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Adelaide Local Customs

Learn the local customs of Adelaide. Tips and photos posted by real travelers and Adelaide locals.
Local Time 9:57 pm Saturday, July 26, 2008
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A pie floater
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  • My thanks to MelZ1974, for letting me know I should look for this with her own Adelaide VT tips. She has several good ones, and any visit to Adelaide should be preceded by looking at her pages.

    A floating pie is a meat pie floating in a small sea of split pea soup. Surprisingly good, this dish is associated with Adelaide, not common throughout Australia. Its not pricy, only three or four dollars I think, but there is something about the way the tastes all combine to make it kind of special. I got mine in a run of the mill pie cart in Victoria Square. It usually comes after seven in the evening.

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    Tipping: Tipping not needed
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  • Tipping in Adelaide is not required or expected at clubs, pubs, taxis or restaurants. People in the service industries receive a normal wage and are not dependant on tips. If you wish to tip, then tip up to the next whole dollar or just say keep the change. Tipping is considered a bonus for good service. Never tip anybody who asks for a tip.

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    Bottle Shops (Liquor Stores)
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  • It could just be me, but it seemed like Bottle Shops were few and far between and, as they don't sell beer and wine in grocery stores or gas stations, you might want to buy a little extra as the next might not be around the corner.

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    Weather
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  • Due to the height of the hills, Adelaide is free from sleet and snow, and even during the wettest mid-year winter months, an overcoat and umbrella, is the only protection you will need from the elements. Adelaide's weather is mild with a cool 15 degrees Celsius (59F) average in July (mid winter) and 29 degrees C (84F) average over the summer period.

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    The Adelaide Festival
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  • During March (on an even numbered year) there is The Adelaide Festival which is a 3 week biennial celebration which includes music, drama, opera, dance, ballet, art exhibitions and light entertainment.

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    GST : (Goods and Services Tax)
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  • Goods and Services Tax was introduced on July 1, 2000. The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) enables international visitors to claim a refund of the GST and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) that you pay on goods bought in Australia, whether used during the holiday or not. The refund applies only to goods taken as hand luggage when leaving the country, after going through passport control. The refund will be paid on goods costing $300 or more, bought from the same store, no earlier than 30 days before leaving the country.

    As a visitor, you can purchase lower priced items from one store over a 30 day period and provided that the total amount comes to more than $300, you can cover them all with one tax invoice. When leaving Australia at an international airport, you can collect your refund in cash (up to $200) or you can choose a non-cash option at the TRS booth.

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    Bits and Bobs
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  • Power in Australia is 240/250 AC 50 cycles, with 3 flat-pin(top pins angled).

    Facts:

    Adelaide's sister cities are Christchurch in New Zealand, Georgetown in Penang, Austin in Texas and Himeji in Japan.

    Sunglasses developed in South Australia by the company Solar Optical Pty Ltd were worn by the first American astronauts on the moon.

    Adelaide has two major motor vehicle building industries - Holdens Limited (GMH) and Mitsubishi Australia.

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    Tipping: Tipping
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  • Tipping is not obligatory and there are no extra service charges at hotels and restaurants. For special service, a tip of 10% is acceptable for waiters. At any time, tipping is your choice.

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    Mount Lofty is a beautiful...
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  • Mount Lofty is a beautiful walk near Adelaide, hilly terrain such greenery, just you and motehr nature

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    Tipping: Adelaide is a multicultural...
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  • Adelaide is a multicultural society and as such there are no particular rules of behaviour - just be friendly and polite. Tipping is not required or expected but if you have received especially good service feel free to reward with whatever amount you feel is appropriate.

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