Visit Australia

G’day, sport! We know you can’t wait to head Down Under. To whet your appetite and get you in the Aussie mindset, here are some useful facts and figures to keep in mind for your trip to the Lucky Country:

• Australia is located in the southern hemisphere and is the largest country in Oceania, totalling 7.692 million km². That’s 5.2% of the world’s landmass!
• This country’s seasons are the reverse of what you may be used to in Europe or the USA. It’s summer from December to February and winter from June to August.
• There is no official language of Australia, although English is the lingua franca. The next most commonly spoken tongue is Mandarin, spoken by over 300,000 people.

• The currency of Australia is the Australian dollar (currency code: AUD). The money is locally referred to as ‘bucks’ and the notes are very brightly coloured!
• Australia’s international dial code is +61, should you need to call a local hotel, attraction or other organisation ahead of your trip.
• Chief attractions Down Under include Sydney, with its famous Opera House, Uluru, an iconic sandstone rock, and the Great Barrier Reef.

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