Cheap Calls to Australia
Are you an Australian working, living or travelling in the UK? Or maybe you're based
in the UK and have family or friends in Australia? Either way you'll be glad you
got to know Ratebuster - the low-call hero that champions cheap international call
charges so you can phone friends in Oz for as long and as often as you want to.
You can cheap call from a landline or your mobile phone and save pounds compared
to BT tariffs. What's more you don't ever have to avoid paying peak rates - because
with Ratebuster there aren't any! Your cheap international call is charged at one
flat rate, all day, every day.
Why not check out our cheap rates right now...
Using Ratebuster to cheap call Australia
Making cheap calls with Ratebuster is easy. All you need to do is:
- Dial your Ratebuster access number and listen to our voice prompts
- Dial the country code - 0061, followed by the destination number and then press
the hash key so we can connect you quickly
- That's it you're connected and you're already saving money on your cheap international
call!
Helpful information for when you cheap call
As well as benefiting from cheap international calls to Australia with Ratebuster,
you might find the following information useful whenever you decide to call.
Cheaper mobile calls to Australia
What time is it in Australia?
Which international dialling
code do I need?
Holiday calendar
Cheaper mobile calls to Australia
1. Use your Ratebuster access code as part of your free minutes
Some mobile tariffs may include 0844 numbers as part of your free minutes. But it's
best to check with your mobile service provider before making your call.
2. Cut down on call times by programming your mobile
For numbers you call often, just program the access number and the destination number
into your mobile - then you'll make a saving every time you call!
Here's how to program your mobile
To learn how to programme your mobile, please read our
Money Saving Tips
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What time is it in Australia?
Remember to plan the time of your cheap international call. Even your best friends
won't thank you for disturbing their beauty sleep!
Time Differences between UK and Australia
|
|
With Daylight Daylight Savings |
Without Daylight Daylight Savings |
|
New South Wales |
+ 9 hours |
GMT + 10 hours |
|
Australian Capital Territory |
+ 9 hours |
GMT + 10 hours |
|
Victoria |
+ 9 hours |
GMT + 10 hours |
|
Tasmania |
+ 9 hours |
GMT + 10 hours |
|
Queensland |
+ 9 hours |
GMT + 10 hours |
|
South Australia |
+ 8.5 hours |
GMT + 9.5 hours |
|
Northern Territory |
+ 8.5 hours |
GMT + 9.5 hours |
|
Western Australia
|
+ 7 hours |
GMT + 8 hours |
Daylight saving ends 05.04.09 and starts on 04.10.09
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Which international
dialling code do I need?
Getting the right international dialling code for the city or region you want to
call in Australia means you don't waste any time or money when you make your cheap
international calls with Ratebuster.
Australian international dialling codes
|
Abury |
00 + 61 + 60 |
|
Adelaide |
00 + 61 + 8 |
|
Alice Springs |
00 + 61 + 89 |
|
Armidale |
00 + 61 + 67 |
|
Brisbane |
00 + 61 + 7 |
|
Cairns |
00 + 61 + 70 |
|
Canberra |
00 + 61 + 62 |
|
Darwin |
00 + 61 + 89 |
|
Geelong |
00 + 61 + 52 |
|
Gold Coast |
00 + 61 + 75 |
|
Hamilton |
00 + 61 + 55 |
|
Hobart |
00 + 61 + 2 |
|
Launceston |
00 + 61 + 3 |
|
Melbourne |
00 + 61 + 39 |
|
Mildura |
00 + 61 + 50 |
|
Newcastle |
00 + 61 + 49 |
|
Perth |
00 + 61 + 9 |
|
Sydney |
00 + 61 + 2 |
|
Toowoomba |
00 + 61 + 76 |
|
Townsville |
00 + 61 + 77 |
|
Woolongong |
00 + 61 + 42 |
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Holiday calendar
When you've got free time but the people you'd like to share it with are the other
side of the world, distance can really make heart grow fonder. Just the time when
you need to make that cheap international call! Why not make a note of the next
Australian public holiday and surprise someone you know with a cheap call to Oz?
