There is something for everyone, adventurous or mellow. From Melbourne to Sydney, you get to experience and array of colors, seasons, atmospheres! Something to leave you awe struck on every step of the way. There are countless flight deals to Australia all through the year for what the country holds. One should always make it a point to travel to Australia at least once in their lives. The rich culture, history and traditions make the entire experience worthwhile. Australia is heaven for photographers and nature surfers. There are although, a few travel tips one should keep in mind when travelling to Australia.
Safety first: You should never leave your possessions unmanned and unguarded. Standard safety measure should be taken when travelling around the country. Never leave your hand bag alone and keep copies of all your official documents like your passport and ID cards. Don't volunteer to take care of someone else's bags at the airport or any other public place. Always note the number of the taxi you are travelling in. Don't walk alone at night and if you are going to drink then set realistic limits for yourself. Remember, you are in a new place and no one is going to take care of you except you. Always know all the emergency numbers and know where your nearest police stations are.
Travelling around: If you are visiting Australia in the summers and wish to get around on foot, then it is very important you keep water with you at all times and not get dehydrated. It is also essential to carry sun block and big hats, caps or umbrellas. Australia is a big country and you will have to do a lot of walking to get around on foot. It is also important you keep chocolates or energy bars with you. Overall the seasons are beautiful, and you should be very comfortable so that you are able to enjoy everything this place has to offer. Australia also has a lot of endangered and poisonous species like crocodiles and jelly fish. It is very important, especially if you are with children to have proper guides about the presence of these animals in your area. If you are planning to visit the rainforests or spending a day at the beach, you need to have full information about the restricted and danger areas.
Connectivity: Phone and internet coverage around the city and large towns is very good, but you need to be very careful about it in remote areas. Sometimes it is non-existent and most of the time it is very weak. Hence, it is very important to let your relatives, friends and family know that you will be in an inaccessible area beforehand to avoid unwanted panic.
Martin Wynn
