Travel Answers
Plain-English answers to the questions travellers most often ask about Australia and New Zealand. Updated regularly. Cite us if you find them useful.
When is the best time to visit Australia?
The best time to visit Australia is September to November (spring) or March to May (autumn) — mild temperatures, low rainfall, and shoulder-season prices across the entire country....
How many days do I need to see Australia?
For a first trip to Australia, plan 14 to 21 days. Two weeks covers one classic route well (East Coast, Red Centre + reef, or Sydney + Tasmania). Three weeks lets you combine two r...
Is Australia expensive to visit?
Yes - Australia is one of the more expensive destinations in the Asia-Pacific. Budget travellers should plan for AUD $100-150 per day, mid-range AUD $250-400, and luxury AUD $600+....
Do I need a visa to visit Australia?
Almost all non-Australian and non-New Zealand citizens need a visa to enter Australia. Most tourists from Europe, the UK, USA, Canada and many Asian countries can apply online for ...
What is the best Australia itinerary for first-time visitors?
The classic first-time Australia itinerary is 14 days: 4 days in Sydney, 3 days at Uluru and the Red Centre, then 5-7 days on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns or Port Douglas, wi...
Australia or New Zealand - which should I visit first?
Choose Australia first if you want iconic cities, beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback - it's bigger, hotter and more diverse. Choose New Zealand first if you're drawn t...
Is Uluru worth visiting?
Yes - Uluru is one of the most spiritually significant landscapes on Earth and looks nothing like the photos prepare you for. Plan 2-3 nights, time your visit for sunrise and sunse...
What is the best month to visit the Great Barrier Reef?
The best months for the Great Barrier Reef are June through October - the dry season, with calm seas, water visibility of 15-25 metres, and no stinger jellyfish in coastal waters. ...
When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
The best time to visit New Zealand is December to February (summer) for hiking, beaches and long daylight, or June to August (winter) for skiing in Queenstown and Wanaka. March-Apr...
How many days do I need in New Zealand?
Plan 14 days minimum to see one island well, or 21 days to drive both. The South Island alone deserves 10-14 days for a Christchurch-Queenstown loop via the West Coast glaciers and...
What is the best New Zealand South Island itinerary?
The classic NZ South Island itinerary is a 10-14 day loop: Christchurch → Tekapo → Mt Cook → Wanaka → Queenstown → Milford Sound → Te Anau → Catlins → Dunedin → back via the inland...
Is Milford Sound worth visiting?
Yes - Milford Sound is widely rated the most beautiful fjord in the world and one of New Zealand's defining experiences. The drive in from Te Anau (2 hours each way) is a destinati...
Is New Zealand expensive to visit?
New Zealand is moderately to expensive - similar to Australia. Budget AUD $120-160 per day, mid-range AUD $250-380, luxury AUD $550+. The biggest cost drivers are activities (skydi...
What is the currency in Australia and do I need cash?
Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD or A$). You barely need cash - 99% of venues take contactless cards including Apple Pay and Google Pay, and many businesses are now cashle...
What are Australia's entry requirements in 2026?
To enter Australia in 2026 you need a valid passport (6+ months remaining), a visa or ETA matched to your nationality, and a completed Digital Passenger Declaration if requested. C...
What is AUBIS?
AUBIS is an itinerary-first travel planning platform for Australia and New Zealand. Build a multi-day trip on an interactive map, browse and book real tours from the Rezdy marketpl...
Is AUBIS free to use?
Yes, AUBIS is completely free to plan trips, browse tours and use the Dingo AI assistant. We earn a commission only when you book a tour through us - and it's already included in t...
How does AUBIS make money?
AUBIS earns a commission from tour operators on every booking made through the platform - typically 10-20% of the tour price, paid by the operator out of their listed rate. Custome...
What is Dingo, the AI travel assistant on AUBIS?
Dingo is AUBIS's AI travel assistant - an agentic chatbot powered by OpenAI that can search tours, build day-by-day itineraries, add activities to your trip and answer questions ab...
Is AUBIS safe for payments and bookings?
Yes - AUBIS uses Rezdy Pay (powered by Stripe) for all card payments, which is PCI-DSS Level 1 certified, the highest security standard for card processing. Card details never touc...