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ADVICE FOR TRAVELLERS




Australia
Australia is a big country and it is worth doing a bit of research before going there. These posts give a general idea of what to expect. Detailed information can be obtained by surfing the net. There's no shortage of people advertising their services.



 
 



big country





Places to stay
Australia is well supplied with accommodation from campsites to luxury resorts.










backpacker hostels
campsites
hotels, motels etc ...




Travel
The main thing to remember is that Australia is a very big country.








vehicle rental
public transport
roadside amenities
hazards




Places to go

                Australia is a land of outdoor activities.











surf clubs
eco-reserves
beaches




Holiday jobs
Australia has a significantly lower unemployment rate than most developed countries and many businesses are happy to employ travellers from overseas. A work visa is needed for paid employment.






work visa, jobs




Wild Australia
Australia broke away from the super continent of Gondwanaland about 100 million years ago and pursued a separate evolutionary journey after that. The result is a mix of plants and animals not seen anywhere else on the planet.

 
 
 
 
 
 





lorikeets
flying foxes
strangler fig