Question 1

What is the visa process for Indians travelling to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Indians travelling to Australia require an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) or a Visitor Visa (subclass 600), applied through the Australian Department of Home Affairs portal. The ETA applies only to passport holders from eligible countries; most Indian passport holders must apply for the subclass 600 visa. Processing typically takes 15 to 30 working days, so applications should be submitted at least 6 weeks before departure. Biometric enrollment at a VFS Global centre in India is mandatory for most applicants.

Question 2

Why are Australia tour packages from India priced higher than Southeast Asia packages?

Accepted Answer

Australia tour packages cost more primarily because of long-haul flight distances from Indian cities, which add significantly to the base airfare. Australia also enforces strict accommodation and food safety standards, which raise on-ground costs compared to Southeast Asian destinations. The Australian Dollar exchange rate against the Indian Rupee further increases the effective cost for Indian travellers. These combined factors make Australia packages typically start from ₹50,000 per person even for short itineraries.

Question 3

Which Australian cities are covered in most India departure packages?

Accepted Answer

Most Australia tour packages from India cover Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, and the Gold Coast as primary destinations. Sydney and Melbourne are the most common entry points, with direct or one-stop flights available from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. Cairns is typically added for Great Barrier Reef access. Perth is included in select western Australia itineraries and is closer in flight time from Indian cities than Sydney.

Question 4

Is travel insurance mandatory for an Australia tourist visa?

Accepted Answer

Australia does not legally mandate travel insurance for a tourist visa application, but the Department of Home Affairs strongly recommends it. Travel insurance for Australia should cover medical evacuation, hospitalisation, and trip cancellation, as public healthcare in Australia is not accessible to Indian tourists without private cover.

Question 5

What type of accommodation is usually included in Australia packages from India?

Accepted Answer

Australia packages from India in the ₹50,000 starting range typically include 3-star or 4-star hotel accommodation in city-centre or near-airport locations. Higher-tier packages may include serviced apartments, which suit families travelling with children due to kitchen facilities and larger room sizes. Accommodation style directly affects the total package price, with 5-star properties in Sydney or Melbourne adding a significant premium. Always confirm whether breakfast is included, as hotel breakfast pricing in Australia is notably higher than in India.

Question 6

How many days should Indians plan for an Australia trip to cover the main highlights?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 10 to 12 nights is recommended for Indian travellers to cover Sydney, Melbourne, and one regional destination such as Cairns or the Gold Coast. Shorter itineraries of 7 nights are possible but require limiting the trip to one or two cities. Australia's large geographic size means internal flights between cities are necessary and add both time and cost to the itinerary.

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