Travel guide
Australia

From the red lands of the Outback, with its centuries-old tribes, myths and legends, to kangaroos as strong as they are adorable, discover Australia as you imagined it!

Home not only to surfers, but also to lovers of adventure and wide-open spaces. Take a family trip in a van. Stop off on the coast and catch a few waves, skin tanned by the sun and hair massaged by the salt. In the evening, watch the lights of Sydney; during the day, visit an Australian vineyard.

And for diving enthusiasts, discover the Great Barrier Reef: turquoise waters, exceptional marine fauna… Perhaps you’d like to rent an island to celebrate an event?

Time difference

GMT+10

Currency

Australian Dollar

(AUD)

Telephone prefix

N.C.

How do you say...

Some words and expressions in the language

  • How are you? = How are you ?
  • Fine, thank you, and you? = Fine, thank you, and you ?
  • Do you speak French/English? = Do you speak French/English ?
  • Je comprends/ Je ne comprends pas = I understand / I don’t understand
  • Pardon = Sorry
  • Au revoir = Goodbye
  • Bienvenue =Welcome
  • Merci (beaucoup) =Thank you (very much)
  • Excusez-moi/SVP =Excuse me/Please
  • Je suis Français(e) = I am French
  • Je m’appelle… =My name is …
  • Non merci =No thanks
  • Oui/Non = Yes/No
  • De rien/Je vous en prie = It’s nothing/You’re welcome

Key figures

Australia is located in 3 different time zones, depending on the region:

Approximately 08h00 time difference from France

  • Australian Western Standard Time or AWST (UTC + 08:00) for Western Australia;
  • Australian Central Standard Time or ACST (UTC + 09:30) for the Northern Territory and South Australia 
  • Australian Eastern Standard Time or AEST (UTC + 10:00) for eastern states and Tasmania.
  • How are you? = How are you ?
  • Fine, thank you, and you? = Fine, thank you, and you ?
  • Do you speak French/English? = Do you speak French/English ?
  • Je comprends/ Je ne comprends pas = I understand / I don’t understand
  • Pardon = Sorry
  • Au revoir = Goodbye
  • Bienvenue =Welcome
  • Merci (beaucoup) =Thank you (very much)
  • Excuse me/SVP =Excuse me/Please
  • Je suis Français(e) = I am French
  • My name is … =My name is …
  • Non merci =No thanks
  • Oui/Non = Yes/No
  • De rien/Je vous en prie = It’s nothing/You’re welcome

Good to know

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Santé

Up-to-date vaccinations:

  • DTPolio
  • Rubella/Mumps:Measles in children
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Yellow fever: for travellers from countries where it is endemic

Cases of dengue fever are reported every year in Queensland. It’s advisable to bring your own protective clothing and repellent, and to consult your doctor if you’re staying in the region.

To cope with the sometimes high cost of hospitalization in Australia, it is essential to take out insurance to cover all medical expenses.

Formalités

French nationals must be in possession of an electronic travel authorization (eVisitor) or a visa. The Australian authorities have introduced the electronic visa (e-visa). No sticker is affixed to the passport, as the visa requested is issued by e-mail (specifying the date of issue and the characteristics of the visa). Visit the Australian Department of Immigration website to find out about entry and residence requirements, and to apply for a visa or travel authorization.