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Australia travel advice

Tropical cyclones occur in some parts of Australia, mainly Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia. The cyclone season normally runs from November to April. .

Eary 2011 saw some of the worst flooding in recent history, with south and central Queensland the worst affected areas. Flash flooding caused 18 deaths, with many more missing. Brisbane city centre was evacuated on 11 January and the city remained flooded for several days. The British consular office in Brisbane was closed but re-opened on 24 Januray.

Australia is a vast country. Journeys need to be planned, particularly if travelling to remote areas.

Most visits to Australia are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. The Australian authorities have carried out a number of arrests as a result of investigations into terrorist networks.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Tourism Australia in the USA

6100 Center Drive, Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Tel: (310) 695 3200.
www.australia.com

Embassy of Australia in the USA

1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 797 3000 or 1 905 280 1437 (visa information line).
www.austemb.org

Tourism Australia in the UK

Australia Centre, Australia House, 6th Floor, Melbourne Place, Strand, London WC2B 4LG, UK
Tel: (020) 7438 4601.
www.australia.com

Australian High Commission in the UK

Australia House, Strand, London WC2B 4LA, UK
Tel: (020) 7379 4334 or 09065 508 900 (immigration and citizenship enquiries; calls cost £1 per minute).
www.uk.embassy.gov.au
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (general); 0900-1100 (visa and immigration); 0930-1530 (passport).

Note

Addresses of Tourist Representatives for individual states can be found at the head of each state entry.

British High Comission in Australia

Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Canberra
Tel: (02) 6270 6666.
www.ukinaustralia.fco.gov.uk

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