Essential Australia Travel Information

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Most people don't know just how different things can be to travel to another country. From the currency to which sports are most popular, you will find that things are very different when you travel. To help make it less of a shock for you, here is some essential Australia travel information so you know a bit about what to expect.

If you are thinking about bringing any electronics with you, you should know that the electrical outlets in Australia are very different from North America. If you have a cell phone or laptop computer that you will need to plug in while you are here, you will need to purchase an adapter before you go. These adapters can be difficult to find once you get there. Make sure you buy one and don't forget to pack it!

You will find that money in Australia is quite different as well. The exchange rate will be in your favour if you live in the USA, as Australian dollars are worth less. One interesting thing you will notice about Australian paper money is the fact that it is made of plastic. Australia is the first country in the world to print plastic money, and the change occurred between 1992 and 1996.

One interesting bit of Australia travel information is that tipping at restaurants is not normal in Australia. When eating at restaurants, you should not feel obligated to give a tip. It is, of course, appreciated if you do, but it is not expected in the least.

This is some of the most interesting Australia travel information that is important to know if you are planning a trip there. Make sure that you bring home some of their plastic money as a souvenir when you go home, as you will not likely see it again soon.

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Top 5 Luxurious Destinations in Australia

It may be a long journey to the other side of the world but once you are there, Australia's welcome is well worth it. With breathtaking sights from the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to the penguins on Philip Island, the Great Ocean Road and Ayres Rock, there is something to excite everyone.

Luxury hotels litter the East Coast from Sydney to Cape Tribulation whilst boutique boltholes spring up in and around metropolitan Melbourne. Coupled with designer shops, impressive resorts and every comfort imaginable, luxury travel is top of any down under adventure. Here are five of the best places to see:

1. Sydney

Sydney

Often considered by many to be Australia's real main city - rather than the capital Canberra - Sydney is overflowing with things to see and do. If views are your thing, catch a ferry from Circular Quay to Cremorne Point and marvel back at the city skyline. If you would rather enjoy the sights from the comfort of your 5-star hotel, booking a room at one of Sydney's downtown lavish hotels - like the Shangri-La overlooking the harbour - is a must.

2. East Coast

East Coast, Australia

Although a firm contender on the backpacker trail, Australia's East Coast is also home to mile upon mile of luxurious hotels and resorts just waiting to take the weight off your feet. Nestled along the coastline from Sydney in the south to Cape Tribulation in the north, indulgence is never far away. For the ultimate in remote retreats, Hamilton Island has long been offering all the staples of luxury travel from soft fluffy towels to pampering sessions in the resorts spa.

3. Melbourne

Melbourne

A metropolitan mecca, Melbourne is abuzz with every kind of everything. A melting pot of eco travel and luxury travel, boutique boltholes are scattered around the city from the beaches of St Kilda to the hip areas of Fitzroy and Carlton and into the downtown central area and along the Yarra River.

4. Perth

Perth

Taking the crown as the hub of Australia's quieter, but stunningly beautiful, west coast, Perth is still a firm fave for the luxury traveller. From villas with ocean views on Rottnest Island to eco lodges on the outskirts of the city, relaxing and putting your feet up is par for the course in this town. What Perth lacks in close proximity to other cities, it most definitely gains in having its finger well and truly on the pulse as far as treating yourself is concerned.

5.The Outback

The Outback

The epicenter of Australia, the Outback is not only home to the country's most remote wilderness but it also has some of the most luxurious accommodation you will find. Deluxe safari-esq tented cabins are just one way to enjoy a night of sleeping out under the stars.
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