Australia Tourist Attractions

Before You Go

Preparing for your trip to Australia is the same as going to any other Western country. You will find all of your daily needs readily available in Australia and there is no need to stock up on supplies to take before you leave - With the exception of Coffee Crisps and Cheerios!

Before you leave make sure your passport will not expire within 6 months of entering Australia or you will not be allowed in. It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning on staying for only a few days or for a few months.

There are a number of visas you can obtain to travel in Australia. One of the more popular ones is the working holiday maker visa which is covered in the link below. Another visa is the 3 month tourist visa, or an Electronic Travel Visa. These may be obtained through your travel agent or airline, or you can apply for one yourself online ( www.eta.immi.gov.au ).

Make sure you are up to date on all of your routine vaccinations before leaving for Australia. If you are backpacking and plan on staying in hostels it is a great idea to get a shot to protect you from meningitis. This virus can spread quickly through hostels. Visit your doctor 4-6 weeks before traveling to give yourself enough time to get your shots up to date. For more information on vaccinations visit http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/