Australia

Destinations & Activities

 Melbourne

 Great Barrier Reef

 Tasmania

 Yarra Valley

Australia Facts

Currency: Australian dollar (exchange rate)

 Language: English

Population: 24.1 million

Fun fact: Voting in elections in Australia is compulsory, with a fine of $72 for non-voters.

Visa Requirements

(via travel.state.gov)

You must have a valid U.S. passport and a visa to enter Australia. Most U.S. passport holders traveling to Australia for tourism or business purposes for less than 90 days can obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The ETA is an electronic label-free visa and can be obtained at the ETA website for a small service fee. Airlines and many travel agents in the United States are also able to apply for ETAs on behalf of travelers.

Australia Posts:

Yarra Valley: Wine and Chocolate and Cheese, Oh My!

When my sister Meredith and I first landed in southern Australia in the late autumn, the last thing we were

The Ultimate 3 Day Tasmania Road Trip Itinerary

To be honest, when my sister and I were first laying the groundwork for our big trip to Australia, Tasmania

Visiting the Great Barrier Reef with Down Under Cruise and Dive

Any Australia itinerary is going to inevitably include an afternoon snorkeling and diving among the coral and the swarming fish

The Ultimate Guide to 48 Hours in Melbourne

I recently met an Australian girl on my travels who, upon my mentioning all the time I spent in her