Even the stories of killer birds, demon ducks and meter-long grasshoppers can not frighten off those who want to go to Australia: this country does not cease to attract travelers with its geographical, natural and excursion variety. So that we can in good conscience say that Australian tourists - it is special: not a bit afraid to burn in the scorching sun, ready more than a day to get to the continent on the chaise and do not hesitate to the presence of all sorts of fantastic reptiles, grasshoppers from the meter to the Tasmanian devil
. For such hardness of spirit Australia rewards a hundredfold: openwork archipelagoes of the Great Barrier Reef, blood-red monolith Uluru, open waves for surfers and plush hand-held koalas for sentimental young ladies . Let's add to this magnificent beaches and recognizable silhouettes of landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge, a bunch of interesting little things that can be taken away with and easy to communicate with the local population: English our tourists have at least learned . "Ossi, ay'm kaming! "- we exclaimed and thoroughly studied for you the southern continent .
Capital - Canberra. Large cities - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Cairns
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Popular places in Australia
The main beach resorts of the country are located on the east coast, the most popular among them are the Gold Coast and the Great Barrier Reef ( RBB). The center of the country is covered with a red desert, which has its own Grand Canyon and the Pup of the Earth, the sacred mountain of the Aborigines Uluru, hence its popular name is the Red Center Alice Springs and Ayers Rock.
In the north, in there are numerous parks with waterfalls, rivers swarming with crocodiles and many other living creatures, the most famous of which is Darwin.
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How to get to
Option one: the flight Moscow - Sydney through Tokyo, a joint flight of the airlines "Aeroflot" and Qantas ("Australian Airlines") or JAL ("Japanese Airlines"). If you need an overnight stay, the airline (JAL) will provide the hotel free of charge. Docking time in Tokyo - about 12 hours, you can make a city tour (transit visa is free for 72 hours). In addition, the same airlines fly to Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns.
Option Two: convenient flight with Emirates Airlines to Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Perth or Melbourne via Dubai (also with a free hotel in case of overnight stays).
Option Three: Korean Air flight to Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland or Brisbane with boarding in Seoul
Option Four: Thai Airways flights to Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne with landing in Bangkok
Option 5: Singapore Airlanes through Singapore to Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth
Option Six: Etihad Airways flight to Sydney or Melbourne with a landing in Abu Dhabi, as well as joint flights airline th Etihad Airways and Qantas (but already in two transplants) to Perth with landings in Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, to Canberra, Brisbane and Cairns with landings in Abu Dhabi and Sydney.
Other flight options: from Austrian Airlines through Vienna, from British Airways through London, with Cathay Pacific and Aeroflot through Hong Kong.
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Australian visa
Citizens of Russia and CIS to visit Australia buet visa. The necessary documents and the amount of the consular fee should be found on the visa page to Australia
Customs
Cash of 10 000 AUD or more (or the equivalent amount in another currency) must be declared upon arrival and upon departure. It is prohibited to import food, drugs, animal and vegetable materials, firearms, weapons and ammunition, wildlife, or items made from protected animals, some medicines (including substances containing sports stimulants).
In personal luggage, you can bring goods, without payment of customs duties and taxes the amount of AUD 900 (AUD or 450 for children under 18 years). Also, persons over the age of 18 can duty-free import up to 2, 25 liters of alcoholic beverages (any fortress), 250 cigarettes or 250 g of other tobacco products - if all this is in the luggage.
It is forbidden to export animals and plants, corals , shells and so on. Without proper authorization, it is impossible to export items of historical value, as well as products made of wood, bamboo, leather, bone, feathers of birds, shells and corals.
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Telephone Numbers
Embassy of Australia in Moscow: Podkolokolny per., 10A / 2, tel .: (495) 956-60-70, 956-60- 75, website
Embassy of Russia in Canberra: 78 Canberra Avenue, Griffith, phone: (2) 629-590-33, website
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Sydney: 7-9 Fullerton Street, Woollahra, tel: (2) 936-353-91, 932-617-02
Free inquiry service throughout Australia - 013, in Sydney (Visitors' Center) - 923-524-24 or 925-517-88
Police, fire brigade, ambulance and other emergency calls - 000 (from any phone, for free); from mobile phones - 000 or 112
Codes of major cities: Sydney - 2, Brisbane - 7, Melbourne - 3, Perth - 8.
