General Hints

Mobile Phone Coverage
Whilst mobile phones work in Mt Wilson, the digital mobile network is not available throughout all of Mt Wilson. The GSM network is ok either to the east or west of the Village, CDMA coverage is better in the Village.

Electricity
The voltage in Australia is 240 volt with 3 point sockets. Most major accommodation houses have alternative power points for personal appliances, otherwise a transformer kit will be required for safe operation.

Time Zones
Australia has three time zones:
Eastern Standard Time (EST) - operates in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.

Central Standard Time (CST) - operates in South Australia and the Northern Territory (one half hour behind EST).

Western Standard Time (WST) - operates in Western Australia (two hours behind EST).

* Note - daylight saving applies in NSW, ACT, VIC and SA from the end of October to the end of March and in Tasmania from the beginning of October to the end of March.

International Telephone Calls

To call international direct dial 0011 the international access code, then the country code, then the area code, and finally the telephone number.

Replace 0011 with 0015 to access Telstra's international fax service.

Australian Clothing Sizes
Travellers are advised they should try on clothing before buying. You'll find clothing sizes are generally - women's sizes are: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and men's sizes are: 37, 38, 39, 41.