Australian Customs Service - provides advice for tourists, including information about the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS). The TRS enables you to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia.
Australian Government's Electronic Travel Authority System - If you are planning a holiday visit or a short business trip to Australia, you will need to apply for either a visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). An ETA will let you spend up to three months in Australia.
Smarttraveller Australia is the Australian Government's travel advisory and consular assistance service provides travel advisories and travel bulletins
Tourism Australia is the countrys new organisation responsible for international and domestic marketing and delivery of research and forecasts for the sector.
The City of Sydney is a capital city council which is responsible for the commercial, financial and cultural hub of the greater Sydney area.
The City of Sydney base map
Tourism New South Wales is the New South Wales State Government agency charged with the promotion and development of tourism. Includes information about Sydney
Hong Kong, the city of life, now has a Canadian Homepage with information directed at Canadian travellers, with more than 2,000 pages on shopping, sightseeing, dining, events and festivals. Unfortunately, the page is so complex, with new pages opening, etc, that it takes several minutes to load.
India Tourism India Travel Guide for Travelling in India. Information about Travel & Tours
Official Tourism website of the Ministry of Touism, India
The Japan National Tourist Organization's Web site(10/97) is a good place to start gathering every kind of information about a trip to Japan, including individual city information.
The Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board
The Singapore Guide(09/97) for Canadian Travellers