Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Restaurants
Open around noon for lunch and from 6pm for dinner, typically serving until
at least 2pm and 8pm respectively, often later. Adelaide and Darwin eateries keep longer
hours.
Shops & businesses
9am to 5pm or 6pm Monday to Friday, until either noon or 5pm on
Saturday. In Adelaide and Darwin on Friday, doors stay open until 9pm.
Supermarkets
Generally open from 7am until at least 8pm; some open 24 hours. Delis
(general stores) also open late
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Public Holidays
National and statewide public holidays observed in SA and the NT:
New Year's Day
1 January
Australia Day
26 January
Easter
Good Friday to Easter Monday inclusive; March/April
Anzac Day
25 April
May Day
1st Monday in May (NT only)
Adelaide Cup Day
3rd Monday in May (SA only)
Queen's Birthday
2nd Monday in June
Picnic Day
1st Monday in August (NT only)
Labour Day
1st Monday in October (SA only)
Christmas Day
25 December
Boxing Day
26 December (NT only)
Proclamation Day
28 December (SA only)
Safe Travel
Animal Hazards
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For around half the year (at least - generally from September to May) you'll have to
cope with those two banes of the Australian outdoors: the fly and the mosquito (mozzie).
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Insect repellents such as Aerogard and Rid deter mosquitoes, and try to keep your arms
and legs covered as soon as the sun sets.
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See
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for info on sharks, snakes, spiders, jellyfish, crocodiles and stinging mar-
ine animals.
