A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.

Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?

U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)

Take the official line with:

U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information

Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:

U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice

United Kingdom

City:	ADELAIDE
Mission:	Royal Danish Consulate
Address:	Level 2225 Grenfell Street Adelaide SA 5000
Tel:	(61) (8) 8212 7280
Fax:	(61) (8) 8212 7282
E-mail:	bcadel@camtech.net.au

City:	BRISBANE
Mission:	British Consulate-General
Address:	Level 26, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane Queensland 4000
Tel:	(61) (7) 3223 3200
Fax:	(61) (7) 3236 2576
E-mail:	britishconsulate@bigpond.com
Hours:	2300 - 0700

City:	CANBERRA
Mission:	British High Commission
Address:	Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Tel:	(61) (2) 6270 6666
Fax:	(61) (2) 6273 3263
E-mail:	bhc.canberra@emb.gov.au
Hours:	Apr-Oct: 2245-0230 / 0330-0700 Nov-Mar: 2145-0130 / 0230-0600

City:	CANBERRA
Mission:	Consular Section (Passports/Visas)
Address:	Level 10, SAP House, Canberra Centre, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
Tel:	(61) (2) 1902 941 555 (premium rate) (61) (2) 039 414 5517
Fax:	(61) (2) 1902 941 600
E-mail:	bhc.consular@emb.gov.au
Hours:	Apr-Oct: 2215 - 0630 Nov-Mar: 2115 - 0530

City:	MELBOURNE
Mission:	British Consulate-General
Address:	17th Floor, 90 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia.
Tel:	(61) (3) 9650 4155
Fax:	(61) (3) 9650 2990
E-mail:	bcg.melb@hotkey.net.au
Hours:	Apr-Oct: 2300-0730 Nov-Mar: 2200-0630

City:	PERTH
Mission:	British Consulate-General
Address:	Level 26, Allendale Square, 77 St George's Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia.
Tel:	(61) (8) 9221 5400
Fax:	(61) (8) 9221 2344
Hours:	0100-0500 / 0600-0900

City:	SYDNEY
Mission:	British Consulate-General
Address:	Level 16, The Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW, 2000, Australia
Tel:	(61) (2) 9247 7521
Fax:	(61) (2) 9251 6201
E-mail:	bcg-syd@enternet.com.au
Hours:	Apr-Oct: 2300-0230 / 0330-0700 Nov-Mar: 2200-0130 / 0230-0600

United States

City:	CANBERRA
Mission:	Embassy of the United States of America
Address:	Moonah Place, Yaralumla, ACT 2600, Australia (Mailing: APO AP 96549)
Tel:	(02)-6214-5600 (8am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Fax:	(02)-6214-5970
E-mail:	usiscanb@ozemail.com.au
Hours:	Thursday 9am to 10am. Call for appointment. (Tel hours - Mon to Fri, 2pm to 4pm)

City:	MELBOURNE
Mission:	Consulate-General of United States of America
Address:	Level 6, 553 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne. (P.O. Box 6722,  Melbourne,  VIC 3004,  Australia)
Tel:	(3) 9526-5900
Hours:	Mon- Fri, 9am - 1pm (except the last Wed of the month) (Tel hours - Mon- Fri, 2pm - 4pm)

City:	PERTH
Mission:	The U.S. Consulate General
Address:	Level 13, 16 St George's Terrace, Perth, WA 6000, Australia.
Tel:	08-9231-9400
Hours:	Mon - Fri, 1300 - 1400 (Tel hours: Mon - Fri, 0800-1630)

City:	SYDNEY
Mission:	Consulate General of the United States of America
Address:	New South Wales, Queensland, Australian Capitol Territory, Norfolk Island, Australia
Tel:	(2) 9373-9200
Fax:	(2) 9373 9125, (2) 9373 9184
E-mail:	amvisa@state.gov
Hours:	Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1230 Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1300 / 1400 - 1700

This section will help you assess the potential risks and plan the precautions you need to take both before you go and once you are away.

Worldwide protection for backpackers of all nationalities:
World Travel Center!

Travel health issues tackled from every angle at:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Fit for Travel
Travel Health Online

Up-to-date country advice for all travellers:
U.S. Safetynet
U.K. Safetynet

bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.

The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.

Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide

Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world:
ISE Cards and
ISIC Cards

It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello

General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!

If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info@bakpaka.com

Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online

ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.

Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism

Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot

For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures,
Dragoman

This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.

Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Australasia & Pacific

bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…

The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN

The 4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide Accommodations

The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation network at: Backpackers Resorts

Australia's budget accommodation guide:
Aussie Backpacker

A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.

The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes

Here's a selection operating in this country:

Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.

U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs