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 NEW 3ftx5 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY AUSSIE BANNER FLAG $5.70 Time Remaining: 20h 59m Buy It Now for only: $5.70 |
 NWT Australia Flag Linen Tea Towel 19 X 32 by Ascool Treasures from Down Under $5.99 Time Remaining: 13h 16m |
 3x5 Outdoor Indoor Australia Aussie Australian Big National Flag Pennant 3x5ft $3.99 Time Remaining: 12d 12h 28m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 NEW 3ftx5 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN STORE BANNER FLAG $4.95 Time Remaining: 24d 10h 40m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 AUSTRALIA AUSSIE AUSTRALIAN LARGE NATIONAL FLAG OLYMPICS THE ASHES 5 X 3FT NEW $4.41 Time Remaining: 11d 39m Buy It Now for only: $4.41 |
 Vintage 1975 Sydney Australia Pennant Flag Opera House Square Tower Hydrofoil $40.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 2m |
 Australia Victoria Flag 5x3 FREE P+P $7.90 Time Remaining: 15d 12m Buy It Now for only: $7.90 |
 Eureka Flag 3x5 90x150cm 3x5 100 Polyester Eureka Rebellion Australia Banner $4.00 Time Remaining: 17d 13h 51m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE TABLE FLAG Gold Trim RAAF Australia RAF Desk Ensign $7.82 Time Remaining: 26d 4h 23m Buy It Now for only: $7.82 |
 3X5 AUSTRALIAN ENSIGN FLAG RED AUSTRALIA NAVAL NEW F576 $4.99 Time Remaining: 24d 6h 47m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Australian Flag Patch 3 X 4 1 2 JONVEE Melbourne NIP $4.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 36m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 3X5 AUSTRALIA FLAG AUSTRALIAN DOWN UNDER AUSSIE F032 $4.99 Time Remaining: 24d 7h 3m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 2X3 BOXING KANGAROO FLAG AUSTRALIA DAY BANNER AUSTRALIAN RUGBY OLYMPICS NEW F369 $4.49 Time Remaining: 12d 15h 35m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 Australia RAAF Royal Airforce Blue Ensign Flag 5x3 $7.90 Time Remaining: 28d 6h 18m Buy It Now for only: $7.90 |
 BOXING KANGAROO AUSTRALIA FLAG 3 X 5 BANNER POSTER $6.99 Time Remaining: 14d 13h 3m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Queensland Australia State Flag 34 x 73 $45.95 Time Remaining: 7h 36m |
 Australian Flag 2x3 60x90cm 2x3 100 Polyester Australia Aussie Banner $5.00 Time Remaining: 17d 13h 22m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 NEW 3X5 BOXING KANGAROO FLAG AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN 3X5 $6.75 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 36m Buy It Now for only: $6.75 |
 AUSTRALIA FLAG 12X18 12 X 18 AUSTRALIAN STICK NEW W27 $5.99 Time Remaining: 4h 42m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 New South Wales Flag Personalized Car License Plate $9.90 Time Remaining: 26d 7h 15m Buy It Now for only: $9.90 |
 AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY FLAG PATCH 1 7 8 X 3 3 4 INCH $4.25 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 20m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Australia International Country 3x5 poly Flag NEW $4.69 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 27m Buy It Now for only: $4.69 |
 Northern Territory Flag Australia Banner Australian Pennant 3x5 Indoor Outdoor $8.71 Time Remaining: 27d 11h 23m Buy It Now for only: $8.71 |
 NEW BIG 2ftx3 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY BANNER FLAG $5.45 Time Remaining: 2d 21h 11m Buy It Now for only: $5.45 |
 AUSTRALIE AUSTRALIA 1926 rare original Silk Embroidered FLAG EMBLEM Tobacco card $4.50 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 44m |
 3x5 AUSTRALIA RED ENSIGN FLAG OUTDOOR INDOOR AUSSIE MERCANTILE MARINE NAVY 3X5 $7.98 Time Remaining: 8d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $7.98 |
 AUSTRALIA USA COMBO FLAG INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY WORLD LAPEL PIN BADGE $4.27 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 17m Buy It Now for only: $4.27 |
 Western Australia Flag Australian Banner Pennant 3x5 Indoor Outdoor New $10.37 Time Remaining: 27d 8h 43m Buy It Now for only: $10.37 |
 SMALL AUSTRALIA AUSSIE FLAG BOAT SHIP YACHT 18x12 AU $3.95 Time Remaining: 15d 2h 55m Buy It Now for only: $3.95 |
 NEW ZEALAND National Flag Emblem 1905 original vintage card $1.95 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 59m Buy It Now for only: $3.85 |
