Know the climate at your holiday destination in Australia, and
take the appropriate clothes. Contact
us if you'd like additional information...
Think about your personal safety on your trip.
Check with your own government to see if they have any 'Advice'
current for any of the countries you plan to visit en-route
to Australia.
See your doctor or travel health centre. Get
your vaccinations, but remember vaccinations sometimes need
to be taken three or even six months in advance of your trip.
Check your passport is valid for at least
six months from your planned entry into another country
en-route to Australia. If you're travelling with family or
in a party check everyone's passport.
Apply for your passport in plenty of time. If
you already have one, check the expiry date.
If you use a wheelchair or have other special
needs, check facilities where you want to go Contact
us if you want specific information about your Australian
holiday destination.
For lengthy absences consider
Consulting your tax accountant.
Leaving a power of attorney document with a person
you trust.
For lengthy absences consider
Book your ticket, get your local
travel agent's advice about visas and obtain them.
Arrange for extra medication, prescriptions or
glasses and if necessary, a doctor's letter. If in doubt, check
that your medicines are legal in those countries you intend
visiting.
Credit cards
Write or update your will
A few days before you go
Check again whether your government
has any specific Travel Advice for any countries you plan to
visit.
Cancel newspapers and magazine, milk and mail.
Confirm your reservations.
Check your travel documents.
Leave a copy of your itinerary, passport photo
page and your credit cards and travellers' cheque details with
family or a friend.
Arrange for someone to look after your house,
pets, pot plants and mail.
Get adapter plugs for electrical equipment you
plan to take.
Travellers' cheques
Foreign cash
Phone card
Label all your luggage clearly
Finalise security arrangements for your house
or residence.
Oceanic
bareboat liability insurance
