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Practical Matters Australia Before You Go When You Are There Language Offices to Serve You Abroad |
TIME DIFFERENCES
GMT
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12 noon
Australia (Sydney) : 10pm Germany : 1pm USA (NY) : 7am Netherlands : 1pm Spain : 1pm EMERGENCY NUMBERS POLICE 000 FIRE 000 AMBULANCE 000 Other services - See local phone book MISCELLANEOUS DRIVE ON THE LEFT TOILETS FREE CONSULATES UK : (02) 6270 6666 Canberra Germany : (02) 6270 1911 Canberra USA : (02) 6214 5600 Canberra Netherlands : (02) 6273 3111 Canberra Spain : (02) 6273 3555 Canberra PHOTOGRAPHY What to photograph: The wilderness, Barrier Reef, mountains, lakes, rivers, dramatic coastal scenery, modern architecture. When to photograph: In the Outback allow for exceptional intensity of light; best to photograph early in the morning or late afternoon. Allow for reflected light at coastal locations. Where to buy film: There are plenty of camera shops in all big cities; excellent developing and printing services are available. WHEN DEPARTING The airport departure tax when leaving Australia is incorporated into the price of your air ticket. Contact the airline at least 72 hours before departure to `reconfirm' that you intend to be on the flight. If you don't you could lose your seat. Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your departure time to avoid getting `bumped'. |
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