Map and Some Handy Tips to Australia
Time Zone - There are three time zones in Australia: Eastern Standard Time (EST), in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory; Central Standard Time (CST), in South Australia and the Northern Territory; and Western Standard Time (WST) in Western Australia. CST is half an hour behind EST, while WST is two hours behind EST.
GST - Australia has a Goods Service Tax (GST) of 10 percent. prices in Australia are shown as inclusive of GST. International and domestic flights purchased overseas by non-residents are GST-free. Continous domestic legs of international journeys are also GST free.
Visas - There are four popular types of Visas for temporary stay in Australia, including tourist, working holidays, student and business. For some countries, the electronic visa (ETA) is available online. Visit the www.eta.immi.gov.au for more information.
Others - In Australia many stores sell duty-free and tax-free products and services. make sure you keep originals or copies of your passport and travel ticket with you to take advantage of these discounts. Tipping is not the general custom in Australia. At anytime tipping is your choice.
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