Currency & Language

Currency:

Name: Australian Dollar
Code: AUD
Symbol: A$

Money Tips:

Widely accepted cards are American Express, Bankcard, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, JCB and their affiliates. Currency exchange is available at banks, hotels and international airports. There is a Goods and Services Tax on purchases (10%) but you may claim this and the Wine Equalisation Tax upon departure.

Languages:

English is the official language, other languages commonly spoken are Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Vietnamese and Mandarin.