{"id":34788,"date":"2013-11-14T15:50:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-14T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=9e276e84c598df3824e2a0912e92a2f9"},"modified":"2013-11-14T15:50:00","modified_gmt":"2013-11-14T15:50:00","slug":"news-story-dont-get-caught-out-check-out-our-travel-advice-for-the-cricket-tour-in-australia-oct-13-to-feb-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=34788","title":{"rendered":"News story: \u2018Don\u2019t Get Caught Out\u2019: Ashes Tour travel advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"govspeak\">\n<p>The England Cricket Team are touring Australia from 31 October 2013 to 2 February 2014, playing five Tests, five One-Day Internationals (ODIs), three Twenty20 International (T20) matches and five other tour matches.<\/p>\n<p>As well as this advice we have created, please check out our travel advice for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/australia\">Australia<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"passports-visas-and-travel-insurance\">Passports, visas and travel insurance<\/h2>\n<p>Please check your passport and visa details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>British nationals need a visa to travel to Australia<\/li>\n<li>you can apply for one (free) on the <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.immi.gov.au\/Visas\/Pages\/651.aspx\">Department of Immigration &amp; Border Protection website<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>on arrival you may be asked to provide evidence of funds to support your stay, and a return or onward ticket<\/li>\n<li>your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay<\/li>\n<li>no additional period of validity beyond this is required<\/li>\n<li>if you are transiting another country en route to or from Australia, make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\">check the entry requirements for that country<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>take out comprehensive travel and medical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-insurance\">insurance<\/a> before you travel<\/li>\n<li>if you lose your passport, or it is stolen, you will need to obtain an Emergency Travel Document from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/world\/organisations\/british-high-commission-canberra\">nearest British consulate<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"at-the-matches\">At the matches<\/h2>\n<p>Match venues will be enforcing their standard conditions of entry. <\/p>\n<p>Prohibited items generally include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>alcohol<\/li>\n<li>drugs<\/li>\n<li>glass bottles or breakable containers<\/li>\n<li>metal containers<\/li>\n<li>cans<\/li>\n<li>offensive weapons<\/li>\n<li>including potential missiles<\/li>\n<li>flags over 1m x 1m in size<\/li>\n<li>musical instruments<\/li>\n<li>professional camera\/video\/audio equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All match venues reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who is intoxicated and\/or disorderly. Licensing laws are strictly enforced, even being mildly intoxicated can lead to being refused entry. <\/p>\n<p>Please see the match venues\u2019 websites for full conditions of entry:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday 31 October: Western Australia Chairman\u2019s XI v England XI \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waca.com.au\/other\/id.php?ID=20\">WACA, Perth<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 6 November: Australia A v England XI \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crickettas.com.au\/blundstone-arena\/match-day-information\">Blundstone Arena, Hobart<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 13 November: New South Wales XI v England XI \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneycricketground.com.au\/events\/cricket-conditions-of-entry\/\">SCG, Sydney<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thursday 21 November: First Test v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thegabba.com.au\/About-Us\/Terms-and-Conditions-of-Entry.aspx\">Gabba, Brisbane<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Friday 29 November: v Chairman\u2019s XI \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ntcricket.com.au\/events\/chairmans-xi\">Traegar Park, Alice Springs<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thursday 5 December: Second Test v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adelaideoval.com.au\/101\/conditions-of-entry.aspx\">Adelaide Oval<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Friday 13 December: Third Test v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waca.com.au\/other\/id.php?ID=20\">WACA, Perth<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thursday 26 December: Fourth Test v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mcg.org.au\/Events\/Policies\/Conditions%20of%20Entry.aspx\">MCG, Melbourne<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Friday 3 January: Fifth Test v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneycricketground.com.au\/events\/cricket-conditions-of-entry\/\">SCG, Sydney<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Sunday 12 January: First ODI v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mcg.org.au\/Events\/Policies\/Conditions%20of%20Entry.aspx\">MCG, Melbourne<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday 14 January: v Prime Minister\u2019s XI \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manukaoval.com.au\/ticketing\/conditions_of_entry.php\">Manuka Oval, Canberra<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Friday 17 January: Second ODI v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thegabba.com.au\/About-Us\/Terms-and-Conditions-of-Entry.aspx\">Gabba, Brisbane<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Sunday 19 January: Third ODI v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneycricketground.com.au\/events\/cricket-conditions-of-entry\/\">SCG, Sydney<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Friday 24 January: Fourth ODI v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waca.com.au\/other\/id.php?ID=20\">WACA, Perth<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Sunday 26 January: Fifth ODI v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.adelaideoval.com.au\/101\/conditions-of-entry.aspx\">Adelaide Oval<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 29 January: First T20 v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crickettas.com.au\/blundstone-arena\/match-day-information\">Blundstone Arena, Hobart<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Friday 31 January: Second T20 v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mcg.org.au\/Events\/Policies\/Conditions%20of%20Entry.aspx\">MCG, Melbourne<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Sunday 2 February: Third T20 v Australia \u2013 <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anzstadium.com.au\/Events\/ConditionsEntry.aspx\">Sydney Olympic Park<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"tips\">Tips<\/h2>\n<p>The numbers of travelling fans will peak for the Melbourne and Sydney Tests which take place around Christmas and New Year. Some shops and service providers may be closed during this time, so please ensure you have adequate stocks of prescription medicines or any other items you may need.