✈️🌍 Australia Travel, Language Training, Working Holiday Packing Ultimate Guide! BEST 10 Essential Items Based on My Experience 🎒✨
Hello everyone! As someone who was once a working holiday maker and language student in Australia, there are items that I always thought, 'I absolutely need this!' whenever I packed my luggage for a trip. In particular, there were many items that I regretted because they were more expensive than I thought when I bought them locally. 😅 Today, I'm going to share my experiences with those of you who are going on a trip, language study, or working holiday to Australia. TOP 10 ESSENTIAL NEEDLESLet me introduce it in detail! This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you purchase through the link, I will receive a small commission, which will be a great help in running the blog. I have selected high-quality products, but even if you do not purchase the linked products, find the products that are right for you, prepare in advance, and start your life in Australia smartly! There is no additional cost to readers. 😊
📄 Table of Contents
- 1. 🔌 Universal Travel Adapter (Type I) & Power Strip
- 2. ☀️ Sunscreen (sunscreen/sunglasses) & UPF clothing
- 3. 🔋 Portable auxiliary battery
- 4. 🧴 Travel Toiletry Kit & Compression Pack
- 5. 🩹 Portable first aid kit & first aid kit
- 6. 💧 Reusable water bottle (hot/cold)
- 7. 🎒 Light and durable backpack (day pack)
- 8. 📝 Diary/Notebook & Writing Instruments
- 9. 🔒 Lock (TSA approved)
- 10. 🎤 Earphones/Headphones & Audiobooks/Podcast Downloads
1. 🔌 Universal Travel Adapter (Type I) & Power Strip
It is no exaggeration to say that it is the most important thing for travelers! ⚡️ Australia is different from Korea Type I outletIt uses two slightly angled holes on top and one more hole for grounding on the bottom. It's a socket that looks like a sad face.
I also vividly remember being confused at first because the adapter I bought in Korea didn't fit. Especially when I arrived in Australia and needed to charge my phone right away, it was really difficult if I didn't have an adapter. If you try to buy one locally, it's quite difficult to find a good product, and the variety is limited, so the range of choices is limited. If possible, I'd rather buy one that can charge multiple devices at the same time. Multiport AdapterMe, at all Adapter with multi-tap functionIt's a good idea to bring one. There are a lot of things to charge, like laptops, cell phones, and portable chargers! In share houses or hostels, there are often not enough outlets, so it would be really convenient to have a multi-tap adapter.
I Type Plug Adapter MOMAX Universal Travel 170W Click Here
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*I Type Plug Adapters Go see
2. ☀️ Sunscreen (sunscreen/sunglasses) & UPF clothing
The Australian sun is much stronger than you can imagine. It's great to enjoy the bright sunshine, but One of the countries with the highest incidence of skin cancer in the worldAs a person, you must protect your skin! ☀️ I quickly used up the sunscreen I brought from Korea and bought it locally. The price was also expensive (1.5 to 2 times higher than in Korea) It was harder to find a milder product than I thought. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to prepare it in advance in Korea. It has UV protection. UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) Clothingme Wide-brimmed hatIt is also essential for outdoor activities. I also benefited greatly from the UPF t-shirt while working on a farm during my working holiday! Be sure to apply sunscreen to exposed areas such as your face, neck, and arms, and sunglasses are a must! Before your trip, go to Olive Young and prepare plenty of sunscreen that matches your skin type and tone. 👒😎
* UV creams Go see
*Go see our UV protection shirts For women For men
3. 🔋 Portable auxiliary battery
Whether you're traveling or working on a farm or factory for a working holiday, your phone is your lifeline. You need to use maps to find your way around an unfamiliar place, keep in touch with family and friends, and take photos of Australia's beautiful landscapes. 📱✨ I once went on a road trip without a power bank and my phone battery died, which was a bit embarrassing. I had to buy one locally, but it was a bit disappointing. It is expensive (more expensive than Korea) Since the capacity is often ambiguous, in Korea A large capacity auxiliary battery of over 20,000mAhI highly recommend that you prepare it in advance! When traveling long distances, be sure to bring it with you, as there are often no charging ports on trains or buses.
