Melbourne What to Pack

Luggage and bags: Suitcases on wheels are best.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Melbourne can have six to ten seasons in a day... LOL.. Just kidding... : )
But regardless of the season you are travelling in, it would be wise to take clothing for Hot, Warm, Cold, Wet, or anywhere in between. Swimwear as well as warm clothing.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: You can most likely buy anything you need here, but it would be advisable to bring your Medications and prescriptions with you.

Photo Equipment: Cameras and assesories.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Outdoor supplies are available everywhere, if you prefer to travel light.

Luggage and bags: I guess the easiest way to travel is with a pack. Melbourne is pretty easy to get around but a pack is so much easier to carry than a suitcase.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Don't assume that just because it's summer it will be hot because it won't be. Summer is harder to pack for than winter cos the temperature varies so much ( at least in winter you know it's going to be damn cold). Summer can vary from around 20degC up to as high as 40C so bring lots of layers and at least one relativly warm jumper as the nights can still be cool.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: For summer a good deoderant is essential for those hot days and a good sunsceen as the sun will fry you to a crisp. Bring a bug repellant as the mozzies can be a real pain in the butt. Pharmacies and doctors are not hard to find so you will have no problem getting medicine if you need it.

Photo Equipment: Melbourne and the surrounding areas have some of the most amazing photo opportunities so bring a good camera and lots of film.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: You can camp in caravan parks just about anywhere once you head out of the city so if it's your thing it's a cheap way to stay somewhere. I wouldn't advise it in winter though it's just too cold. We have some of the most beautiful beaches so bring you beach stuff for sure!

Luggage and bags: Make sure you have a big enough bag to accommodate cold weather clothing (even if you are coming in the warmer months bring some warm clothes - see below).

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: An umbrella is required on and off all year round. The weather here is incredibly unstable and you should make sure you have plenty of warm clothes as even in the hottest months of summer the weather can dramatically change from one day to the next. Even if it's sunny and the forecast is for warm weather ALWAYS take a warm coat or jacket with you if you intend to be out for the day. It can be a pain to carry around but boy do you appreciate it once it turns cold! Alternatively if you don't have the packing space you can of course buy umbrellas, parkas, warm jumpers, jackets etc here!

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: All available here, make sure you have prescriptions for any regular medication you may be on. Otherwise most things are readily available.

Photo Equipment: Great photo oppurtunities around the city so of course bring your camera!!

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: As needed depending on your holiday requirements. There are great beaches about an hour or so out of Melbourne and plenty of great places to camp.

Luggage and bags: Backpack, satchel and shoulder bags are good when moving around the city.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Winter can be cool and wet, so bring warm gear and waterproof jackets, whereas summer can be very hot, reaching 42C (100+ F), so bring light gear. Either way, it is best to bring a bit of both clothing, as nights can be chilly.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Comfortable walking shoes, sandals, runners, and sturdy boots are worth taking if planning to be active.

Miscellaneous: Remember that Australia uses 240V, so if you are from an overseas region that uses less, you will need a convertor and adaptor to use any foreign appliances here.

Luggage and bags: PHOTO: WATSON'S BAY SYDNEY. A HAT, LONGSLEEVE SWEATSHIRT, SUNGLASSES AND BACKPACK ARE ESSENTIAL ITEMS, BUT DON'T BRING THEM BUY THEM IN AUSTRALIA AND YOU HAVE SOUVENIRS AS WELL.

Like every place you visit, pack for the trip then cut in half and then take at least 10% more out. Remember with the good valve of the british pound and US dollar in Australia you may want to buy items here from jackets to shoes to gloves and hats

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: . Wear one color and wear it every day. Dress for comfort. I don't like sneakers, prefer walking shoes or walking boots (helps the ankles) but if the drought continues you could probably get away with sandals. Sneakers do label you as a tourist but what the heck. It's a great way to get an Australian to say, "Righto, can I help you mate?" Then not just point to where you need to go, but take you there as well. "No worry mate!" My main suggestion: ALWAYS WEAR A HAT AND LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS AND/OR THE HIGHEST RATED SUN SCREEN.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: SUNSCREEN, SUNGLASSES, SUNSCREEN. Buy what you need when you get here in the way of Toiletries.

Photo Equipment: There is a photo developing shop in almost every block and they are reasonable. Buy your film here too and have it developed as you travel along (never get double prints). Then send the prints home with other things you buy and take the negatives home with you.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: All can be bought or rented here.

Miscellaneous: ALL THROUGH AUSTRALIA THERE ARE INTERNET SHOPS IN EVERY CITY, TOWN & VILLAGE AND CHEAP TOO, ABOUT $5-6 per Hour AU.

For other helpful advise check out the web sites and handbooks of all the major companies such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's, Frommers, etc.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: If you're visitng Melbourne take some of everything...it can be VERY hot one day and pouring rain the next. When I was there it was 44°C on the Saturday then the next day it was cool and rained...go figure!

Photo Equipment: Take a tripod to take some night photos along the river!

Miscellaneous: You can buy anything and everything that you could want while you're in Melbourne...

Luggage and bags: Make sure you bring a small back pack or simillar for day trips.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Melbourne is well know for its unpredictable weather, so it is advisable to bring a bit of everything.
Firstly check out climate conditions for the time you are travelling. Bring mostly things suited best to that time of year.
A light jacket that can be stored easy when not in use will come in handy even in thwe peak of summer.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: The strogestst UV rated sunscreen avalible. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer per capita in the world. Remember it dosent have to be hot & sunny to get burnt!

Photo Equipment: A camera with panorama capabilites would be well used whilst touring around Melbourne.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: The winter in Melbourne can get very wet and windy. The wind is so strong that it can blow you away if you are using an umbrella, so bring a waterproof and windproof jacket instead, preferably with a hood. A beanie or hat would also be helpful to keep you warm.

Better still, bring someone to keep you warm. :)

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