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Things to Consider Before You Visit
- Best time: September to November or March to May for outdoor activities
- Currency is Australian Dollar (AUD); widely accepted
- English is official language
- Driving on the left; remote areas require careful planning
- Sunscreen and insect repellent recommended
- Adventure activities: diving, hiking, surfing, and wildlife tours
- Emergency numbers: 000 (police, fire, ambulance)
Top Attractions
- Great Barrier Reef; scuba diving and snorkelling
- Outback adventures; Uluru, Alice Springs, and Red Centre
- Sydney Harbour; surfing, sailing, and hiking nearby
- Daintree Rainforest; trekking and wildlife
- Tasmania; hiking, wilderness, and adventure sports
- Blue Mountains; trekking, canyoning, and abseiling
- Kakadu National Park; wildlife and cultural tours
- Whitsunday Islands; sailing and watersports
- Fraser Island; 4×4 beach adventures
- Great Ocean Road; scenic drives and hiking trails
