AUSTRALIA TRAVEL GUIDE: 15 Things to Know Before You Go

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[@karloerusssondeergaard8757]

Im going to australia and im very scared of spiders. Should i be worried or not ?

[@ngohung49]

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[@TheRVlifeFamilyVlogs]

I’m from Australia but live in the US now, you did a good job of explaining some of the basic things that would be useful for first time travelers 😊👍

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks RVLife!

[@seandavie3672]

I think Brisbane and broader South East Queensland was a huge omission. Accessible and very popular!

[@CalTheMuss]

Hey Chris, the reason we have surcharges on Sundays and Public Holidays is because we (generally) have penalty rates for working these days. Sunday you'll usually be paid 1.5-2x normally hourly rate and Public Holidays from 2.5-3x.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for that perspective Cal

[@sunlanders4562]

Well done Chris, as an Australian (Western Australia - home of the Quokka) who loves to travel I found your video to be really good - and thankyou for going to the trouble of pronouncing the names of our cities like a local! I love your videos mate, keep up the great work.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sunlanders! Long live the Quokka!

[@stevesymonds7724]

The reason for surcharges at restaurants on weekends and public holidays is that the staff are paid more on those days. They get penalty rates for working non-standard hours. It is also because Australia pays its workers a fair wage that tipping is not required anywhere. You can if you want to but it is not expected.

[@docbob3030]

Awesome job mate! Subscribed straight away, as you have the very best facts and information that I have ever seen on KZbin about Australia that’s actually 100% correct from an Australians viewpoint 👌 Looking forward to checking out more of your content so that I can share with many others who are looking for the real information about visiting our beautiful country. Keep up with the great work mate 😎

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Thanks Doc and welcome to Yellow Productions!

[@kristina_kruglova]

Such a good video, Chris! Even though I don't know when I'm going to Australia (since we already have other destinations planned out already), this was a great introduction to Australia for me. Can't wait to watch this video again when I actually go!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kristina!

[@devonport1978]

Restaurants charge more on Sunday’s and public holidays because the staff get paid more (penalty rates) on those days.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for that background!

[@devonport1978]

@@YellowProductions no problem. Great video. Must admit I started it with caution but true to all of your other videos you did great. Very informative. Cheers.

[@EricRedbear]

Visa applications (Electronic Travel Authorization) now has to be done using the app. Make sure your WiFi and VPN is off and location service is ON... that way they know you're outside of the country when applying. Also, have your passport ready, because you'll have to take a photo and scan the microchip on the ID page.

[@mrsandgroper584]

Thanks for the interesting vlog. On your next trip, you may want to visit Perth and other attractions around WA, the largest state in Australia. Seagulls are quite annoying, but you should be more concerned with our Australian magpies which become territorial and swoop during the nesting season. We call gas, petrol or fuel when filling up a car. Onya mate!

[@Andrew-df1dr]

I am an Aussie and I love Vegemite. It's about the thickness and consistency of the spread. Some people spread it too thickly. The trick is to spread it thinly and then add more if necessary.

[@bradensanford6170]

This video was great for planning my trip! 10/10 content!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Braden!

[@Ponzuu28]

Stayed with my daughter in Perth! They took me to Exmouth for a few days! The snorkeling was amazing and changed my life! How fragile our planet is! Enjoy ❤

[@devonport1978]

Did you go to Coral Bay?

[@Ponzuu28]

@@devonport1978 Cape Range National Park! The stars at night were out of this world 🌎 😀

[@chloerudel1333]

I recently found your channel while doing research for my Singapore trip and was curious to see if you’d made a video about my home. Australia. Your videos are so well put together and your pronunciation of the cities is awesome. Well done and I hope you enjoyed your stay here 🫶🏻 Just to add to the coffee thing. If you’re after an iced coffee that is just a cold coffee. Ask for an iced latte. If you ask for an iced coffee you’ll most likely get a chunk of floating ice cream in it.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Chloe! I've quite enjoyed my trips to Australia. Thanks for the coffee tips!

