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The coconut would like to hold down! The australian basic information

The seashore of the gold coast where the beach of the white sand continues

Now then to Australia travelling! However it started preparing, as for the visa necessity? As for exchange somewhere profit? As for the Japanese food doing to bring, all right? And so on and so on what is not understood comes out with unexpected, don’t you think?.First it tried collecting the Australian basic information which would like to hold down.

From Japan access to the Australian each city

The cheap airliner jet star of Australia

The convenient going straight from Japan as for flight to entryway keanzu of the Australian north approximately 7 hour 30 minutes, to gold coast approximately 9 hours, to Sydney flight of approximately 9 hour half.Because every going straight flight in the night to leave Japan, next morning arrives in the Australian each city, after work ending from Japan, also it is possible to face to the airport.In addition because also time difference of each city and Japan of the Australian Tokai bank is passed 1 hours (summer 2 hours, as for queen’s land state there is no daylight-saving time), from after the Australian arriving it can use time effectively time difference without becoming dim.

Presently the going straight from Japan flight operates 3 corporations of the Japan Air Lines Co., Ltd., the QANTAS aviation and jet star aviation.From Tokyo (the Narita Airport) Sydney, to keanzu and gold coast.osaka (kansai international airport) from cairns, it flies to gold coast. 2011years5month10is now a canceled prior to the date, but had to fly to perth direct flights from narita airport, singapore to perth on the west coast in the singapore airlines, will be through the major cities in asia such as hong kong cathay pacific.

other non-direct flights to sydney via seoul on korean air, japan airlines and qantas airways, fly to brisbane and melbourne in jetstar is not the operation of direct flights. if you want to enter directly into these cities, fare is relatively cheap and convenient.

(reference site)

  • qantas
  • jetstar

australia to know the vast!

transcontinental train running through the plateau no. indian pacific (c)great southern rail from japanese official site

approximately east-west australia4000kilometer, approximately north-south3700kilometer, about japan22a vast area of the times in the country, the west coast to perth or by using the plane from sydney on the east coast4~5take more time. no matter what move to the cities across australia that are covered so firmly in the domestic air but. if you have time also, without traveling by air dare, it is also recommended to enjoy the leisurely nature of australia with a long-distance trains!

the east and west of the australian continent3night4traverse in the sun no. indian pacific (c)great southern rail from japanese official site

east and west of australia, perth railway line between sydney and indian pacific passes through the adelaide in south australia, 3night4transcontinental train run through over the sun. the north-south street connecting darwin to alice springs from adelaide also2night3running on sun the gun there is also a continent that longitudinal train.

from his car window, etc. will fly at the speed of wild kangaroo is terrible to the back of the plains and the magnificent sunset of australia, at the zoo is a valuable experience that can not be seen will be waiting for never!

you will need to be careful to move only this large country of australia with a time difference. in the country3there are two time zones, sydney, melbourne, brisbane, time, such as east of cairns, the time is divided into west, such as adelaide and perth time, such as inland. brisbane also, queensland such as cairns does not have daylight savings time, sydney and melbourne, even in the same east in the summer time is1time advance, 4to move across the state so that let’s attention divided into two time zones.

(reference site)
great southern rail

climate of each city and apparel australia

australia6states and one2divided into three special wards, in each state capital and capital, capital will be enacted, the prime minister was the prime minister of state and territory, as well as about different states different laws say the same country and. let’s summarize a little bit about the climate of major cities and clothes!

sydney (new south wales: NSW)

gulf view from the streets of sydney opera house

year-round temperate climate with relatively mild. 1although it is easy to spend throughout the year, 1there is a difference between the temperature of the sun, morning and evening, so bring things cool even in summer fling useful to. thick coat requires little cold, but morning and evening, so it is easy to spend a warm winter as compared to japan.
melbourne (victoria: VIC)

melbourne city tram tram

the climate is temperate, temperatures in winter compared to the sydney2~3coat must be thick because it reduces time. morning and evening temperatures are falling even in the summer, let’s bring a little something for thick drape of the temperature difference is greater during the day and.
brisbane/gold coast (queensland: QLD)

surfers paradise on the gold coast surfer town of

gold coast and brisbane, located to the south of the capital in the subtropical climate is warm all year round, can spend in the long-sleeved sheer short sleeves even in the winter or. useful if there is a thick coat of morning and evening, so a little cold. it features a high rate of sunshine throughout the year.
cairns (queensland: QLD)

coral reefs of the great barrier reef world heritage

cairns is located in the north in queensland the same warm tropical climate throughout the year, 1throughout the year you spend in the short-sleeved. a little morning and evening in winter useful to have a long-sleeved sheer so cool. summer precipitation in the rainy season many, winter rain in the dry season is less likely to reverse.

