South Africa
Republic of South Africa
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | Pretoria |
| Region | Southern Africa, Africa |
| Population | 63,100,945 |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu |
| Best Time to Visit | May–Sep (dry season) |
| Timezones | UTC+02:00 |
🛂 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
South African rand (ZAR)
R
Current AUD → ZAR
1 AUD = 11.8009 ZAR
As of 2026-03-23
💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$54Mid-Range
~$124Luxury
~$388🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $380 | $868 | $2,713 |
| 14 days | $760 | $1,736 | $5,425 |
| 21 days | $1,139 | $2,604 | $8,138 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to ZAR — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 11.8438 ZAR |
| 2025-05-24 | 11.5886 ZAR |
| 2025-06-24 | 11.5427 ZAR |
| 2025-07-24 | 11.5848 ZAR |
| 2025-08-24 | 11.3173 ZAR |
| 2025-09-24 | 11.4043 ZAR |
| 2025-10-24 | 11.2860 ZAR |
| 2025-11-24 | 11.2267 ZAR |
| 2025-12-24 | 11.1910 ZAR |
| 2026-01-24 | 11.1213 ZAR |
| 2026-02-24 | 11.3109 ZAR |
| 2026-03-24 | 11.8186 ZAR |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to ZAR
Best Rate (12m)
11.8438
Apr 2025
Worst Rate (12m)
11.1213
Jan 2026
Current
11.8186
Mar 2026
12m Average
11.4644
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to ZAR. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting South Africa
- 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 South African rand (ZAR). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 1180 ZAR
- Best time to visit: May–Sep (dry season)
- Languages: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$124 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zone: UTC+02:00
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
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