[@carlwebster4217]

In my home town in Regional Victoria we have move with the times and stores open for half a day on Saturday!!

[@YellowProductions]

Nice! 😉

[@gregrtodd]

Excellent work. An you certainly nailed the pronunciation of Melbourne. Canberra (CAN-bruh) and Emu (EEM-you) not so much. The reason that you pay more for the "priviledge of eating" at restaurants on Sundays, is that Aussies believe people should have the weekends off to be with their families. If they give up that, they should be paid more. Not sure about "Dusty" being something you'll hear everyday Aussies say. I'm an old bloke and have never heard it before. Checked with a Millenial and a Gen Z and it was new to them as well. Whoever told you that one might have been "having a lend of you" (playing a prank). If you had too much to drink the night before, you'd probably be "feeling a bit crook" the next morning. BTW, loved seeing the old $1 note. Haven't been in circulation since the 80s -nice to see one again.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Greg 😉

[@jamesmcgowen1769]

A few more tips before arriving in Australia; When walking down the street, try to stay to the left side of the footpath where possible. Yes, we have Domino’s Pizza, but only go there if it’s the last resort, instead, go to a small family owned pizza shop. A far superior pizza will be found there. You’ll thank me later. When drinking a schooner or pint of beer, neve ever use both hands to hold the glass, and take little girly sips. Hold the glass with one hand and take a much larger gulp. There are no E moo’s in Australia, instead we have Eem you’s. If you go to a wildlife park and feed one, they will try to take your bag of pellets, stand side on to the Emu’s face, and keep an eye on its feet, if a foot is raised, back off quick. Same goes for a kangaroo. Both animals can rip you open if your belly is exposed to them, and they’re in attack mode. If you rent a car, just keep this thought in the back of your mind, ‘ the driver sits closer to the middle of the road’ and follow what everyone else is doing. Watch out for speed cameras, some will have warning signs, some will not. The blinker is on the right side of the steering column, the wipers are on the left. If it’s summer, and you see a chemist shop. Go inside and buy a bottle of sunscreen. Don’t think about it, just do it. If you order a taxi, always always enter and exit on the left side of the vehicle, never open the right hand door. And if you see a local smiling at you, return your smile to them 😊

[@trevilling]

Loved that video! Thank you so much. It was so informative!! :)

[@YellowProductions]

So glad!

[@blessingmasike9809]

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[@sutsokunthealifetv]

Perfect video filming, thanks for sharing😍😊👍💕

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks!

[@scottman895]

Thanks for the tips! I really want to travel to Australia someday. I like the idea of starting a trip in either Sydney or Melbourne (or both) and then planning another trip to another part.

[@bdfashions2458]

You're very welcome! I'm delighted to hear that you found the tips helpful and that you're interested in traveling to Australia. Starting your trip in either Sydney or Melbourne is a fantastic idea as they are both vibrant cities with so much to offer. And the great thing about Australia is its diversity, so you can easily plan another trip to explore a different part of this beautiful country once you've experienced one of these cities.

[@anniemac7545]

Grocery shops open weekends all day and usually up to 10pm- 11pm

[@TechGamesAU]

Not everywhere! here in Logan the supermarket closes 5pm Sundays (instead of 9pm). Where I grew up in Gympie they weren't even open Sundays at all. Some Melbourne stores are open 24/7. Seems it's different everywhere you go

[@ngohung49]

Wow😊so informative ❤. Thank you 🙏 😊

[@jesusisfaithful7]

THANKS FOR SHARING ALL THIS GREAT INFORMATION. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT JOB 😁👏🏽👏🏽

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Tracey!

