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Money & duty free for Australia
Exchange rates:
Australian DollarC$1 = A$1.07
€1 = A$1.33
£1 = A$1.56
US$1 = A$1.03
Money & Currency
Currency information:
Australian Dollar (AUD; symbol A$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of A$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of A$2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.
Credit cards:
Major credit cards are accepted. Use may be restricted in small towns and outback areas.
ATM:
Found in all major towns and cities. However you may have limited or no access to ATMs in small towns and outback areas.
Travellers cheques:
Widely accepted in major currencies at banks or large hotels. However, some banks may charge a fee for cashing traveller's cheques. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in a major currency.
Banking hours:
Mon-Thurs 0930-1600, Fri 0930-1700. These hours may vary slightly throughout the country.
Currency restriction:
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unrestricted. Amounts over €10,000 or equivalent must be declared.
Currency exchange:
Exchange facilities are available for all incoming and outgoing flights at all international airports in Australia. International-class hotels will exchange major currencies for guests. It is recommended that visitors change money at the airport or at city banks.
Australia duty free
The following items may be imported into Australia by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• 50 cigarettes or 50g of tobacco or cigars.
• 2.25L of any alcoholic liquor.
• Articles for personal hygiene and clothing, not including perfume or fur apparel.
• Other goods to a value of A$900 (A$450 if under 18).
Note: The Australian government has introduced limits on the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that can be taken through the screening point for people flying to and from Australia. You may carry these on board in your hand-luggage only if they are no more than 100mL and in a sealed plastic bag. Larger amounts may be taken in your checked-in luggage. Exceptions apply for medicines and baby products. Check with your airline before travelling. More details are available from the Australian Customs Service (www.customs.gov.au).
Banned imports:
There are very strict regulations against the import of non-prescribed drugs, weapons, firearms, wildlife, domestic animals and foodstuffs (including meat, poultry and dairy; plants or parts of plants [including fruit, nuts and seeds]; animal products [including wool, skins and eggs] and any equipment used with domestic animals) and other potential sources of disease and pestilence (such as vaccines or viruses). There are severe penalties for drug trafficking.
For further details on customs regulations, contact the Australian Customs Service (see above). Customs information booklets can be obtained from the Australian High Commission or Embassy.
Export restrictions:
The export of protected wildlife and associated products is strictly controlled, including the export of coral, orchids, caviar, ivory products, hunting trophies and traditional medicinal products.
If you plan to export any heritage-listed goods, including works of art, stamps, coins, archaeological objects, minerals and specimens, you will need to apply for a special permit.
The export of Australian native animals and plants is either prohibited or restricted.
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