Australia may or may not have been the home of the Wizard of Oz. However, it is true that the country is compulsively bewitching and both natural and man made wonders enchant visitors endlessly. Before booking cheap flights to Australia, take a peek into just two of the captivating cities of this country and some useful travel tips.

Sydney

Visiting Sydney is one of top priorities of most tourists buying tickets to Australia. Hailed as the world’s most liveable city, Sydney has many claims to fame. The destination is the setting of the Opera House, which is the most opulent building in Australia. The Opera House is also the venue for breathtaking art performances such as theatre, opera, and ballet. Similarly, the Bondi Beach, ‘The Rocks’ area, and the Sydney Harbour are a few of the other powerful tourist trappings from Sydney.

Melbourne

Melbourne is another wonderful destination to consider while hunting for cheap tickets to Australia. With its livewire nightlife, the city has come to be known as the live music hub and bar capital of Australia. Melbourne also happens to be a cultural pot pourri of the Vietnamese, Jewish, Chinese, and Arabic people. This is clearly reflected in the destination’s rich culinary heritage. The most prominent sights of Melbourne include National Gallery of Victoria International, Old Melbourne Gaol, Phillip Island, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Museum, and Eureka Skydeck 88.

Travel Tips and Suggestions on Australia

  • No minimum passport validity regulation is in place for visiting Australia. However, travellers visiting certain other countries in the region from Australia need to make sure that their passports have a validity of at least 6 months. Not adhering to this rule can result in refusal to enter such countries. Travellers should check with the High Commission or Embassy of the country they plan to visit for more information.
  • British citizens can visit Australia on different types of visas such as the eVisitor visa and the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The eVisitor visa can be obtained directly from the Department of Immigration & Citizenship without paying a service fee or visa application charge. The ETA needs to be taken through airlines and travel agents at a travel fee of A$20. This rule is applicable to transit passengers who go through immigration and enter such countries in the course of their travel. Further visa information is available with the Australian High Commission in London or Department of Immigration & Citizenship.
  • Travellers aged 75 or more should know that they will have to undergo a medical assessment or an Aged Visitors Health Check while applying for a Visitor visa. An important thing to consider before buying air tickets to Australia is the fact that the visa applicant has to foot the bill of this examination.