Australians share 15 things they want tourists to know before visiting

Monica HumphriesOct 7, 2022, 03:44 IST

Australians shared that visitors shouldn't interact with wildlife but that they should try Vegemite when visiting the land down under.Khaichuin Sim/Getty Images/Monica Humphries/Insider

Insider spoke to 13 Australians about what tourists should know before visiting the land down under.
Some said that exploring Australia's outback and trying Vegemite is a must.

1. "We're laid back people," one Australian said.

Australians and tourists at a community pool in Cairns, Australia.Monica Humphries/Insider

2. Take time to learn about Australia's rich indigenous culture.

Uluru, an Aboriginal sacred site in Australia.Joël DUCANGE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images

3. Make sure to explore Australia's pub culture.

A ginger beer at an Australian pub.Monica Humphries/Insider

4. Some visitors don't realize how large Australia is until they arrive.

An aerial view of Australia's coast near Cairns, Australia.Monica Humphries/Insider

5. If you're traveling all the way to Australia, make sure you leave big cities and see the outback.

Mount Sonder in Australia's Northern Territory.Posnov/Getty Images

6. If you stop in a major city like Sydney, budget accordingly, one person said.

The Sydney Opera House.Monica Humphries/Insider

7. You won't find koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles everywhere in Australia.

A kangaroo near Melbourne, Australia.Tsvi Braverman/EyeEm/Getty Images

8. You don't need to be afraid of wildlife, but you do need to be aware.

A sign warning visitors or recent crocodile sightings.Monica Humphries/Insider

9. Some Australians mentioned that their lingo could be hard to pick up.

A menu advertises "toasties" instead of "sandwiches" or "grilled cheeses."Monica Humphries/Insider

10. Multiple Australians agreed that exploring the country by car is the best way to see the land down under.

An aerial view of a car driving in Australia's outback.Felix Cesare/Getty Images

11. If you swim in Australia, make sure to swim in designated areas and keep an eye out for rip currents.

Bondi Beach in Sydney.Monica Humphries/Insider

12. Make sure to sample local foods like meat pies and Vegemite.

Vegemite, butter, and toast is a common breakfast in Australia.Monica Humphries/Insider

13. Eating kangaroo, crocodile, and emu isn't as common as some tourists think.

An arrow points to a crocodile curry on a menu in Australia.Monica Humphries/Insider

14. Australia's tipping culture is simple — you don't need to tip.

Few restaurants in Australia even gave customers the option to tip.Monica Humphries/Insider

15. Talk to locals, listen to suggestions, and don't get fixated on having specific Australian experiences.

Kangaroo skins at a tourist shop in Kuranda, Australia.Monica Humphries/Insider

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