 Australia Flag 3x5 feet Australian banner sign new $7.99 Time Remaining: 12d 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 3X5 SOUTH AUSTRALIA FLAG AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE BANNER NEW F013 $4.99 Time Remaining: 12d 15h 37m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Flag 3 X 5 AUSTRALIA BANNER FLAGS AUSTRALIAN 3X5 $5.75 Time Remaining: 9d 3h 21m Buy It Now for only: $5.75 |
 International Flag Patches Australia $3.45 Time Remaining: 27d 22h 49m Buy It Now for only: $3.45 |
 NEW 3ftx5 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY AUSSIE BANNER FLAG au $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 41m |
 AUSTRALIAN WHITE ENSIGN RAN Royal Australia Navy Flag $9.47 Time Remaining: 23d 3h 56m Buy It Now for only: $9.47 |
 Eureka Flag 2x3 60x90cm 2x3 100 Polyester Eureka Rebellion Australia Banner $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 1h 33m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Large Hand Waving Courtesy Flag Australia Australian $9.48 Time Remaining: 21d 9h 51m Buy It Now for only: $9.48 |
 AUSTRALIA FLAG Embroidered PATCH AUSTRALIAN Sew Iron $3.25 Time Remaining: 9d 13h 35m Buy It Now for only: $3.25 |
 LARGE QUALITY FLAG OF AUSTRALIA KANGAROO AUSSIE FLIGHT TOUR OLYMPIC DREAM AU $4.50 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 13h 46m |
 QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA POLYESTER INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY FLAG 3 X 5 FEET $6.74 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 37m Buy It Now for only: $6.74 |
 Australian Boxing Kangaroo Flag 2x3 60x90cm 2x3 100 Polyester Australia Banner $5.00 Time Remaining: 17d 13h 22m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Australia Keychain Keychain Australia Flag $3.00 Time Remaining: 24d 14h 56m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 LARGE QUALITY STATE FLAG OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA TOUR OLYMPIC DREAM CRICKET RUGBY AU $4.50 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 35m Buy It Now for only: $6.31 |
 Australia Australian Beer Flag 5x3 FREE P+P $7.90 Time Remaining: 24d 16h Buy It Now for only: $7.90 |
 Australian Flag 3x5 90x150cm 3x5 100 Polyester Australia Aussie Banner $4.00 Time Remaining: 17d 13h 59m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 3x5 AUSTRALIA FLAG OUTDOOR INDOOR AUSSIE HUGE NEW 3X5 $6.74 Time Remaining: 14d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $6.74 |
 NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA POLYESTER INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY FLAG 3 X 5 FEET $6.74 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 36m Buy It Now for only: $6.74 |
 LARGE QUALITY STATE FLAG OF NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA OLYMPIC CRICKET RUGBY TOUR $4.50 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 24m Buy It Now for only: $6.31 |
 3X5 EUREKA BATTLE FLAG AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN NEW F626 $4.99 Time Remaining: 24d 6h 54m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 AUSTRALIA FLAG GOLD PLATED LAPEL PIN $4.50 Time Remaining: 5d 5h 35m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 3X5 AUSTRALIAN BOXING KANGAROO FLAG AUSTRALIA NEW F655 $4.99 Time Remaining: 11h 3m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 3X5 TASMANIA FLAG AUSTRALIA PROVINCE AUSTRALIAN STATE BANNER TASMANIAN NEW F095 $4.99 Time Remaining: 12d 15h 36m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 LARGE QUALITY STATE FLAG OF TASMANIA AUSTRALIA OLYMPIC DREAM CRICKET RUGBY TOUR $4.50 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 40m Buy It Now for only: $6.31 |
 NEW 3ftx5 BOXING KANGAROO AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN FLAG COUNTRY BANNER FLAGS $6.65 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 53m Buy It Now for only: $6.65 |
 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN DAY 15 FLAGS 14 AUSSIE THEME BUNTING FANCY DRESS ACCESSORY $4.73 Time Remaining: 18d 1h 47m Buy It Now for only: $4.73 |
 Australia Boxing Kangaroo Small Hand Waving Flag $5.53 Time Remaining: 14d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.53 |
 NEW BIG 2ftx3 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN STORE BANNER FLAG $5.95 Time Remaining: 17d 14h 30m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 Australian Flag DuPont Solar Max Nylon approx 3x5 high quality $19.99 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 18m |
 AUSTRALIA TABLE FLAG Gold Trim Australian Desk Top Flags Oceania $7.82 Time Remaining: 28d 3h 30m Buy It Now for only: $7.82 |
 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN VINYL FLAG DECAL STICKER $2.15 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 42m Buy It Now for only: $2.15 |
