All visitors to Australia must apply for an Electronic Travel Authority using the Australian ETA App. For more information and instructions on how to apply click here. The ETA allows you to stay in Australia for up to 3 months and costs AUD20. In most cases you will be notified of the result of your ETA application immediately. We recommend that you apply for your ETA as soon as your tour is confirmed.

You do not need any specific vaccinations to enter Australia; however, if you are coming from a country where yellow fever is present, you will need proof of a yellow fever vaccination to enter the country.

Tap water in Australia is safe to drink everywhere. Bring a reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day.

Both Sydney and Tasmania are on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) in February, so there’s no time difference between them. Compared to the USA: Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST) and 14 hours ahead of New York (EST) during February.

Australia is considered a very safe country to travel in. Violent crime is rare, and both Sydney and Hobart are welcoming cities. As with any destination, exercise usual caution: keep valuables secure, be mindful in crowds, and follow local advice when swimming at beaches (always swim between the flags where lifeguards patrol).

Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including international cards, and contactless payments (“tap and go”) are the norm. ATMs are common, but many visitors find they hardly need cash at all.

Australia uses 230V power with Type I plugs. You will need to bring an adapter for US devices.

Tipping is appreciated but not expected. Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% in restaurants is considered generous.

Australia has a reputation for dangerous animals, but the reality is far less dramatic — especially in Tasmania and Sydney. You may see spiders, snakes, or jellyfish mentioned in guidebooks, but encounters are rare, and serious incidents are even rarer. In Tasmania, snakes do exist but are shy and avoid people, and you’re far more likely to see wallabies or echidnas on a walk. In Sydney, lifeguards provide clear guidance about swimming conditions to help you avoid jellyfish , sharks or strong currents. With a little common sense, such as sticking to marked trails and swimming at patrolled beaches, there’s no need for concern.

Travel insurance is mandatory and must be taken out before your tour start date. We will need you to provide us with your travel insurance policy number and the insurance company’s 24-hour emergency contact number.

We have partnered with worldwide payment gateway provider, WeTravel, who provide us with a secure payment platform. WeTravel allows us to accept payment in multiple currencies to make it easier for international guests. You will need to set up a WeTravel account when you sign up and pay a deposit. WeTravel will also send emails to you to collect subsequent payments.