Hong Kong
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | City of Victoria |
| Region | Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Population | 7,527,500 |
| Languages | English, Chinese |
| Best Time to Visit | Oct–Dec (cool & dry) |
| Timezones | UTC+08:00 |
🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians
✅ Visa-Free Entry
Maximum Stay
90 days
Visa-free for tourism up to 90 days
Check Smartraveller for latest →💰 Currency & Exchange Rate
💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$85Mid-Range
~$202Luxury
~$543🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $597 | $1,411 | $3,798 |
| 14 days | $1,194 | $2,821 | $7,595 |
| 21 days | $1,790 | $4,232 | $11,393 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to HKD — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 4.9351 HKD |
| 2025-05-24 | 5.0868 HKD |
| 2025-06-24 | 5.0876 HKD |
| 2025-07-24 | 5.1854 HKD |
| 2025-08-24 | 5.0713 HKD |
| 2025-09-24 | 5.1384 HKD |
| 2025-10-24 | 5.0612 HKD |
| 2025-11-24 | 5.0225 HKD |
| 2025-12-24 | 5.2189 HKD |
| 2026-01-24 | 5.3746 HKD |
| 2026-02-24 | 5.5260 HKD |
| 2026-03-24 | 5.4674 HKD |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to HKD
Best Rate (12m)
5.5260
Feb 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
4.9351
Apr 2025
Current
5.4674
Mar 2026
12m Average
5.2056
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to HKD. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Hong Kong
- Travel Advisory: Exercise a high degree of caution — always check Smartraveller before booking
- Visa: Visa-free for tourism up to 90 days
- Currency: The local currency is Hong Kong dollar (HKD). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 550 HKD
- Best time to visit: Oct–Dec (cool & dry)
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$202 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zone: UTC+08:00
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
🛡️ Travel Insurance for Hong Kong
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