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Australia
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Oceania
Australia (English: Australia) is a country in Oceania which has been independent since 1901 of the United Kingdom. Australia is considered the largest island and one of the largest countries in the world. The capital of Australia is Canberra. A number of major cities in Australia: Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Darwin and Perth.
Travel and holidays to Australia
Australia is known for its vast deserts, impressive "red" mountains, waterfalls, rainforests and beautiful beaches especially have attracted surfers. Divers also visit Australia only too happy to dive into the many species of fish and coral reefs. The animal is very comprehensive. So living in the wild yet koala bears, kangaroos, the Tasmanian devil, the emu (large flightless bird), crocodiles and snakes. In the water are also many animal species, including 20 different shark species such as the white shark, tiger shark and the whale shark. Among known adventurers Australia stands as a perfect destination for backpacking.
States of Australia:
New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia.
Under Australian territory already covered the following areas and islands:
Australian Capital Territory (Federal Territory), Northern Territory, Jervis Bay Territory, Christmas Island, Norfolk, Cocos Islands, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Coral Sea Islands and Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Official Name: Commonwealth of Australia
Continent: Oceania
Surface: 7.74122 million km²
Capital: Canberra
Population: 22.73667 million inhabitants (2012)
Government: Parliamentary monarchy
Highest point: 2,228 m (Mount Kosciuszko)
Distance (Amsterdam - Canberra): 16 626 km, distance from your place Click Here
Flight Duration: about 19 hours
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, August, September and October are the best months to travel to Central Australia. You thus avoid the hottest and coldest months. June, July, August, September, October and November are the best months to travel to northern Australia. You thus avoid the rainy season. January, February, November and December, March, April, October are the best months to travel to South Australia and Tasmania. In these months you will have the least chance of precipitation and temperatures are more pleasant.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Australia. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
When it is summer in the Netherlands, it is winter in Australia. Australia is large and therefore there are different climate zones. The interior has a desert climate. There it is very hot during the day but at stone cold at night. The south has a temperate climate with warm summers and fairly cold winters. To the north is a tropical climate.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Australia, please visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Australia, please visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language in Australia.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least one day to return to the Netherlands.
A visa is required. This can be requested via eta.immi.gov.au (credit card), Visa Australia (iDeal / bank transfer) or at the Australian Embassy in Berlin. This visa is valid for 3 months within a period of 12 months from date of issue.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch embassy and consulates in Australia: australie.nlambassade.org.
Australian Embassy in Netherlands: netherlands.embassy.gov.au.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Australia.
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Australia if you are in the seven days before visiting Australia visited a yellow fever country.
Money
In Australia, paid by the Australian dollar (AUD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Australia can be found on our ATMs page.
Australian dollars to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
- New South Wales: 10 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- Australian Capital Territory 10 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- Victoria: 10 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- Tasmania: 10 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- Queensland: 9 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- South Australia: 9.5 hours later (winter), 7.5 hours later (DST).
- Northern Territory: 8.5 hours later (winter), 7.5 hours later (DST).
- Western Australia: 7 hours later (winter), 6 hours later (DST).
The local times, dates, time zones, time zone map and exceptions of Australia, please visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Australia you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Australia.
Electricity
In Australia, you need a plug adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Australia can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 000 or 112
- Fire: 000 or 112
- Ambulance: 000 or 112
Tap water
The tap water is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Australia can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Australia visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Australia end in .au.
Official websites of Australia: australia.gov.au and australia.com.
Telephone
The country code to call someone in Australia is 0061 or +61.
Would you call please use 001 131 from Australia to the Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All prefixes in Australia can be found on Wikipedia.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Australia.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Australia.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Australia.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Australia.
Holidays
Australia's national day falls on January 26 (Australia Day).
All other holidays in Australia, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Australia? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Australia, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Australia?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Australia earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Australia can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Australia can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Australia.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking from 16 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know ...
... The 10 most deadly animals in the world all exist in Australia?
... There are more kangaroos than people living in Australia?
... Australia has the largest population of Greeks outside Europe?
... Australia is surrounded by three oceans (Indian, Big and Southern Ocean)?
