WHAT TO DO AT THE AIRPORT AS FIRST TIME TRAVELLER TO AUSTRALIA: A STEP BY STEP GUIDE

It is indeed a very exciting time when you are going to land in Australia for the first time. So your visa has been approved, you have booked your flights, you have boarded the plane to Australia but what happens when you land in Australia? What are the things you should be mindful of when coming to Australia for the very first time as a TOURIST?
Now let me help you understand the step by step guide you need to know to navigate Sydney Airport worry free!
In this step by step guide, we are going to cover all the things you will need to know before you reach your new home in Australia. Let’s get into the floor!
Hi, I'm Doc Tim Yong. I am a surgeon by profession. My passion is vlogging content that tells stories about my career. I have a series of healthcare information videos, medical stories, medically related instructional videos, and "How to's."
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[@KCHSG]

Thank you so much for the video. I am heading to Sydney in 2 months' time. Your video has eased a lot of my anxieties as I am travelling alone 😍 I do have one question though.... How do I refund the balance monies in the Opal card at the end of my trip? 😁

[@timyongmd]

It would be thru bank refund and should an existing acount in australia and it may take time to refund. So better yet reload only a small amount one at a time. Thank you Koh and safe travel always!

[@timyongmd]

It is indeed a very exciting time when you are going to land in Australia for the first time. So your visa has been approved, you have booked your flights, you have boarded the plane to Australia but what happens when you land in Australia? What are the things you should be mindful of when coming to Australia for the very first time as a TOURIST? Please comment down below, subscribe and a thumbs up will surely fill my heart. Thank you mga Ka Tim-mates!

[@tonynguyen3959]

Thank you for this informative video. I missed the part about traveling with large luggage on the train. Is it allowed? If so, is there a separate compartment on the train for it? Thanks

[@timyongmd]

Hello Tony. The train compartments are wide and spacious. As long as you can carry your baggage, they can be accommodated. Just be aware of rush hours where number of passengers will be the problem. Happy and safe trip!

[@SaraAlMohaimeed-g9u]

detailed and very informative!! thank you

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Sara. Have a happy and safe trip!

[@Kiwifilipinacouple]

How long yung waiting makalabas sa immigration?

[@timyongmd]

Depende sa dami ng lalabas. But its fair enough😃

[@carmelapalmer5555]

thank u doc for showing us around, napaka.detailed 😍🤩kailangan ko to!

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Cramela. Please enjoy and have safe travels always!

[@BackyardniJuan]

Doc pa advise bali 4 days lang ako sa sydney worth-it bah to buy opal and sim card?

[@timyongmd]

Hello sir Back, for a 4-day stay, getting an Opal card is often worth it for the convenience and potential cost savings, especially if you plan to use public transport multiple times each day.It can be quicker and easier than buying individual tickets for each journey. Opal card fares are generally cheaper than single ticket prices. Additionally, Opal cards have daily and weekly fare caps, which can lead to savings if you use public transport frequently. For instance, there is a daily cap on weekdays and an even lower cap on weekends and public holidays. so kung matapat ka dito, it's orth the savings. The only thing is pag nag top up ka (load) in excess of what you need, it will not be refundable. Your credit card naman comes more handy especially kung selected lang transport mo. But if you plan to go arround and visit multiple places in a day, opal may be good for you. pero yung credit card, pwede mo naman i swipe lang ng i swipe and if you register and will ony use one card, you can avail of the cap. Pag somobra na dun sa cap, parang no need to pay the excess. About the SIM, yes it is advisable specially if you depend on the net for communication. Walang free public wi fi. Meron lang sa hotel mo. But if you are outside and you need constant comunication, google maps , social media, it is advisable. meron naman good for few days and top up ka na lang if you need more. Ingat po and have a happy trip!

[@BackyardniJuan]

@@timyongmd hi doc, maraming salamat.

[@mainulhashemtanim2225]

Brother, I am from Bangladesh. Thank you for your video which is so detailed. You described every necessary information that one requires while entering australia. Simply outstanding 🙂

[@timyongmd]

Thank you very much brother. Have a happy and safe travel always!

[@rakel1544]

Thank you so much. It did help❤ God bless you.

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Rakel! I get lagi!

[@brentsummers7377]

Very useful & full information. The tip about using a bus from airport to Mascot is a real money saver! Another thing it is easier just not to bring any food into Australia especially fruits. What you are allowed to bring in gets complicated so take no food at all. At arrivals, before the passport machines, they have bins where people can dump any food such as bananas etc. Well, they have those bins at Brisbane so I assume Sydney will be the same.

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Brent. have a safe and stress free travel always!

[@KCHSG]

Can I bring instant porridge from Knorr? 😅 I need my asian food fix 😭

[@timyongmd]

If in doubt do not bring. Australia is very strict on food that are being brought in. better be safe than be penalized if you wont declare them ahead of time. Have a safe trip!

[@tataditiditin]

@@KCHSGmost probably that’s allowed due to being a processed and packaged product

[@KCHSG]

@@tataditiditin Thank you for sharing 😁

[@AeroAngle]

Where is a good atm cheap rate is at?

[@timyongmd]

Sorry, I am not familiar with the differences in the transaction rates of banks at least in Sydney.

[@janadipatuan2546]

Thank you doc! This is a great video and very helpful!

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Jana. Safe travels always!

[@rikk4528]

thanks much Kabayan sa tip kung pano makakatipid sa fare from Airport to Central - take bus from Airport to Mascot Station then train to Central. Chineck ko yung ibang vlog, halos 15 dollars din ang tipid! 😎

[@timyongmd]

Salamat Rik! Ingat po kayo!

