We have compiled the practical travel information you need, including visas, customs, duty-free shopping, and insurance.

Flights:

Many airlines fly to Australia and prices vary considerably, so it pays to shop around for a flight. Consider the length of the flight and any mandatory stopovers. Start by contacting the major airlines or your local Aussie Specialist travel agent.

Airport transfer:

All of Australia's international airports have regular public transport such as bus, train and taxi connections and private transfers with the city centres. Shuttle buses are also available and provide transfers to accommodation.

Cruise:

Many international cruise ships visit Australia's cities, and there are opportunities to take tours and rejoin the ship or stay longer and fly back home. Most cruise ships visit Australian shores during the summer months.

Visas:

Unless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, you will need a visa to enter Australia. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the country. All other passport holders must apply for a visa before leaving home. You can apply for a range of visas, including tourist visas and working holiday visas, at your nearest Australian Consulate.

Customs and quarantine:

Australia's customs laws prevent you from bringing drugs, steroids, weapons, firearms and protected wildlife into Australia. Some common items such as fresh or packaged food, fruit, eggs, meat, plants, seeds, skins and feathers are also prohibited. There is no limit on currency but you will need to declare amounts over $10,000.

Medications:

Medicine brought into Australia for personal use is subject to controls and must be declared on your arrival. It is recommended you bring a prescription or letter from your doctor outlining your medical condition and the medicine you are carrying.

You could start by reading up on Newton's universal law of gravitation. You won't really need Einsteins general theory of relativity, but you could study that as well if you want a challenge.

Anyway the main trick is to realise that we are not at the bottom as such. So in a place on the equator they have to learn to stand at right angles, which harder than standing at 75 degrees as we do in Australia.

Why do you think you will be standing on your head? Do you think that for some reason the north pole is at the top and the south pole is underneath? You have a strong hemisphere bias! Take a look at a proper map of the world and you will see you have nothing to worry about:

http://www.odt.org/Pictures/sideb.jpg

check the Rules we hate Drugs we use Drug Dogs even Grass is Out check your Bags and Purses for any Party Drugs only one could result in a quick trip Home

Be Honest do you or have You done Party Drugs yes no problem but dont bring any with you

dont bring Food Prescription Drugs ensure they have your name on the packet

No Knives in hand Luggage and you go to prison for owning a Gun as a tourist

Stay where you are if you can't be sensible. I found Australia and Australians to be great, no need for you sarcasm here.

Australia is a beautiful place. You can see their marsupials and even wild penguins. The beaches are also amazing. It is nice and warm. Especially in the US' winter. That is their summer. I know from experience. https://youtu.be/_dQIzg3K_kc

Stay home. Too many dangerous animal in Oz. What would happen if you attached and mauled by a Drop bear?

Why do you say this to the nice Australians?

The only thin unusual about Australia was that it was freezing in July.

I found Australia and Australians to be great, no need for you sarcasm here.

WOW an uneducated northern hemisphere based TROLL