Essential Information for Travelling to Australia from US
Flying to Australia
The following Airlines fly regularly to Australia from North America:
- Qantas Airways
- United Airlines
- American Airlines
- Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines
- Malaysian Airlines
- Emirates Airlines
- British Airways
- JAL
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| Approximate flight times to Melbourne, Australia from US are as follows: |
| Los Angeles |
13 hours – direct flight |
| New York |
18 hours – connecting flight via LAX |
| Toronto |
32 hours – connecting flight via LAX |
| Mexico City |
26 hours – connecting flight via LAX |
Weather
Any time is a good time to be in Australia! During the
dates of the Conference the average temperature range in Melbourne
will be 7-14 degrees Celsius (44-57 degrees Fahrenheit).
For those wishing to travel outside of Melbourne, the weather
at the Great Barrier Reef will be hot and humid, with average
daily temperatures of 31 degrees Celsius (87 degrees Fahrenheit).
At Uluru, or Ayers Rock, the average daily temperature will
be 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) and for Sydney,
16 degrees
Celsius (62 degrees Fahrenheit).
Value
Once you have arrived in Australia, you will notice that your dollar will go further compared to other countries. Please find below examples of pricing in Australia:
| PRODUCT |
$AUD |
$USD |
€EUR |
¥YEN |
| Accommodation |
$130 - $200
per night |
$115 - $180
per night |
€80 - €120
per night |
¥12,885 – ¥19,825
per night |
| Can of Coke |
$1.20 |
$1.05 |
€0.75 |
¥199 |
| Big Mac |
$3.45 |
$3.05 |
€2.10 |
¥342 |
| Glass of beer |
$3.10 - $3.50 |
$2.75 - $3.10 |
€1.90 - €2.15 |
¥307 – ¥346 |
- The accommodation per night costs are based on a 4 star
hotel
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are included in your
registration
Accommodation
A range of accommodation, ranging from five star to budget will
be available for booking when registering for the Conference.
Information regarding Congress accommodation will be posted
on the website shortly.
Essential Information for Your Visit to Australia
Below is some useful information for planning your trip to
Australia.
Foremost among Australia's many attractions is the natural
beauty of its landscape, which varies from sunbaked beaches
to tropical rainforests, majestic desert plains and lush vineyards.
Australia's cities are scattered along its coast, and
blend a European enthusiasm for art and food with a laid-back
love of sport and the outdoors.
A vast country, almost twice the size of Europe, Australia
offers affordable domestic travel through its major air carriers,
Qantas (www.qantas.com),
Virgin Blue (www.virginblue.com.au)
and Jetstar (www.jetstar.com.au),
which fly to all major cities and holiday destinations.
Victoria
Your host city is dubbed Marvellous Melbourne for a reason!
A leafy bayside city, set on the banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne
is renowned for its sense of style and elegance, and boasts
numerous festivals and events, Australia's best shopping, a
lively passion for eating and drinking, and a thriving interest
in the arts.
Within 2 hours drive of Melbourne you will find a host of options for day trips or longer breaks. From the sumptuous vineyards of the Yarra Valley, to the natural splendour of the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island's nightly Penguin Parade, Victoria has something to offer every traveller. For more information on Victoria's attractions please visit www.visitvictoria.com.au.
Sydney
Just over an hour’s flight from Melbourne, Sydney is blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy skyscrapers, delicious and daring restaurants, superb shopping and the world famous attractions of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House. For further information on visiting Sydney and its surrounds, please
visit www.sydneyaustralia.com.
Queensland
With its tropical climate, shimmering turquoise waters and world
famous Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is the perfect destination
for those seeking sun, sea and sand. Queensland offers
a range of accommodation, from five star resorts, to budget
and family options, and is within 3 hours flight of Melbourne.
For more information on visiting Queensland please visit www.queenslandholidays.com.au.
Currency
Australia’s currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD$),
which operates on a decimal system with 100 cents to the dollar.Coins
have values of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, AUD$1 and AUD$2. Notes
have values of AUD$5, AUD$10, AUD$20, AUD$50 and AUD$100.
Visas
All visitors to Australia are required to obtain a visa.
Holders of Canadian or US passports are eligible to apply for
an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), a visa which can be obtained
online. To apply for an ETA visit www.eta.immi.gov.au,
or ask your travel agent to arrange on your behalf.
