Australia Travel Guide

1. Tipping isn't mandatory in Australia.

2. Australia drives on the left. Which means they also walk on the left on the pavements, stairs, elevators, etc.

3. When crossing the road, cross only when the light is Green for pedestrians. You will be fined otherwise.

4. Australians tend to swear a lot in their general conversations and that is not something to be alarmed about as it is not personal.

5. If you are planning to cover various destinations in Australia, do note that it is a large country. Travelling across cities can take up to 10-30 hours if you choose to drive. Instead, you can make a roadtrip out of it and explore some offbeat destinations that fall in between!

6. While you are here, try the (in)famous Vegemite that was all the rage. 

7. Australia is famous for its Beer, which is different across its 6 states, as well as their coffee, and their all-day-breakfast menus. 

8. 18 years is the minimum age to drink in Australia.

9. Fip-flops, or as the Australian's call it, Thongs, is an unspoken rule that one has to wear it to beat the heat. But do not wear it to restaurants or clubs.

10. Everyone knows about Australia's deadly wildlife. But in truth, they are as scared as you as you are of them. And they aren't as commonly found as one would imagine.

11. It is not permitted to pat a Koala and is a regulation by the NSW Government.

12. European's you're in for a surprise. Smoking is frowned upon in Australia. You can smoke not closer than 3 meters outside entries or exits of eateries or pubs. Smoking isn't allowed in cars if there are children in it. Many beaches are smoke-free so read signs very thoroughly before lighting one. And most importantly, DO NOT THROW CIGARETTE BUTTS OUTSIDE. This is the cause of bushfires. 

13. Swim only at patrolled beaches and between the yellow and red flags as the lifeguards have determined these areas to be safe to swim. 

14. Rules of the 'mate'. On landing in Australia, it can be quite hard to resist to using the word 'mate almost everywhere. After all, its quite catchy. But, here are the rules
   -Men say 'mate' to other men. Never to women
   - Women never say the word 'mate'

15. Don't climb Uluru. Although it is not a rule, it is considered highly offensive to the Aborginals.