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Dipping down under? Stock up on Australia travel money here
Want to buy Australian dollars? Get your holiday money from Post Office online, in participating branches or on a handy Travel Money Card.
Our Click & Collect service lets you order Australian dollars online and collect them at whichever branch is convenient. Order by 3pm to pick up the next working day. Or get holiday money delivered to your home.
Buy your Australian dollars online and you could get a better rate than buying in-branch. And buying when the Australian dollar exchange rate’s good is another way to save money.
We can refund your travel money if your holiday’s cancelled or buy back any currency notes you don't use. Plus, you can buy your travel insurance at Post Office, too, so everything’s sorted in one place.
Get our best Australian dollar rates online. The more you buy, the better the rate
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Want your cash delivered tomorrow? Order by 3pm today for delivery to your home.
How far will my Australian dollars go?
From country-hopping backpackers to long-haul holidaymakers and honeymooners, more and more UK travellers are keen to enjoy Australia’s wide, open spaces, world-class surf, vibrant cultural scene and unique wildlife. How far your holiday money will go depends on what you want to see and do.
On a mid-range budget, it’s possible to stay in comfortable hotels and dine in local restaurants for between A$100 and A$200 per day, depending on the part of the country you’re visiting. For those who want to splash out, Sydney and Melbourne rank as two of the world’s most expensive cities.
By avoiding the tourist hotspots and heading off the beaten track to Australia’s smaller towns you can enjoy Oz’s famous laid-back culture for significantly less. Travelling out of season will also make your money go further. Expect to spend more between October and February, the southern hemisphere’s summer months.
- You won’t find a service charge added to hotel and restaurant bills so it’s up to you if you tip – 10 per cent is pretty standard for good service
- The Australian government adds a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) to almost all purchases
- Visitors are entitled to a GST refund on any purchase of A$300 or more, no more than 30 days before they leave the country, which could save you a few extra dollars
- The scheme doesn’t apply to all goods and you must be able to wear those that do qualify or carry them as hand luggage onto the plane
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