... Australians celebrate Christmas in the summer?
... The Boomerang was originally used for hunting by aboriginals?
Australia is known for its vast deserts, impressive "red" mountains, waterfalls, rainforests and beautiful beaches especially have attracted surfers. Divers also visit Australia only too happy to dive into the many species of fish and coral reefs. The animal is very comprehensive. So living in the wild yet koala bears, kangaroos, the Tasmanian devil, the emu (large flightless bird), crocodiles and snakes. In the water are also many animal species, including 20 different shark species such as the white shark, tiger shark and the whale shark. Among known adventurers Australia stands as a perfect destination for backpacking.
States of Australia:
New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia.
Under Australian territory already covered the following areas and islands:
Australian Capital Territory (Federal Territory), Northern Territory, Jervis Bay Territory, Christmas Island, Norfolk, Cocos Islands, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Coral Sea Islands and Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Official Name: Commonwealth of Australia
Continent: Oceania
Surface: 7.74122 million km²
Capital: Canberra
Population: 22.73667 million inhabitants (2012)
Government: Parliamentary monarchy
Highest point: 2,228 m (Mount Kosciuszko)
Distance (Amsterdam - Canberra): 16 626 km, distance from your place Click Here
Flight Duration: about 19 hours
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, August, September and October are the best months to travel to Central Australia. You thus avoid the hottest and coldest months. June, July, August, September, October and November are the best months to travel to northern Australia. You thus avoid the rainy season. January, February, November and December, March, April, October are the best months to travel to South Australia and Tasmania. In these months you will have the least chance of precipitation and temperatures are more pleasant.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Australia. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
When it is summer in the Netherlands, it is winter in Australia. Australia is large and therefore there are different climate zones. The interior has a desert climate. There it is very hot during the day but at stone cold at night. The south has a temperate climate with warm summers and fairly cold winters. To the north is a tropical climate.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Australia, please visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Australia, please visit Climate Info.
Language
English is the official language in Australia.
Want free translate to or from English? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least one day to return to the Netherlands.
A visa is required. This can be requested via eta.immi.gov.au (credit card), Visa Australia (iDeal / bank transfer) or at the Australian Embassy in Berlin. This visa is valid for 3 months within a period of 12 months from date of issue.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch embassy and consulates in Australia: australie.nlambassade.org.
Australian Embassy in Netherlands: netherlands.embassy.gov.au.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Australia.
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Australia if you are in the seven days before visiting Australia visited a yellow fever country.
Money
In Australia, paid by the Australian dollar (AUD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Australia can be found on our ATMs page.
Australian dollars to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
- New South Wales: 10 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- Australian Capital Territory 10 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- Victoria: 10 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- Tasmania: 10 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- Queensland: 9 hours later (winter), 8 hours later (DST).
- South Australia: 9.5 hours later (winter), 7.5 hours later (DST).
- Northern Territory: 8.5 hours later (winter), 7.5 hours later (DST).
- Western Australia: 7 hours later (winter), 6 hours later (DST).
The local times, dates, time zones, time zone map and exceptions of Australia, please visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Australia you must drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Australia.
Electricity
In Australia, you need a plug adapter.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Australia can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 000 or 112
- Fire: 000 or 112
- Ambulance: 000 or 112
Tap water
The tap water is safe to drink.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Australia can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Australia visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Australia end in .au.
Official websites of Australia: australia.gov.au and australia.com.
Telephone
The country code to call someone in Australia is 0061 or +61.
Would you call please use 001 131 from Australia to the Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All prefixes in Australia can be found on Wikipedia.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Australia.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Australia.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Australia.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Australia.
Australia's national day falls on January 26 (Australia Day).
All other holidays in Australia, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Australia? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Australia, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Australia?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Australia earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Australia can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Australia can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Australia.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking from 16 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know ...
... The 10 most deadly animals in the world all exist in Australia?
... There are more kangaroos than people living in Australia?
... Australia has the largest population of Greeks outside Europe?
... Australia is surrounded by three oceans (Indian, Big and Southern Ocean)?
... Australians celebrate Christmas in the summer?
... The Boomerang was originally used for hunting by aboriginals?
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