Packing Checklist!

As soon as you have the main things organised such as your flight tickets, visa and passport, Australian currency, travel insurance and of course your BTA membership, you must now pack successfully.

This checklist is a brief outline covering all of the essential items. We haven't included teddy bears, blankies or photos of Mum and Dad, so feel free to add your own essentials to the list when you have printed it out.

Don't forget to take your Membership Pack with your Discount Card + Australian Travel Map + CD Rom complete with travel "eguide" information for all major destinations in Australia including digital Australian travel maps.

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Clothes
short sleeve t.shirts
long sleeve t.shirts
jeans or long legged trousers
shorts - skirts
pyjamas or sleep shirt
sarong - use also as towel / blanket / headrest / privacy
underwear
socks
swimmers / bathers / boardshorts
sunglasses - UV polaroid
shoes - trainers / beach flats / hike boots / work - black
jacket to suit season - weather proof
brimmed hat or cap

Mini first aid kit including:
Bandaids
Pain killers - headaches & hangovers
Antiseptic spray
Insect repellant - we recommend RID, purple bottle, white text.

Tip: In Queensland particularly, "mossie coils" are an essential for camping and any time spent outdoors from dusk.


Toiletries:
shampoo/conditioner
travel towel - one only for shower and beach
toiletry organizer bag
ear buds
soap (bar or liquid)
shower shoes - thongs/flipflaps
wash cloth or body sponge
toothpaste, toothbrush, & floss
razor (checked luggage only)
underarm deodorant
face/body moisturizer
sunscreen (SPF 15+)
lip balm (vaseline is recommended over lip balm)
vitamins
condoms
nail clippers / nail file

Tip: So that you don't carry around too many individual bottles, use multi-purpose toiletries, such as moisturiser with maximum sunscreen protection, shampoo which is also a geat body wash and conditioner which is great for shaving legs (but not faces). Vaseline is a great hair product instead of styling wax and is also highly recommended for dry or sunburnt lips

Essential Items - In Your Day Pack:
minidisc/CD player w/headphones
writing journal and pens
small flashlight/torch
eyeshade & ear plugs
self-sealing plastic bags (sandwich size)
mobile phone - for contact within Australia
sarong - can be used for light blanket / towel / headrest
your favourite guide book
money belt with australian currency /traveler's cheques/driver’s license / phone calling card for calling home
luggage locks & locker lock

Optional Items which can be purchased on arrival:
sewing kit
clothes line
sink plug/stopper for shaving
laundry powder
mossie coils

Girls Only:
feminine products
Bras - sports bras
make-up (if necessary)
birth control pills
hair accessories (if necessary)
summer dress?

My personal essentials:
Create your own essentials list eg; water bottle, chocolate frogs.

MORE TIPS:

Make scans of the following documents and email them to yourself for safekeeping:
addresses of family & friends
passport
credit cards + theft notification phone numbers
flight tickets
driver’s license