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TIME DIFFERENCES

GMT : 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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