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About Australia
Visiting Australia is an enjoyable
experience. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It is about
the same size as mainland USA and 50% larger than Europe.
Tourist information sites

Explore the following sites to
learn more about what Australia offers, places to visit, its unique wonders,
animals, plants, and history.
Travel agent
You may want to book a tour before
or after the conference. Capital Travel Manuka, the travel agent used by the
Australian Library and Information Association, can help you with all your
travel needs. They are based in Canberra and can be contacted by email on
info@capitaltravel.com.au or you
can phone them on +61 (0)2 6295 2733, or fax them on +61 (0)2 6295 1791. They
have special travel packages for ILDS conference delegates to:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Gold Coast
- Northern Territory
- Cairns and Port
Douglas
They can arrange travel to
anywhere else as well. Mention the Interlending and Document Supply Conference
when you contact them and they will fit your travel arrangements around the
conference.
Visa requirements
Please note that all visitors to Australia need a visa, except
visitors from New Zealand who only need a valid New Zealand passport.
Information on
visa
requirements is available.
Australian currency
The currency in Australia is the
Australian dollar (AUD$). You can check the value of the Australian dollar in
your own currency using a
currency
convertor.
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