<\/p>\n<p>The level of crime is no higher than in the UK. Be careful with personal possessions and travel documents in cities and other popular tourist destinations. Avoid carrying everything in one bag; only carry what you need; and leave spare cash and valuables in hotel safety deposit boxes. Don\u2019t leave bags unattended in vehicles, internet cafes, pubs or clubs. Theft from safety deposit boxes is common in cheaper hotels and hostels.<\/p>\n<p>You can reduce the risk of losing your passport by getting a <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/australia.gov.au\/services\/service-task\/apply-for\/proof-of-age-card\">proof of age card<\/a>. This is an accepted form of ID for many services like opening bank accounts or entering licensed premises. By getting a card soon after you arrive you will limit the need to carry your passport with you.<br \/>\nAs a visitor, you can drive in Australia using a valid UK driving licence. You must carry your driving licence and passport when driving. Make sure you have sufficient insurance, including if you borrow a car from a friend or relative. If you\u2019re hiring a car immediately on arrival be extra careful &#8211; you will be jetlagged and tired from your flight.<\/p>\n<p>Driving under the influence of alcohol and\/or drugs is illegal. The penalties can be severe. You must wear a seat belt at all times. Take particular care when driving on unmetalled roads, 4WD tracks and desert\/beach roads. Always ensure you have enough water and fuel. <\/p>\n<p>Be sun smart! The Australian sun is very strong, and the incidence of skin cancer is one of the highest in the world, two to three times the UK rate.  The <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cancer.org.au\/preventing-cancer\/sun-protection\/preventing-skin-cancer\/\">Cancer Council Australia website<\/a> has tips on how to protect your skin and help prevent skin cancer.   <\/p>\n<p>Under the <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.humanservices.gov.au\/customer\/services\/medicare\/reciprocal-health-care-agreements\">reciprocal healthcare arrangements<\/a> that exist between Australia and the UK, British Citizens resident in the UK and travelling on a British passport are entitled to limited subsidised health services from Medicare for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia. This does not cover pre-existing conditions, or treatment that does not require prompt attention. If you don\u2019t have comprehensive medical insurance and aren\u2019t covered under the reciprocal arrangements, costs for treatment can be high. For more information, visit the <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.humanservices.gov.au\/customer\/dhs\/medicare\">Medicare website<\/a>, call them on 13 20 11, or visit their nearest office. If you are visiting them, take your passport and (if you have it) your NHS card.<\/p>\n<p>Australia is prone to seasonal natural disasters including tropical cyclones, flash flooding, dust storms and bushfires (forest fires). Local authorities anticipate the 2013\/14 bushfire season could be more dangerous than usual as the preconditions for bushfires have worsened in the past year. Bushfires can start and change direction with little or no notice. If you\u2019re travelling in a high risk bushfire area, follow local authorities\u2019 advice.<\/p>\n<p>Rip currents are the main surf hazard for all beach users. They can occur at any beach, and can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea. Rip currents are responsible for 20 coastal drowning deaths and over 15,000 rescues in Australia each year. Take the following simple <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/sls.com.au\/be-safe\">precautions<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>don\u2019t swim on unpatrolled beaches or after hours<\/li>\n<li>always swim between the red and yellow flags<\/li>\n<li>don\u2019t swim after consuming alcohol or drugs<\/li>\n<li>always swim with a friend; never alone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"british-consular-offices\">British consular offices<\/h2>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/world\/organisations\/british-high-commission-canberra\">consulates around Australia<\/a> support British nationals in need of assistance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"emergency-services-numbers\">Emergency services numbers<\/h2>\n<p>In a life threatening or time critical emergency, call 000 or 112 (national 24 hour numbers) and state whether you need Police, Fire or Ambulance.<\/p>\n<p>To contact the Police in a non\u2013emergency situation (e.g. if your passport has been lost\/stolen), call:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Melbourne \u2013 (03) 9247 6666<\/li>\n<li>All other Tour locations \u2013 13 14 44<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"further-information\">Further information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ecb.co.uk\/\">England &amp; Wales Cricket Board website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.barmyarmy.com\/tours\/?m=viewtour&amp;iTourID=17\">Barmy Army website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cricket.com.au\/\">Cricket Australia website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.australia.com\/\">Tourism Australia website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ukinaustralia\">UK in Australia on Facebook<\/a>, and follow <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/mobile.twitter.com\/ukinaustralia\">@ukinaustralia on Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doing-business-in-australia\">Doing business in Australia<\/h2>\n<p>British businesspeople visiting for the Ashes Tour might want to consider doing some business while in Australia. Australia was the world\u2019s 12th largest economy in 2012 and has had 22 years of uninterrupted economic growth. The UK exported nearly \u00a311 billion of goods and services to Australia in 2012 and exports to Australia have grown 79% since 2007. To find out more about the business opportunities in Australia, and how we can help, contact <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ukti.gov.uk\/export\/countries\/oceania\/australianewzealand\/australia.html\">UK Trade &amp; Investment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foreign Office travel advice for fans visiting Australia for the 2013 &#8211; 2014 Ashes Tour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34788"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=34788"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34788\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34799,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34788\/revisions\/34799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=34788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=34788"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=34788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}