What to pack for Australia: Where to start
I still remember the day I realized I had to pack in a suitcase the things I needed to live for a year in a country I had never been to and that was totally different from my own. You start the phase looking for hours of advice on the internet and although there is some, many of them were quite surreal... like a suitcase for influencers or something like that... here we give you some advice on what to take in your suitcase to Australia.
Each person is unique, and what you pack in your suitcase will depend a lot on your hobbies, needs or simply your preferences.
First of all, you need to consider which airline you are flying with, as this will determine how many bags you can take and what their maximum weight and size are.
The usual thing is to carry a cabin suitcase of between 7 and 10 kilos (be careful with the measurements! They don't make you check it in) and between 20 and 30 kilos in the suitcase you are going to check in.
What to pack for Australia: The weather
Then we have to ask ourselves what the weather is going to be like there, because The seasons are different if we are in Spain.
To give you an idea, Autumn is from March 1st to May 31st, Winter is from June 1st to August 31st, Spring is from September 1st to November 30th and finally Summer is from December 1st to February 28th or 29th… DownUnder they call it…
Of course, another super important factor when deciding what to pack in your suitcase for Australia is the city you are going to. Going to Brisbane is not the same as going to Melbourne or Hobart. The eastern part of Australia has a classic tropical climate, so if you are going to Brisbane , Gold Coast either Byron Bay you would save yourself from having to bring winter clothes.
In Sydney and Melbourne, we find a climate more similar to Madrid if we talk about Spain, so you should bring all seasons and if you are going to Tasmania already studying to Hobart, although in summer the temperatures are warmer, prepare warm clothes!! To find out more about the cities of Australia click here.
10 tips for knowing what to pack in your suitcase for Australia
The basics
- First of all, comfortable clothes and shoes. As we have already mentioned, the type of clothing will depend on your destination and the time of year you are travelling! Something you should definitely bring in your suitcase is a good pair of trainers and a swimsuit!
- It is important that you never forget to print out the corresponding visa in case they ask for it at the airport and you don't want to depend on your mobile phone because you are so nervous! Also, just in case, take your driving license (if it's European it's valid for a few months in some Australian states) and if you plan to travel through Southeast Asia during your trip, stay On this side of the pond, it brings the international that you can take out in traffic.
- Plug adapter, you need to know that you will need an Australian power plug, which does not look like any other (maybe the English one but very rare) so do not forget it at home.
It can't be missed...
- External battery for your mobile phone. After a long trip like going to Australia, it is better to be prepared in case something happens.
- Kindle or e-reader, it's always good to relax and read for a while during the hours between flights. If you're a bit of a geek like us, you can consider bringing your Nintendo Switch... the hours you spend playing Animal Crossing will be worth their weight in gold!
- One of the things you should pack for Australia is a backpack. For school, for excursions, for work... A day-to-day backpack will be super useful on this trip. We recommend traveling with a backpack of about 50L that will be useful for your trips to Southeast Asia, your road trip along the Coral Reef...
- It is also advisable to bring a microfibre shower towel. They weigh nothing and take up very little space, and you will get a lot of use out of them!
- Don't fill your suitcase with hygiene products as they weigh a lot and will take up space for more necessary things. In Australia there are also shops where you can buy everything you need mate! Among the things to take in your suitcase to Australia, we don't consider them essential.
- A power strip to plug all your valuable technological devices with a European plug into a single adapter is a must.
What to pack for Australia: Customs
- Medications, it is advisable that you bring a first aid kit with the medications you need, if you are allergic (antihistamines) and if you take the pill I recommend that you take it. ?? Of course, always bring a medical certificate that prescribes it for you (the best thing is to have an appointment with your family doctor, bring him the note of all the medications you usually use in English, stating the doses you take and what you use them for and have him stamp and sign it) it is a precaution in case they stop you at customs and ask you what all that arsenal is for!
- The entry of, among other things, fruits, seeds, among other things that you can read is not allowed. here. Pork is not allowed in, so if you were thinking of bringing a little Serrano ham... don't do it because they will throw it away and you will be left looking like an idiot (true fact).
We hope this post is helpful to you.
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