Shopping

Australia’s major towns and cities offer shopping facilities to match any international standard.  Regular trading hours are 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, with hours extending to 9pm on Thursday and Friday nights.  Most supermarkets are open to 10pm, with many open to midnight or 24 hours a day.

Banking

Banking hours in Australia are 9:30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, and 9:30am to 5pm on Friday.  Some banks also open on Saturday mornings.   Automatic Teller Machines (ATM’s) are abundant and are open 24 hours.  

The vast majority of retailers also offer payment via Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale (EFTPOS), enabling you to draw on your bank account to pay for goods as well as withdraw cash.


Postal Services

Australia Post offices are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with some outlets open on Saturday morning.  Mail is delivered Monday to Friday, once a day, and can be relied upon for next day delivery within the same city.  For parcels or registered post, you will receive a card advising of an item awaiting collection at a specific postal outlet.