What are the precautions for traveling to Australia?

Matters needing attention in traveling to Australia

Check-in and hand luggage Economy class passengers are only allowed to check one piece of luggage not exceeding 20kg and one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 5kg (9 inches * 14 inches *22 inches). If it exceeds the standard, the airline has the right to charge a baggage surcharge. When traveling by multi-way plane, please carry a strong soft-shell suitcase and avoid using password locks. Please put a luggage tag with your name and address on your personal luggage to ensure the safety and accuracy of your luggage during the consignment. According to airline regulations, there are no inflammable, explosive or toxic substances in the checked baggage, and sharp tools such as knives, nail file and eyebrow pliers are not allowed to be carried with you. If there are batteries in the checked baggage, be sure to take them out. Batteries are generally not suitable for consignment. Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the plane, including the bathroom; It is forbidden to open mobile phones and some electronic and electrical equipment on the plane; Fasten your seat belt on the plane. When the signal light is on, please sit in your seat and fasten your seat belt. When taking off and landing, you must adjust your seat and put your luggage under the luggage rack in front of your seat or on the back of your chair. Please lock the door when using the bathroom, and don't throw anything into the toilet. All cash, currency and bank stores in Australia accept ATM cards and credit cards for settlement (please note whether your card has international business). The main currency used in Australia is the Australian dollar, which can be exchanged for US dollars or Hong Kong dollars, while RMB is not common in Australia and New Zealand. There are banks and exchange houses all over Australia, and the exchange rate is based on the bank exchange rate of the day. Australia accepts major credit card payments. AUD: HKD = 1:6.2 Time difference: the east coast of Australia is 2 hours faster than China, and the daylight saving time is increased by 1 hour (from 10 to April of the following year). Australian dress is generally more casual, and members should be light when preparing luggage to make the journey more comfortable and enjoyable. And pay attention to the weather changes. You need to prepare formal clothes for formal activities. Weather Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, and the climate in the southern hemisphere is just the opposite of that in the northern hemisphere. In Australia and New Zealand, June-August is winter and 65438+February-February is summer. Australia is dominated by maritime climate and inland climate, with obvious temperature difference between day and night. You'd better pay attention to the local weather forecast before coming to Australia, especially during the rainy season. You'd better bring timely clothes and rain gear when you leave the group. Customs stipulates that China Customs: Each member can take US$ 5,000 and RMB 20,000 when leaving the country. Valuables such as cameras, digital cameras, video cameras and personal laptops with telescopic lenses must be declared and registered with China Customs officials when leaving the country. Members are not allowed to bring any prohibited or harmful articles into or out of the country. Australian Customs: The immunization inspection for international tourists is very strict. It is forbidden to bring fresh animals and plants and their products, animal and plant samples and specimens, live animals and traditional Chinese medicine into the country. Many drugs, especially anti-inflammatory drugs and anesthetics, must be prescribed by a doctor before they can be brought into the country. Common drugs and articles prohibited from entering the country are: 1) American ginseng 2) Baoji Pill 3) Dahuoluo Pill 4) Baoyingdan 5) series products such as tiger bone, tortoise, musk, antelope horn and bear gall 6) Niuhuang Jiedu Pill 7) milk and egg products 8) meat and meat products. In addition, such as arms; Seeds of plants; Blood products; Steroids; Vaccine; Meat products; Ginseng and bird's nest are also included in the prohibited entry list. All tourists with food must declare to the customs, and after inspection by Australian customs officers, decide whether food can be brought into the country or whether it should be confiscated and destroyed at the customs. Passengers carrying cigarettes, cigars and alcohol must be at least 18 years old, and each passenger can carry 1.25 liters of alcohol, 250 cigarettes and 250 grams of tobacco duty-free. You can also bring duty-free goods worth 900 Australian dollars as gifts, and the limit below 18 is 200 Australian dollars. There are no restrictions on the amount and currency of cash brought into Australia, but it is required to declare that the cash amount is more than or equal to 1 10,000 Australian dollars, excluding traveler's checks or other monetary instruments. If goods are concealed from customs declaration, passengers may be fined or even prosecuted and imprisoned. If inbound passengers have any questions about their luggage, they can declare them to customs officials and be inspected. This provision includes equal treatment for all Australian nationals. Tap water can be drunk directly in hotels in Australia, and they are all equipped with electric kettles. There are no dental appliances and slippers in the hotel. Please bring your own. To avoid unnecessary embarrassment, please don't take anything from the hotel room without authorization. If you want to keep it as a souvenir, please buy it from the hotel. The hotel has pay TV, so you have to pay for watching related programs. Australia's international long-distance telephone telecommunications equipment is relatively advanced and complete, and there are public telephone booths in the main street communities, and the charges are reasonable. Local telephone landlines only charge one call fee to landlines, landlines charge by minutes for mobile phones and long-distance calls, and mobile phones charge one way. The basic charge for a public telephone is 40 cents or 50 cents (local currency). If you make a long-distance call, you can also use some IP calling cards, which can greatly save the telephone bill. When calling from Australia to China at 00 1 1+ 86+ (area code+fixed telephone number) or (mobile phone number) in the hotel, all calls will be charged except inside the hotel (please note that some hotels have special functions, so it is best not to press a key for a long time). Charge according to the requirements of the hotel. If in doubt, please consult a tour guide or escort. Taxi Australia has a perfect road system, and there are taxi stops in major places and urban areas. Telephone appointment in other remote areas may be more suitable. Moreover, taxis use advanced communication equipment, so even if you make an appointment, you don't have to wait long. There is no need to add baggage charges. Sunscreen Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. There is plenty of sunshine here, and the surrounding area is relatively empty, so there are more opportunities for direct sunlight to the skin. Be sure to take sun protection measures outdoors, such as wearing a hat, sleeveless clothes and using sunscreen oil above SPF 15. If you are outdoors on water, be sure to use waterproof sunscreen. Beach Swimming and Surfing Safety Public beaches in Australia are patrolled by lifeguards from 9: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. every June from 5438+00 to April of the following year, and red and yellow flags are erected in areas suitable for swimming. Voltage The voltage used in Australia is 240 volts, and the power socket is a three-pin flat plug. You need to bring your own socket adapter or borrow it from a local hotel.