With a whole year stretched out ahead of you and really no idea of where you’ll end up or visit along the way, packing for your working holiday visa in Australia can be a nightmare. Ok, so you may have the obligatory bikini, shorts and sunnies all sorted, but what about clothes for your farm work, warm clothes for Melbourne winters or smart clothes if you want to try and find work in an office or admin role. So much to think about! ARGH!
But, don’t worry help is at hand from someone who has been in exactly the same position as you and come out the other side to tell the tale. So, instead of staring blankly at your empty backpack, cast your eyes over this list instead and take advice about what to pack from somebody whose already experienced their working holiday visa in Australia:
Beach Wear
2x Bikini / Board Shorts
1x Sarong or Turkish Towel – a light weight alternative to a beach towel
1x Sunglasses
1x Pair Flip Flops – soon to be known as thongs!
1x Cap
Day Wear
3x Shorts / Skirts – black and denim are good start because they go with most things
5x T-Shirts / Singlets – enough to wear while you wash
1x Thin Long Sleeve Top
1x Pair Jeans
1x Pair Trainers
Evening Wear
1x Nice Dress / Pair Trousers
1x Nice Top
1x Nice Shoes / Sandals
Work Wear
1x Set of Smart Clothes for Office / Admin Work OR
1x Set of Blacks for Hospitality Work OR
1x Set Outdoor Clothes for Manual Work
Winter Wear
1x Beanie
1x Hoody
1x Thick Socks
Active Wear
1x Sport Shorts / Leggings
1x Sports Top
1x Pair Sports Socks
Other
7x Underwear
2x Socks
1x Belt
1x Rain Jacket
1x Pyjamas
Toiletries
Shampoo / Conditioner
Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss / Mouthwash
Nail Scissors / Tweezers
Razor & Blades
Cotton Buds / Hair bands
Insect Repellent
Body Wash / Moisturiser
Soap
First Aid Kit
Antiseptic Cream
Plasters – soon to be known as band aids!
Safety Pins
Paracetamol
Nurofen
Cold & Flu Tablets
Bandages
Vitamin C Tablets
Rehydration Tablets
Electricals
Adapter Plug
Alarm Clock
Phone & Charger
Camera & Charger
Laptop / Tablet & Charger
USB Stick
Documents
Passport
Travel Insurance Details
Visa Info
Immunisation History
Return Flight Details
Driving License
Copies of Resume
Bank Card / Credit card
Hostel Membership Cards / Diving Cards
Books
A Sense of Adventure
Happy packing!