Australian Public Holidays 2011
|
Queensland |
2011 |
|
New Year's Day |
Mon 3 Jan |
|
Australia Day |
Wed 26 Jan |
|
Good Friday |
Fri 22 Apr |
|
Easter Saturday |
Sat 23 Apr |
|
Easter Monday |
Tues 26 Apr |
|
Anzac Day |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
Labour Day |
Mon 2 May |
|
Queen's Birthday |
Mond 13 June |
|
Royal Q'land Show (metro) |
Wed 17 Aug |
|
Christmas Day |
Mon 26 Dec |
|
Boxing Day |
Tues 27 Dec |
|
|
|
|
South Australia |
2011 |
|
New Year's Day |
Mon 3 Jan |
|
Australia Day |
Wed 26 Jan |
|
Adelaide Cup |
Mon 14 Mar |
|
Good Friday |
Fri 22 Apr |
|
The day after Good Friday |
Sat 23 Apr |
|
Easter Monday |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
Anzac Day |
Tues 26 Apr |
|
Queen's Birthday |
Mon 13 Jun |
|
Labour Day |
Mon 3 Oct |
|
Christmas Day |
Mon 26 Dec |
|
Proclamation Day |
Tue 27 Dec |
|
|
|
|
New South Wales |
2011 |
|
New Year's Day |
Mon 3 Jan |
|
Australia Day |
Wed 26 Jan |
|
Good Friday |
Fri 22 Apr |
|
Easter Saturday |
Sat 23 Apr |
|
Easter Monday |
Tues 26 Apr |
|
Anzac Day |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
Queen's Birthday |
Mon 13 June |
|
** Bank Holiday |
Mon 1 Aug |
|
Labour Day |
Mon 3 oct |
|
Christmas Day |
Mon 26 Dec |
|
Boxing Day |
Tue 27 Dec |
|
|
|
|
Western Australia |
2011 |
|
New Year's Day |
Mon 3 Jan |
|
Australia Day |
Wed 26 Jan |
|
Labour Day |
Mon 7 Mar |
|
Good Friday |
Fri 22 April |
|
Easter Monday |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
Anzac Day |
Tues 26 Apr |
|
Foundation Day |
Mon 6 Jun |
|
Queen's Birthday |
Mon 3 Oct |
|
Christmas Day |
Mon 26 Dec |
|
Boxing Day |
Tue 27 Dec |
|
|
|
|
Victoria |
2011 |
|
New Year's Day |
Mon 3 Jan |
|
Australia Day |
Wed 26 Jan |
|
Labour Day |
Mon 14 Mar |
|
Good Friday |
Fri 22 Apr |
|
Easter Monday |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
ANZAC Day |
Tues 26 Apr |
|
Queen's Birthday |
Mon 13 Jun |
|
Melbourne Cup Day |
Tues 1 Nov |
|
Christmas Day |
Mon 26 Dec |
|
Boxing Day |
Tues 27 Dec |
|
|
|
|
Tasmania |
2011 |
|
New Years Day |
Mon 3 Jan |
|
Australia Day |
Wed 26 Jan |
|
Eight Hours Day |
Mon 14 Mar |
|
Good Friday |
Fri 22 Apr |
|
Easter Monday |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
Easter Tuesday |
Tues 26 Apr |
|
ANZAC Day |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
Queen's Birthday |
Mon 13 June |
|
Recreation Day |
Mon 7 Nov |
|
(North Tas. area only) |
|
|
Christmas Day Holiday |
Mon 26 Dec |
|
Boxing Day Holiday |
Tues 27 Dec |
|
|
|
|
Northern Territory |
2011 |
|
New Year's Day |
Mon 3 Jan |
|
Australia Day |
Wed 26 Jan |
|
Good Friday |
Fri 22 Apr |
|
Easter Saturday |
Sat 23 Apr |
|
Easter Monday |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
Anzac Day |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
May Day |
Mon 2 May |
|
Queen's Birthday |
Mon 13 Jun |
|
Picnic Day |
Mon 1 Aug |
|
Christmas Day |
Mon 26 Dec |
|
Boxing Day |
Tue 27 Dec |
|
|
|
|
Aust Capital Territory |
2011 |
|
New Years Day |
Mon 3 Jan |
|
Australia Day |
Wed 26 Jan |
|
Canberra Day |
Mon 14 Mar |
|
Good Friday |
Fri 22 Apr |
|
Easter Monday |
Mon 25 Apr |
|
ANZAC Day |
Tues 26 Apr |
|
Queen's Birthday |
Mon 13 Jun |
|
Labour Day |
Mon 3 Oct |
|
Christmas Day Holiday |
Mon 26 Dec |
|
Boxing Day Holiday |
Tues 27 Dec |