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Traveller Tips
Luggage
Medical
General
Useful Links
* Never leave luggage unattended in a public place
* Label all your luggage carefully and clearly
* Always keep receipts for any items you purchase overseas
* Do not put money, jewellery, cameras, video cameras or portable computers in checked luggage
* Do not leave cash, passports or travellers cheques in your room unattended. Utilise hotel safety deposit box in the hotel
* Motor vehicles are targets for theft and are normally not a safe place to store or leave luggage
* Wearing or carrying valuable items can attract unwanted attention
* Carry valuables in a front pocket or hidden money belt, not in a hip pocket
* If you can’t afford to loose it, don’t take it
* If you can’t boil it, fry it or peel it, don’t eat it
* To assist in avoiding Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) when flying, drink plenty of fluids, exercise regularly and avoid alcohol
* Check early any health requirements (vaccinations etc.) for your destinations
* Have any vaccinations you have had recorded on a vaccination certificate and remember to take it with you. Some countries may deny entry without it
* If you are on prescribed medication take an extra supply and keep it in a separate bag. You may need a statement from your doctor if you are carrying insulin syringes or narcotics
* Carry a basic first aid kit. Don’t forget sunscreen and insect repellent
* Don’t drink or brush teeth with tap water and avoid ice in drinks if you are unsure of the water quality
* Australia has a Reciprocal Health Agreement with the following countries
- Finland
- Italy
- Malta
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Sweden
- United Kingdom (which includes Northern Ireland)
- Republic of Ireland
As Australian residents, our customers are entitled to immediate necessary medical and public hospital treatment similar to that provided by Medicare whilst visiting the above mentioned countries.
* Dress simply when exploring the sights so as not to attract attention
* Avoid travelling alone after dark in an unknown area
* When taking tours or when doing organised activities, ensure you only deal with a licensed operator
* Where additional transport or accommodation costs have been incurred, original accounts/receipts are required to support your claim
* Carry two or more forms of identification including at least one photo ID. Never carry these all together
* Take a copy of the address of your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate
Travel Warnings/Advice
For the latest travel advice/warnings select the following web address. This will provide you with the latest information relating to a specific destination from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs.
Worldwide Weather
To obtain the latest weather report for your destination select the following web address:
Making a reverse charge/collect call to Australia from overseas
To make a reverse charge (collect) call to Australia from an overseas destination you must first speak with an Australian operator who will then facilitate the call. The operator number varies from country to country. Select the following web address to gain access to the specific number required
http://www.telstra.com.au/homephoneservices/manage_calls/reverse_charge.htm
Worldwide Embassy Addresses
Select the following web address to find the details of embassies worldwide or your embassy of choice
Time Zones Worldwide
To find the local time at your destination or to calculate the time difference between Australia and an overseas destination, select the following web address
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
International Direct Dialing
To obtain the direct telephone dialing code for an overseas destination & country, select the following web address
http://www.whitepages.com.au/wp/helpfulInfo.do?category=info&item=worldDialCodes
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