Australian Dollar (AUD; symbol A$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of A$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of A$2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.

Exchange facilities are available for all incoming and outgoing flights at all international airports in Australia. International-class hotels will exchange major currencies for guests. It is recommended that visitors change money at the airport or at city banks.

Major credit cards are accepted. Use may be restricted in small towns and outback areas.

Widely accepted in major currencies at banks or large hotels. However, some banks may charge a fee for cashing traveller’s cheques. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in a major currency.

Mon-Thurs 0930-1600, Fri 0930-1700. These hours may vary slightly throughout the country.

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	A$2.43
$1.00=	A$1.23
Eur;1.00=	A$1.64

The following items may be imported into Australia by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 250 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or cigars.
• 2.25l of any alcoholic liquor.
• Articles for personal hygiene and clothing, not including perfume or fur apparel.
• Other goods to a value of A$900 (A$450 if under 18).

Note: The Australian government has introduced limits on the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that can be taken through the screening point for people flying to and from Australia. You may carry duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel purchases on board if they are delivered to the departure gate in a sealed bag with proof of purchase and collected after you have proceeded through security screening. Check with your airline before travelling. More details are available from the Australian Customs Service (website: www.customs.gov.au).

There are very strict regulations against the import of non-prescribed drugs, weapons, firearms, wildlife, domestic animals and foodstuffs (including meat, poultry and dairy; plants or parts of plants [including fruit, nuts and seeds]; animal products [including wool, skins and eggs] and any equipment used with domestic animals) and other potential sources of disease and pestilence (such as vaccines or viruses). There are severe penalties for drug trafficking.

For further details on customs regulations, contact the Australian Customs Service (see above). Customs information booklets can be obtained from the Australian High Commission or Embassy.