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Clothing Sydney
35 Reviews Australians are very laid back when it comes to most things including clothing. So wear what you would normally feel comfortable in. Sydney enjoys a long summer with warm weather. The temperature...
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Sunscreen Perth
10 Reviews No matter when you are coming to Perth, pack your sunscreen. You'll be surprised that it won't be the necessarily hottest, sunniest day and you will get burnt to smithereens. For the same reason,...
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General Brisbane
20 Reviews If you are travelling on from Brisbane you can send your luggage ahead as unaccompanied baggage. This can be done from the International terminal, Level 4 by taking your luggage to the Qantas...
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Various weather clothes. Gold Coast
5 Reviews make sure you pack a beach bag so you can keep all your things in there when you go swimming, but make sure you dont mind if it gets sandy. Summer is really good, just wear whatever you want.... as...
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Clothing Adelaide
7 Reviews I really advise you to take some warm clothing. Don't think: "This is Australia and it will be hot!" Indeed, I had some warm days while I stayed in Adelaide, but when there were clouds, it got cold...
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Clothing. Canberra
9 Reviews Any trip especially to the snowy mountains require a lot of planning and preparation. BEWARE that even in the most pleasant mountain weather, temperature can change drastically! Make sure you use a...
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Clothing. Hobart
4 Reviews Hobart is a tourist friendly city, your trolley bags, backpacks or whatever else you plan to bring will be fine. As a resident of Hobart all my life I can safely say you need to pack for all...
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Sun / Insect Protection Sydney
13 Reviews Sydney isn't as cold as I thought it would be in late winter/early spring, and it's also much more casual than I expected. Bring layers of clothing to use in cooler weather, and leave the fancy stuff...
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Sun Protection / Repellants. Gold Coast
10 Reviews Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat!! Have these items with you all the time and drink plenty of water. It is important to keep hydrated in this climate. If it an overcast day &...
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Luggage Canberra
1 Review Good luggage, that you don't need to carry. Wheels are great.. Just keep in mind that Canberra can get very cold during the cooler time of year. The Snowy Mountains are not very far from here.
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Sun Protection. Hobart
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Travel light! Sydney
5 Reviews A light bag to carry your camera, maps/guide, a light coat for the sunset/night time, etc.) Confortable walking shoes (Sydney is a nice city to walk by), light clothes (depending on season, of...
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Camera / Electrical Equipment Sydney
8 Reviews Liz and I like to travel with our unlocked cell phone and pick up a Sim card when we arrive. Sim cards are sold at the airport and we pick up one for only $30. We are able to have a local number to...
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Toiletries & Medical Supplies Sydney
4 Reviews No matter where I go and for how long, I must take along my favorite toiletries. I am very picky when it comes to shampoos and conditioners and make it a point to take along my favorite travel size. I...
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Bring a pair of stout walking shoes if you plan to do any walking / hiking. This will prevent most snake bites from reaching your foot.Bring both warm and cool clothes as the weather can change dramatically in spring and autumn. Australia has a big hole in the ozone layer so bring or wear sunblock if you are going outside, especially in the summer months. Very few Australians do not use sunblock so you will fit right in.
Just bring a big and a small backpack. You can take the smaller one on tours, the bigger one can stay behind. It's just easier to carry around a backpack than a huge suitcase. Don't forget that Australia can be cold to, especially in the south. So bring a good sweater and rainwear. Walking shoes, sneakers and flipflops are the best to get around with. You can buy these small first aid sets that are great to get around with. You're better off to buy repellent and sunburn in Australia, because the Australian stuff works better. You can buy everything in Australia, you can usually load your digital photo's on the internet too. Just make sure to bring enough film or cards when you're going on a tour, it's such a shame if you run out! If you want to go camping in Australia, buy a swag! You can sleep outside and stay dry when it rains! Definetely buy snorkelling gear when you're visitting...
There is a big ozone hole up in the skies folks and Australia is lovely close to it. Especially during summer, unless you find the sensation of sunburn itchiness a great feeling or that you just adore folks touching that freshly over-baked raw tenderness of a burnt-out hide, better remember to load up on that sunblock (SPF30 and above) and that skin moisturiser and apply generously and frequently especially when you are one of those folks who tend to be easily grilled.
If you'll be traveling around, meeting with local VT'ers, making restaraunt reservations while on the go, I highly recommend an Australian SIM card. Incoming calls are no charge (a shock for this American) but you do pay a pretty penny for outgoing calls (another shock for this American). Calls to the US and Europe are cheap enough, making it possible for you to call your friends back home (working away), while you're on holiday! Make sure you have an unlocked phone with SIM card capability. You can order the SIM card before you leave, making it easy to pop in the minute you get off the plane.
