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Don’t forget to buy Australian Dollars (AUD) before you leave for Australia.
Australia is a beautiful destination, which offers you the opportunity, due to its size, to discover many places and landscapes. It is certainly a very advanced country in many aspects. It is therefore possible to pay for most of your purchases and activities with your credit cards. However, we strongly advise you to always have some cash with you. The local currency is the Australian dollars (AUD). We recommend you to plan a daily and an overall budget so that you can have an approximate idea of your future expenses and mostly of the amount of GBP into AUD you will have to exchange before you fly to Australia.
Practical tips for planning your budget
Unlike Americans, it is not common to leave tips in Australia. However, no one will stop you from tipping and your tips will be appreciated.
You will spend an average of 165 australian dollars per person per day on your trip to Australia. This includes your meals, accommodation and activities for the day.
If you want to eat in a pub or restaurant, this will cost you an average of 30 Australian dollars. Alternatively, if you opt for fast food it will cost you an average of 12 Australian dollars. Remember to exchange a small amount of GBP into AUD of your budget for some of your purchases that might be buying street food for instance.
87 AUD
Average cost of a one night stay in Australia
42 AUD
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Australia
4.5 AUD
A public transport ticket
4 AUD
The price of a cup of coffee
25.58 AUD
Admission to the National Maritime Museum of Australia
24 AUD
Chicken Parma
4.22 AUD/pick-up + 2.16 AUD/Km
Taxi fare
FREE
Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Australian War Memorial
Some suggestions for your stay
- Take a sunset ferry ride to see the beauty of Sydney with a magical touch as the city's rays light up.
- Kakadu National Park, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, the Great Barrier Reef and the little-known Ningaloo Reef, Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, the Queensland rainforests. These are just some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites you should visit.
- Learn about Australian and Aboriginal history at the South Australia Museum in Adelaide. Since you won't be far away, take the opportunity to visit Kangaroo Island.
- Take advantage of the beautiful beaches and underwater beauty that the country has to offer. Activities such as diving are not to be missed on your trip.
- For those who prefer land-based adventures, there are plenty of places to trek. There are so many different landscapes to choose from.
- Melbourne, the city offers a huge experience in restaurants, bars, shopping, street art, a city full of activities.
- Tasmania and its local produce are not to be missed. Located on the southern coast of Australia, its landforms and crystal clear waters are second to none.
Some facts about the Australian dollar (AUD)
Denominations of the Australian Dollar
Notes: 5 AUD, 10 AUD, 20 AUD, 50 AUD and 100 AUD.
Coins: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2
Inspired by the British currency, the Australian dollar used to be called the Australian pound. This currency, which is the Australian dollar, has been in existence since 1966.
Australia was the first country to invent polymer notes. On each Australian banknote you will notice two characters or a character and a place.
Why buy Australian dollars (AUD) with Change Group?
ChangeGroup is a currency exchange company that counts 30 years of expertise. The company's head office is based in London. You can find several exchange bureaus across the UK offering you the opportunity to choose from 60 currencies among which you can find the Australian dollar.
Before exchanging your GBP into AUD, it is important to check the exchange rate in order to get the best deal. We suggest that you buy your Australian dollars on our website as you will benefit from a more attractive rate and 0% commission. You don't have enough time to go to an exchange bureau before you leave? Then opt for our home delivery service for £ 11.95 and receive your order in a snap! If you are reluctant as to the amount of travel money you want to exchange, consider getting ChangeGroup’s Buy-Back guarantee for £5.99 only. You will be able to bring back your remaining Australian dollars after your trip, and we will purchase them back from you at its initial price. This way, you won’t lose money as we won’t charge you any extra fees.
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Here's how to easily exchange your money:
1. Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need & enjoy our best price deals online
2. Select delivery method
Choose between branch pick-up and free next day home delivery. Create an account and finalise your order.
3. Receive travel money
Pick-up your currency from one of our branches or have it delivered conveniently at your doorstep. Enjoy your trip!