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Places to see | ||
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Kangaroo Island Tours | ||
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Barossa Valley Winery Tours | ||
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Southern Vale Winery Tours | ||
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Whale Watching of Southern Coast between July and October. | ||
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Historic Adelaide and South Australia | ||
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Tram to Glenelg Beach | ||
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Museum, Library, Art Gallery, Festival Centre | ||
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Adelaide Oval. Venue for Cricket and Football | ||
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Adelaide Casino. International standard Gaming House | ||
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Adelaide Airport | ||
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A Shuttle bus that runs between the Airport and the city. Sunny's will refund the fare for anyone staying at the hostel. | ||
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Health | ||
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We
recommend The Travel
Doctor for all medical precautions. 27-29 Gilbert Place (not far from Sunnys Hostel) Phone (08) 8212 7522 |
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Working | ||
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To
work in Australia you require a Tax File Number to find out more visit the
Tax Office Web Site At Sunny's we quite often receive request for part-time workers suitable for backpackers. |
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Driving | ||
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Automotive
Associations Many have reciprocal members visit South Australia's RAA for more details. Watch out for Kangaroo's on the country roads. Registering a car, for details visit Transport SA John the manager at Sunny's is very mechanical and will help you with buying a car in South Australia. |
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Road Safety | ||
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All occupants of a vehicle in Australia must were a seat belt at all times. | ||
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Drive the car on the left-hand side of the road and obey all road signs. | ||
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When driving long distances, remember you are driving in unfamiliar conditions. Observe the speed limits and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue. | ||
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Blood alcohol must be below 0.05 for drivers holding an open license. P platers or first year drivers are not allowed to have any alcohol in their system when driving. | ||
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Fire Safety | ||
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All backpacker hostels should display an emergency evacuation plan. Make sure you find it is, so you know how to get out in an emergency. | ||
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All rooms in South Australia should be fitted with sprinklers. | ||
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Never remove batteries from smoke alarms. | ||
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All power outlets in Australia are 25-volt, so use an adapter for anything with a different voltage | ||
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As most fires start in the kitchen, find out where the fire blankets and extinguishers are, and what you an use them for. Managers can provide advice. | ||
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.Water Safety | ||
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At the beach, only swim between the red and yellow flags, this indicates the safest area to swim and is patrolled by trained surf lifesavers. | ||
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Always swim under supervision or with a friend. | ||
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Read and obey signs.If you are unsure of surf conditions, ask a lifesaver or lifeguard. | ||
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Never run and dive into the water. Even if you have checked before, conditions can change. | ||
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If you need help, raise your arm and wait for assistance. Australian lifesavers and lifeguards are asking for your help in keeping out tourists safe at the beach | ||