[@doubledee9675]

An important point for North Americans is that the coffee you buy when you go to a coffee bar will almost certainly be made in the Italian tradition. So you get espressos (long black), short black (strong), cappuccinos (a less strong short black with some hot milk, a lot of hot milk froth and a sprinkle of chocolate on the top. Then some real specialities such as macchiatto. Very few coffee bars will have US Style coffee. If you have the time, a day trip to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney is a good idea. You'll see a lot of bushland as it's been for hundreds of thousand of years. Katoomba, the main city in the mountains, is a favourite destination for tourists, with magnificent views and plenty of reasonable places to eat. You can get there easily and in a relaxed by train, with buses to get you around when you arrive. Given that the side of the road we drive on is opposite to that you're probably accustomed to, the train is worth thinking about. A tip is to sit upstairs on the left hand side of the train in both directions - you get a better view that way.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tips!

[@doubledee9675]

@@YellowProductions No problem, enjoy your trip

[@marieaxen645]

A big thanks for all your useful videos about Australia and Sydney! I’m feeling prepared thanks to them for my trip next week. /Marie from Sweden

[@YellowProductions]

Sweet Marie!

[@Msimson_]

I'm Kenyan traveling to Australia this april thank you.

[@0700andrea]

This video was great, thank you!

[@Justme-ih9ws]

Tip from a local, if you want a good beach away from the popular tourist destination try Gold Coast. Take a flight to Melbourne and rent a car, the drive all the way up is a bit long but takes you all along the eastern coast. More notable local beaches burleigh heads and palm beach, these two beaches are big surf beaches. Last tip avoid canals, a lot of them are infested with bull sharks. Also if you see something blue on the beach avoid it, it's a blue bottle jelly fish and can still sting you when dead. Not deadly but hurts.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the beach tip!

[@ccgnoix]

❤ Australia, especially the coffee, and the fish & chips. Tasmania is gorgeous & Bruny Island is a can't miss.

[@Andrew-df1dr]

Tasmania is Australia's best kept secret.

[@Lucas_cardssportstcg]

Nice video Chris , I live in Brisbane Bayside area but Melbourne is my fav city to visit being a coffee drinker lol . Next visit you should do Queensland gold and sunshine coast as well as Brisbane.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip Mark!

[@EricRedbear]

I usually get AirBNBs in Wynnum/Manly and do day trips from there. Moreton Bay has great fishing, too!

[@Lucas_cardssportstcg]

@@EricRedbear Check out North Stradbroke Island next time here and if you want to see a historical site St Helena Island, tours from Manly boat harbor.👍

[@nswtrains3153]

Funny because my new traffic light video in Australia was so windy!

[@nikosilvennoinen8374]

I'm very pleased to hear that tipping isn't a thing in Australia. In states it was mandatory and i disliked it a lot, because you had to give tip to waiter altought you had bad service. Love your videos, greetings from finland👍

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Niko!

[@arnolddavies6734]

Yes, here in Australia we don’t expect the customers to subsidise the workers wages. They are cheap skates in the United States. That’s why they have tipping.

[@ericchiu165]

Love Australia because it is very Beautiful Country ❤️ 🇦🇺.

[@YellowProductions]

Australia is beautiful indeed Eric!

[@mortyexplains]

10:50 I get the sense these birds attacked Chris right before filming, you can sense palpable anger

[@YellowProductions]

Hah

[@kathshelton19]

Brilliant video. So informative. Thank you 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kath!

[@TechGamesAU]

Mate you missed Queensland. Brisbane city and famous Gold Coast is where you'll find our best beaches, as well as all our theme parks.

[@nswtrains3153]

My god really? I haven’t finished the video 😂

[@dantan6952]

In general, Shops in Australia in the SUBURBS close at 9:00pm on THURSDAYS, and Shops in the CBD close at 9:00pm on FRIDAYS.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for that clarification Dan. At least when I was in Sydney it appeared their late night shopping was Thursday

[@RNDBros]

Australia is beautiful my dad went there in November to watch cricket

[@markcummings3146]

Thanks for this Chris, would love to visit Australia some time, just a shame it's so far away! I lived in Zurich for 3 years a while back though we had an Australian restaurant which sold Crocodile and other mainstreams so at least we got to try some of the food.

