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Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) which is UTC +10:00, meaning that it is 14 hours ahead of New York and 9 hours ahead of London.
You’ll need:
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Sydney Airport is the closest airport to Sydney city center – being only 8km away. There are three ways to get to and from the airport into the city center.
Train:
Bus:
Taxi:
Sydney is the only city in Australia that has a metro or rapid transit system. The cost for the metro is the same as the commuter rail in Sydney ($4.50) and uses an Opal Card that can be purchased at metro stations. For more information on fares go to: Australia Transport.
Australia is one of the safest destinations for travelers. It is often documented as a perfect country for solo travel. However, no matter where you are it is always important to keep your wits about you.
Here are some tips for a safe and fun visit to Australia:
Overall, Australia is a safe and exciting country with loads to offer. Be street smart and stay away from snakes!
Australia is a large country so it is important to check the weather for whatever region you are staying in before visiting. This is the general annual weather in Sydney.
December, January, February (Summer): Hottest months of the year.
March, April, May (Autumn): BEST TIME TO VISIT.
June, July, August (Winter): Coldest months of the year.
September, October, November (Spring): BEST TIME TO VISIT.
SHOCKING! Australia actually has no official language! But by far the most common is English which has been used since European settlement.
However, a few indigenous languages are still spoken in Australia with the most popular being Upper Arrernte, Kalaw Lagaw Ya, Tiwi, Walmajarri, Warlpiri, and the Western Desert language.
Australia is quite a laid back and casual society so there isn’t too much to remember in terms of etiquette.
Social settings:
Wine and Dine:
Australia’s unit of currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD$). Approximately $1.48 (AUD) equates to USD $1.
Exchanging money in Australia is safe and easy. You can exchange at the airport or at ATM machines.
Tipping! You don’t have to tip in Australia. Unless you would like to give extra for excellent service.
Australia has electricity outlets that are Type 1. Type 1 sockets have three slots- the top slot being vertical and the two bottom slots being slanted. The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Your converter should look like this:
Drinking tap water should be safe in all major cities in Australia. The water in major cities go through high levels of filtration- which make the water safe and accessible. However, in some remote areas it isn’t recommended to drink tap water. We suggest doing some research if you are headed to those less populated areas.
Australia is an advanced society so WiFi should be available in most locations. If you are looking to get a SIM card this is how to do it:
Uber is legal in Sydney and often used as a method of transportation around the city.
Sydney taxis are also often easily found and hailed down. However taking taxis during the night will result in an additional ‘night owl surcharge’.
Australia is seen as one of the most LGBTQ+ accepting countries in the world. On December 9, 2017, same-sex marriage was legalized. While a lot of laws vary depending on the region Australia, in general, is relatively welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community.
Australia also hosts annual pride parades in all of their major cities.
Australia is a very green country in terms of recycling and natural attractions.
Here’s how the nation recycles:
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Some of our absolute favorite cafés in Sydney that you won’t be able to resist revisiting over and over!
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