About Australia - for tourists

This website provides information about Australian history, from the Aboriginal Dreamtime to British settlement, our convict history and the birth of a modern, multicultural nation.

http://www.australia.com/about/AboutAustralia.aspx?

Advice for travellers - Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)

The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) enables you to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia.

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4646.asp

Australian currency

A brief introduction to Australian currency and its history, with links to further information.

http://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/currency.html

Australian Federation of Travel Agents - Find a travel agent

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents Limited (AFTA) is the peak body for Australia's travel agents and represents the majority of travel agents in Australia. It is an affiliated member of the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA). This page provides th ability to search for a travel agent by location.

http://www.afta.com.au/FindTravelAgent

Climate

Bureau of Meteorology climate information pages with additional maps, educational materials and access to SILO services for agriculture.

http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/

Climate tips for travellers

Provides tips for travellers on Australia's climate from the Bureau of Meteorology.

http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/environ/travel/index.shtml

Exchange rates

Current exchange rates as listed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

http://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/tables/index.html#exchange_rates

Foreign embassies and consulates in Australia

A list of foreign embassies and high commissions, consulates, multilateral missions and representative offices in Australia.

http://protocol.dfat.gov.au/Mission/list.rails

Frequently asked questions (about bringing goods into Australia)

Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing answers to frequently asked questions. Includes a list of some items commonly brought into Australia by travellers with their import conditions.

http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/faqs

Getting married in Australia

The Attorney-General's Department provides information related to getting married in Australia.

http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/MarriageGetting_Married

Health care for visitors from the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand

As a resident of New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland you are entitled to limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia.

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/migrants/visitors/ireland-nz.shtml

Health care for visitors to Australia - United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Malta and Italy

As a resident of United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Malta and Italy, you are entitled to limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia.

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/migrants/visitors/uk.shtml

Health Emergency

The Australian Government's Health Emergency website keeps you up-to-date with important information about pandemic (H1N1) influenza outbreaks in Australia, and the actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and the community.

http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/

Information for travellers entering or leaving Australia

Medicines brought into and taken out of Australia may be subject to respective import and export controls. Therapeutic Goods Administration advice for travellers entering or leaving Australia.

http://www.tga.gov.au/consumer/travellers.htm

Map of Australia [single page]

A4 size map of Australia in colour showing capital cities, state borders, elevation etc.

http://www.ga.gov.au/images/GA1073.jpg

Overseas driver licences

Austroads page containing information for overseas drivers on licences and driving while in Australia. Includes information regarding international licences

http://www.austroads.com.au/overseas.html

SmartGate

SmartGate gives some travellers arriving into Australia's international airports the option to self-process through passport control. It uses the data in the ePassport and face recognition technology to perform the customs and immigration checks that are usually conducted by a Customs and Border Protection officer. SmartGate can be used by Australian and New Zealand ePassport holders, aged 18 or over. It will be gradually opened to other nationalities that have ePassports.

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5552.asp

Smartgate

SmartGate gives some travellers arriving into Australia's international airports the option to self-process through passport control. It uses the data in the ePassport and face recognition technology to perform the customs and immigration checks that are usually conducted by a Customs and Border Protection officer. SmartGate can be used by Australian and New Zealand ePassport holders, aged 18 or over. It will be gradually opened to other nationalities that have ePassports.

http://australia.gov.au/service/smartgate

Theme and Reference Maps

A range of theme and reference maps are available from Geoscience Australia. Some are also available as free resources for download.

http://www.ga.gov.au/topographic-mapping/theme-reference-maps/index.jsp

Tourism compliance and consumer protection, and ADS

While visitors are in Australia, they are covered by Australia's consumer protection laws, which require all businesses to treat consumers fairly. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a business while in Australia, you can lodge a complaint with the government Fair Trading Agency in the States or Territories in which the problem occurred.

http://www.ret.gov.au/tourism/policy/tourismcompliance/Pages/TourismConsumerProtectionandComplianceInformation.aspx

Transport

Page containing information on public transport and private vehicles in Australia to help intending and newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia. Contains links to other information including public transport information in each state and territory.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/everyday-life/transport/index.htm

TravelSECURE

TravelSECURE website is designed to help domestic and international travellers learn more about the security measures in place at Australian airports and the actions they need to take to comply with these measures.

http://travelsecure.infrastructure.gov.au/

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for Organisations

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) allows organisations to check the visa entitlements of a visa holder.

http://australia.gov.au/service/visa-entitlement-verification-online-VEVO-for-organisations

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for Visa Holders

Visa holders, who do not have a label in their passport, can confirm their current visa details.

http://australia.gov.au/service/visa-entitlement-verification-online-VEVO-for-visa-holders

What can't I take into Australia?

Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing information on prohibited items that can't be taken into Australia as well as items that must be declared and inspected.

http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/travel/entering-australia/cant-take