[@doubledee9675]

Crocodile is not really mainstream. You're not likely to see it on sale in your local supermarket nor at many restaurants. Kangaroo used be rare also, but is now readily available in supermarkets. It's very lean, so best cooked quickly over high heat, or slowly in a casserole

[@jaynejohnson2671]

You should really visit Perth. We are only 4.5 hours from Singapore. Our state is huge and so diverse. If you ever make it here I would love to show you around 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Next time!

[@tazambo]

F%#k me for a yank, that was a bloody good video mate. Pretty accurate and you even mentioned Tassie. Well done Chris.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks tazambo!

[@Parsi__X]

Great video mate.. give us a shout when your in Melbourne

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Chris. Thanks for the great info on Australia. I found it interesting that they charge more on Sundays and Holidays. Take care.

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah. I haven't been to any other places where they charge extra on Sunday

[@tazambo]

@@YellowProductions Its because the staff are paid more to work on a Sunday. Service staff are paid ok, thus why we don't need to tip.

[@EricRedbear]

Tipping isn't exactly mandatory if you only go to a place once or twice. Even those places that automatically add it will likely take it off if requested (unless it's automatic due to a large party or stupid-expensive restaurants).

[@jj2024-themorethemerrier]

Thanks Chris! Good job on your pronunciation of Melbun 😋

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Joanna!

[@Andrew-df1dr]

The bush referrers to the bush that covers many of the mountainous regions of eastern Australia.

[@Jonathan-Sund]

The bush to my knowledge refers to any area outside of a city or towns limits

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

Bush is a name.for the forrest

[@britneytezino3187]

Great video, thank you

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Britney!

[@yipmabaruya1148]

Good night from Papua New Guinea. I like Australia.

[@gregoryjohn4]

This is a surprisingly decent video for new visitors to Australia. I was half expecting the usual useless clichés. Starting with the sheer size of Australia was smart. The mistake that many people make is to underestimate the size and distances involved. I saw one video with a 5 day Australian itinerary. It was just ridiculously impossible to attempt what was suggested in five days. You would be pushing it hard to just travel to the destinations they suggested. You certainly wouldn’t have any time to see the attractions they suggested. Pick a region or two that is of interest and take your time. You could travel Australia for a year and still only see a fraction of what the continent has to offer.

[@chillyyellow]

thank you so much. this is so helpful. god bless u.

[@larry92adventure65]

Also with any trips or holidays we go on we always use cash it seems to be better and it doesn’t each into your everyday savings

[@margymckenzie7417]

that thing shown when you talked about sausage rolls isnt a sausage roll...or at least...isnt a typical one. not sure what that was. pie looked weirdly loaded too.

[@ZKGaming129]

I am going to New Zealand and Australia later this month I haven’t left the country before via EF Tours

[@janicemetcalfe9836]

The birds on the beach are seagulls. Smaller than yours. They love “hot chips” fries

[@reddog5378]

Got it spot on👍🏽

[@michelrichards2241]

So Christmas is in the summer....

[@PhotowalksTV]

What a great thumbnail!

[@sweeney0558]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

[@paulkalokerinos1791]

We haven’t used that dollar note on screen since 1980. We have dollar coins

[@tazambo]

$1 - 1984 $2 - 1986

[@andrewhazlewood4569]

2:42. Correction- east coast. In the overview going clockwise around Australia you missed Tasmania. You also missed south east Queensland (Brisbane - 3rd largest city, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast - most famous beach areas of Australia, Australia Zoo, Fraser Island…)

[@MrJoysiq]

good video mate

[@paulkalokerinos1791]

Aussie here, just come to Queensland. Most tropical place in oz.

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

Northern Australia is tropical, they have Dry in the southern winter and wet on southern summer.

[@poyoboiii]

I have to write a tour guide for my english exam I hate school

[@kenshin8514]

Thanks!

