Australia Introduction

This is an amazingly interesting country with something for all different types of visitors. There is the great Outback, the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, the bustling cities, beautiful beaches, great surf and even tropical rainforests. Australia also boasts with 14 World Heritage-listed areas.

Tourism

Airport

There are more than nine airports in Australia and here are the four biggest and busiest airports of Australia: Sydney Airport is located 8 km south of downtown Sydney and it is Australia's busiest airport. Melbourne Airport is located 23 km from the city centre and is the country's second busiest airport.

Brisbane Airport is the third busiest airport in Australia. Perth Airport is located south of Guildford and is the fourth busiest airport in Australia

Airlines

The following airlines have regular flights to all four major airports in Australia:

• South African Airways (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Qantas Airlines (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Emirates (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)
• Cathay Pacific Airways (from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban)

What to see

• Fraser Island
• Wet n Wild Water World
• Kangaroo Island
• Australian National Botanic Gardens
• Cockington Green
• National Gallery of Australia
• Old Melbourne Gaol
• Monkey Mia Resort
• The Esplanade
• Eureka Tower
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Sydney Aquarium
• Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
• Federation Square
• Sydney Wildlife World

General info

Australia is divided into three time zones. The Eastern third is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, the center third is 9.5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and the Western third is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. The currency used in Australia is the Australian dollar. Getting around in Australia is easy because of the excellent public transport (busses, trains and ferries) available. A hat and sunscreen is essential when visiting Australia. The sun is very harsh in this country and you need to protect your skin from its harmful rays. Comfy walking shoes is a must as well as flip-flops, you will blend right in with the locals.

Weather

The weather in Australia is pleasant. Summer is from December to March with an average temperature of 29°C. Winter lasts from June to August and temperatures are cool and average at 13°C. Rainfall peaks through late summer and autumn.

Flights to Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland, Australia and is a very modern city. With over 2 million people it is also the third largest Australian city and almost 1000 people move to Brisbane on a weekly basis. Brisbane offers everything you might look for including a vibrant live music scene, excellent art galleries and delicious coffee shops. The locals are very friendly and the subtropical climate makes for a pleasant stay.

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Flights to Melbourne

Melbourne, the second largest city in Australia, is the capital of the south-eastern state of Victoria. The city is regarded as Australia’s cultural capital with a multicultural population of 4 million with large Greek, Italian, Jewish and Vietnamese immigrant communities.

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Flights to Perth

Perth is known to have two airports. The Jandakot Airport is found in the city’s southern region that is mainly used for charter flights and general aviation. The international airport that is used for domestic, international and regional fights is Perth Airport.

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Flights to Sydney

Sydney, also known as ‘the Harbour city’, is the largest city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. It is situated on the southeast coast of Australia and is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and beautiful beaches. Sydney has a lot to offer such as excellent dining, exquisite shopping, and an exciting nightlife.

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