnight Sydney to Melbourne. Buses even slower (12-14h) but cheapest. For east coast, flying saves time. Book flights 2-3 months ahead. Perth so remote—5h flight from Sydney.
Local Cuisine
Kangaroo meat
barbecue
meat pies
Tipping
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
Not expected, 10% for excellent serviceTaxi
Round up or no tipHotels
PorterNot expected
HousekeepingNot expected
Concierge5-10 AUD for exceptional help
Tours
Guide (per day)5-10 AUD per person optional
Driver (per day)5 AUD per person optional
Tipping is NOT expected in Australia - workers earn fair wages (min A$24.95/hour). Rounding up is common but not required.