Tours in Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the best time of year to visit Australia?

   Generally speaking the best time for a good bit of Australian adventure is during the shoulder seasons (spring and autumn), when temperatures are just right. Visit in summer (December- February) for hot days with friends on the beach (and amazing diving opportunities in the Great Barrier Reef) or opt for the off-season in winter, when the weather remains mild but crowds and costs are at a minimum.

2. What’s the climate like in Australia?

   Climate varies across the expansive island of Australia. Up north is tropical, with wet and dry seasons, southern coastlines are temperate, while the outback of central Australia is arid. There are four seasons: Summer (December-February), Autumn (March-May), Winter (June-August) and Spring (September-November). Temperatures reach highs of 37C (99F) in summer and can drop to around 11C (52F) in winter.

3. What’s the currency in Australia?

   Australian Dollar

4. What language is spoken in Australia?

   English is the dominant language, although the Australian dialect certainly has its own flavor. There are thought to have been over 250 indigenous languages spoken on the island when Europeans first arrived here. Today only around 160 remain in use, although many of those are also endangered. 

5. What is the time difference in Australia?

   There are three main time zones in Australia. They include Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8), Australian Central Standard Time (UTC+9.30) and Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10). Time is regulated by individual state governments, some of which observe daylight saving time, so it very much depends where you are! In Sydney, you’ll be 11 hours ahead of London, 16 hours ahead of New York and a whopping 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

6. Major Airports in Australia:

   • Sydney Airport (SYD)
   • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
   • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
   • Perth Airport (PER)
   • Adelaide Airport (ADL)
   • Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

7. What are the five best cities to visit in Australia?

   • Sydney – Australia’s iconic capital, with its famous Opera House, catalogue of cool coffee shops and easy access to Bondi Beach
   • Melbourne – Sydney’s trendier little sibling, and Australia’s cultural capital
   • Perth – to discover a thriving art scene, explore Kings Park and hop across to Rottnest Island
   • Brisbane – spend the day basking in the sun and the night enjoying the Queensland capital’s many cool rooftop bars and live music venues
   • Hobart – for the up-and-coming cultural scene and easy access to Tasmania’s many natural wonders

8. What are the most beautiful natural wonders in Australia?

   • Uluru – the epic red-rock monolith is a symbol of the Australian outback, and sacred among indigenous communities
   • Wineglass Bay – thick forested peaks provide a dreamy backdrop to this perfectly curved sandy bay on Tasmania island
   • The Great Ocean Road – head to Australia’s deep south to discover the 12 apostles, a series of spectacular coastline stacks
   • Phillip Island – hang with the koalas, kangaroos and penguins on this stunning island off the coast of Melbourne
   • Great Barrier Reef – head below the water to find Australia at its most beautiful

9. Is Australia bigger than the USA?

   Australia is huge – the sixth largest country by land area in the world – but not quite as big as the US, which comes in at number four. Take Alaska out of the equation, however, and the two countries are a very similar size. What is perhaps more remarkable is that the population of the USA (roughly 340m) is over 12 times as large as Australia’s 27m, which speaks to the vastness of the barely inhabited Australian outback.