Lilongwe is the capital city and the International gateway of Malawi for major airlines South African Airways & Qantas/Kenyan Airlines that connect via Johannesburg and Nairobi to fly into Kamuzu International Airport.

Malawian Kwacha is the currency used in Malawi and currently 1 Australian Dollar converts to 105 Malawian Kwacha.

Major Tourist Attractions primaraily Lake Malawi.

Malawi is usually visited as a transit country for the overland truck expeditions between east and southern Africa.

Australia does not have an embassy or consulate in Malawi. However, the Australian Embassy in Zimbabwe will provide consular assistance to Australians in Malawi.

Australia Embassy, Zimbabwe

1 Green Close

Borrowdale Harare

ZIMBABWE

Tel: (+263 4) 852 471

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to Malawi.

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