Transport Australia
To travel long distances in Australia is most convenient by air. An extensive network of routes covers the whole country, besides, competing with each other, local airlines sometimes offer very attractive tariffs.
Railway transport in Australia is relatively poorly developed, and tickets are very expensive. Only suburban transportation and tourist routes in the Sydney area are well established. The cheapest, but also the longest mode of transportation between cities is buses.
City transport
City buses run from 5:00 to 23:00. The travel is paid for by cards, which can be bought at kiosks and at stations. It is most profitable to purchase weekly cards (green, cost 17, 5 AUD), suitable for all modes of transport and effective from 9:00. In Sydney there is a branched metro network, a monorail in the city center and passenger ferries that cruise the bay.
Taxis are easy to catch on the street or book by phone even late at night, their parking can be found at large hotels, central shops and at the final stops of public transport. Travel is relatively inexpensive: 2, 5 AUD per km. When ordering a taxi by phone or in the presence of large baggage, the fare increases.
Car Rental
To take a car in Australia, you need a driver's license (either internal with translation into English or internationally ) and a credit card of any of the most common systems in the world. Sometimes it is possible to rent without a credit card for a cash deposit. The driving experience of the tenant must be at least one year, at least 21 years old for passenger cars and minivans (25 years for a car with four-wheel drive) and not more than 75 years
You can rent a car at any airport, railway or bus station. The agency can deliver the car directly to the house. By the way, except for the car in Australia, you can rent a camper for camping - but only for a period of 7 days.
Safety of tourists in Australia
The Australian sun is very active, so sunburns pose a serious danger . In the first days of stay in the country it is better to avoid direct sunlight, use protective creams and use light white cotton clothing (this, by the way, will help to avoid hypothermia in highly conditioned rooms that are typical for Australia) . At any time of the year it is recommended to wear sunglasses . Bathing should only be on the quietest in terms of currents and waves areas shores marked with green or yellow-red flags . One-colored yellow or red flags indicate an increased danger for bathers - there inexperienced swimmers in the water it is better not to climb .
It is not recommended to walk barefoot on the grass and walk around the parks in the twilight - there are poisonous insects and snakes active at night in Australia. Also, care should be taken when dealing with marine life.
Smoking is prohibited in public places, including all restaurants and cafes. Drinking alcohol is only possible in certain places and at certain times.
Climate
Australia's climate differs sharply in depending on the region. In the north it is tropical, in the south it is temperate. The hottest time of the year is from November to January, at this time throughout the country the temperature ranges from +20 to +32 ° C, and in the central regions can reach +38 .. + 42 ° C. In this case, a half to two hours after sunset, it can become colder by 10-12 degrees. Relatively cold in June-August, when the temperature does not rise above +15 .. +18 ° C, and in the temperate zone it sometimes drops to zero. At the same time, rains often go.
The best time to visit the Gold Coast is the Australian summer (Russian winter). In June-August there is a big wave rising, strong winds are blowing and rains are raining. At this time it is better to swim and sunbathe on the BBB. See also the current weather forecast for major Australian resorts and cities in the coming days
Australia hotels
Australia hotels are classified according to world standards, but they do not have "star", but classes: 5 * - de luxe, 4, 5 * - superior first class, 4 * - first class, 3 * and a half - superior tourist class, 3 * - tourist class. Therefore, before booking, you should always consult the tour operator in advance. The rooms of Australian hotels always have a kettle and iron, and the service and furnishings always correspond to their level.
In large cities it is recommended to book a hotel closer to the center. It is there that most of the sights are located, and from the central stations it is easiest to go on long excursions.