*Portable auxiliary batteries Go see
4. 🧴 Travel Toiletry Set & Compression Pack
There are many basic toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in Australian supermarkets, but if they are not the products you are used to, they may not suit you. This is especially true for those with sensitive skin. 🧴 And when you first settle in, you may move frequently between hostels or share houses. Small container or carry-on travel setIt is a good idea to pack it. It will greatly reduce the size of your luggage. Compression packAlso a must! I regret using this too late. If I had used it earlier, I would have had much less luggage and more space in my carrier. Especially if you have to bring bulky winter clothes or thick clothes, you can see the effect of the compression pack. 🧳
*Travel compression pack Go see
*See travel toiletries For women For men
5. 🩹 Portable First Aid Kit & Medicine Box
As you adapt to a new environment, unexpected things can happen. 🥺 Mild headaches, indigestion, allergies, bug bites, etc. The right medicine for meBe sure to bring it. Since hospital fees and medicines in Australia are not cheap, it is wise to bring simple medicines from Korea. When I got bitten by a mosquito during my working holiday and my leg swelled up, the ointment I brought from Korea was really useful. It contains a small bandage or disinfectant. Mini first aid kitIt is also useful. Especially if you work on a farm or in a factory during your working holiday, you will likely get minor injuries, so it is a good idea to prepare in advance. 💊
*Portable first aid kit Go see
6. 💧 Reusable water bottle (hot/cold)
It's really hot in Australia! 🔥 And The tap water is clean, so it's okay to drink it. So instead of disposable plastic water bottles, Personal water bottleIt is a good idea to carry it around and make a habit of filling it up with water and drinking it frequently. In particular, it is good to keep the water cool for a long time. Stainless steel water bottle with cooling functionIt's really useful in Australia. I hate drinking lukewarm water in hot weather, so I always buy expensive iced drinks, but if I had a good water bottle, I would have saved a lot of money. In Australia, there is a good tumbler (Keep Cup) culture, so many cafes give discounts, so you can participate in protecting the environment. ♻️
*Aquarius Go see
7. 🎒 Lightweight and durable backpack (daypack)
Besides the big carrier A lightweight and durable daypack for everyday use or short trips.This is a must. 🎒 It's good for carrying books, notebooks, and writing instruments when going to a language school, or for carrying a wallet, cell phone, camera, etc. when going sightseeing in the city. It's also useful when going on a trip to the suburbs or hiking on the weekend. A practical backpack with good durability and well-divided storage spaces is the best, rather than one that's too heavy or expensive. I have a bad memory of buying a cheap bag that broke quickly and I ended up buying another one. If you want to buy a good backpack locally, You may have to pay a pretty high price.
*Light and durable backpacks (day packs) Go see
8. 📝 Diary/Notebook & Writing Instruments
These days, they say that everything is solved with smartphones, but in the beginning, when you are exposed to a lot of new information and experiences, Writing and organizing by handThis is really helpful. ✍️ Writing down your bank account information, TAX FILE NUMBER (TFN), important addresses, emergency contacts, and new English words will help you remember them better and come in handy in emergencies. It’s also really helpful when you’re job hunting during your working holiday, writing down contact information or interview content. I also wrote a diary every day to record my precious memories in Australia. 📔 Stationery in Australia may not be as varied or affordable as in Korea, so I recommend bringing a few books from Korea in advance.
* Travel notes Go see
9. 🔒 Lock (TSA approved)
If you plan to live in a hostel or share house Lock for personal belongings🔒 It is essential, especially when putting a lock on a carrier or using a public locker. There is less risk of the lock being broken during airport security checks. TSA (Transportation Security Administration) approved lockIt is a good idea to prepare one. I had an experience where I felt uneasy because there was no lock in the hostel, but I bought it locally. The price is also expensive (expensive compared to Korea) There wasn't a design I liked either. Prepare in advance and keep your valuables safe!
*Travel locks Go see
10. 🎤 Earphones/Headphones & Audiobooks/Podcast Downloads
When you have a long flight, need some time to yourself, or need some alone time. Earphones/headphonesIt's really useful. 🎧 Especially for me, because I want to get more exposure to English. Audiobooks or podcastsI downloaded it in advance and listened to it. If the earphones you use in Korea break down, it is difficult to find a product of similar quality locally. The price may also be expensive, it's also a good idea to bring extra. It's good for blocking out surrounding noise and having your own time when using public transportation, and it's also a great help for listening to music and studying English! And I'd like to recommend earphones or headphones with noise-canceling functions. If you turn on this function and sleep on the plane, you won't hear the airplane noise, and you'll be able to sleep deeply even with the chatter around you and the baby crying. I always bring Bose's noise-canceling earphones with the same function when I travel.🎶
* Headphones, earphones Go see
How is it, was it helpful? If you prepare these 10 essential items in advance, your first steps in Australia will be much lighter and smarter. Be sure to refer to this list when packing and start your life in Australia without regrets!
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If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!
*Australia Working Holiday Complete Guide Go see
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