• Retail opening hours are unrestricted in Queensland.
• Large supermarkets are generally open from 0700 to 2100 seven days a week.
• Many smaller convenience stores are open longer.
• ATMs and EFTPOS facilities are widely available.
• Most banks are open 0930 to 1600, Monday to Friday
• Petrol is available 24 hours in major centres.
• As in most parts of regional Australia petrol prices are slightly higher - but then again you won’t have to travel vast distances.
• The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland tracks current petrol prices.
• The speed limit in built-up areas is 50 kilometres per hour unless otherwise indicated.
• The maximum speed possible on roads outside cities and towns is usually 100 kilometres per hour, although there is a limit of 110 kilometres per hour on a small number of high quality roads.
• On all open roads, however, lower speed limits are frequently indicated and these limits must be adhered to.
• Speed cameras and random breath testing units operate throughout Queensland.
• Seat belts must be worn in motor vehicles - motorcyclists and bicyclists must wear helmets.
• Contact police, fire and ambulance by dialling 000
• The Australian GST (goods & services tax) of 10% applies to most purchases.
• Queensland operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time.
• For daylight saving, clocks are advanced one hour between October and March.
• Electricity is supplied at 230/240 volts (50 hertz)

Facts and Information about Queensland Australia

Geography

Check Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Acknowledgements: The Queensland Tourism Commission releases materials solely for the purpose of positive promotion of Queensland as a tourism and travel destination. We are greatful to the Queensland Tourism Commission to be able to offer you this information in assistance to your planning of your next Queensland holidaying vacation.

Australia is a big country covering 800 million hectares, an area equal to the size of Eastern and Western Europe plus Scandinavia and is about the same size as Mainland USA yet we only have the population of the California coast, Holland or one large European industrial area - 17 million. Imagine it! 

We are an underdeveloped and underpopulated country. The sheer vastness and the diverse landscapes of Australia are difficult to describe - desert, snow, tropical rainforests to mention just a few. Australia is one of the most astonishing and beautiful continents in the world. 

Australians are, generally, very friendly people, easy going and unregimented or, as we say, "laid back". We hope this is something you will like about us! 

Our diverse multi-cultural society is reflected in all aspects of our every day life - food, festivals, art etc. We are a mono-lingual culture with an Australian version of English. Ask us to talk slower - even North Americans and the English have trouble with our Aussie English!

Come see and experience the real Australia

 
 MAIL:

Mail can be received en route at the towns throughout Australia. Remember if receiving mail via a Post Office that they are only open on weekdays from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm being closed on weekends and public holidays.

All Mail should be addressed as follows -

Mr & Mrs, Ms. (Your name)
c/- (TOWN) Post Office
TOWN
State. Postcode. Australia.

Australian seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere's:

November to March is warm to hot everywhere; high humidity and often heavy tropical rain in the north (Darwin & Cairns areas) and temperatures over 40 C will be encountered and on some days temperatures could reach 50 C.; warm to hot with mild nights in the south.

If travelling in north Queensland or Darwin and the Top End in January, February or March be prepared for lots of rain.

 Other useful information:

Banks: 

Banking Hours: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm from Monday to Thursday
9.30 am to 5.00 pm on Friday.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Automatic Banking/Cashpoints/Hole in the Wall/ATM facilities are available in most towns.

Credit Cards:

The most widely recognised and accepted Credit Cards in Australia are Mastercard (including Eurocard) Visa, American Express and Diners Club are also widely accepted in most major tourist centres. Other overseas cards may present difficulties.

Travellers Cheques:

Travellers cheques are safe, convenient and can be cashed at all banks and many of the larger hotels/motels. Australian Travellers Cheques and larger denominations are recommended. 

Tipping: is optional and is not generally expected in Australia. For exceptional service a gratuity is appreciated. (Hotel and restaurant accounts do not include service charges).

Laundry/Dry Cleaning: 

Caravan parks ant hotels/motels at major centres will have laundry and ironing facilities available.

Electrical Appliances: 

220-250 volt and 50 cycles AC 3 pin plug. 

 INSURANCE:

Many Travel Insurance Policies are available and we cannot recommend too strongly that you ask your arrange this before you leave.

Airlie Beach and The Whitsunday Island's

Where are the Whitsundays?

The Whitsunday Island's consist of 74 islands. Airlie Beach is 640km south of Cairn's. The Whitsunday's is the gateway to premium sailing trips in Queensland.

Cairn's and The Great Barrier Reef.

Where is Cairns?

Cairn's has a population of 85000 people. Cairn's is the gateway to the great barrier reef and premium diving and snorkelling.

What is the Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef is nearly 2000km long. The are four types of reef Fringe, Ribbon, Patch and Coral Sea Reef.

Can I dive without a lincense?

Yes. It's called resort diving and cost's a little extra and a questionare re your medical history is required.

Fraser Island

Where is Fraser Island?

The largest sand island in the world_120km long and 15km wide, there is the 75 mile beach, rainforest, 200 inland lakes and 25km of coloured sand cliff's. There are selfdrive share trips, guided tours and hike around yourself.

Where can I go Whale Watching?

There are whale watching trips from Harvey Bay the gateway to Fraser Island.

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