The voltage in the network is 220-240 V, 50 Hz. Rosettes are three-pin (so-called "Australian"), but adapters are sold in all stores. In addition, the adapter can also be rented at the hotel, leaving a deposit of 10-15 AUD
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Money
Exchange money better in banks , their branches at the airport or exchange points Singapore Mani Exchange (no commission), Thomas Cook and American Express. A somewhat less profitable course is in the hotel exchange offices. Credit cards are accepted in the central areas almost everywhere, but in small private shops, especially in the provinces, they are likely to be useless pieces of plastic. Travelers' checks are unprofitable: banks charge high commissions for their cashing in.
There is an extensive network of ATM ATMs in the country. Banks usually work Monday to Thursday from 9:30 to 16:00 (until 17:00 on Fridays), Saturdays and Sundays - weekends. In some states, banks work on Saturday morning
Shopping and shopping
"Business Card" of Australia - precious and semiprecious stones: opals, sapphires, pink diamonds (they are mined only here), pearls . Plus, of course, aboriginal crafts: inevitable boomerangs, wood things, earthenware . Also we recommend to pay attention to the products of sheep's wool and crocodiles leather: sweaters, hats, scarves and other warm accessories, pl shawls, hats, shoes and belts . Gourmets should take a pack of Australian herbal tea, a jar of fruit jam (for example, from cocktail plums) and spices: mint, anise myrtle and t . d . Especially popular is coffee grown in the Bay of Byron Bay, and cheese from the island of King . Eucalyptus oil and varana oil will help to overcome the northern diseases, and to preserve the health of the skin - a variety of products of the Australian manufacturers of natural cosmetics: soaps, cream and balsams . And of course do not forget about the most real ugg boots - authentic boots from seized of a flexible sole .
The mode of operation of stores in different states is different. Typically, large stores are open from 9:00 to 17:30 on weekdays and from 9:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays. One day a week (Thursday or Friday) they work until 21:00. Some retail outlets are open on Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. In large cities, there are markets where you can buy almost anything from products and clothes to souvenirs
Cuisine and restaurants of Australia
The main national dish of Australia is fried meat. Everything else - dishes from seafood and poultry, exotic fruits and local cheeses - serves to him only as a kind of complement. Delicatessen in assortment: shark's lips, crocodile meat, opossum fillet, blue crab meat and freshwater oysters. Now Asian cuisine is popular in the country, which likes to go to extremes: the product is either consumed almost raw, or, conversely, is processed to the fullest.
Authentic Australian dessert - "Lamington", bathed in chocolate and sprinkled with coconut crumbs. Australian wines are not inferior in quality to the best European varieties, and some types of beer are even exported to many countries. To get acquainted with Australian cuisine in all its manifestations, true gourmets will have to travel all over the country: each state has its own specialty.
- To see personally the famous Opera in Sydney
- Visit Ayers Rock monolith, which looks at sunset at least Martian
- Take traditional bungee junging and zorbing to Australia to a state of easy disorientation
- Do not forget about the breathtaking diving at the BBB
- Look at one or two national parks
- Buy a dozen other boomerangs at the Bushmen.
- In Tasmania, go through the "trail of convicts" and trace the story hardly Each prisoner who once served in a famous prison on the island of his term.
- Well, the beach wrap for a day or so. If the time remains,
- Let's add in secret: the first thing that every new visitor from the Northern Hemisphere makes in this country is checking which way the water in the sink turns.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Australia
The main attractions of Canberra : The Australian National Gallery, one of the largest in the southern hemisphere of art collections and the National Portrait Gallery.
Sydney - the capital of New South Wales, business and financial center of Australia . Melbourne - the capital Victoria . The city of excellence and chic, the focus of culture and the place of attraction of big capital, with a unique mix of architecture of old and modern buildings . Most tourists coming to Melbourne primarily seek to see the neighborhood - the island of Phillip Island with its "Penguins Parade "," The Great Ocean Road ", as well as the beautiful national park Port Campbell with its amazing collection of limestone" sculptures ", which is called" 12 apostles ". And also: the Loch-Ard gorge, the Dendenong mountain and the town of gold diggers C veren Hill .