adelaide (south australia: SA)
temperate climate. morning and evening of heavy winter coat is required for cold. even though summer precipitation and low humidity crisp less pleasant.

perth (western australia: WA)

perth skyline view from kings park

perth also belongs to the temperate climate, warm throughout the year. summer is fairly high rate of sunshine, hot little rain will not rain. many winter rain to reverse, morning and evening, so thick coat requires a cold.

for more information about the season is here>>> season of australia (climate and temperature) holidays & events

when the immigration visa of australia

gold coast airport international terminal

when you visit in the tourist visa to australia is required. ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) gets the e-entry permit, called. the case of tourism1longest visits3stay is possible up to a monthETAafter the acquisition12the following entry is possible if the number within the validity period of the month.

ETAyou can get at the same time to ask travel agents and airline ticket was purchased usually. by a travel agency if you purchase a ticketETAlet’s ask some places because you do it for free to get.

the australian government also electronic entry permit application site it is also possible to apply yourself more. prices1times in the application of20australian dollar.

in the service organization is1registration of the times1000application, such as multiple discounts and cheap yen before and afterETAsince the services have been registered on behalf, searching the internet, one way is to request the service organization. to apply for a passport because you will need, if you have not already done so let’s get that file an application for the passport to destination.

(reference site)
ETA (australian government e-entry permit system)

australia at the time of entry shall not bring

most of the fruit from australia

australian island has its own ecosystem, has a unique flora and fauna abundance. by pests and pathogens from the outside to bring in so, it is very strict quarantine inspection for damage to agricultural crops to ensure that no flora and fauna.

to bring in food is very strict, especially, if you did not make the declaration (also forgot to report) will also be fined on the spot……. even if you declare the immigration card to bring in food that are distributed in-flight, can take a long time because there are a lot of baggage inspection also, we do not recommend itself to bring about.

in addition to food, etc. if you have any left-over from japan brought on board to declare, alternatively, you may be able to throw away the trash for the quarantine was set up in front of the immigration.

but, not only food that can be brought if the declaration, please refer to the following there is also bringing food itself is disabled..

bringing prohibited items
eggs and egg products (mayonnaise, cup noodles, such as dried egg) , dairy products (yogurt drink, calpis, cheese, etc.) , other than canned meat products (salami, sausage, noodles with meat, such as) , other plants and animals living, seeds and nuts, raw fruits and vegetables

item shall be declared
snacks, confectionery, instant noodles, dried plum (has been packaging is manufactured for sale) , chinese herbal medicine, tea and coffee making facilities, goods or parts of it with other plants (crafts made from plant, and dry flower) , dispose of used sporting goods, footwear, such as soil attached

there may be possible to see in beagle dogs sniffed around and sniff been brought to officers over the luggage of airport baggage claim conveyor, the dog is a quarantine detector dogs are specially trained. there is also sitting next to the luggage that just the smell of food remaining, let’s cooperate with the quarantine inspection showed that this case does not have the prohibited goods brought to the quarantine officer.

for details AQIS (australian quarantine and inspection service) page of (japanese) please check in.

security of australia

australia has strict gun control even in comparison with western countries, popular with travelers from countries with good security as a nation. also victimized by pickpockets and luggage lifting too but without the air…….

learn more>>> security of australia

shopping in australia! let me know before that

pitt street mall in the heart of sydney

aussie is the basic, not carry a cash, most of the shopping card (of a credit card or bank debit card) the finish is. there are some places by the store has set a minimum amount that can use the card for, most shops and restaurantsVISAorMASTERyou can use the. JCB, AMEX, DINERSetc. may not be available occasionally.

