P441 5 text 441 27 Dec 1823:07 £1 =2.2 Sydney 28C clear ————————————————————————————————— 1/6 ASST ALIA is a huge and varied country, with something for everyone - dramatic outback, stunning Great Barrier Rrif, vast wildlife reserves, glorious beaches and sophisticated cities. TIME Now +9 to +11 hrs. GETTING THERE Plenty of choice of flights, which take 21-27 hours to cities. Some stopovers. ttavjl 410 wiathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p ASST ALIANEWZEALANDHOLIDAYS 222 canada nzOaus ass extra main indexP441 5 text 441 27 Dec 1832:11 Sydney 28C clear ————————————————————————————————— 2/6 VISA Visas required — fuji for stays of up to three months. Available bz post from Australia House in London. HEALTH No jabs requited. Reciprocal medical agreement with US, but insurance is strongly recommended. EXCHANGE Easy in towns and cities. Credit cards widely accepted. travel 410 wiathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p WORLD'IDE BREAKS TURN TO 239 canada nzOaus ass extra main indexP441 5 text 441 27 Dec 1821:11 Sydney 28C clear ————————————————————————————————— 3/6 CLIMATE Southjtn states vjty hot Dec- Feb. Northern states and outback hot Jun-Aug. Skiing in New South 'ales in JunJAug. Tourist season all year round WHERE TO GO Many and varied places, including Great Barrier Reef for diving and snorkelling; Sydney for culture; Ayjts Rock for stunning views; O Darwin National Park for walks and wildlife. travel 410 weathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p MR SPOCK TO RETURN TO STAR TUES 192 canada nzOaus ass extra main indexP441 5 text 441 27 Dec 1814:18 Sydney 28C clear ————————————————————————————————— 4/6 HIGHLIGHTS watching surfers on Sydney's Bondi Beach; snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef; aboriginal c4lturi, came, rides at Alice Springs; thjAGold Coast's 35km bjachjs; Perth - most isolated city in the world; arts, food, wine in Melbourne. CAR HIRE Easy, and great for exploring the O outback. US licence usually suffices. travel 410 weathjt 420 hol ind 499 —————————————————————————————————————— GLOBAL HOLIDAYS SEE 294 NOW canada nzOaus ass extra main indexP441 5 text 441 27 Dec 1831:04 Sydney 28C clear ————————————————————————————————— 5/6 EATING Aussie food tends to be fresh and cheap. All kinds; try a Viitnamrsj meal and the ubiquitous "meat pei". BYO (bring-your-own drink) restaurants vjty popular. D INKING Biit cheap and plentiful, in three sjzjs — bjit, middii, schoonjt. Local wine excellent. All cities have 24 hour bars. O $JPPING As in US. travel 410 weathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p WORLDWIDE FLIGHTS 244 canada nzOaus ass extra main indexP441 5 text 441 27 Dec 1824:07 Sydney 28C clear ————————————————————————————————— 6/6 5 TIPS Beware of the strong sun; throw a barbie; watch a game of Australian rules football; buy opals for prisrnts; try 'bushtuckjt' food like witchjtty grubs! WHAT'S ON Melbourne- Hobart yacht race, Melbourne 27-29 Dec; art exhibition Oriintalism at Art Gallery of MSW, Sydney, to 22 Feb. travel 410 weathjt 420 hol ind 499 ——————————————————————————————————————p FOR HOLIDAYS AROUND THE US SEE 201 canada nzOaus ass extra main index