this is my first eva question!!!
anyone else think its cheeky they charge you points to ask?
Im going back packing in Oz at the end of the year, indefinately.
Need some advice on what to take (money ,clothes, equipment) etc. Also any hot spots i should visit?????
2007-01-13 07:03:04 · 11 answers · asked by smile 2 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
Know what you mean - i haven't asked any yet!
I'd maybe buy a lonely planet guide to australia. It was my bible before i spent 11 months over there.
Clothes are really cheap in oz, i bought loads when i was there and had to buy another suitcase to fit them all in, so don't take your entire wardrobe. (easier said than done)
Just a pair of jeans, a few vest tops/tshirts, 1/2jumpers, a jacket, some trousers, night time clothes, flip flops, trainers, good pair of shoes for the evening, 2-3 pairs of shorts/skirts, bikini. You can get other stuff as and when you need it.
It's always handy to take a padlock incase you stay in a dorm room and your locker doesn't have one on it, a torch, a washing line (for drying your clothes).
Up the east coast you have to go to fraser island, the great barrier reef, whitsunday islands, cape tribulation and the daintree.
Up north darwin and kakadu national park and broome.
On the west coast perth and its beaches (cottesloe/scarborough), rottnest island.
The great ocean road (between adelaide and melbourne)
Ramsey street and the neighbours night in melbourne at st kildas are always good for a laugh.
Sydney (go the the central tower for wicked views all over sydney) and the blue mountains, manly beach, brisbane the gold coast (surfers paradise) and byron bay.
You'll have an amazing time, and meet some great people when you are backpacking.
Have fun :-)
2007-01-13 10:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by Rebecca 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With regards to the points issue, thats just the way it is. I went backpacking to Australia 2 yrs ago. I took a few changes of clothes with me and £2000(9mts stay). You will learn of the places to go to when you arrive. If you consult any good travel agents, they will provide a list of hostels , places to visit etc. Be sure to take out an insurance policy, and also arrange for cover in case you get sick. Innoculations are also needed. Your Doc. will advise. Among others, I visited Sydney, Ayres Rock & the Great Barrier Reef. A Bungee jump is a must. You could also get casual work to help fund your stay.
2007-01-13 07:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by breedgemh_101 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
id start in sydney from there id use the back packers tours well managed and safe clothes your best off takin light and breathable
even in december sydney is in the top 30's perth isin the 40degree area
money depends on yourself didnt find that much difference between the uk and oz
equipment i wouldnt bother with a tent seems backpackers have cheap hostels avaliable everywhere obviously ayres rock the sydney bridge climb manley bondi hunters valley for the wine tour
zoo australia surfers paradise
2007-01-13 07:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by toon_tigger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never been backpacking, so no idea what to take but I presume you take the necessities.
Visit Steve Irwin's Zoo - it's amazing!
http://www.australiazoo.com/
2007-01-14 21:56:40 · answer #4 · answered by DikiDoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Australia, but I'm sorry I can't really help you... it depends where you want to go and how much money you have.
Try going here: http://www.australia.com/home_au.aust?L=en&C=AU it may help...
2007-01-13 13:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didn't relise they charged you points!!!
camera, couple of t-shirts, shorts, good walking shoes, funky hat of any colour.
and take one of them world phone card that lets you call anywere in world from anywere in world, i went to marrakech and that was handy.
enjoy and be happy
2007-01-13 07:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by su-si 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
congratulations on asking your first question, and i am glad i was here to experience it with you. Good luck in oz
2007-01-13 07:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
hi try putting question to the Aussies they help you and point you in right direction i was there last year its great i know there is places where backpackers stay
2007-01-13 07:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by johnny boy rebel 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well I would definatly take money, clothes and equipment, also a back pack.
2007-01-13 07:14:48 · answer #9 · answered by blue nun 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
if your going back packing ,you need a backpack,the rest i dont know
2007-01-13 07:08:36 · answer #10 · answered by gaffey1711 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