Tour and Travel Advice - Australia
Last Updated: Jun. 12, 2010
More Tour and Travel Advice for: Australia, USA & Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Planning a Trip Away
Choosing a tour | Tips on Saving for a Trip
What to pack
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or taking your first big trip overseas, deciding on what to pack is an important decision.
Suggested Packing List | Visiting the Northern Territory | Laptops | Digital Memory Storage | Guide Books and Maps | Power Adapeters | Shoes and Footwear
Luggage
Suitcases, backpacks, weight restrictions and more…
Overnight bags for Island stays | Suitcase or Backpack ? | Luggage Limits | Day Bag | Carry on Luggage
Health, Safety and Security
Australia is a safe and friendly place, there are however a few steps you may like to take to further ensure a safe and comfortable tour.
Avoiding Jet Lag | Health | Vaccinations | Security | Bugs and Aussie Insects | The Australian Sun
Money Matters
Credit Cards and Cash machines to travellers cheques and exchange rates – it’s all here.
Exchange Rates and Currency Conversion | Cash Machines | Banks | Credit Cards | Spending Money | Travellers Cheques | Tipping in Australia
Age Considerations in Australia
What’s the legal drinking age in Australia? How old are the people on our tours? Find out here!
Age restrictions for travelling with Contiki | Age of people on tour | Average Age of People on Tour | Drinking Ages
Getting Places
Here’s the easiest and best ways to get to our hotels and starting points for our Australian Tours!
All Seasons Oasis, Alice Springs | Cairns Colonial Club Resort | Quality Frontier Hotel, Darwin | Daydream Island Resort, Whitsundays | Aussie Sailing Adventure Office, Whitsundays | Travelodge, Sydney | Hotel Ibis, Brisbane
Before you go
Things to get organised before you leave home.
Travel Insurance | Visas | Contiki Travel Documents | Passports
On Tour
What you can expect while on tour.
Laundry Facilities | Pre Departure Meeting | How many people are on a tour? |
Departure and arrival times | Travel Time | What if you miss the coach?
World Wide Weather and Time Zones
Find out what time is is where and what the weather will be like by following the links below.
Did you know…?
Tips and Info on topics that you may not have though of…
Reverse tours | Swimming in Australia during stinger season |
Accommodation
Click here for information about accommodation in Australia
Add a Comment Comments (6)
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Hey all. I looking into going to Oz in sept. To ocean to outback, reefs and rainforests or beaches and reefs. I can’t decide which one yet :)
I was wondering if anyone else is going solo?
Im soooo scared but also excited
becca88
posted on Mar. 28, 2010
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Thanks for the tips
Explorer1154070
posted on Nov. 02, 2009
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It is a true, I really want touring to Sydney and Australia. Thank you for your advice.
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Explorer1155379
posted on Oct. 29, 2009
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Australia is a cool place and the surf is great.
Explorer1154194
posted on Oct. 22, 2009
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Thanks for such a nice piece of information on tours and travels
Explorer1154070
posted on Oct. 19, 2009
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The tips you have on saving money is great. My money is tight with my family and every penny counts. I want to travel australia in the near future. Its such a beautiful place.
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posted on Oct. 18, 2009
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