INTERNATIONAL VISITORS Arriving Brisbane's modern international airport is the gateway to the Sunshine Coast. Direct air connections from Brisbane Airport are also available to the Sunshine Coast. Departure Tax Departure Tax is payable on departure from Australia by all persons aged over 12 years. Check with your airline as this amount is generally included in your air ticket price. Passports and Visa's All international visitors require a valid passport. All travellers to Australia, other than Australian and New Zealand citizens, are required to obtain a Visa to travel to Australia. The "Business Visa" allows people attending conferences and meetings in Australia to make a short visit of up to three months. Australia’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is the world’s most advanced and streamlined travel authorisation system. If the country your passport represents has ETA Business Access, it enables visitors to Australia to obtain authority to enter at the same time as they book their travel arrangements. A traveller can apply for an ETA over the Internet. Refer: Department of Immigration AND Multicultural Affairs www.immi.gov.au Voltage 50cyc AC240V. All 110V appliances require transformers. Most hotels and resorts provide AC 110V sockets. Currency The currency is the Australian Dollar. Money changing facilities are available throughout the Sunshine Coast. Tipping and Gratuities Not required or expected in Australia. Gratuities are welcome after a particularly enjoyable meal or for exemplary service.