The catergories in the booklet are:
- what to pack
- climate
- currency
- visa
- insurance
-What to pack
Backpack
Fast drying towel
Walking shoes
Socks and underwear
Long underwear
Pillow case
Sleeping bag
Passport
Spy wallet
Day pack
Travel guide
Camera
Journal
Flip flops
Travels checks
Wet wipes
Laundry detergent
Space savers
Rain coat
Lock
First aid kit.
Shampoo
Toiletries
Clothing
1 Australian dollar = 0.674087897 British pounds
1 British Pound = 1.48 Australian dollar
Currency Conversion
£1 = $1.48
£2 = $3
£5 = $7
£10 = $15
£20 = $30
£50 = $74
£100 = $148
£200 = $300
£500 = $743
£750 = $1,114
£1000 = $1,485
- Visa
GAINING SAFE, LEGAL ENTRY TO A COUNTRY
In addition to having a valid passport when entering a
country you may also need a Visa. A Visa is a permit which allows you to stay
in a country for a designated period of time. Whether you need a Visa will
depend upon the country you are trying to enter and possibly the country you
are coming from as different rules can apply.
Australian Tourist Visa (ETA)
An Australian tourist visa (ETA) will allow
you to enter Australia for the purpose of tourism. This Australian visa is
valid for 12 months from the date of issue, and allows multiple entry into
Australia.
An ETA will allow you to stay in Australia for up
to 3 months on each visit.
Usually issued in 24 hours.
Short Stay and Long stay
Short stay is for tourists and travellers for a maximum of 3 months
Long stay is for travellers up to 12 months.
Long stay condidtions:
Visitors to Australia must be willing and able
to abide by the visa validity and conditions while in Australia. If you do not
abide by these conditions, your visa may be cancelled or you may be subject to
other penalties.
Tourist Visa (subclass 676) holders must
conduct themselves according to the following rules:
You must not work while in Australia;
Note:
Voluntary work may be permitted.
You must not study for more than three months
while in Australia;
Note: if you intend to study for longer than four weeks,
you may be required to pass a health examination before starting your course.
Some countries are exempt from this examination.
Your visa may be granted with a 'No further
stay' condition. If this is the case, you will not be granted any other visa
(except for a Protection visa) while you remain in Australia. This condition
may be waived in exceptional circumstances; AND
The holder must depart within the validity of
the Tourist Visa.
Australian Working Holiday Visa
An Australian working holiday visa permits young
travelers aged between 18 and 31 to work and travel around Australia.
This visa also allows you to supplement your
travel funds through temporary employment.
Your Australian working holiday visa allows
a stay of up to 12 months from the date of first entry into Australia,
regardless of whether or not you spend the whole time in Australia.
Conditions:
The scheme gives Australia Working
Holiday Visa holders casual work rights in order to supplement their travels. Work
undertaken must be incidental to the main purpose of holidaying
and employment for more than 6 months with any one employer is not
allowed. The application for a first Working Holiday Visa must be made offshore
(i.e. not in Australia).
Working Holiday Visa Australia -
Basic Requirements
•
You must be between 18 and 30 years
old.
•
You must have a valid passport with
at least 1 year until renewal.
•
You must have sufficient funds to
support yourself when you arrive in Australia.
Working Holiday Visa Australia -
Health and Character Requirements
•
You must not have any substantial
criminal convictions.
•
You must not have any substantial
medical issues.
Australian Business Visa (Business
ETA)
If your travelling to Australia for the purpose of
business you will require an Australian business visa.
This will allow you to travel to Australia for the
purpose of business for up to 3 months.
An Australian business visa is valid for 12 months from the date of
issue.
http://www.visabureau.com/australia/default.aspx
- Insurance
BECAUSE
ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN
Why Do I Need Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance does initially seems like a cost you
would rather not incur after you have just paid out for a holiday, but it could
prove to be a much more expensive travelling experience if you become ill, lose
your luggage or injure someone else. Depending on your insurance policy and the
circumstances under which incidents happen, the company will reimburse you for
all associated expenses up to the stated value.
What Should The Policy Cover
Medical Cover It can be very easy to fall ill in a foreign country as it is
an environment you are not used to and you meet so many people germs can
spread. If you do happen to fall ill you could be facing very expensive medical
bills for your treatment as few countries have a free NHS service. Bills for
treatment can be very high and therefore insurance is vital. Be sure to keep
receipts of all treatments and expenditure as proof required for claims. The
policy should cover you for at least £2 million.
Cover For Your Possessions It is not always wise to take a lot of expensive equipment with
you but sometimes there are things you cannot do without. If you take an mp3
player, laptop, or expensive camping gear with you and it gets lost or stolen,
it is good to have it all covered so you can claim when you return.
Trip Cancellation If this clause is present in your insurance policy then you
will be covered for any trip or flight you have paid for but cannot take
because of illness.
Travel Delay If a flight is delayed for more than a set length of time some
insurance policies will pay out for this misfortune. It is almost worth cashing
in on a policy with this clause because delayed flights are not a rare
occurrence.
Personal liability If you accidentally injured or damage somebody else's equipment
and you are directly responsible, this clause with pay assuming the other party
is holding you liable. Remember, accidents do happen.
Personal Accident If you have an accident leading to some form of permanent
damage or loss of sight, a limb or equivalent, you or your family would be
entitled to financial compensation.
Luggage Delay/Loss Unfortunately this is a common occurrence especially as a
backpacker making several flights or transfers. It typically covers for loss or
damage or sometimes even delay.
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