1 China Mobile can install a local SIM card. Australian local telephone service provider: Optus,

Telstra, Vodafone, 3G etc. Telstra signal is the best and most expensive, while Vodafone is relatively cheap.

All calling cards are charged in one direction, that is, answering calls is free.

Smoking is prohibited indoors in Australia. Whether in a restaurant or a bar, if you want to smoke, you can only go to the smoking room. Otherwise, you will be fined every minute.

Australia is divided into two seasons, winter and summer, with a difference of one hour, so you'd better pay attention before going to avoid delaying your trip.

In Australia, all emergency calls are 000. When the phone is connected, you can say Fei Jing, fire alarm or ambulance.

The voltage in Australia is 230-240 volts. You should see if your electronic device supports it. Moreover, the plug in Australia is an anti-trinomial plug, so it is better to prepare a conversion plug.

Visa transit goods

1 In addition to 10, Australia also has many tourist visas for more than one year. The cost is about RMB in 700 yuan, but the service fee exceeds RMB 180 yuan.

At present, Australia has implemented all electronic visas, and you will never see Australian paper visas in your passport again. However, the difficulty of applying has not decreased.

If you have a new passport, you can enter the self-service channel directly when you enter the country. However, the automatic passage has no entry stamp, that is, your passport has neither a paper visa nor a stamp. Look at your passport. You don't know that you have been to Australia.

Australia provides a 72-hour transit visa, but it also needs to apply in advance, which is the same as the process of applying for an ordinary visa, except that there is no visa fee (but the service fee still needs to be paid). It is worth noting that even if you transfer in Australia, you must apply for a transit visa, even if you have not left the international waiting area.

Australia's border inspection is very strict. If you have something to declare, remember to declare it.

Catering supplies

1 Australia has strict regulations on drinking, and drinking is forbidden under 18, so remember to bring your passport when you go to the bar to prove that you have reached the legal drinking age. The tax on Australian wine is very high, and the tax varies according to the alcohol content. The higher the alcohol content, the more taxes.

Many restaurants can bring their own drinks, but pay attention to whether there are brands that can bring their own drinks in front of the door.

The food ingredients of the Australian people are also very tough. In some places, you can buy kangaroo meat in supermarkets, and you can also eat camel meat, crocodile meat, buffalo meat and herring meat …

Traffic article

Generally 1 press the round button when crossing the road, and then pass when the traffic lights turn green.

China driver's license is recognized in Australia. Please ask the relevant institutions to translate it.

When driving, you must pay attention that when you meet the intersection of the school, the speed should be controlled below 40 km/h, otherwise there will be a high fine.

In some accident-prone areas, there will be an automatic camera function, but there will be a camera reminder 200 meters in front of the photo location, which is still very humanized.

Australia's driving direction is opposite to ours, so you need to stand on the left when taking the elevator and drive on the left when walking and cycling.

In Australia, 97% of taxis accept UnionPay cards to pay their fares, which is very convenient.

Trains in Australia are not cheaper than airplanes. Before the trip, many cards were compared. The train stations in Melbourne and Sydney are both in the city center, so it is very convenient to travel. If you book a train ticket online, you can get on the train directly without picking up the ticket. After you get on the bus, the staff will check them one by one. You just need to show the staff the appointment interface on your mobile phone.

There are several bus cards in Australia, such as MYKI in Melbourne and OPAL in Sydney. All public transport vehicles use the same card. In addition, don't be lucky to evade tickets. There are often plainclothes ticket inspectors on Melbourne trams, and they will be fined a lot when they are found.

Trams and buses in Australia have get-off buttons, so it's best to press the button before getting off, lest drivers at individual stations may not be able to stop. Eating is not allowed on public transport in Australia.

10 go on road Travel on Dayang Road It is recommended to start from Melbourne, because Australia drives on the left, so as to better enjoy the beautiful scenery of Greater sea and the sky and be safer.

Play the article

1 Australia has primitive tribes. If you visit, please respect the tribal culture. For example, some people are not allowed to drink alcohol, while others are not allowed to take pictures.

Koalas are Australia's national treasures, which are not as rare as those of China. It can be seen in many cities, but not all cities can accommodate koalas (such as Melbourne). If you want to see kangaroos and cuddle koalas, you can consider going to Brisbane.

For Australia, whale watching is a worthwhile project. Every May-165438+ 10, groups of whales return to the north. At this time, you can sign up for a whale watching group, and the cost is about 60-70 Australian dollars.

Many places in Australia are primitive and have many poisonous creatures. If you are bitten, you must remember the appearance of the animal and explain it to the doctor. Sometimes there are poisonous jellyfish in the sea, which is very terrible and may die directly. So it's best not to swim in open waters.

Although the climate in Australia is very good, there will be a great temperature difference in some places. For example, the sun is shining in the city, but if you go to see penguins, you should wear a down jacket.

consumption goods

When 1 came to Australia, sheep products and medicines were the most popular commodities for tourists. If you buy wool products, you can go to the farm. Sheep oil and medicines can be bought in supermarkets and pharmacies. There are two cheap supermarkets Coles and Woolworths in Australia, and pharmacies are mainly Chemist, Pharmacy and Priceline, which are everywhere.

In order to avoid carrying a lot of cash with you, you can use UnionPay cards to withdraw money from ATMs in Australia. 90% ATMs in Australia can use UnionPay cards to withdraw local currency, including NAB, HSBC,

Cashconnect, Cashcard and Travelex ATMs have more Chinese interfaces. Some domestic bank cards may have restrictions on the amount of cash withdrawn each time. Please consult the issuing bank for details.

In Australia, merchants who can accept UnionPay cards account for 70%. It is suggested to use UnionPay cards as much as possible. The local currency can be directly converted into RMB, which saves the currency conversion fee, and many merchants may have additional preferential benefits when using UnionPay cards ~

At present, nearly half of the merchants in Australia have the sign of "China UnionPay Express". When checking out, just stick the card on the machine and then sign it to complete the payment. The businesses covered include Muji, Uniqlo, Mayer, a famous multinational department store, and Harvey Norman, the largest chain group. By the way, foreign credit cards usually need to check their signatures, so be sure to sign your name on the back of the card in advance.

Regarding the tax refund, the following conditions should generally be met: purchase within 60 days before departure; If you spend $300 or more in the same store (including tax), you don't need the same receipt, but you can also buy it on different dates (the total amount is greater than or equal to $300).