Tipping · 🇦🇺

Tipping in Australia

Customary: 5%–10%. Not expected — staff earn a full wage. Something for a special meal.

At restaurants

What is customary: Not expected — welcome, but nobody is counting

Worked example

On a A$50.00 bill, 5% is A$2.50, so you would hand over A$52.50.

Tour guides

On a “free” walking tour, the tip is the fare: about A$20.00 per person.

On a paid tour, nothing is expected.

Not expected — wages are high and guiding is a proper job. Free walking tours are the exception.

The money

Australia uses the Australian Dollar (AUD). Today 1 USD is 1.3992 AUD.

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Tipping in other countries

Customs vary by region, by venue and over time. Use your judgement and your eyes.

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