 Queensland Flag Australia Banner Australian State Pennant 3x5 Indoor Outdoor New $8.58 Time Remaining: 27d 9h 3m Buy It Now for only: $8.58 |
 HUGE AUSTRALIAN FLAG 2ft 87in 6ft $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h Buy It Now for only: $49.00 |
 Australian Flag Quality Enamel Pin Badge $2.83 Time Remaining: 20d 2h 26m Buy It Now for only: $2.83 |
 Australian Red Ensign Flag Australia Banner Pennant 3x5 Indoor Outdoor New $7.97 Time Remaining: 27d 8h 3m Buy It Now for only: $7.97 |
 AUSTRALIA TABLE FLAG Black Trim Australian Desk Top Flags Oceania $7.82 Time Remaining: 23d 4h 44m Buy It Now for only: $7.82 |
 2X3 AUSTRALIA FLAG AUSTRALIAN DOWN UNDER AUSSIE F308 $4.50 Time Remaining: 24d 6h 53m Buy It Now for only: $4.50 |
 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN 2ft x 3ft FLAG $0.01 Time Remaining: 4d 16h 17m Buy It Now for only: $4.98 |
 Australia Red Naval Ensign Flag 3x5 Australian Navy $7.99 Time Remaining: 12d 2h 30m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 AUSTRALIAN Flag vinyl decal Australia Bumper Sticker $3.50 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 55m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 AUSTRALIAN ROYAL STANDARD FLAG Australia Flags Aussie $9.47 Time Remaining: 18d 22h Buy It Now for only: $9.47 |
 3x4 Australia Sticker Australia Flag Decal $2.00 Time Remaining: 18d 10h 25m Buy It Now for only: $2.00 |
 Vintage Linen Australia Flag Ensign Approx 51 1 2 by 27 $1.56 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 5h 21m |
 AUSTRALIA CLOTH SHOULDER FLAG PATCH $2.50 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 13m Buy It Now for only: $2.50 |
 3X5 NORTHERN TERRITORY FLAG AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN F711 $4.99 Time Remaining: 24d 6h 46m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Australia Flag 2x3 feet Australian banner new $7.49 Time Remaining: 12d 2h 40m Buy It Now for only: $7.49 |
 AUSTRALIAN RED ENSIGN TABLE FLAG Black Trim Australia Merchant Navy Desk Top $7.82 Time Remaining: 27d 22m Buy It Now for only: $7.82 |
 AUSTRALIA NATIONAL FLAG PATCH EMBROIDERED IRON ON new embroidered applique $3.60 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 31m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 2x3 AUSTRALIA FLAG OUTDOOR AUSSIE DOWN UNDER NEW 2X3 $6.98 Time Remaining: 29d 1h Buy It Now for only: $6.98 |
 Australia National Flag Pin and Patch Embroidery $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 55m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 NEW SOUTH WALES FLAG Australian Australia Union Jack $9.47 Time Remaining: 14d 19h 23m Buy It Now for only: $9.47 |
 Australian Flag Round Metal Wrist Watch Unisex 045 New $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 9h 36m |
 NEW LARGE 3ftx5ft EUREKA AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN BATTLE FLAG $7.75 Time Remaining: 18d 15h 47m Buy It Now for only: $7.75 |
 Australia Flag Car Aluminum License Plate New $8.90 Time Remaining: 7d 9h 15m Buy It Now for only: $8.90 |
 South Australia Flag 3x5 feet Australian province territory banner new $7.99 Time Remaining: 12d 2h 35m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 3x5 AUSTRALIA ROYAL STANDARD FLAG OUTDOOR BANNER 3X5 $8.67 Time Remaining: 27d 12h 44m Buy It Now for only: $8.67 |
 Large Australian Flag Nylon Australia $5.99 Time Remaining: 6d 9h 5m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 AUSTRALIA FLAG CLOTH PATCH 3 1 2 X 2 1 4 NICE PATCH $2.54 Time Remaining: 26d 14h 58m Buy It Now for only: $2.54 |
 AUSTRALIA FLAG 3 X 5 NEW $8.50 Time Remaining: 7d 1h 28m Buy It Now for only: $8.50 |
 AUSTRALIA STATE FLAG WORLD COUNTRY 3 X 5 FLAG $7.15 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 52m Buy It Now for only: $7.15 |
 3x5 QUEENSLAND FLAG BANNER AUSTRALIA STATE NEW 3X5 $8.59 Time Remaining: 27d 12h 17m Buy It Now for only: $8.59 |
 Australia Flag Bunting 3M 10 Flags Oz Down Under Party Australian $1.56 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 4h 13m |
 Australia Table Flag Australian Desk Top Flags $8.20 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 44m Buy It Now for only: $8.20 |
 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN FLAG KANGAROO COOKING GRILLING APRON AUSSIE ADULT $14.99 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 20m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Eureka Flag 3x5 feet Aussie Australia battle banner new $7.99 Time Remaining: 12d 2h 35m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Australian Naval War Flag Australia Military Banner Pennant 3x5 Ensign $14.94 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 38m Buy It Now for only: $14.94 |
