Australia Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Australia
000
General Emergency
000
Police
000
Ambulance / Medical
000
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Canberra
Currency
AUD ($)
Official Language
English
Country Code
+61
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Australia
Urban / City
—
Rural
100–110 km/h
Highway
110 km/h (Outback bis 130 km/h)
Alcohol Limit
0,5 ‰ (0,0 ‰ für Fahranfänger)
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Always swim strictly between the red and yellow flags on surf beaches (lifeguard patrol zone against rips).
- DO Respect sacred Aboriginal sites; climbing sacred monoliths such as Uluru is prohibited by law.
- DO Carry ample drinking water (at least 5L per person/day), emergency comms, and fuel when driving into the Outback.
- DO Wear reef-safe 50+ sunscreen and use stinger suits in the tropical north during marine stinger season.
- DON'T Never swim in rivers or ocean waters in tropical northern Australia without checking for saltwater crocodiles and box jellyfish.
- DON'T Never jump queues; waiting in turn is deeply respected in Australian daily etiquette.
- DON'T Do not feed or touch native wildlife (kangaroos, dingos, koalas, or snakes).
- DON'T Never discard cigarette butts or light fires during Total Fire Ban bushfire conditions.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type I (230V / 50Hz) – Three-pin angled Australian plug (adapter required).
Tap Water: Excellent tap water quality nationwide – perfectly safe and clean to drink everywhere.
Insider Tip: Always swim strictly between the red and yellow flags at surf beaches (protection against rips) and download the 'Emergency Plus' app for GPS dispatch.
