Articles Index

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

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

If You Get Lost in Sydney
As part of the Sydney travel guide, here's information on what to do if you get lost in Sydney.

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

The Best Time to Visit Sydney - Winter
The best time to visit Sydney could be in the Australian winter.

The Best Time to Visit Sydney - Autumn
The best time to visit Sydney could be in the Australian autumn.

Tipping in Australia and New Zealand
Tips on tipping in Australia and New Zealand shed light on tipping customs.

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

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

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

Getting to Yarra Valley
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.

Australia Travel Planner: See More of Australia
Here's your guide to traveling away from Sydney and into Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.

Don't Die in the Outback
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.

Australian Visa
If you need to have an Australian visa to visit Australia, here's how to get one.

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

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

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

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

New Zealand Visas: Waiver and Length of Stay
Passport holders of certain countries can get a visa waiver for a New Zealand visit.

New Zealand Visa Exemptions
Here's a list of countries whose passport holders do not require visas to enter New Zealand if staying for three months or less.