but, when using credit cardSurcharge (surcharge) may be called to take charge. in australia is not able to claim the payment of the customer a fee to uwanose. by shop1%from3.5%also vary up to about. in some cases fees vary depending on the type of card in the extra. pay in cash if such shops to be taken of the credit card surcharge, payment to you to distinguish flow is how aussie.

australia’s money

australia’s money. bill is all right even when wet in water in plastic

australian banknotes100dollar, 50dollar, 20dollar, 10dollar, 5of $5type. and the coin2dollar, 1dollar, 50cent, 20cent, 10cent, 5st.6types, 1cent coin is not in circulation.

for example9dollar98purchased the goods of st., 10otsuri if you paid in dollar bills is normal if2st. should come back. australian demo to1st. coin does not exist. then what happens? otsuri this case does not come back. was sonshi~~! although you may think, in australia5for fractions of cents is rounded to the nearest following, 9dollar91if you pay a cent9dollar90well if you pay a cent, in reverse1mood should be obtained st.. occasionally may be rounded up, australia is also the rough ness of this is quite vague.

in australia it usually also closed shop in the evening17or when18when. enjoy the sightseeing during the day to the fullest, also shops are closed already and that would set a schedule from evening shopping……. shops will be closed early without exception even in large cities such as sydney.

but, day of the week there is open till late called reitode, often has been set on thursdays, but also depends on the city, on this day21it is open until. do not forget to use the time efficiently is also know the reitode of the city!

exchange of australia

exchange bank in the airport

other airport in australia, there are a lot of places can be exchanged for travelers, such as banks and exchange offices in the city. or even in different currency exchange rates within the same airport and the city, respectively so they are taken or the fee, let the currency from the well to check.

learn more>>> exchange of australia

be careful! the difference and similarities with japan

driving a car is the same as the japanese right-hand drive and left-hand traffic

driving
in australia the operation of right-hand drive car, it is the same as the left side of the road and japan, rent a car to drive, there is no problem so much. although i usually get to predict because many of the signs also have a similar, all display is in english. take care because some signs and rules not only in australia also.

tipping notation and units of
units with (meter, gram, celsius ) since the same road speed sign, number of grams of food, this is useful in japan have usually familiar, such as temperature. japanese people is a place-there is no happy without annoying habit of tip.

voltage
the voltage of the japan100australia against the bolt240bolts and high pressure is very. it will be hot enough ready-to-use plug in the plug of the iron, an electric kettle to boil immediately. in recent years japan’s mobile and pc, such as digital camera charger240although bolt-enabled, when you use let’s check just in case.

counting of rank
counting of rank i want to note when staying at hotels. the ground referred to in japan1ground floor level in australia (GF) is called, of australia1kai of japan2corresponds to the floor. at the time of the meeting’ll take care.

tobacco
in australia, all non smoking public places. you can also smoke in a restaurant is not limited to, such as part of the terrace facing the outside, all non smoking indoors. in some places there is a place of non smoking in the road also, also be a fine fit for a ticket in the neighborhood of the city officials……. in australia, a very high price of cigarettes and, by brand is1box20australian dollar weakness will also.

before returning! procedures for refund of taxes paid in the shopping

popular souvenir of australiaUGGboots

of australiaGST (Goods and Services Tax=consumption tax) is currently10%. consumption tax has been applied to most goods and services.

but if the traveler, before leaving australia30in the same shop within sun300if you spend more than australian dollar, a consumption tax thatTRS (Tourist Refund Scheme=program refund travelers) you can claim a refund by a system called.

eligible for a refund is to bring the goods outside australia as baggage, only thing you have not consumed during the stay in australia. in the shop of the same300after you spend more than australian dollar, 1pieces of tax invoice (Tax Invoice) and ask them to issue a. the tax invoiceABNnumber of its shops business called, the name of the shop, GSTthe price of goods that contain, the date of purchase, there are items, such as the name of the goods, if you are missing, check on the spot because they may not be refunded.

refunds must be requested at the time of passport, of items taken out of the airport and foreign tax invoice requirements have been described and boarding passTRSthen presented in. usuallyTRSof the airportXlocated near the finish line a security check. refund policy there are also means of checks or bank of australia, it is fast and convenient is to get a refund on the credit card.

(reference materials)
TRS (program refund travelers) of brochure (japanese)

have a look at our article>>> australia’s tourism


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