Notes and approximate costs for a self-guided tour of Cairns, Australia

Notes

1. Time difference: Cairns is 2 hours ahead of China.

2. Australian currency: It is recommended that you search the prices of various attractions before going to Australia, make a budget for the overall expenditure, and go to the bank to exchange Australian dollars according to the estimated amount. On the one hand, exchanging currency locally will incur additional expenses due to handling fees; on the other hand, if you use a dual-currency credit card, the bank will also settle in US dollars, and there will be some losses in the process (it is not clear how to calculate it specifically. But this is the experience of many travel friends). It is even more uneconomical to use local ATMs to withdraw money. I went to China Merchants Bank to exchange money. If it is less than 10,000 Australian dollars, I don’t need to show any proof.

3. Communications in Australia: You can buy a phone card (SIM card) at a convenience store, activate it by phone or online, and then recharge it before you can use it.

4. The opening hours of attractions: Attractions and shopping malls close at 5 o'clock or 6 o'clock (even if there is business, they will not open). You can only go to supermarkets, restaurants and bars in the evening (it must not be on weekends or holidays, they are open until about 9 o'clock).

5. Animals in Australia: Australia is a happy country for animals, so pigeons, seagulls, ducks and many other unnamed birds will run all over the streets. But please be aware of seagulls. Many restaurants in Australia are outdoors. Even if they are not outdoors, the lobby is open. Fish markets also have many open-air locations. As long as you are not careful, the food in front of you may become the prey of seagulls. , they are notoriously "fierce" in grabbing food.

6. Australian sunshine: The Australian sunshine, especially the sunshine at the seaside, is quite harsh, so sunscreen and sunglasses are essential.

7. Foreign hotels promote environmental protection, so please bring your own slippers, comb, toothbrush, and toothpaste.

8. Cameras (video cameras), film (preferably bought domestically, cheaper than overseas), batteries, adapter plugs (Australian voltage is 240 volts, use triangular flat socket), etc.