Travelling from mainland Europe and America or South East Asia you should be aware Australia is in the southern hemisphere, therefore, the weather is quite the opposite. The summers fall in November, December and January and the Winters are during the mid year with July being coldest. Average termperature in winters is around 15c and during summers the temperature remains around 26c. However, across various states, the weather changes quite a bit and summer temperature in Northern Australia and Central regions can exceed 45c in summers.
Time zone
Summer GMT+11 (October to March), Winters GMT+10 (March to October)
Currency
Australian Dollar
1 A$ = 100 cents
Other denomination: 50 dollars, 20 dollars, 10 dollars, 5 dollars in notes
Coins: 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c
Shopping Hours
Monday to Wednesday 900hrs to 1800hrs
Thursday: Late night shopping 0900hrs to 2100hrs
Sunday: 1100hrs to 1700hrs
Banks
General Opening Hours
Monday 930am to 1600hrs
Friday 930am to 1700pm
Saturday: Some banks are open in the morning
Sunday Banks close.
ATMs are available all across major cities and stores. Normally inter-bank ATMs would charge $2.5dollars. Check for your bank for international withdrawal rates if you are using the overseas card.
Dialling Code
Calling to Sydney
City Code: 02 + number
Internation : +0061 2 + number
Emergency Contact numbers:
Emergency/Ambulance/Police 000
CityRail Transport Info Line 131 500
Taxis Combined Service 133 300
Useful phone numbers:
Emergency/Ambulance/Police 000
CityRail Transport Info Line 131 500
Taxis Combined Service 133 300
Electricity
Electrical Supply: 240 volts, 50 Hz
3 pin plugs are used, although an adapter is required
Most hotels provide 110-volt outlets for shavers