International direct Dial (IDD) calls can be made from most public phones.
The Country Code for Australia is 61.
The outgoing International Code is 0011.
To make an international call:
Dial the International Access Code (0011),
then the Country Code (61),
then the Area Code, and
then the Telephone Number.
The minimum cost of a local phone call from a public telephone is 40c. Most public telephones in Australia now use pre-paid phone cards that can be purchased from newsagents, kiosks and tourist information centres. Phone cards are available in AUD$5, $10 and $20 and can be used for local, STD or international calls.
Useful Numbers
| Directory Assistance (Australia) | 1223 |
| Directory Assistance (International) | 1225 |
| Reverse Charge Call | 12550 |
White Pages Phone Directory - residential, government, business & information
http://www.whitepages.com.au/
Yellow Pages Phone Directory – comprehensive business directory
http://www.yellowpages.com.au/
Postal Information
The cost to send a standard letter within Australia is 55 cents.
There are Post Offices in all main towns and cities in every State.
Opening hours are:
9am - 5pm on Monday - Friday
and most are also open
9am - 12 midday on Saturday
Stamps are also available at most newsagents and hotel/motel receptions.
Australia Post domestic and international postage charges:
http://www1.auspost.com.au/pac/
Major Service Providers
AGL - www.agl.com.au - Gas and electricity.
Energy Australia - www.energy.com.au - Gas and electricity.
Telstra - www.telstra.com - Telephone, Mobile, Internet and Pay TV.
Optus - www.optus.com.au - Telephone, Mobile, Internet and Pay TV
Australia Post - www.austpost.com.au - Postage Services
