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Australia

Much more than just kangaroos and koalas, Australia features everything you could want in a destination. From metropolitan city life to cosy hideaways, from good old Australian ‘Barbie' food to luxury French gourmet. You can hit Oz hard and get right into some extreme sports or simply find yourself on the golfing green with a trusty iron in hand.

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Travellers Tips
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FLYING TIME from UK: approx 20 hours to Sydney and 18 hours to Perth
TIME: Sydney = GMT +11 hours / Perth = GMT +8 hours / Alice Springs = GMT +10 hours
HEALTH: Vaccinations are not compulsory but recommended. Consult your GP 6-8 weeks before travelling.
VISAS: Required by UK passport holders. Please ask our travel consultant to organise this for you when booking.
CURRENCY: Australian Dollar (AUD).
SEASONS: Winter: Jun - Aug, Summer: Dec - Feb, Spring: Sep - Nov,  Autumn: Mar - May
North Australia has a wet season between November - March.
ELECTRICITY: 240/250 volts. Plugs are different to those in the UK so an adaptor will be required.

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