πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Australia β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
A$ AUD
Australian Dollar Β· vs USD
Electricity
230V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type I
Best months
Nov, Apr, Oct
Avg high 23Β°C Β· 11 rain days
Capital time zone
Australia/Sydney
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 β€” strong sunscreen + hat year-round.

Dress code: smart casual

Public holidays in Australia

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Australia β†’

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 β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Australia's dress code.

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