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Make your travel itinerary around Australia !
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 another section of the website or other external links where you can review some content, read more about Australia and find support in making up your mind about your destination.
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.
2. Rough Itinerary Plan
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 click her for more support about when, what & how to visit Australia. You may also find assistance by looking up in our 5 suggested predefined itineraries.
3. Drill down and refine your Itinerary 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 climate zones 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. Final Itinerary Plan around Australia
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.
5. 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 ?
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.
What else do you need to know for your trip to Australia ? What is critical ? Which issues are relevant ? Here below a short list for packing yor luggage
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Make your travel itinerary around Australia !
A 7 Step-by-Step-Guide around Australia
The reason why I put together this Step-by-Step Guide is to provide you with immediate help if you want to organize your journey to Australia by yourself. The list below will assist you step by step through the preparation and all arrangements, making a route plan around Australia.
- Identify your time frame, make a list of all what you would like to see.
- Plan draw a rough plan, drill this down into your final travel itinerary.
- Connect start your research, find access to the best connections.
- Arrange research, compare and make all necessary arrangements
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 another section of the website or other external links where you can review some content, read more about Australia and find support in making up your mind about your destination.
Are you ready ? Let's start !
1. Time Frame and Estimate of costHow 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.
2. Rough Itinerary Plan
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 click her for more support about when, what & how to visit Australia. You may also find assistance by looking up in our 5 suggested predefined itineraries.
3. Drill down and refine your Itinerary 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 climate zones 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. Final Itinerary Plan around Australia
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.
5. 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 a good bargain flight.
- Visa to Australia You need a visa to enter Australia, check in internet if you can apply for an ETA Visa, the quickest way of getting your tourist visa to Australia online. Check the validity of your passport, this should be at least 6 months valid after your departure deadline.
- Accommodation: According to your final plan you have already a plan of your domestic flights, when and if you will need to rent a car or travel by train/bus. If you have chosen to stay in hostels or rather in B&B or rent a campervan you will have to keep track of relevant sites. From this platform you have also access to the most competitive accommodation metasearch.
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.
- Flight to Australia and back home, unless you plan to head somewhere else from Australia, you should book your flight way &return from home. Plan a stop over night from a town in Far East or in Middle East, depending where you come from. From EU and USA I would highly recommend it.
- 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!
- 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 Travel Insurance
- International driving licenseif you plan to drive and rent a car in Australia, you need an international driving license in English. You can check out at this website what you need if you want to drive in Australia.
- Money 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 my tips about exchanging money for Australia.
What else do you need to know for your trip to Australia ? What is critical ? Which issues are relevant ? Here below a short list for packing yor luggage
- Travel packing tips
Here some tips for you to start thinking over how to pack for your trip to 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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