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Australia accommodation in the sunThe vast expanse of Australia is nearly impossible to traverse. Stay at Australia accommodation near your favourite sights for the best holiday down under! Ayers Rock, Tasmanian Devil, Great Barrier Reef, Shiraz, Great Ocean Road, Aborigines… Where else in the world are there so many legendary sites and experiences to behold? Nowhere, but resplendent and thriving Australia. |
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| Area (sq km): | 7,686,850 | |
| Population: | 20,434,176 | |
| Nationality: | Australian | |
| Local Name: | Australia | |
| Language: | English | |
| Time Zone: | +8 - +10 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 dollar = 100 cents |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Canberra | |
| Dialling Code: | +61 | |
| Electricity: | 230V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .au | |
| Religion: | Catholic, Anglican, Other Christian |
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| Climate: | Arid, Temperate, Tropical |
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| Government: | Federal Parliamentary Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.30-17.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Adelaide(ADL), Brisbane(BNE), Canberra(CBR), Darwin(DRW), Melbourne(MEL), Perth(PER), Sydney(SYD) |
Villa and holiday news in Australia
Australian wine
The oldest wine region in Australia is Hunter Valley wine region. The wineries in Hunter Valley continually produce the best Australian wine... Read more about Australian wine
Great Ocean Road
While driving the Great Ocean Road you will encounter numerous charming towns and the sights of Twelve Apostles, Bells Beach, the London Bridge,... Read more about the Great Ocean Road
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef continues to draw in millions each year. There are about 300 Great Barrier Reef islands including the coral cay Heron... Read more about the Great Barrier Reef
Upcoming festivals and events in Australia
Sydney Festival
Sydney is a beautiful cosmopolitan city proud of its people and its evolving culture. The Sydney Festival is a chance to celebrate the city, its... Read more about Sydney Festival
Melbourne Comedy Festival
Australia’s home of comedy is proud to present Melbourne Comedy Festival! This is the 3rd largest such festival in the world! It is not just... Read more about Melbourne Comedy Festival
New Years Eve Sydney
The New Years Eve Capital of the world is Sydney, Australia! New Years Eve in Sydney is watched worldwide. The Sydney New Years events entertain... Read more about New Years Eve in Sydney
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Australia accommodation for an unforgettable holiday
Australia is a country, a continent and a world all its own. Boasting such world famous places as the Great Barrier Reef and the Great Ocean Road, Australia’s stunning landmarks and scenery are prolific. New to the most things about Australia is its wine, with Hunter Valley vineyards being the pioneers. No where else in the world, not London and not New York can match the extravagance of New Years Eve in Sydney. The Sydney Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival are both excellent events in Australia that you can plan your holiday around.