Overview

Hong Kong is regarded as "Asia's World City".  There is no doubt why...  The moment you touch down, you are greeted by a grand arrivals hall at the airport.

Language

Cantonese, Mandarin

Currency

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Timezone

UTC/GMT +8 hours

Electricity connections

AS/NZS 3112 (Australasian 10 A/240 V)

Dialing code

International country code: + 61 (Australia)
Area code: 2

How to get there


Food & dining

Key attractions

  • 'The Peak' Observation Deck
  • Ocean Park
  • Hong Kong Disneyland 
  • Lamma Island
  • Stanley Market
  • Repulse Bay Beach
  • Clearwater Bay Beach
  • Central (shopping and business district)
  • IFC Mall
  • ICC Observation Deck
  • Jumbo restaurant (floating)
  • Cheung Chau Island

Accommodation

Transport & getting around

Local secrets

Money-saving tips

  • Take the tram.  It is one of the cheapest forms of transport
  • Travel via the Star Ferry, also a very inexpensive form of transport
  • Hong Kong does not offer 'daily fares' on public transport. Each fare is per trip. So, if you have a choice, go as far as you can (to the end of the line the fare has calculated) and make the most of your trip
  • Purchase a 'tourist travel pass' - at any MTR (train) station
  • If you're travelling with another 3-4 people, take a taxi as it may be cheaper

Nearby destinations