[@robman2095]

No, you need to look right if driving is on the left, but I agree get in the habit of looking both ways. Travel between capitals is mostly by air because of distances but you can go by road if you have time and want to see the sights in between

[@YellowProductions]

With all the one way streets in the cities I find it Useful to look both ways. As the street might be a one way from the other way 😉

[@FreewayAngel]

FYI - The Great Barrier Reef is on the east coast

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah... I definitely misspoke

[@paulkidd2303]

Oh no! Did you miss Brisbane?

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

🎉 I love ❤️ Australia 🇦🇺. The best.

[@HenriHattar]

Woolworths Austrlia has never had a relationship in any way with Woolworths USA, it is merely a coincidence and strange as it might seem there was also a Woolworths in the UK that is in no way related to either. Not sure about Greyhound busses.

[@concreterockhamptonexperts8262]

This is pure gold!

[@OnyebuchiEdward]

I will be in Australia soon

[@a_solo_yolo]

If you have a layover in Australia, say Melbourne and you’re headed to Perth. Do you have to get you luggage at baggage claim at each layover like in the United States or do the airlines handle it? I’m flying with Virgin.

[@Benningsen]

I hope getting a Class B RV/Motorhome will be an ideal way to travel round different cities in Australia?

[@YellowProductions]

Seems like it should be

[@gregoryjohn4]

One other thing. Everyone wants to visit Sydney and Melbourne (understandably), but they are big cities like big cities everywhere. If you want to find the real essence of Australia, get out of the big capital cities and explore the smaller regional cities and towns. There is so much more to Australia than Sydney and Melbourne.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gregoryjohn4]

One thing that needed correction. Woolworths in Australia has no connection with namesakes elsewhere (other than NZ).

[@ibraheemali9541]

nice content covers it all

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ibraheem!

[@ibraheemali9541]

@@YellowProductions u r welcome :)

[@mangnith]

Beautiful country

[@edvaira6891]

Curious…how long ago was this filmed? Looks awfully cold considering it’s early summer right about now…

[@EricRedbear]

According to a previous video he did wearing the same outfit it was about August

[@davidbarrett521]

Top work, Chris! As an Australian, I can confirm that you got everything pretty spot on. Your only homework is to practice your pronunciation of Canberra. It's "CAN-bruh". Not "can-BERRA".

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the pronunciation tip David!

[@davidbyster9249]

Interesting, how you skipped Brisbane and Darwin. Why?

[@duyantrucbao9907]

You didn’t mention Brisbane which will be Olympic city in 2032.

[@grumpyjay37]

The barrier reef is located on the northeast part of australia , not the west coast , thank you.

[@myChanwat]

Save your money so much more to see and do in other countries

[@britneytezino3187]

Wow Any tips on traveling with children

[@YellowProductions]

I've been solo on my Australia trips so far. So not yet 😀

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

How to apply the visa online 😢I’m coming from the United States 🇺🇸.

[@NothingMaster]

For some reason, I’ve never been keen on visiting Australia. There are still plenty of cool places to explore in Europe. Nonetheless, thanks for the video.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Alex... Most people say they'd "like" to visit Australia... just don't because of the long flight. So it wouldn't make you too odd to be in a similar camp :)

[@NothingMaster]

@@YellowProductions Thanks Chris, I think you hit the nail on the head; the long flight is definitely one of the reasons. Those tiny little plane seats aren’t exactly designed for extra tall people.

