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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
2 Reviews Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun screen Sun...
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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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2 large suitcases and a big carry on duffle if you are studying for ~6months american autumn attire and summer attire for the feb-july months. all of your stuff you use a thome. esp. Rx throw aways do just fine.
If you go backpacking the best travelguides are 'Lonely Planet' and 'Let´s Go Australia'.Here you´ll find good tips for cheap hostels and activities.
Be sure to pack: Umbrella, hat, and sunglasses—since Whitsunday is a protected national park, there are no shelters from the sun, and no residents to sell what you forgot. October is hot but not unbearably humid, as it can be during the summer vacation season of December through February. Average daily temperature: 85 degrees. Water temperature: 75 degrees.
australia has all ranges of weather and placess, but mostely she's hot. bring a -* tent* short close* a few worm close for the desert nightes* insectes repellent* and sun cream* s rain coat for the humid times and ereas
I a great believer in wheeled luggage. I've tried backpacking and, compared to wheeled luggage, it sucks. A small backpack is handy but you can do untold long term damage to your legs (especially knees) if you carry big weights on your back. If you plan to be outdoors, bring or buy a sensible hat.As with most trips, make sure you have broken-in comfortable walking shoes. Remember also to pack some sunburn cream; especially if you come in summer. A polarizing filter is a must. If you come from the northern hemisphere you may find the light is brighter than what you are used to and the filter will give you much better results than you would otherwise get.It also highlights the colours as shown in this example. Australia is the melanoma (skin cancer) capital of the world - you have been warned.Part of the problem is the clear air. With no smog to protect you the sun's rays really bite.
One bag is all you will ever need, otherwise you will not be able to get on an internal airline without paying extra. We wanted to see as much of Australia as possible in as little time as possible. I would suggest taking one bag for two people if you plan on hopping around the country. Hiking boots, raincoat or umbrella for sure. If you are going out for the evening, find a 70's outfit. You will fit right in. We brought a RX cortizone and needed it after our dive on the reef. The currents were so strong outside the reef it made it impossible not to touch the fire coral...it hurts.We love visiting pharmacies in other countries. Zovorax is available (in small quantities)in Australia over the counter and is great for cold sores. If possible, bring a digital camera. Take all the pictures you want, review them and discard the dumb ones. Start again the next day. Bring an extra batter with...
Australia has different climates. If you go up north, take some light clothing, cause it will be hot. If you get there in the winter, don't forget rain gear, cause it is the rainy season then.In the middle (like the gold coast), in the summer it is hot, so light clothes, in the winter it can get down to 4 degrees celsius at night so don't forget a sweater and jacket. The same goes for Victoria, SA and TAZ, bring light clothes for the warm months (and a sweater just in case) and for the winter warm clothes, cause it can get cold. Mozzie repellent, especially in the north it is a must, but you can buy everything here. what do have???? what can you carry??? those are all the questions you need to ask yourself, because you can use every lens you have here, every film you want to take.
beware of the sun and the heat if you're not used to it. a hat is a real good idea... In all cities (but there are few cities in the outback) batteries and films will be no problem, btu if you are about to take color slides rather than films, bring them with you because they're uncommon (only in better foto-shops) and expensive (+12bucks for 24slides, speed 200...) insect repellant as always... and SUNSCREEN!
Travel light is my motto. Sent home (inexpensive by seamail) excess luggage as souvenirs and excess clothes you REALLY must or want to keep. Bring as few clothes as possible. New clothes are cheap in Auss, especially on the markets. Also a large chain of stores called 'The Warehouse'. But best of all is to go to the 'op shops' and buy whatever you need according to where and what time of the year you are there. You can than discard these clothes when you leave without having spent too much and your backpack has room left for other things. For toiletries the markets and again the large chain of stores called 'The Warehouse', excellent value! A large chain of stores called 'The Warehouse', they have EVERYTHING you need, including canned food. Excellent value! Souvenirs are best bought on the markets, anything from Caps (I bought some for $ 2,50 each) down to hiking boots and anything...
Pack stuff!! like MONEY.. The winters in Sydney was very mild. It was like 65 degrees in the dead of winter everyday. So pack spring like clothes and a sweater or jacket for the night. Im jealous of the weather over there. In Cairns however, you could pack for summer like weather year round. Bring Laxatives!!!! just kidding...bring stuff you usually take Cameras and lots of them. Video camera if you want. bathing suit and towel, and surfboard! stuff
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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