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	MONEY The monetary unit of Australia is the Australian dollar ($A) and cents (100 cents = 1 $A dollar). Coins come in 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢ and $1 and $2 denominations, and there are $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes. Major credit cards are accepted in all large cities and most airports and banks have facilities for changing foreign currency and traveller's checks.	COUNTRY Australia   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters REGION CITIES MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK