The island continent of Australia features a wide range of climatic zones, from the tropical regions of the north, through the arid expanses of the interior, to the temperate regions of the south. Seasonal fluctuations can be large, with temperatures ranging from above 50 degrees C to well below zero. The branches of most of the major banks change travellers' cheques and foreign cash. If travellers' cheques are in Australian Dollars there is no fee for changing, them but those in foreign currencies will attract a fee. This online currency converter will give you appoximate conversaion rates.
Australian Customs carry out random searches at international airports.
They are particularly interested in weapons, drugs and contraband. Passengers are required to fill out a Customs Declaration before arriving in the country. This declaration also enquires about the importation of natural products such as leather, feathers, food and timber and requires visitors to state whether they have visited a farm prior to travel. Across Australia east-west is 3983 kilometres. North-south 3,138 kilometres.