Australia travel hints & tips

Aboriginal performance
While you’re in Australia make sure you get to attend an Aboriginal music and dance performance. It’s a great opportunity to hear the low-pitched drone of the didgeridoo, a wind instrument made from a small hollow tree trunk...

Beaches
Don't be surprised by what they wear (or don't wear) on the beaches!

Barbie (bbq) etiquette
If an Aussie invites you over for a barbie you’ll be expected to bring your own wine or beer, and probably your own meat as well.  The general stereotype is that Aussie ‘blokes’ stand around the bbq with a beer, while the ‘sheila’s’ (Aussie women) gossip and prepare salads. The dress code is casual.

Croc safety
There are two types in Australia – the freshwater and saltwater varieties.  The more-dangerous saltwater crocs can be found in tidal estuaries but can travel to freshwater areas, sometimes as far as 300 km upstream.  Make sure you read the local warning signs and take extra care in tidal estuaries.  Avoid swimming, paddling or camping near water in crocodile infested areas, and if in a boat avoid leaning out of it.

Sunscreen
No matter where you are in Australia or what season it is, always remember your sunscreen.  It’s best to wear a shirt and put on a hat while enjoying the great outdoors. Sunscreen containing SPF30+ coverage is recommended and buying it down under is probably best so you get the strong stuff!


*The Small Print
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