Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Beautiful Country
- How safe is Australia?
- How hot does it get in the summer?
- What time is it in Australia?
- What size is Australia?
Lying southeast of Asia, between the Pacific and Indian oceans, Australia, the world's smallest continent, is almost completely surrounded by ocean expanses.
Australia is slightly smaller than the United States, with a total area of 7,686,850 sq km (2,967,909 sq mi). The five mainland states are:
New South Wales, 801,600 sq km (309,500 sq mi)
Queensland, 1,727,200 sq km (666,900 sq mi)
South Australia, 984,000 sq km (379,900 sq mi)
Victoria, 227,600 sq km (87,900 sq mi)
Western Australia, 2,525,500 sq km (975,100 sq mi).
The island state of Tasmania has an area of 67,800 sq km (26,200 sq mi)
The Northern Territory, 1,346,200 sq km (519,800 sq mi)
The Australian Capital Territory, 2,400 sq km (900 sq mi)
The country, including Tasmania, extends about 4,000 km (2,500 mi) E–W and 3,180 km (1,980 mi) N–S.Australia is bounded on the N by the Timor and Arafura seas, on the NE by the Coral Sea, on the E by the Pacific Ocean, on the SE by the Tasman Sea, and on the S and W by the Indian Ocean, with a total coastline of 25,760 km (16,007 mi). Neighboring areas include Irian Jaya (part of Indonesia) and Papua New Guinea to the north, New Zealand to the southeast, and Indonesia to the northwest.
Australia's capital city, Canberra, is located in the southeastern part of the country.
- What is the population of Australia?
- What is the population of Cairns?
Visiting Australia
- Do I need a passport or visa to enter Australia?
- What about Driving in Australia?
- Are there any banks?
- Will my electrical appliances work?
- Where are the foreign exchange offices?
- How much is a cup of coffee / breakfast / dinner?
- What is the currency?
- Is the water safe to drink?
- What is the minimum drinking age?
- Is there any departure tax when leaving Cairns?
- Are there any Supermarkets?
Visiting Cairns
- What Great Barrier Reef trip is the best for me?
- What type of weather can I expect?
- How much does it cost to stay in Cairns?
- Is there much accommodation / should I book in advance?
- Are there any good restaurants?
- Is there much nightlife?
- Do shops / activities close at the weekends?
- What is the shopping like?
- Are there any internet cafes?
- What clothes should I take?
- When is the best time to visit Cairns?
- Is there any public transport? Do I need to hire a car?
- How far away is the airport?
- Are there many petrol stations?
- Do the activities operate all year round?
- Is there a casino in Cairns?
- Which Cairns and Great Barrier Reef tours depart in the afternoon?
- Can you drive to Cape Tribulation from Cairns?
- Things to do in Cairns at night.
- Are there any bus transfers from Cairns to Port Douglas?
