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Sun / Insect Protection: Don't forget the binoculars and sun protection!
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  • 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 at home, unless you really plan to dress up.

    The motto is "Slip, Slop, Slap!" Slip into a shirt, slop on the sunscreen, and slap on a hat! All the Australian children wear hats as part of their school uniforms, and they're being trained early for a reason. That ozone hole is up there, meaning that this part of the world has less protection from the SUN'S HARMFUL UV RAYS! And even though I have lived in hot climates for a long time, and my husband is Egyptian..... we BOTH notice that the sun irritates and reddens our skin, even if we're just driving in the car for the day! The sun just feels different here in ways I can't describe. So don't risk cancerous melanoma.... USE THAT SHIRT, SUNSCREEN, AND HAT!

    All VT'ers need a digital camera!

    I'm listing binoculars here, because they can not only be used to spot whales and dolphins in the ocean, koalas and birds in the trees, or kangaroos and wombats in the bush, but they can be used at the opera house when you're far from the stage! I wish I had brought my binoculars!

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  • SLIP SLAP WEAR A HAT

    Good shoes for walking, boots Hiking. Beachwear.

    Suncreen, stay out of the sun.

    Take a camera film. Yes I Know You Will.

    Sunscreen. Sunscreen, Aftersun, Sunhat.

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  • If your on a long haul flight take plenty of reading matter, theres only so many movies you can stand!

    The neck support rests that you can buy from Airport terminals look invaluable, I saw several people managing to get a few hours kip while we were unable to due to aches and pains!

    Plenty of Mosquito repellent! Plenty of Sun Tan Lotion (see Pic)

    Digital camera very useful, for VT users!

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  • It gets pretty hot during summer so pack light, and carry lots of bottled water. And don't forget to slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, and slap on a hat. I hope you enjoy your stay in Sydney as much as I do living here.

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  • backpack with good sized day pack for your togs and towel and suncream and camera etc...

    sandals cause it is very hot in the summer and can also get pretty cold in the winter from may to august so you want to not be wearing sandals at these times.

    15+ suncream and above definitely. There is nothing funnier to an australian than a burnt pom walking around with his shirt hanging out of his shorts! and it really hurts the next day.

    the light is really good in australia for some lovely photos, get a solariser to take away the glare though cause it is very bright. the more photos the merrier.

    if you go camping on the beach you will need insect repelant.. the horse flies are bastards, huge and nasty bites, they are also territorial, so just as you kill one another will come. kill kill kill.

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  • sun cream, sun cream and more sun cream and maybe a hat.

    t-shirts and shorts and a pair of flip-flops

    every thing is avalible over here just as cheap as at home.

    any camera will do but a good zoom camera will get you the best photos to send home for every one to look at and wish they where here.

    strong water proof sun block is a must for any day on the beach.beaches to visit whilst here are coogee,wollongong,cronulla and manly.

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  • 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 screen!!!!

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  • If you are going to visit a Sydney beach or will be out and about on a sunny day, I highly recommend you bring a hat and sunscreen - regularly re-applied. The Aussie sun is much harsher that most climates!

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  • Good strong walking shoes or boots if you plan to hike or walk in the mountains. A sun hat is very necessary and something to cover up in the sun as it gets very hot in the bush.

    Buy your sun protection in Australia, there is so much choice and they have higher protection factors there.

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  • sandals and lots of t-shirts for summer a swimmers just one jacket dress very casual, everybody is like this

    UV blocks - buy from local pharmacy, because the sunblock is the best , becasue of the high UV radiation Sunglasses

    mosquitos during the summer, deadly spiders and snakes

    drink lots of water

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