🇦🇺 Australia travel essentials
Everything you need to plan a trip to Australia — climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.
Electricity
230V · 50Hz
Plug: Type I
Best months
Nov, Apr, Oct
Avg high 23°C · 11 rain days
Cities covered
8
2 with full climate data
Top cities in Australia
Local style + dress code
Sydney dresses smart-casual. Beach-friendly fabrics; UV is extreme — strong sunscreen + hat year-round.
Dress code: smart casual
Public holidays in Australia
Plan around national holidays — many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.
Money & currency
The Australian Dollar (AUD, symbol A$) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.
What to pack
Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data — temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Australia's dress code.