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Australians are usually dressed VERY casually in summer. You definitely won't stick out like a sore thumb even if you were to don a simple pair of beach shorts or skimpy tank top.
An important rule of thumb: DO also try and plan your wardrobe in such a way that you'll have no problem mixing and matching your outfits and it should be able to see you through from day to night. So in this instance, that little black dress WILL come in VERY handy for the night events AND in the day time too!
I ALWAYS, ALWAYS bring along at least 2 camaras with me... just in case one breaks down. My friends used to laugh at me.... until their one and only camera broke down. Then when they had to RELY SOLELY on me and my amateurish photographic skills, they stopped laughing. Yes, immediately. Serve them right!
DON'T forget to bring along your much-treasured ATM card to withdraw cash. Yes, no need to rush to the money-changers to change all your currencies into Australian dollars before your trip. And DON'T use your Visa or Mastercard to withdraw cash. This is considered a CASH ADVANCE and you'd be slapped with a HEFTY fee whereas if you were to use YOUR own ATM card, you will NOT be charged for any fees. In fact, you WILL benefit and enjoy from the low interbank exchange rates. Trust me (I used to work for an American bank).
Just ensure that you adhere to the following steps:
1. Flip to the back of your local ATM card, do you see the logos 'Cirrus', 'Plus', 'The Exchange' etc on it?
2. If the answer is 'yes', then you have absolutely nothing to worry about!
3. Why? Because you can withdraw cash from any ATM machines in Australia, no matter how obscure the town you're at is.
4. If you use this method, you'd also save alot from the interbank exchange rates. Money changers will charge you much, much more compared to a bank.
I've been using this method countless of times before and so far, no ATM machines in this world have failed me.... Yes, even at the remotest village in Africa or China! :-))
Have a great trip!
Photo Below: This pic is taken from North Sydney. Can you see the lovely Sydney Harbor Bridge (partially hidden) in the background? Hm!
'While armchair travelers dream of going places, traveling armchairs dream of staying put!' - Anne Tyler
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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 course), maybe an umbrella (just in case).
Just your teeth paste and brush, and some sunscreen in a sunny day if you're wearing a T-shirt :)
Any you have is Ok, but check for the film: in my country is less than half the price. If you buy it at home for less than AUD 7 (24 exp. ISO 100) , just bring 3-4 with you :) Update: unless you have a digital camera, then bring some sort of backup media!
In summer, have your swim suit with you, there's plenty of nice beaches around Sydney!
You can buy anything on your way, and not expensive at all (well, maybe except some import products). You may also bring somebody to share your café or meal stops/talks, or you may find him/her around, anyway ;) Leave a Comment
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