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Insiders Tips & Local Sydney Knowledge
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Australian Currency |
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Australian currency is known as the dollar. On the world currency market the Australia dollar is presently fluctuating at around 86 cents to the US$. Check the current exchange rate, and conversion to other world currencies before visiting Australia. |
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www.ozforex.com.au |
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Downtown Dutyfree Sydney |
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Australian Dollar worth more here. The low AUD means your money goes further in Australia. Why not splash out on dutyfree Cosmetics, fragrance, designer sunglasses and watches at Downtown Dutyfree as you pass through Sydney Airport. |
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Sydney International Airport MASCOT | |
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1800 733 000 |
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www.syddutyfree.com |
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Passports and Visas |
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All foreign visitors to Australia, except New Zealanders, require a visa. Although the citizens of some countries can obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which is a tourist or business visa valid for up to three month stays. |
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www.immi.gov.au |
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Public Transport |
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Sydney transport information - Journey planner, maps and timetables for Sydney trains, buses and ferries. |
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www.131500.com.au |
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Sydney Airport |
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Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport is the main international and domestic airport. It is about 10 kilometres to the city centre and Sydney Harbour and a taxi will cost you around $25.00 or you can catch the Airport Link train which takes about 13mins to Central Station. |
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Kingsford Smith Airport mascot | |
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www.airportlink.com.au |
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Sydney Ferries |
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Sydney Ferries services can take you from Circular Quay to 41 wharves - including Parramatta, Woolwich, Birkenhead Point, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont Bay, Neutral Bay, Mosman Bay, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo and Manly. A great way to enjoy Sydney's beautiful habour. |
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Circular Quay Circular Quay | |
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www.sydneyferries.info |
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Sydney Weather |
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Sydney is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons are reversed, with December to February being high summer and June to August winter. There is never a bad time to visit Sydney, even the Winter months tend to be quite mild. To really enjoy Sydney's outdoor living: the harbour, beaches, and festivals - things seem to heat up from September onwards. |
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weather.smh.com.au/local.jsp |
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