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How to get there?
Getting to Australia is easy,
QANTAS, the Australian national airline flies to Australia regularly.
Additionally, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Air Lines,
British Airlines, Air Pacific, Polynesian Airlines and Emirates all
fly into Australia and Maroochydore is only a 1 hour drive from from
the major hub of Brisbane and Virgin Blue along With Jetstar fly into
Maroochydore from both Sydney and Melbourne.
Accommodation
Aero Dynamic Flight Academy can
help you to arrange all of your accommodation or if you prefer you can arrange
your own. Most rental properties will cost between $120 and $300 AUD
per week depending on the size of the property.
Things to do
When you get to Australia there
will be many things to do and see. Maroochydore is alive with activity
throughout the week and the nearby areas of Noosa and Brisbane are
easily accessible.
There are plenty of
opportunities during your course to see the countryside, as well as
some of the unique animals in Australia. You will see Kangaroos,
Koalas, Emus and lots others, you can visit such places as Brisbane,
Longreach, Ayers Rock (Uluru) The Kimberleys, the Great Barrier Reef
and the Gold Coast as well as Australia Zoo which is just nearby.
Telephone Companies
Telephones are easy to access
in Australia. You can purchase "phone cards" which allow you to make
calls without needing cash.
The two main land-based phone
companies operate in Australia are
Telstra and Optus
Three main Mobile (cell) phone
companies operate in Australia are
Telstra, Optus and
Vodaphone
Currency
The Australian currency is the
Australian Dollar (AUD $) which is made up of 100 cents. Coins come in
5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, $1 and $2 denominations. Notes are
in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 denominations
Electricity
The electricity supply across
Australia is 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. Plugs used in Australia are a unique
"angled pin and earth" design - you will need an adapter. The quality
of the electricity supply is very good.
Visas
Visas are required for visiting
Australia, and a special student visa is required to study. Details
are available through
www.immi.gov.au
Medical Insurance
Medical Insurance is required
to study in Australia, this can all be arranged through many different
organisations for more information please contact Australian
Immigration
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