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Australia

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Uber and DoorDash dominate. Each city has its own transit app. Coffee culture is everywhere.

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Power & Plug

TypeI
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

Three-pin slanted plug shared with NZ and China.

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Tipping

Not expected. Round up for excellent service.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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U

Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

City-wide coverage in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Solid for transit.
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🍱Food Delivery

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D

DoorDash

Largest food delivery service in US, also Canada and Australia.

Dominant food delivery, edged out Uber Eats in Australia.
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🚇Public Transit

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P

Public Transport Victoria

Official transit app for Melbourne with myki digital card support.

Melbourne transit card via PTV app.
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Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • Casual is the default — even in business settings.
  • Sit in the front seat of taxis if alone (anti-class signal).

✕Don't

  • Calling them British.
  • Underestimating the sun — it's harsher than anywhere else.

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • Generally low — but watch for taxi meter shenanigans from airports.
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