A backpack is definately for the best, though I have done it with a holdall as well. For the long treks to the local bus station, when you can't afford a taxi, the backpack definately wins...... At least one set of clothes for clubbing, and general stops in cities. But elsewhere pretty much anything goes. A good pair of strong walking shoes and a pair of sandals (Teva's) will do you fine. Sunscreen and a high factor at that....... but apart from that, just your general first aid kit. Any of the cities and large towns should have everything that you could need, but once you get out into the outback, you are going to have a problem. So it is best to take more than you will need, before you leave. If you are considering sleeping outdoors in the north, then a mosquito net is a very good idea. A water bottle and torch, will both come in handy if doing any sort of camping tour, or hikes....
Shorts, T shirt and thongs are the traditional Aussie out door attire but you may need some 'good' clothes for eating out/ theatre etc. A jumper, jeans and warm coat for the winter months and and a decent pair of sandshoes for walking around in. Don't forget your 'togs' for swimming. Sunscreen with an SPF of 15+ is an absolute nesessity. Some insect repellent won't go astray and also a good pair of sunglasses. Bring plenty of film though you can buy it here. If you intend spending time out in the sun, particularly the beaches or the outback be sure to wear tops with sleeves. Even if only short ones they will help to prevent your shoulders from getting burnt. Remember that the sun reflects off the water and you can get burnt very quickly. And it doesn't have to be out to burn you. You can and will get burnt on a clowdy day. A good wide brimmed hat is a must. You'll regret it if you...
The one thing you are sure to find in the desert are flies. Its no joke that Aussies wear corks around their hats. The flies are unbelievably annoying, trying to get in your mouth, up your nose, in your ears and in your eyes. ( I swallowed one - not recommended)I came up with the "yasser arafat" look courtesy of my sarong as a good way of dealing with it. Others were being driven crazy as they had no means of keeping them off.You can buy nets to put over your hat in local stores altho there were none when we visited
Light as possible Some wet weather gear depending on time of travel.Good socks and shoes for hiking TEA TREE againWatch the water around here as Nimbin is fairly remote and rely's on tank water. A lovely little bug called 'Gardia' breeds in the water and it is a hideous gut bug to have. It will make you so Nausious and you'll be throwing up too. If it was me, and i have lived here, i would boil the water first or add something called OXYRICH to it. (Buy from herbalists etc) Oh you will just be in photo heaven in nimbin. So many unique and wonderful photographic moments to have. Camping is availableBeach is deffinately notWaterholes are abundant ACCOMODATIONSundara Retreat Healing Center Sundara-rural haven at centre of Billen Cliffs Eco Village.accommodates groups for retreats in a tranquil environment,ideal for Artists and Writers.Cabin, caravan, camping and healing Tipi.Phone (02)...
Pack light.Everything you could possibly want is available here in Austalia Light and airy clothes are a must, to cope with the inevitable 40 deg days.Cotton is great as it breathes, increasing air flow to the body and skin.A good pair of hiking boots as there are just so many beautiful unspoilt National parks and wonderlands to explore here in Aus.HAT- most important- wide brimmedLots of singlettes and shorts Mozie repellent A MUST ( you will thank me guys seriously!)Tweezers/ Tea tree oil- I say this for all you guys that want to do the bush walking/ get back to nature thing. We have ticks here which are these minute little buggers that like to crawl into your skin and they are a pain in the a$$ to get out. I found tea tree oil, if applied directly onto the skin, annoys the absolute sh1t out of these ticks and they crawl out. if that doesnt work your next option are tweezers. Always...
Much depends on which part of Australia you are touring... and time of year.. Northern States - September to March...Very warm to hot, light clothing mostly...Northern States - April to August...Warm, very warm, but can also get pretty darn cold at night. Southern States - September to March...Can be hot or cold, and some in betweens..Southern States - April to August...Mostly cool to cold...Also.. wet weather gear, good comfortable footware, Appropriate gear if hiking. You can buy all toiletries here...Bring your medications, and prescriptions. Bring your photographic equipment..You can buy everything here, if you prefer to do that.. Again... you can bring it all with you, or buy it here.
Park Hyatt Sydney Sydney
5 Reviews and 286 Opinions A luxurious setting, conveniently close to the city centre without the hubbub. You can have it both,...
Crown Towers Melbourne
10 Reviews and 303 Opinions We arrived by limousine , the doorman opened the door with a flourish, a Casino representative...
Novotel Langley Perth Perth
4 Reviews and 528 Opinions My partner and I just spent an anniversary night at the Novotel Langley. While the rooms were clean...
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