There is up to 6 months quarantine for pets and other domestic animals. Anyone carrying any of these items on arrival in Australia, must tick the appropriate box on the Customs, Quarantine and Wildlife statement. This is handed to you before arrival and must be presented with your passport upon arrival. Taxis Meter operated taxicabs service all major cities and towns. You will find taxi ranks at transport terminals, major hotels or shopping centers or you can hail them in the street.
Vacant cabs have a light and sign on the roof.
Long distance and international calls can be made on the public payphones which operate on a variety of coin denominations. Phonecard is a pre paid card for use in public payphones to make local, long distance and international calls. Creditphones use most major cards such as AMEX, Visa and Diners International, and can be found at international and domestic airports, central city locations and hotels. Tipping Tipping is not obligatory and service charges are not charged at hotels and restaurants. Taxi drivers do not expect a tip, but will appreciate a small gratuity.