Crikey! Need more Australian dollars for your adventure Down Under?
Australia is more than just shrimps on barbies and golden beaches (they don’t even call them shrimps, for crying out loud). Clichés aside, Australia is a country of contrasting beauty. Even though most Aussies reside in sprawling coastal cities, the world’s largest island nation is also home to harsh desert landscapes, huge mountain ranges and lush rainforests.
Having plenty of Aussie dollars up your sleeve is essential to making your most of your trip. Whether you want to head into the vast outback or discover the delights of Sydney and Melbourne, Travel Money NZ can ensure you have enough cash to experience the trip of a lifetime.
This chart shows the historic trends between the two currencies. Political and world events can cause rates to fluctuate. If you're not quite ready to buy your currency, you can sign up for currency alerts. When the exchange rate is right where you want it, you’ll receive an alert. That’s sure to make you sing!
The Australian dollar is made up of 100 cents. It comes in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 dollar notes, as well as 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 coins. The best thing about Australian banknotes? Since they’re made from a synthetic plastic material called polymer, you can accidently put them through the wash and they won’t fall apart (well, probably… we wouldn’t suggest trying this on purpose!).
The AUD is not only the currency of Australia, but also of: