Practical Information

Here's what to do on arriving in Sydney and how best to get to your hotel.

Your first trip to Australia? Here are a few pointers on getting organised for your trip - with links to resources, too.

Here's your guide to traveling away from Sydney and into Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.

Here's your short guide to knowing what Australians are like and some of the Aussie words and phrases they use.

Australian money consists of plastic banknotes and gold and silver coins. Know how they look and feel to avoid confusion.

For those used to the American postal system, Australian postcodes are the equivalent of American zip codes.

The Australian seasons are the opposite of those in the northern hemisphere.

Australian tropical cyclones are rated in five categories according to their strongest wind speed.

Here are some Australian visa centres where you could get a visa to visit Australia.

Knowing what Australia weather is like should guide you in choosing the clothes to wear.

There have been a number of beach deaths in Australia which could have easily been prevented or reduced through the taking of simple precautions. Here are some basic rules to follow.

The best time to visit Sydney could be in the Australian autumn.

In the spring (September 1 to November 30), the weather's great, it is a time of regrowth and, yes, romance is in the air.

The Australian summer is a time of great cultural activity -- outstanding theatre, street performances, art exhibitions -- as well as a time of pilgrimage to the beach.

Sydney in the winter could be the best time to visit Australia's largest city.

When renting or hiring a car in Australia and New Zealand, watch out for possible problems in order to have hassle-free travel.

Have an idea of distances from Melbourne, Victoria, if you're traveling around Australia by road.

Have an idea of distances if you're traveling around Australia from Sydney by road.

Here's visa and travel information on what you need to visit Australia.

When in Australia, know the number to call when you need emergency help.

Being on the road means taking your first aid supplies with you. The complexity of the first aid kit depends on where you're going. Look at your needs when making decisions about what to take on the road. The further you get from civilisation, the more supplies you will need to take.

If you plan driving to the Yarra Valley wine region, get on the Eastern Freeway and follow it to Nunawading where you can then take Maroondah Highway all the way to Yarra Valley.

If you plan to drive in Melbourne, watch out for the "hook turn" signs - and be prepared to turn right from the leftmost lane.

As part of this Sydney travel guide, here's information on what to do if you get lost in the city.

The Irukandji jellyfish is a poisonous killer found in northern Australian waters in the jellyfish season.

Newspaper headlines and radio and television bulletins regularly report of massive searches in bushland or in remote Outback regions for one or more people who have been lost or stranded. Most of the time, these searches end in success. Sometimes they don't.

Travelers frequently forget to take important medical information with them. Trying to remember vital information during an emergency is hard enough; doing it with a language barrier is nearly impossible. Here are some ways to organise personal medical information. Some of these options even have translation services.

Queensland law which started to be enforced on March 31, 2005, bans smoking on patrolled Queensland beaches, with smokers subject to on-the-spot fines.

Aside from the health risks associated with smoking, the pollution of beaches and foreshores with tonnes and tonnes of cigarette butts has moved a number of Sydney local government councils to ban cigarette smoking on their beaches.

Stingrays can prove lethal if a swimmer is stung in or near the heart.

Here's your Sydney travel guide. Avoid possible hassles on your Sydney travel.

In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.

Tips on tipping in Australia shed light on tipping customs.

If you're new to Australia, it's best to keep these travel tips in mind when touring the Australian countryside.

While Australia is one of the safest places to visit, there may be dangers just around the corner. Here are some nasties to avoid: crocs, sharks, spiders, jellyfish...

Except for really formal occasions, casual wear is pretty much the norm in Australia.