THINGS N T TO DOIN AUSTRALIAFAHMI MEGA NIKEN VINY

 Australians call those tasty crustaceans 

“prawns”, not “shrimp”, and saying 

that tired cliché won’t win you any friends 

down under.

Don’t Say“Put Another Shrimp On The Barbie”

Don’t Go to Fraser Island with an 

Inexperienced Driver

One of the popular things to do as a backpacker in Australia is a self-drive 4WD trip to Fraser Island. However, make sure that you have an experienced 4WD driver in your posse who can handle sandy stretches, dirt paths, creeks and other challenging conditions.

Don’t Take Beach Safety Signs Lightly

When you see those warning signs about crocodiles, jellyfish, sharks, octopus and other dangers on the beach, go on and take a picture – but take them seriously, too.

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE DISTANCES

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Australia is one huge landmass. In 

fact, England can fit into Australia 

almost 60 times.

Don’t Tip

Tipping is not the custom in Australia. Service workers are paid a fair wage

Don’t Climb Uluru

Not everyone is aware, however, that the local Anangu people prefer tourists not to climb Uluru because of its spiritual significance to them.

Don’t Just Ask

For A BeerBrush up on your beer lingo before hitting an Aussie watering hole. There’s a whole amber fluid slang you need to learn before a trip down under, with some regional variations thrown in just to confuse you.

Don’t Surf Without Knowing The Etiquette

There’s a strong surfing culture in Australia and its a great place to give the sport a try. 

Don’t Diss Vegemite

Brits have their Marmite, so similar Vegemite isn’t such a foreign concept to them.

The trick is to go easy on it. A little dab is flavor heaven; a thick glop and your tongue will be overwhelmed.

DO NOT“ROOT”FOR A TEAM

That word has a different meaning down under than it does elsewhere. “Root” is the local word for “f*ck”

DON’T FORGET A HAT, SUNSCREEN, AND MOZZIE SPRAY

 Slip on a shirt, slop on the

sunscreen and slap on a hat has become a

mantra in Australia, and tourists would

be wise to follow suit. 

DON’T ASK THE LOCALS IF THEY ARE RELATED TO CONVICTS

Convicts?

 Some Aussies are proud of their rough and tumble heritage, but others prefer to move beyond this backstory. You probably won’t endear yourself to the locals if you constantly bring up the topic, especially if you’re a “Pom”.

Don’t Belive Stories Of Drop Bears

Drop bear lore is legendary down under. Even the Australian Museum is in on the gag, helping to perpetuate the myth of this predatory marsupial.

Don’t Feed or Pet The Dingoes

They may look like cute pooches you’d have as a pet, but Australian dingos are wild dogs!!.

Don’t Buy a Cheap 2nd Hand Car Without a Mechanical Inspection

  Just be aware that wear and tear in Australia can be significant, especially if the previous owners have logged a lot of miles down harsh roads. Some of these fleeting owners aren’t the best at vehicle maintenance.

Don’t Be OffendedBy Local Sarcasm or SlangThat being said, Aussies are known for their sarcasm, dry-wit and self-deprecating sense of humor. 

Hands-free carrying belts may be practical, but they are hopelessly out of style. But its more the word that’s the problem here. “Fanny” may mean

“backside” in North America but in Australia (and Britain), the word is used for “female genitalia”. Use the word “bum bag” for those dorky things

unless you want to raise some eyebrows.

The word that does matter!

Don’t Wear a “Fanny” Pack

Don’t Go to The Gold Coast During Schoolies Weeks

Queensland’s Gold Coast is a popular

tourist destination for local and

international tourists alike. It’s known

for its sun-kissed beaches, surfing

action, hopping night life, good

shopping, theme parks, casinos and

more.

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There are just so many things that could go wrong out there, including menacing flora and fauna, thick vegetation or lack thereof, excessive heat and dehydration concerns, and just the sheer vastness of territory to get hopelessly lost in. 

Don’t Go Off Track in the Bush

Don’t Just Stick to the Big Cities

SYDNEY BRISBANE MELBOURNE PERTH

Sure, check out the urban pleasures like Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and

Perth

• ALICE SPRINGS • COOBER PEDY • GOOLWA

• PORT DOUGLAS • LAUNCESTON • MISSION BEACH

Some of Australia’s smaller towns have a ton of “fair dinkum” Aussie charm that will round out your trip.

SOURCE:

http://www.rockytravel.net/blog/13-things-not-to-do-when-visitin

g-australia/

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http://gadling.com/2012/07/26/what-not-to-do-in-australia/

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http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/blog/things-everyone-tr

avelling-to-australia-should-know/

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