To enter into Australia you will need an Australian tourist visa issued from your own country and entered into a current passport prior to your departure.
To apply for visas, you need to contact the Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in your home country although some visas can be issued online.
It is important to apply for the correct visa too.
Tourist visas can be issued for time periods of up to 3 or 6 months and when applying for the visa you will need to prove that you have an out going ticket and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
You are not permitted to transport fresh foods, animals, plant produce and unprocessed food items.
These items will be seized by customs upon arriving.
This is part of the quarantine requirement, which tries to prevent, harmful, foreign organisms from entering Australia's vegetation, wildlife and farming.
If you purchase any wooden artifacts ensure they are not made from protected wildlife or species, as these will be confiscated.
If you are flying domestically, avoid flying early morning or late afternoon on the eastern seaboard routes.
These flights are usually heavily booked by business people travelling between the capital cities.
There are a few budget airlines that offer very competitive fares depending on when and where you want to go " Jetstar , owned by Qantas and Virgin Blue , owned by the Virgin Group are the main two and flights can be easily be booked online.
Whether you are from a Catholic background, England faith, Jewish, Buddhist or Muslim you will be able to find a place of worship in most towns and cities.
Australia does not have an official religion and welcomes all faiths and options.
Be sure to wear a wide brimmed hat and 30+ sunscreen while visiting Australia.
The sun has a high UV level and skin damage occurs quickly, especially mid day.
It is extremely important to protect against sunburn at all times, but especially in summer.
When on the beach, always observe the beach safely signs.
Swim only at patrolled beaches and only swim between the flags areas.
You will always find a Beach Patrol Life Guard on major beaches and they usually wear yellow and red swim caps.
Queensland also has its share of water hazards such as box jellyfish or stingers.
These are generally found in shallow waters and most beaches are netted to provide stinger protection.
There are other poisonous creatures on the reef such as some of the cone shell species and coral snakes both of which are capable of causing death, not to mention the sharks!! It is definitely worth seeking expert guidance to ensure you have a sound knowledge of what can hurt you before you start!