 LARGE QUALITY STATE FLAG OF VICTORIA AUSTRALIA TOUR OLYMPIC DREAM CRICKET RUGBY $4.50 Time Remaining: 7d 21h Buy It Now for only: $6.31 |
 Australia Western Flag 5x3 FREE P+P $7.90 Time Remaining: 15d 1h 42m Buy It Now for only: $7.90 |
 NEW 3X5 AUSTRALIA FLAG AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY FLAGS BANNER $5.79 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.79 |
 3x5 AUSTRALIA BUSH CAPITAL TERRITORY FLAG ACT STATE OUTDOOR BANNER HUGE 3X5 $10.38 Time Remaining: 27d 12h 12m Buy It Now for only: $10.38 |
Backpack Around Australia
Backpack Around Australia
Emergencies
For serious emergencies requiring, ambulance, police or fire brigade, dial 000.
Food & Restaurants
Australia has excellent restaurants, cafe's and other eating places. You can find places to suit any type of budget. The quality of fresh food in Australia is very high and easily accessible.
General Safety
Australia is a very safe country in general. However, it is always a good idea to keep personal belongings in a secure place. If you are carrying important personal items, it is a good idea to carry them on you in a place that is secure from any pickpockets. Also, when getting about at night, it is a good idea to stay on main streets and avoid dark off street areas that may look suspicious.
Hitchhiking
This practice is strongly discouraged throughout Australia.
Language
The main language spoken in Australia is English.
Let someone know where you are
It is always a good idea to let someone know where you are and where you intend to be in case something happens and you need to be located. Liquor
Legal drinking age
The legal age to consume alcohol in Australia is 18 and over.
Medications
Visitors are permitted to bring reasonable quantities of prescribed (non-narcotic) medications. All should be clearly labelled. Large quantities should be accompanied by a Doctor's Certificate. All medication must be carried as hand luggage and declared on arrival.
Sun Protection
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. The sun is very strong and it is recommended that you wear sun protection whenever in the sun.
Surf and water safety
* Many of Australia's most popular beaches are patrolled by Life Savers or Life Guards. Whenever swimming at these beaches, always swim between the red and yellow flags that are set up as the safest areas for swimming.
* Read and obey warning signs around swimming areas.
* Don't swim directly after a meal.
* Never run and dive in the water.
* If you have trouble in the water, don't panic, raise your arm up for help and float and wait for assistance.
* If you get caught in a rip, float with the current (don't try and swim against it), signal for help and wait for assistance.
* From late October to early May, coastal waters of northern Australia are subjected to venomous box jellyfish. Do not swim in unprotected open beaches during this time. Only swim in protective enclosures.
Telephones
Australia has a very modern telephone system. There are many payphones located throughout the entire country. Local calls are charged at an un-timed amount of 40 cents. Long distance and International calls vary. There are many specials available to travellers through use of phone cards.
Time Zones
There are three time zones in Australia:
* Eastern Standard Time (EST) for News South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.
* Central Standard Time (CST) for South Australia and the Northern Territory. This is half an hour behind EST.
* Western Standard Time (WST) for Western Australia. This is two hours behind EST.
New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia have daylight savings, which commences at the end of October and finishes at the end of March. Tasmania's daylight savings starts from the beginning of October and goes through until the end of March. Note, Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia do not have daylight savings.
Tipping
Tipping is not a general custom in Australia, however if you believe the service was very good, tips are certainly appreciated.
Vaccinations
The only vaccination required is if you have come from, or visited a yellow fever infected country, or zone, within six days prior to arrival into Australia. Check with your local doctor if you are unsure.
Weights & Measures
Australia uses the metric system of weights and measures.
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