Australia Etiquette, Dress Code, Safety & Emergency Numbers (000 (Triple Zero — Police, Ambulance & Fire Nationwide) or 112 from mobile phones)
Essential cultural customs, dress codes at religious and royal sites, tipping rules, and emergency contacts (000 (Triple Zero — Police, Ambulance & Fire Nationwide) or 112 from mobile phones) in Australia.
Cultural Etiquette & Dress Codes
NO tipping is required or expected in Australia—hospitality staff earn full statutory award wages (with weekend/public holiday penalty rates, which is why cafés add a 10–15% Sunday/Public Holiday surcharge). Watch for 1–1.5% card tap surcharges. Australian tap water is 100% safe to drink across all cities and towns; carry 3–4 liters per person when hiking in Uluru-Kata Tjuta or the Outback.
Safety, Plugs (Type I (230V / 50Hz — angled two-flat-blade + grounding blade; identical to New Zealand)) & Emergency Contacts
Australia uses Type I (230V / 50Hz — angled two-flat-blade + grounding blade; identical to New Zealand) electrical outlets (Type I (230V / 50Hz — angled two-flat-blade + grounding blade; identical to New Zealand)). Tap water guidance: Australian tap water is 100% safe to drink across all cities and towns; carry 3–4 liters per person when hiking in Uluru-Kata Tjuta or the Outback.. Keep emergency numbers saved offline: 000 (Triple Zero — Police, Ambulance & Fire Nationwide) or 112 from mobile phones.