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Things to know before travelling to Australia – The land down on under

Planning a visit to Australia? Then here are some key Australia travel tips that you need to know and keep in mind before you head to the land down under.

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You will need a visa or an ETA

Regardless of how long you might be planning to stay and travel around in Australia, all visitors are required by law to obtain a visa, and there are different types of visas available that covers tourism, study, work and permeant residency visas. Tourist visas can be obtained online with minimal hassle, and only take a few days to be processed. Give yourself at least one or two weeks when getting the visa, just to be on the safe side. Citizens of Canada and the UK do not need to apply for visas. However, they will need to apply online and receive electronic travel authorization before going. US citizens can obtain a visa online which will be valid for up to three months.

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You Will Not be Able to Cover the Whole Country

Unless you are planning to spend at least six months to a year travelling around Australia, you might need to make peace with the fact, that you are probably not going to see it all. Australia is huge and extremely diverse and covers a territory of 7692 024 Sq.km Also despite being the sixth largest country in the world, it is known for having one of the lowest population densities in the world!

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It takes time to get around

If you are planning on travelling around the country by car, you might want to give yourself a few months of legroom to take it all in. It's important to keep in mind that the majority of the Australian population lives along the coast, so you might need to prepare yourself for being on the road for possibly days without coming across any towns or interesting sites to take in along the way. Regardless of if you are planning on taking a road trip or flying, opt to break your journey to rest and recuperate along the way. Major hotel chains including the likes of Minor Hotels offer road-weary travellers plenty of amenities and comforts to enjoy.enter link description here

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Create an itinerary

Curating and having itineraries in place will make it easier to ensure your trip is hassle-free and memorable while ensuring you get the chance to make the most of your time in the diverse and incredible country that is Australia. Opting to curate different itineraries that will include everything from nature discoveries, urban adventures, relaxing escapes and self-drive journeys, will make sure your visit is a well-rounded and exciting one.

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Eat like a local

Embarking on an Australian foodie adventure means that you will be dining at delicious farmers' markets, fine dining establishments. trendy cafes and local restaurants. If you consider yourself a self-confessed foodie, you will be delighted to know that Australia offers truly gastronomic experiences to satisfy every possible pallet.

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