Preparing your trip to Canberra: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. Tips are not officially accepted in local restaurants and cafes. Only luxury dining facilities can include tips in the total amount of the bill. As a rule, the size of tips is not more than 10% of the total order. If you want to, you can round off the due sum in a big way to any convenient amount. Your reward will be accepted with gratitude.
2. Power supply voltage is 240 - 250V, so travellers are recommended to get all necessary adapters and connectors in advance. You can also buy them after your arrival in any electrical appliances store.
3. The period from September to December is considered the peak season as the weather is mostly very good during this time of year. Travellers, who expect to devote much time to walks around the city and enjoy a wide range of exciting outdoor activities, should not forget to provide themselves with sun protection treatments. It is also very hot at noon, so travellers are recommended to refrain from walking.
4. A large part of shops and public institutions starts working at 9 am and serves customers up to 5 - 6 pm. Friday is a short working day, and the majority of offices and shopping centers are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
6. It’s better to stock up with the national currency for shopping because foreign currency is not accepted everywhere or accepted at a disadvantageous exchange rate. Money is better to be exchanged in banks as they usually offer the most favorable rates. Travellers can easily withdraw money from their plastic cards in one of numerous ATMs. It should be noted that this is a paid service, and some ATMs charge up to 15% of the withdrawal amount.
7. Travelers should not drink tap water. Despite the fact that it is thoroughly cleaned and, therefore, is not dangerous to health, tap water can significantly worsen the process of acclimatization.
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Hyams Beach
From the series “Top 15 Most Romantic Beaches on Earth”
Check on the map: Distance from Canberra center - 135.6 km.
Crystal clear sand allowed Hyams Beach to become a record holder of the Guinness Book of Records. For many years, a snow-white stretch of coast remains in the attention of newlyweds. Some of them organize a wedding ceremony here, and others come to a photo session on the wedding day. The purest sand found application in industry. It is actively used by companies that are engaged in polishing silver, as well as manufacture of glass and lenses. …
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Travelling to Canberra - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Canberra. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.