Sun and Safety
Our sun is beautiful but can be dangerous. Don't forget the
30+ Sunscreen, a broad brimmed hat and collared shirt, especially
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Surf and Safety
When swimming on our beaches always swim between the flags at
the designated Lifesaving Clubs. The sea may look inviting but
the rips and tows have taken lives. Happily we can say that
if you swim between the flags our "Wonderful Bronzed Aussie
Lifesavers" will be watching out for your safety at all
times. Over 80 years without a drowning in a flagged area is
a remarkable testimony to the service provided by the Lifesavers.
The Lifesavers are a volunteer organization that is on duty
every day of the year. Sometimes however the surf just isn't
safe enough for swimming. So you have to learn what the different
coloured flags mean and always obey the messages they give.
That way you'll have a great day. During the peak holiday times
there are 29 beaches being patrolled with back up services from
the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
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Foreign Currency
To ensure the most accurate rate of exchange visitors are advised
to convert foreign currency to Australian dollars at a Bank
or at financial institutions e.g. Thomas Cook, American Express
or Travelex.
· Thomas Cook, Surfers Paradise, ph
5592 1168
· Westpac, Gold Coast Hwy., Surfers
Paradise Ph 5579 1711
· National Bank, 3200 Gold Coast Hwy.,
Surfers Paradise, Ph 5538 4122
· American Express, 21 Cavill Ave, Surfers
Paradise Ph 5538 7588
· ANZ Bank 3232 Gold Coast Hwy Surfers
Paradise Ph 5531 6444
· Commonwealth Banks, 3206 Gold Coast
Hwy., Surfers Paradise Ph 5579 3588 |
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Tipping
Tipping is not a requirement in Australia though some people
do so if they are extremely pleased with the service.
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Banking
Banking Hours are Mon - Thurs 9.30am - 4.00pm, Fri 9.30am -
5.00pm at all Banks except Metway who are open Mon - Thurs 8.30am
- 4.30pm, Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm, Sat 10.00am - 2.00pm. National,
ANZ, Commonwealth, Westpac and Metway and most Building Societies
have 24 hour Automatic Teller machines. |
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Electricity Standards
In Australia we use 240 volts at 50Hz
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Driving Rules
Driving Rules are available at the Department of Transport Office
that is situated in Surfers Paradise at Upton Street Bundall.
Australians drive on the LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. |
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Radio and Television
Up to 9 "free to air" television channels are available
from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern New South Wales:
· ABC (Brisbane)
· ABC (NSW)
· SBS
· Seven (Brisbane)
· Prime (Gold Coast)
· Nine (Brisbane)
· NBN (NSW)
· Ten (Brisbane)
· Ten (Gold Coast)
FM Stations available are:
· BeachFM 88 (Tourist Info. Top 40)
· Gold 92.5 (Music of the 60's and 70's)
· SEAFM 90.9 (Top 40 Pop)
· 91.7 Coast FM (Providing Cool Contemporary
Music with ABC Local News and Information)
· 4CRB 89.3 (Public/Community)
· Triple J - alternative and chart music
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