The City of Alice Springs is interesting with its Museum of the old telegraph station, which preserves the memory of the era of the development of the Australian deserts, the airbase of the Royal Flying Doctors Service, and the camel's farm . Alice Springs is also the starting point for travel to Uluru-Kata-Tzhuta National Park, where Uluru (Ayers Rock) is located . Uluru Mountain is considered sacred among the Aborigines, many rock carvings . B 32 km to the west of Uluru lies the Kata-Tzhuta massif ( or Mount Olgas) . Fans of mystical and historical impressions can go to the "ghost town" Arltangu, abandoned since the end of the "gold rush" .Well, the most hardy, ready to go more than 300 kilometers, is waiting for the Royal Canyon, one of the main attractions of central Australia .
Tasmania is an island famous for its untouched nature, pleasant temperate climate and wonderful fishing . The main city of Tasmania Hobart (Hobart), all built in the neo-Gothic style, which combined with the beautiful mountainous landscape of the surrounding areas of the city, gives it a unique charm . some wonderful parks located here, the first legal casino in the page as well as the infamous Port Arthur (60 km from Hobart) - the most severe colony of Australia, existing before 1877 . Port Arthur is a complex of 60 buildings inscribed in a picturesque landscape . Presented by British authorities as "an impregnable prison," Port Arthur has much in common with the American prison Alcatraz is also popular among tourists .
National Parks Australia Blue Mountains -. A unique natural reserve, entered in the UNESCO list. Covered with eucalyptus forests, the mountains here from afar really seem blue. The Daintree reserve is one of the oldest natural parks. This primeval forest you can see a variety of animals, including a luminous green frog, opossum and glowing mushrooms growing on tree trunks
Kakadu National Park -. UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the wilderness areas in Australia. It is managed by the Australian Aborigines and is preserved in its original form. Even more closely acquainted with the centuries-old culture of Aboriginal people can be found in Namaji National Park - on its territory people have been living for more than 21 thousand years. Here you can watch rare animals with intriguing names: broad-toothed rat, false toad and marble gadops.
Hunter Valley, located 180 km from Sydney, is famous among lovers of good wine. Sandy slopes and a special microclimate create excellent conditions for the best Australian vineyards. Noteworthy is also the National Park Canberra, Black Mountain and eucalyptus grove
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Holidays in Australia
Australia is called a country of contrasts, promising its guests an unforgettable experience and truly exciting e adventures. Modern megacities here coexist with deserts and dense forests and farms. It is in this continent that endemics are represented - representatives of the fauna that are not found anywhere else in the world: koala, kangaroo, emu, platypus ...
Australia is ready to offer its guests excursions for acquaintance with culture and history, for this is best go to Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne. Those who prefer nature, hiking and hiking, should choose among the numerous routes in the Snowy and Blue Mountains, in Tasmania. There is something to do and lovers of beach recreation, surfing and diving. The last should pay particular attention to the Great Barrier Reef - a place of pilgrimage for divers from around the world
Chasing Mavericks Surfing has long been considered Australia as their second home:. Only here you can ride on the board from two oceans - the Pacific and Indian . Surfers are patched on the southeast and south coasts of the continent .Popular destinations are the Gold Coast (the waves of Snapper Rocks are the longest on the planet), Cape Bellarin in Victoria, the beaches of Cape Fleurier in South Australia, the island of Trigg near Perth and the beaches of Tasmanian Hobart . However, you can not Australianize in Australia leaving far away from civilization: beautiful waves are caught on the coast of Sydney . There are also numerous surf schools and there is a mass of profile stores .
Events in Australia
In January in Sydney there passes the famous Festival of the city with dances, drunkards and other indispensable at ributs of the holiday . And on the last Monday of January the whole country celebrates Australia Day . In February an outrageous festival of sexual minorities "Mardi Gras" . The second Monday of June - the Birthday of the Queen, and in August an unusual and very funny holiday is celebrated - The Darvina Beer Regatta . During this "regatta" there is a whole series of races of boats, built entirely from beer cans and barrels . Well, on the first Tuesday of November practically all life in the country stops due to the Melbourne Cup on football . Photos of Australia (235)