The New South Wales premier said he would not apologise to those disappointed by the decision. “The event was not taking place in Sydney, it was taking place in London,” Minns said, adding, “Of course, I respect the new king but I am mindful of where and when we spend taxpayer money.” People had many places to mark the coronation including on television, he told Sydney’s 2GB radio. The premier said the building’s sails had been illuminated 70 times last year - compared with 23 times a decade earlier - at an estimated cost of AUS $80,000-100,000 ($54,000-67,000 or Rs 44-54 lakh) for each occasion. “I would like to keep it for Australia and Australians and moments of sacrifice and heroism for the country, or when there’s an important international event in Sydney,” Minns told a radio interviewer on Monday. New South Wales state premier Chris Minns said he had cancelled his predecessors’ plans to light up the building for King Charles. He made the choice based on the cost to the taxpayer. APĪlso read: The row over Sydney Opera House’s decision to not light up for coronationĪccording to AFP, the Australian state of New South Wales’s premier Chris Minns received criticism earlier this month for choosing not to set sail for the king’s coronation. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are photographed in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge illuminated in the colours of the Indian flag in Sydney. Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida, who hosted a Group of Seven summit last week, later cancelled his Australia trip as well. It should be noted here that PM Modi is the only leader of the so-called Quad nations to continue with his scheduled visit to Australia after US president Joe Biden pulled out of a planned meeting of the group in Sydney to return to Washington to focus on debt limit talks. The tricolour was last displayed on the Opera House’s sails in August of last year to mark the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence. Tourists staying no longer than 3 months can get an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), on-line at the website.#WATCH | The Sydney Harbour and Opera House light up in the colours of India’s national flag ahead of PM visit. They will need to have their valid passport number and travel dates to apply. (They do not need their airline ticket to apply.) There is no charge for the Visa, but there is a 20 Australian Dollar processing fee which will be charged when they apply. Rotorua Traveling to the other side of the globe – everything runs in reverse Casual atmosphere, a bit dressier attire in the big cities Visas are required Erfoud Shopping – Popular items include: Woolens & Sheep skins Aboriginal/Maori carvings – bowls, masks, artwork Boomerangs & didgeridoos Jewelry – Australian Opals & New Zealand Jade and more! Travelers will need a electrical converter (from 110 to 230/240 volts) and an adapter with 2 flat, slanted blades & a grounding blade Verona Pisa Sorrento Amalfi Coast Australia/New Zealand Tour Highlights : Unique Wildlife – Koalas, penguins, kangaroos, parrots & kiwi birds Diverse Scenery – Farmlands, rainforest, coral reef, active geothermal areas Great Cities – Melbourne, Sydney & Auckland The Great Barrier Reef – a World Wonder Waitomo Glow-Worm Caves Native Cultures – Aboriginals & Maori Experience their customs, dance & food Rotorua – a thermal wonderland An Easy Comfortable Destination No Language differences Casual environment Fun-Loving peopleĪustralia & New Zealand – Travel Notes Climate – Mild to T emperate in both countries, but the SEASONS ARE REVERSED Language – English (& slang phrases) Culture/Customs – very similar to USA.Īll visitors to Australia MUST get an Australian VISA. Tour at a Glance Day 4 & 5 Melbourne – City Sights & Phillip Island Day 18 Rotorua to Auckland and fly back to the USA Day 17 Rotorua Day 16 Auckland to Rotorua Day 15 Auckland sightseeing Day 14 Fly Cairns to Auckland, New Zealand Days 12&13 Cairns – Barrier Reef & Kuranda Day 11 Fly Sydney to Cairns Days 9&10 Sydney – City Sights & Blue Mts Day 8 Canberra to Sydney Day 7 Albury to Canberra, ATC Day 6 Melbourne to Albury Day 3 Arrive Melbourne, Australia Days 1-2 Depart USA & day lost crossing Int’l Dateline Passport & Visa Required!ĭay 1 – Depart USA Day 2 – Cross the International Dateline The world is divided into 24 time zones.
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