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Australia

Getting There

Main Airports

Sydney Airport (SYD) (Kingsford Smith) (www.sydneyairport.com) is 8km (5 miles) south of the city (journey time - 30 minutes). To/from the airport: Airport Link trains connect the airport to Sydney Central Station (journey time - 13 minutes). Coaches meet all incoming international and domestic flights, departing every 20 to 30 minutes. There are many courtesy guest shuttles; enquire at hotel when booking is made. The international terminal is separate from the domestic terminal. There are also buses and taxis.

Adelaide Airport (ADL) (www.aal.com.au) is 6km (4 miles) west of the city (journey time - 30 minutes). To/from the airport: Coaches meet all international and domestic flights. Buses and taxis are available.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) (Tullamarine) (www.melbourne-airport.com.au) is 25km (16 miles) northwest of the city (journey time - 25 minutes). To/from the airport: Skybus shuttle buses (24 hours) or taxis are available to the city centre.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) (www.bne.com.au) is 13km (8 miles) northeast of the city (journey time - 35 minutes). To/from the airport: Airtrain service connects the airport to Roma Street (journey time - 22 minutes). Coach services are available to the city, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and major hotels. Taxis are also available.

Perth Airport (PER) (www.perthairport.net.au) is 12km (7 miles) from the city (journey time - 25 minutes). To/from the airport: An airport shuttle and public bus service run into the city.

Facilities: All airports have a duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, restaurant/bar, tourist information kiosk, car hire and taxi stand; these will almost always be available on arrival and departure of international flights.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Cruise liners dock at Sydney (www.sydneyports.com.au), Melbourne (www.portofmelbourne.com), Hobart (www.tasports.com.au), Perth (Port of Fremantle) (www.fremantleports.com.au), Adelaide (www.flindersports.com.au) and Brisbane (www.portbris.com.au).

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Interesting facts about Australia
: Indian/Pacific Oceans.
Area: 7,686,850 sq km (2,967,909 sq miles).
Population: 21.3 million (2009).
Population Density: 2.7 per sq km.
Capital: Canberra. Population: 323,700 (2007).
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs are in use, however sockets are different from those found in most countries and an adaptor socket may be needed. Outlets for 110 volts for small appliances are found in most hotels.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Julia Gillard since 2010. All individual states and territories have their own autonomous legislative, executive and judicial systems (though certain powers remain under the jurisdiction of the federal government).
Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by Governor-General Quentin Bryce since 2008.
Location: Indian/Pacific Oceans.

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).