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Background 
  If you go to Surfers, you're better off renting serviced apartments.  They...
Last edited: 15 January 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
                 ... Eco Tours One of the best things to do at Surfers Paradise...
Last edited: 24 September 2009
Bars & Clubs 
Shooters Saloon Bar in Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise - The place to go for a...
Last edited: 03 December 2007
Explore the Gold Cost by 4WD 
Explore the Gold Coast Hinterland, see Tambourine Mountain, take a tree-top...
Last edited: 07 September 2009
Scooter Rentals in Surfer's Paradise 
A good way to see Surfer's Paradise (most people just call it Surfer's) is on...
Last edited: 28 June 2009
Whale Watching 
Whale Watching is one ridiculously good experience if you are a nature lover...
Last edited: 02 July 2009
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Australian Dollar The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar ($1...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: 01 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
Beach Safety 
Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is: Always swim...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: 10 February 2007
Power and Appliances 
When bringing your appliances to Australia, you may need these 2 devices...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tips for DRIVING in Australia 
    Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and use the metric...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Traffic Camera Nightmares 
 Tourists need to be reminded that driving vast distances in this great country...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
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