Travel & Sydney
Travellers to Australia need a valid passport and visa (or ETA - Electronic Travel Authority) unless you are from New Zealand in which case you will need a passport only. An ETA is equivalent to a visa and is fully electronic. For more information or to apply online visit http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/
The unit of currency in Australia is the Australian dollar (AU$).
Australian notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 values. Gold coins are in $2 and $1 denominations. Silver coins come in 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c denominations. Prices are rounded to the nearest 5c.
For up to date currency conversion visit XE.Com The Universal Currency Converter ® .
All major credit cards are accepted in Australia. Travellers cheques are also recommended. We suggest you buy these in Australian Dollars as they can often be used as cash and do not incur exchange fees. Identification such as a passport is usually required when exchanging travellers cheques. Banks in Australia are open from Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 4.00pm, and Fridays until 5.00pm. There are also Automatic Teller Machines (ATM’s) throughout the country that accept all major credit cards.
Australia currently has a goods and services tax (GST) of 10 per cent. However, international flights and domestic flights purchased overseas by non-residents are GST free. Continuous domestic legs of the international journeys are also GST free. Under the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS), tourists are able to claim a refund at the departure gate for GST and WET (wine equalisation tax) paid on goods purchased in Australia that they take home with them.
Considered Australia’s premier city, Sydney is the oldest settlement in Australia. Built on the shores of the beautiful Port Jackson, Sydney’s location is a most spectacular setting for a city, and also offers an enjoyable climate and outdoor lifestyle. Sydney has a mild, sunny, Mediterranean climate. June to August are the coolest months, with daytime temperatures rarely falling below 7º Celsius. Even on mid-winter days, with their bright blue, wide-open skies, an overcoat is usually not necessary in Sydney. The average daily maximum temperature in June is 17º C (63º F) and the minimum daily temperature is 9 º C (48º F).
With a population of almost 4 million, and covering almost 1120 square kilometres (700 square miles), Sydney is a remarkably easy city to move around in. An excellent train, bus and ferry service covers all points of the greater metropolitan area.
The harbour is the focal point of the city, and its beaches, coves, bays and waterside parks offer welcome release from the rigours of urban life. Criss-crossed by ferries and carpeted by yachts on weekends, it is both the city playground and a major port.
The string of ocean beaches on the north and south shores offer dramatic cliff scenery, great waves and a close-up of Aussie beach culture at its best. The harbour is Sydney, and on a warm day with a clear blue sky, there is no better place on earth.
The University of New South Wales is located very close to Coogee Beach.
Sydney offers everything from Opera House performances to street shows and theatres, making it one of the world’s hot spots for visual and performing arts. Opera, dance, theatre are all catered for. Whether it is cultural diversity or outdoor enjoyment that you are looking for, Sydney is the city that can offer it all.
For information on how to get from your accommodation to the University of New South Wales or other locations visit:
- WhereIS
- Search for location (i.e. street, suburb, state etc) which is shown on the map displayed. It is possible to navigate from map to map. Use entries: Anzac Parade, Kensington, NSW. You may have to track downwards by clicking on the edges of maps to find UNSW.
- 13500Info - Transport Online
- Skedules for trains, buses and ferries.
- WebMap
- Maps for transport (i.e. rail, car parking) at various sites and attractions of the City of Sydney.
- UNSW Parking
- Parking on the main campus of UNSW.
- UNSW Bus Schedule
- Dedicated express buses and other state buses service UNSW on a very regular basis.
All necessary insurances are the responsibility of the delegate.
A comprehensive travel insurance policy is highly recommended for both interstate and international delegates to cover against personal accident, illness, loss of personal money, baggage, travel and/or accommodation disruptions.
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