[@ryansantibanez1181]

Great guide doc. Thank you for this.

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Ryan. Enjoy your trip!

[@williamparr3787]

Absolutely a great illustration of how to arrive and get transportation from airport👍

[@timyongmd]

Thank you William! Keep safe and happy travels!

[@BenjaminLee-hb4yx]

Thanks for all you do!

[@timyongmd]

@@BenjaminLee-hb4yx thank you for your kind word Benj

[@ermu_tech8840]

Brilliant guide brilliant work

[@timyongmd]

Thank you!

[@karbelafathul9043]

What a helpful video 🎉

[@timyongmd]

Thanks fir the appreciation Karbela. Enjoy your trip!

[@madhanemmanuel6524]

50dollars opal card ...is it unlimited for one week?

[@timyongmd]

Hello and thank you for dropping by. With an Adult Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $16.80 a day, $50 a week or $8.40 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Safe travel!

[@cecielrosqueta2802]

thank you so much for this video. a big help to us first timers. May I ask what bus are we going to take going to canberra? thank you so much po...

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Ceciel. At Sydney Airport, you can find various transportation options, including buses to Canberra. The airport has a designated coach terminal where you can inquire about and purchase tickets for buses heading to Canberra. Look for information desks or signage to guide you to the relevant transportation services.

[@cecielrosqueta2802]

@@timyongmd thank you so much.. I wrote down all your step by step guide in your video haha salamat po uli ng marami!

[@randybaker7665]

Thank You sir ..Very helpful . If we bring money more than 10 k means we need to declare it? Than when we arrived the custom they will check the money ? For an opal card ,any expiration ?

[@timyongmd]

Yes and a corresponding penalty/tax whichever is applicable if we go beyond

[@timyongmd]

An Opal Card will expire: a) in the case of a reloadable Opal Card - 9 years; or b) in the case of a Free Opal Card - 5 years, after the date it is initialised (which will be earlier than the date you received or first used the Opal Card) (Planned Expiry).Thanks again Randy!

[@travelwidmiguel]

Very detailed . Thank you❤

[@timyongmd]

Thank you. Have a nice and safe trip!

[@princeverginiza2018]

how about how to transfer from sydney to cairns ?

[@timyongmd]

Sorry Prince. I haven't experience that route yet. Soon and thank you for dropping by. stay safe and happy travels!

[@mohammedshahidrahman8276]

Can i carry prescribed medicines or not ? Do I have to mention this in the card ? I am carrying packed noodles, biscuits for my personal use. Do I have to mention this in the card?

[@timyongmd]

Most country don’t ask you to declare prescribed personal meds unless classified as controlled drugs. This goes with foods. Fruits and fresh agricultural products need to be declared.

[@techgalaxy100]

@@timyongmdThank you so much. It helped.

[@timyongmd]

Thank you

[@user-qy6dt3rw8b]

I'll be staying in Sydney for 4 weeks, what sim card would you recommend?

[@timyongmd]

hello K. consider the expected data usage you will be using and the availability of wifi in your place of stay. enjoy your trip.

[@robman2095]

If travelling out of major cities Telstra often has better coverage in rural areas. You can check coverage maps online before departing if this will be important to you.

[@asifalipharmacist]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Dr. safe trip!

[@farahnur8737]

This is such an informative video! ❤

[@timyongmd]

Thank u Farah. Have a nice and safe trip!

[@NorthernBeachesLandscapingGrou]

Your content has made a real impact on me.

[@timyongmd]

Thank you

[@franceslindsay2590]

Well done video, you covered it all.

[@timyongmd]

@@franceslindsay2590 Thank you very much Frances for your very kind comment😊

[@CloD5D]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been looking for the arrival’s formations at the airport for many weeks on KZbin and I finally found your video with all the process to enter Australia (immigration, custom, luggage…)My departure is in 3 weeks and after a trip of over 24 hours to arrive to Sydney all by myself, I feel more confortable with all those precious informations 👍

[@timyongmd]

Thank you and have a safe trip🫶🏼

[@bemneri93]

thank you doc

[@timyongmd]

Thank yo Bem. Have a nice and safe trip!

[@megamilifestyle]

Thank you Doc

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Meg! travel safe and enjoy!

[@jefriaryanto5840]

very useful, thanks a lot sir

[@timyongmd]

Thank you Jefri. Happy travels!

[@covidhunter6356]

How to avoid the Manila traffic so I don’t miss my flight? 😅😅😅😅

[@timyongmd]

Don’t pass by or make a stop over here ha ha. Get a non stop flight direct to Aus! 😂😂😂

[@avillanuevathm]

I have a 10 hour layover in Sydney, what is the cheapest and easiest way to go to Sydney harbor for a day trip?

[@timyongmd]

Easiest is yo take the train. Cheapest but longer time is by bus.

[@avillanuevathm]

@@timyongmdthanks so much for responding, do I still need to get Opal card for just a day trip? Also do you have an idea how much it will cost me to and from the airport via train?

[@timyongmd]

@@avillanuevathm The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour if travelling alone is to train which takes 17 min and costs $20 - $28. If you plan to stay for just a day, you may not buy an opal. you can use directly your credit card.

[@avillanuevathm]

@@timyongmd thanks again for the info last question po is debit card ok? 😊 so glad to discover your channel

[@timyongmd]

@avillanuevathm yes Avi. As long as with master or visa seal.

[@SnowdropGalanthus]

Thank you

[@timyongmd]

Thank you!

[@andrewwlt5330]

Great👍

[@timyongmd]

Thank you!