I know Australia is a strange country. Don’t let your trip to this country be ruined by these special Australian things you need to know! There are 6 things Australian Visitors need to know before they visit Australia.
Australia doesn’t always have a summer.
Amazingly, despite the fact that most of Australia experiences all four seasons, a surprising number of tourists still come to the nation under the impression that it is always summer. And believe me when I say that it gets really cold in the winter. Kind of cold to have to scrape ice off your car’s windshield. Even if you’re in the Outback, temperatures might drop significantly at night.
However, don’t let that discourage you from traveling at this time of year; there are some fantastic locations in Australia to explore in the winter. Just be aware that you must pack a set of warm clothes for your trip. Although it’s possible that this is a strategically established myth to increase tourism-related retail purchases!
Dear Australian Visitors: When we say “thong,” we don’t mean a G-string.
If a rubber thong is on your list of items to bring for Australia, don’t be concerned. We’re not referring to revealing, sensual undergarments. We’re talking beach shoes for the summer. You can refer to them as jandals, sandals, or flip-flops. They’re known as thongs.
Australians typically wear thongs wherever they go, whether they are going to the beach, the neighborhood stores, or a friend’s house for a barbeque. However, keep in mind that if you’re going to a fancy dinner or a nightclub, you might not be able to enter without enclosed shoes.
Don’t tip, please.
No matter what sector you’re in, service is included in the price here. We are instructed to decline extra monetary requests.
Australians earn between $20 and $25 per hour on average, which is extraordinarily high compared to the rest of the globe, whether we’re working the McDonald’s drive-through or waiting tables at the Hyatt. Although many businesses claim the tips are for the till and not specific employees, the majority of the time when you leave a tip, it goes into a jar for the staff Christmas party at the end of the year.
Additionally, everything’s quoted price includes all taxes. If anything is promoted as being $4.99, you will pay that amount.
Dear Australian Visitors: Actually, kangaroos are a nuisance.
You may be in Australia because of the kangaroos. The appeal of exotic species is understandable. However, they’re treated like a pest here. They ruin farms and gardens and make traveling at night a nightmare.
Please be honest about the likelihood that you will witness more dead animals on the road than living. If you do come across one in the park or on the streets, keep in mind that they are wild animals with very large claws and an incredibly powerful kick. Keep your distance while taking pictures and use a zoom.
Expect not to be able to smoke as in Europe.
Although smoking may be a social custom in many nations, Australia has established many federal legislation that have made smoking far more difficult. Government buildings, airports, and other forms of public transportation are all smoke-free zones. Smoking is prohibited in most enclosed public settings, including cars carrying children, in all Australian states and territory. In addition to being prohibited in enclosed restaurants, most hotels no longer offer smoking rooms unless you reserve a room with a balcony.
Furthermore, taxes on cigarettes are absurdly high. In Australia, a packet of 25 cigarettes will run you between $25 and $30 AUD, or more than $1 per cigarette.
Dear Australian Visitors: We aren’t impolite.
Without necessarily caring about being politically correct, we do speak our minds. Compared to other countries, we laugh at ourselves a lot more and tend to use shorter words. (While you’re here, say ‘Straya instead of Australia.) And let’s face it, Crocodile Dundee’s success didn’t exactly help erase the stereotype of “uncivilized Australia.”
But the majority of Australians are intelligent, voracious readers, and top performers on the global stage. We are not at all “uncouth.” Call us if anything a bogan.
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