The list below will assist you step by step through the preparation and all arrangements, making your travel itinerary around Australia. First of all bear in mind these simple golden rules:

1. Identify your time frame, make a list of all what you would like to see.

2. Draw a rough plan, drill this down into your final travel itinerary.

3. Start your research, find access to the best connections..

4. Search, compare, book and make all necessary travel arrangements before leaving.

Planning your trip in Australia can be really time consuming, you can either follow these simple steps it will save you time as well as a tiring searching online. I planned the routes of all my trips in Australia individually, I have then added my personal travel experience, along with my travel tips and made it available for you to use it here. But not everyone has got the time and patience to do this and look for HELP and ASSISTANCE with the trip planning.

If you feel you are not ready yet to proceed from one step to the other, click on the relevant links and you will be redirected to other sections of this website where you can read more about a specific topic, or blog posts, read more about the major Australian attractions or see more pictures of Australia and find all the support and inspiration while making up your mind about your travel destination in Australia.

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1. Make a Time Frame and Estimate of Cost for your travel in Australia

How much time do you have? How much do you want to spend? The two most important things at this early stage of planning is to define your time frame, and also make a rough estimate of the cost. A visit to Australia must be planned a good time ahead, at least 3 months in advance. I would recommend starting 6 months ahead. Once you know exactly when you want to travel then make a schedule, set your Time Frame. You can learn more about when-what-how to travel Australia here.

2. Make a rough Itinerary plan for your trip

Have you already thought about where you want to go and what you want to see? What is your reason for travelling to Australia? Make a list of all things that you would like to do and see. Out of this list make a draft, a sort of Rough Itinerary Plan, this shall include an outline of the regions, cities, attractions you would like to see during your visit. If you are not sure about it and have not made up your mind yet check out our top australia travel destinations.

3. Drill down and refine your travel itinerary plan

Plan When you have a first blueprint of your itinerary around Australia select 4-5 regions/things out of your list. You should have at least 10 destinations on this list to review. By narrowing down your list please keep in mind your time frame and what the climate and season at your destination in Australia. For more help check the Australia Weather Map to help you identify your priorities chek list. Feel stuck? Take it easy :) do not worry, if you feel undecided, take your time! You may need some more reading about Australia or need more inspirational advice: you can take a look at the Australia photos gallery , read more about Australia watch a videos about the Top End or consult the Lonely Planet Pubblications.

4. Make a Final Travel Itinerary

Now your plan is slowly taking shape and you have a clear picture of how your next trip will be looking like. I used to print out a colourful map of Australia and draw my itinerary on it, starting from my arrival destination, drawing lines to connect all other places where I planned to stop. This helped me chopping and dicing my itineary into single detail I felt it was important for me. If you wish to do the same take notes next to it for your records. When you a have a comprehensive list, put it all on paper and made your final plan out of it. You may also need assistance with your Australia Trip Planning.

5. Make most of the travel arrangements before you leave

When you review your final plan for the last check, and you are happy with it, then move on to the next stage of the preparation, i.e. do not make any further changes for little details, leave something for sponteanity, do not try to overdo when planning this will contra productive, for sure you will have to change little bit of this and that when you are there. There is no point now of having a over detailed program in front of you. You do not need this now. What you need now is making the first arrangments for your plan to take off ! What's this?

• Research, compare for the best flight deals shop around at least 3 months in advance, if you can even 6 months before departure, this will increase your chances to get good Australia flight deals. You can use THE RED EMIRATES widget you see on  the right hand sidebar.

• ALWAYS check out the this page for  Super Special Offers from QANTAS

• Australia Travel Visa: you need a visa to enter Australia, check on this page if you can apply for an ETA Visa, this is the quickest way of getting your Australia tourist visa online. Check the validity of your passport, this should be at least 6 months valid after your departure deadline.

• Find Accommodation in Australia: According to your final travel itinerary you will make a plan of transportation you will use: whether you will need a car or use the train or do some bus travel, as well as what kind of accommodation you are looking for. From this platform you have also access to the the best Australia accommodation resource 

6. Book flights and Accommodation

What do you absolutely need to to book before you leave to Australia ? Here below a simple list. I would highly recommend not to make any unnecessary booking from home when you can easily do it at your destination. This will give you a better insight of the local conditions, you will be able to assess personally the places and or the situation thus making it for you easier to take your decision. Leave room for spontaneity and for the unexpected! This will add an immense value to your journey.

My Golden Tips for Findng Flights and Accommodation Deals

• Flight to and within Australia - you need a return flight unless you plan to head somewhere else from Australia, book your a return flight, from the same city or with different arrival and departure airports. Plan a stop over night at your connection airport town in Fareast or in Middle East, depending where you come from. If you leave from Europe and USA I highly recommend a stopover night. To learn more about cheap Australia flights click on this link that takes you to another section of the website. For cheap domestic Australian Flights check out this useful travel resource for comparing and finding the best flight deals in Australia
  

• Accommodation - book your accommodation for the first few days, 2-3 at least, this will help you recover quickly from jet lag, especially if did not have a stop over. A few days at your arrival will allow you to fill up with fresh energy and gain orientation in the southern emisphere. For booking your accommodation in Australia you can use these great travel resources you find on this other page of the website. They are in my opinion among the best you can find on the market.

• Travel Formalities - what do you need to arrange from home before leaving to Australia? Do you need a travel insurance. Well, I would say yes, but this obviously a personal matter, however it is recommandable to have a travel insurance which covers you in case of flight cancellation due to sickness or accident. Before evaluating whether you need a travel insurance for medical assistance check with your local health insurance whether this covers you abroad and/or if you need extra arrangement. It is vital you check out carefully and make up your mind about what kind of travel insurance you need, and makes sense to you. To find out what it matters to you and how to find the best suitable travel insurance for you continue reading here about Australia Travel Insurance.

• International driving license - if you plan to drive and rent a car in Australia, you need an international driving license in English. If your driving license is not in English, than you need a translation that you can provide from the local transport authority in your home country.

• Money matters - How do you want to take your money with you? Credit Cards, Travelleres checks or Cash? Or maybe a combination of all these pay means? Read on this post on Rocky Blog with useful tips about exchanging money for Australia.

7. Travel Packing tips for Australia

When it comes to packing the first thought goes to what shall I take with and how shall I travel ? with a suitcase or a backpack ? Click on the link to learn more about the pros and cons of the type of luggage you use.

Either Backpack or suitcase find some useful packing tips for your travel in Australia:

• Pack as light as you can (ideal weight is 10kg)

• Pack the more comfortable for you (backpack or trollery)

• Pack your personal items focusing on what you will be doing

• Leave at home: jewellery, high heels, all stuff you do not need

• Buy locally things of general use - leave room/weight for shopping, souvenirs, presents (the max weight allowance is usually 20kg/passenger, check this with your flight-company).

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