5 Essential Packing Items for Australia

#1 Good Camera

– Chances are you will be snapping pictures pretty much non-stop in Australia, so you really need a good camera to do its beauty justice. We highly recommend the Sony RX100 III. It’s super lightweight, compact, and the image quality is amazing.

#2 Good Walking Shoes

There will be a lot of walking around in Australia, so a good pair of shoes is essential. Our go to shoes is Nike Free 5.0. They are comfortable, lightweight, and sturdy. We pretty wear them all the time. We even hiked up multiple mountains/volcanoes with them.

#3 Good Guidebook

Lonely Planet guidebooks are still our favourites, and their Australia edition is very thorough and a must for anybody traveling around Australia.
 

#4 Good Water Bottle

The sun can be brutal in Australia, so make sure to always carry a refillable water bottle with you. After all, tap water is drinkable in Australia, plus it’s free. Our favourite is the Klean Kanteen Classic Stainless Steel Water Bottle.

#5 Good Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Conventional sunscreen damages the reefs, so please make sure to get a good reef-safe sunscreen instead. The Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen works just as well as a regular sunscreen but without all the harmful chemicals.