Peace and Tranquility
There are 8222 islands within Australia’s Maritime Borders. Having different cultures & climates, they are each in a world of their own. Some of the islands are just a short hop from the mainland while others are way out in the Pacific, Indian and Southern Oceans.
Currency: Australian Dollar
Language: English
Visa: ETA Tourist visa for up to three months for all except New Zealand Citizens
Power:
230 volts AC. Plug types l
Safety: Safe in general. Normal precautions should be taken. Water is dangerous so beware of your own capabilities and swim between the flags. Do not enter water in the far north unless there are signs saying it is safe to do so.
Some Islands can be visited by boat, but the majority need to be accessed by plane.
New Year January
Australia Day 26 Jan
Easter April
Anzac Daty25 April
Christmas 25 December
The above are the main Australian holidays but individual islands often have other celebrations too.
Weather is dependant on the island visited. Some are tropical and then everything from that to Antarctic climate.
Packing:
Dependant on island or islands visiting
Again dependant on the island, but most are more expensive than mainland Australia.
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