[@brontewcat]

Can I clarify that the Bush are the regional areas outside of the major cities. The Outback is the very remote part of Australia. In NSW the Outback is said to begin beyond the town of Bourke (or 600 or 700 west of Sydney) In Western Australia’s case more than 300 or 400kms east of the south west corner of WA would be out back. Usually if there large numbers of trees, you are in the Bush, and it is the Outback when you are in the arid parts of Australia. Also don’t be fooled by the stories of wildlife trying to kill you. There are quite a few dangerous animals in the tropical north, (the top third of the continent), particularly crocodiles. However, outside of the tropics the rest of our native wildlife is pretty benign (alright except magpies in nesting season). Even most snakes are more scared of us than we of them. Leave them alone and they will leave you alone. The real danger in Australia is drowning. To give some perspective between 1980 and 2023 some 96 people have died of snake bite (compared to 63,000 deaths from snakes across the globe each year) and 1 from a spider bite. In comparison 339 people died from drowning between 1 July 2021 and 2022. Many of these were tourists. So to be safe - only swim on patrolled beaches and ‘swim between the flags’

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@brontewcat]

@@YellowProductions The definition of the Bush is quite fluid. Then there are the areas of major centres that are close to bushy areas or national parks. Some people may refer to those as the bush as well, but strictly that would be lower case ‘bush’.

[@HenriHattar]

Quite a good vid but only a 75% pass as there are a couple of corrections needed, transport is one that needs a chat, outside the cities the population is about 26%, however this included regional areas that in the main also have their own sophisticated transport sytems BUT 26% of the population is about 6 or 7 millionand with about 5 million of these in majpr regional areas, like Newcastle. Geelong, Albury Woolongong etc., these regions, as I have said have their own sophisticated transport systems, so this information is not quite right, but if you want to go visit broken hill, dont expect great transport systems to exist out there!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for that clarification Henri!

[@overworlder]

I wouldn't say bush for suburbs, bush means forests, wet coastal or dry interior. British settlers didn't like to give Australian landscapes equivalence to British ones, so you'll find many geographical terms give Australian features a diminutive (like bush instead of forest) or negative connotation. Which I try to counteract by calling our forests 'forests'. A step down from 'bush' (sic) is 'scrub', which is a landscape of actual bushes (!) not attaining tree size. A common inland landscape at the transition from forest to savannah or savannah to arid.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the clarification Mike!

[@annieis300]

💛💛💛

[@agatamikulska9964]

Great video. Planning on visiting Australia in 2025. But... 9 AUD for a beer? Robbery :D

[@rameshgurung8578]

Hi Chris, could you please let us know how you can apply the visa as US citizen, what is the exact website for it please? We are planning to see our family there this summer.

[@YellowProductions]

www.eta.homeaffairs.gov.au/ETAS3/etas

[@rameshgurung8578]

@@YellowProductions Thank you Chris!

[@beckster3388]

i would also add brisbane. it is quesnsland capital

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the suggestion Becky!

[@quackcement]

13:35 they charged you $9 for the plasitic cup, thats Crazy. did they expect you to drink it out of a keg tap or something?

[@Pressplay_Media_EU]

when I hear them say Melbourne, I hear the R is completely ommited like Mel-bahn. Or Brisbane is not Brizz Bayne, but Briss Binn. When I show up looking like Prince Kurt Cobain-Lancelot as the King Arthur of Seattle Grunge, they are going to think I'm crazy.. 🤴 To Otaku Rock Fans : Don't walk by Phil Rudd's house!! For the love of everything sacred 🥶 Don't provoke any other wild animals either.

[@Pressplay_Media_EU]

Maybe try a IPA beer or a chocolate stout, there are many styles of beer. Fruuli is a sweet strawberry beer from Belgium, a radler is citrus-like as if an IPA but sweeter and more refreshing / fruity with zest - I won't go on and on because that comment would go on for 100 years

[@nswtrains3153]

Americans say it like Mel-born

[@Jonathan-Sund]

The bush does not refer to the suburbs

[@paulkalokerinos1791]

We can get gas any time of day every day of the week.

[@BinarySmurf]

The Great Barrier Reef is not off the 'West Coast'. :) It is close to QLD which is on the northeastern side of the country. 😁 Another minor nitpick - "Melbun' doesn't sound right - there's an 'R' in 'Melbourne' and it's not silent. Having said this, I really enjoyed this video. 😁