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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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Clothing is relatively cheap (compared to the UK), so don't take huge amounts of clothes with you, they have a better range of sunwear there. Beautiful light, make sure if your using an SLR to fit a polarizer, it will intensify the lovely blue skies out there.
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If you are going to be studying abroad try to pack as reasonably as possible. Good sturdy luggage is a MUST. Be sure to lock all luggage as well. Also, be sure to have extra clothes, etc. in your carry on in case your luggage doesn't make it(and that is not uncommon for it to come several days after arrival); however keep your carry-on to a minimum- you have to hold on to it for a long time, and it tends to become a pain. Pack the things that you would normally wear at home, things are not that differnt in Australia. Try not to over pack- remember you will be buying things there as well. You especially need good walking shoes, thongs(as in sandles), bathing suits, tank tops, tee- shirts, rain gear, shorts, pants, and dress clothes. If you take medicine on a regular basis be sure to get a prescription from your doctor that can be filling before you leave and will last you your entire...
Make sure you travel light (there are a lot of laundry facilities) and bring a bag you can carry easily. Make sure you have clothes for every type of weather in Australia. And of course don't forget good walking shoes (with good profile and high ankles). Very important is a good sun lotion with a high protection factor. Additional batteries for your photo camera (you don't know when your batteries will be empty).
If you are visiting Australia's Red Centre you must take or buy a net to wear over your hat and head. The flies, although harmless, can be extremely iritating indeed as they particularly like your eyes, nose and mouth. These nets are available in the airport at Alice Springs and we also saw them (cheaper) at a petrol station. Trust me - after a few minutes out doors without one you'll be willing to pay anything to get hold of one.
Pack light- if you're traveling on the Green Back, everything is cheaper to buy in OZ. The water is COLD in the south - so buy, bring or borrow a wetsuit. OZ is first world- you can get everything there- including Kangaroo tail. They can even develop APS film. Take a tent or buy one there. Great camping.
NOT MUCH IS NEEDED TOILET PAER FOR THOSE SPECIAL TIMES WHEN SQATTING IS QUITE NESSASARY.INSECT REPALENT. KEEP ALL THOSE MOSQITOS AWAY. GOOD CAMERA ... BUT ALWAYS KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR THIEFS BATHERS AND A TOWEL. SUNNIES AND ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE SAFE AERAS TO SWIM. IN WEST OZ THE BEACHES ARE SO POWERFUL I SEEN A LDY DROWN IN A BLUE HOLE. THERE ARE ALWAYS SURF GAURDS. AND SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS. DONT FORGET TO SLIP SLOP SLAP.
GOOD WALKING SHOES!!!! Sydney's a city made for walking man!. You can walk everywhere and love every minute of it. MOISTURISE, MOISTURISE AND MOISTURISE!!! My skin was cracking like an overbaked pie!!! even in winter! actually, is it especially in winter?.... bring so much film. there's so much beauty here. this is a gorgeous city. developing photos here is reasonably cheap too, if you want to know.
Anything will do, you'll want something to hold your stuff when going to beaches and stuff. It's hot as hell in the summer (our winter for us northern hemisphere people), and you'll need sunscreen and light colored clothes. I would doubt you'd ever need pants in the summer. There's a lot to photograph in Australia, lots of wildlife and beaches. Watch out for dull colors on some of the beaches in the mid-day sun.
SUNBLOCK!!! Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. It is my understanding that there is a major hole over the ozone above Oz. Take this news seriously, skin cancer is on the rise, and it can be lethal. Protect yourself so you can have fun! I understand that the mega cosmetic giants, eg. Dior, Lancome, etc., are extremely expensive Down Under, so if you need cover up, bring it from home.
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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