A luggage storage facility is Located in T2 Arrivals, through SmarteCarte. Rates are per 24 hours per piece: Hand luggage $10, Suitcase/Backpack/Golf bags $14 and Skis/Bicycles/surfboards $20. SmarteCarte operates from 5am to 12.30am, 7 days a week. Photo ID is required for storage. (If desk is unattended at any time, pick up phone located at the desk). Web site: www.smartecarte.com
From February 1, 2005, the duty free purchase allowances in Australia have increased. You can bring A$900 (for adult travellers, 18 years or over) or A$450 (for travellers under 18 years) worth of general goods (excluding alcohol and cigarettes). These goods can be obtained overseas or purchased in Australia on a duty/tax free basis before departure, or for which a refund of tax has been approved through the Tourist Refund Scheme. Note: Family members are permitted to pool their allowances. Web site: http://www.dutyfree.com.au/
Cash amounts of $A10,000 or more needs to be reported on arrival to Customs officers (excluding travellers cheques). It is important to remember that if you have any animal or plant item with you, or packed in your luggage, you must declare it on your Incoming Passenger Card. Please note that unaccompanied baggage may attract inspection charges. Web site: www.customs.gov.au and www.aqis.gov.au
Take the Skybus - To get to Melbourne city, the Skybus offers a shuttle service to Melbourne CBD and city hotels. These buses are available every 10-15 minutes throughout the day and every 30-60 minutes overnight serving passengers 24 hours, 7 days. If you are leaving for the airport, Skybus Hotel Shuttle will be at your service from the city 0600-2200 Monday to Friday and 0730-1830 Saturday and Sunday. You can obtain Skybus Metcards at the MetShop on the corner of Little Collins and Swanston streets and from the Skybus ticket booths at Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station. Pricing : Adult one way tickets cost $16 / $26 return; family tickets are available as well to save you some money. You can also purchase and print your ticket online. The advantage of using skybus is that it has a free Hotel shuttle service to transfer you between the city terminal and your city hotel or motel. The service is available to all Skybus passengers using one-way or return tickets during hotel shuttle hours of operation (refer below) and subject to availability. No booking is required and the mini-buses are available during operating hours. However, on departure, you need to ask your concierge to call Skybus on 9600 1711 to reserve your seats. Web site : http://www.skybus.com.au/.
Public Buses operate from the terminal, to various areas in Melbourne. Information on destinations and schedules can be obtained from the websites below :
Ballarat Area
Bendigo Area
www.bendigoairportservice.com.au
Dandenong Area
www.airportbusdandenong.com.au
Frankston & Penninsula Bus Service
www.fapas.com.au
Geelong Area Gull Airport Services
www.gull.com.au
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