Australia Travel Tips

While travelling to a new country can be a daunting experience it is also exciting leaving you with great memories to last a lifetime. Australia is a lucky country with many things on offer.

It is a good idea to look into different travel insurance when heading to a new country, there are many options on offer. There are three different types of insurance including medical, luggage and property and then cancellation insurance. These will help you cover any medical expenses if they arise whilst you are on your travels, it will help if you loose your luggage or any property and the of course if you need to cancel a trip at the last minute.

If you are planning on staying in Australia for some time it is a good idea to contact Medicare Australia if you are eligable for a Medicare card which is a government based organisation, they will help with a rebate of any medical costs.

One of the most confusing things when arriving in a new country is often the currency, at most international airports you will find there is a place where you can change your existing money to Australian dollars. If you would like to find the current currency rate there are many websites available to help you with this.

Always make sure you have your visa organised before coming to Australia. There are three different visas, Visitor Visa, Working Holiday Visa and Student Visa. Make sure you are applying for the one that is right for your travel plans. If you are not intending to work or study here then you should apply for a Visitor Visa. If you are intending on working in Australia for a short period of time then a Working Holiday Via may be for you, if you are wanting to study in Australia then a Student Visa will be for you.

Remember there are baggage limits to how much you can take on a plane, if you exceed the limit you will be required to pay a fee at the airport.

Australia has many ways to stay in contact with loved one's whilst on vacation. There are many internet kiosks available around most cities, aswell as pay phones. If you are staying in Australia for a while it may also be an idea to purchase a mobile phone from one of our telecommunication companies.

For any further information on travelling to Australia feel free to contact our friendly staff at AA Education. Enjoy your travels.