Safety in Australia

Tourism safety in Australia

Safety in Australia for tourists and the general population indigenous or otherwise is by many margins almost a non issue.  As a tourist destination it is a safe country to visit and enjoy if certain standard precautions are observed.
The hazards from the wildlife in Australia or the severe summer heat are more apt to be the cause of problems versus human crime.

A study from 1994 to 2003 showed there were 0.9 tourist murders per million, indicating this is an exceedingly rare event indeed. Far more deaths – 73%- occur to visitors to Australia from natural causes, heart disease being the main culprit.

Due to the ozone layer depletion over regions Down-Under it is strongly advised one wear broad brimmed hats and use plenty of sunscreen during the hot months, November through February.

Forest fires and floods have increased of late impacting Australian tourism to the degree that itineraries are necessarily impacted in affected and also neighboring areas. Prudent assessment according to a reasonable balance of all factors bearing on ones visit to Australia should lead in your decision-making process.   Australia is a huge country and has numerous options as one would expect in a 21st century vibrant, leading country. Assess all options.

Also use caution as to which beaches have shark alerts as they can vary.
Similarly use caution in any wild areas and bush as Australia has an unusually high number of venomous snakes.

Finally if you have youngsters whom may innocently want to explore under rocks while at the beach and seashore, be advised that they should not pick up any little octopus.  No matter how pretty they may seem to your kids, the Blue Ringed octopus ( brownish until they are angry) is venomous, though incidents are extremely rare, deaths have resulted.

The preceding cautions are truly a minimal concession considering the substantial payback to be had from a wealth of exciting and safe travel experiences in that amazing continent.