Australia trip from India: 8-day Sydney & Melbourne plan, cost
An 8-day Australia trip from India: the Visitor visa (subclass 600), a rupee budget, and a Sydney, Blue Mountains, Melbourne and Great Ocean Road plan.
Australia
Harbour views, laneway cafés and the Great Ocean Road, reached with a visitor visa applied for online.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Visitor visa (subclass 600), applied for online; Home Affairs describes it as for tourists, business visitors or family visits for 3, 6 or 12 months |
|---|---|
| Stay | 3, 6 or 12 months, as granted on your visa |
| Government fee | Not stated in the text we could load from the Home Affairs site; check its current visa pricing page |
| Processing | Not stated in the text we could load; apply well before you book non-refundable flights |
| Official site | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
When to go
The best months are September, October, November, March, April. Flights from India: Usually one stop via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok: about 13–17 h in total. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD), roughly ₹55–60; check the day's rate. Clocks: Sydney and Melbourne: IST + 4:30 (IST + 5:30 during daylight saving, October to April).
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