bank hours

credit cards

Major credit cards are accepted in most places around the country. Keep your credit cards in a secure place and report lost or stolen cards immediately.

American Express 1800 230 100

Diners Club           1300 360 060

Mastercard            1800 120 113

Thomas Cook        1800 801 002

Visa                       1800 125 440

Money

Decimal currency is in operation in Australia. 100 cents equals one dollar ($1.00)

Notes: $100, $50, $20, $10 & $5

Coins: $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c

Ticket prices are rounded up to the nearest 5 cents.

Automated Teller Machines (ATM's or Cash Points) are prevalent.

 tax

A 10% goods & Services Tax is included in prices.

International visitors may be able to claim some GST refund on goods purchased. You must keep your tax invoice, the value must be more than $300 per invoice and purchased within 30 days of departure.

 travellers cheques

Travellers Cheques are usually only accepted by hotels, tourist shops or tourist venues. Foreign currency is rarely accepted.

Travellers Cheques or foreign currency can be cashed at most hotels, banks or Bureau de Change.