Climate: Spring to summer - warm or hot everywhere, tropical in the north, and warm to hot with mild nights in the south. Autumn to winter - northern and central Australia have clear warm days, cool nights; the south has cool days with occasional rain but still plenty of sun. Snow is totally confined to mountainous regions of the southeast.

Time: GMT plus 11 hours

Currency: Australian dollar

Visa Requirement: Please refer to an Australian consulate or embassy.