Destination: Australia
Practical Matters Australia   Before You Go   When You Are There    *Time    *Arriving    *Customs    *Money    *National Holidays    *Tourist Offices    *Opening Hours    *Public Transportation    *Driving    *Car Rental    *Taxis    *Personal Safety    *Telephones    *Post    *Tips/Gratuities    *Electricity    *Health    *Clothing Sizes    *Concessions   Language   Offices to Serve You Abroad	TELEPHONES Long-distance calls within Australia (STD) and International Direct Dialling (IDD) can be made on public payphones (check with operator for charges). Public payphones accept cash and Phonecard, which is available from retail outlets in denominations of $A5, $A10, $A20 and $A50. The Country Direct service gives access to over 50 countries for collect or credit card calls. Phones that accept credit cards can be found at airports, central city locations and many hotels. A Telstra PhoneAway prepaid card enables you to use virtually any phone in Australia with all call costs charged against the card. International Dialling Codes From Australia to: UK: 0011 44 Germany: 0011 49 USA: 0011 1 Netherlands: 0011 31 Spain: 0011 34	COUNTRY Australia   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters REGION CITIES MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK