{"id":30600,"date":"2023-03-14T14:40:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T14:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teanabroad.org\/?p=30600"},"modified":"2023-03-14T14:50:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T14:50:18","slug":"dos-and-do-nots-of-packing-for-your-semester-abroad-in-western-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teanabroad.org\/blog\/dos-and-do-nots-of-packing-for-your-semester-abroad-in-western-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s and Do Not\u2019s of Packing for your Semester Abroad in Western Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Traveling abroad is exciting; however, overweight bags can get expensive fast! When I started to pack for my semester in Perth, I searched for a packing list that would be a good guide for me for the time I would be in Australia. Here is my guide from my experience: the things I brought, what I wish I had brought, and what I would leave behind next time.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do\u2019s<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bring linen blend clothing\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">During the Summer and early fall, Australia is hot, and having light, breathable clothing is essential. Personally, I bought a short sleeve linen button-up, a pair of linen shorts, a dressier linen dress, and bought a pair of linen blend pants.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A capsule wardrobe\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bring pieces you can repeatedly wear without getting sick of them. I often find myself at home struggling with what I want to wear, and I wanted to avoid packing excess clothes or bringing back twice as much as I brought. Here is a complete list of the clothing I brought:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 pairs of jeans\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1 pair of casual pants\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1 pair of dress pants\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 body suits (one which is a white t-shirt cut and a black sleeveless turtleneck one)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 pairs of jean shorts\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3 slip dresses\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 skirts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">4 nice tops\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 going out tops\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">3 pairs of sneakers (a pair of converse, Nike AF1s, and Hoka running shoes)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Birkenstocks\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dressy sandals\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leather flip flops <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 full piece bathing suits\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">4 bikinis\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cutlery and plates\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Look into your accommodations before you study abroad, I brought a fork, knife, and two plates since I live in an apartment, and I was able to save money by using and bringing something I already had. However, some people prefer buying essential items like this when they arrive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Extra pillowcases <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">I brought three silk pillowcases from home since I have susceptible skin. I change my pillowcases about every three days, and this was perfect for me. I would not suggest bringing this if you do not regularly use them at home.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feminine hygiene products\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bring items you are comfortable with; however, it is hard to find tampons with plastic applicators here, so it is best to bring your own things.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyday products that you cannot live without<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are products I use daily that they do not sell here in Australia; for example, Aquaphor.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small bags\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are a few bags I recommend bringing. Firstly, a tote bag to carry your groceries with. Second, I recommend a mesh bag for the beach. Mesh bags are perfect for sand since the mesh prevents the sand from getting in your bag. I also recommend a small going-out bag like a purse. Lastly, I recommend a small backpack for short day trips or hikes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small microfiber towel\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Packing a beach towel can be heavy and take up a lot of space in your suitcase. I recommend a lightweight microfiber towel. They are relatively small and don\u2019t take up a ton of room, but they are perfect for beach trips since they dry super fast.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do Not\u2019s<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Extra sweatshirts\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winter in Western Australia gets down to about 10\u00ba Celsius (about 50\u00ba Fahrenheit). Some girls in my group brought 3 or 4 sweatshirts, but I would stick to one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your own shampoo or conditioner <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the girls I traveled with brought her own shampoo and conditioner. However, the shampoo bottle exploded all over her luggage. Most major stores sell shampoo, and it is easier to buy shower essentials here.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pepper spray or pocket Knife\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is illegal to carry these here, so leave them at home!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bring sunscreen that is NOT reef safe <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"\uf0b7","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you decide to swim in the ocean during your time in Australia, I strongly recommend buying reef-safe sunscreen. 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