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This depends on the type of accomodation, your mode of travel and your destination. I will concentrate on a driving/touring holiday for now. In that situation, whatever is comfortable for car travel and that doesn't need ironing is the best choice of clothes. Space is always at a premium when travelling so choose items of clothing that can be teamed up with a variety of other items. You need to find clothes that can be worn as casual but can be dressed up enough to be worn to a BYO restaurant if necessary. You need light clothes that are easily washed, dry quickly and aren't easily crushed. Just one outfit that can be worn to more classy restaurants, casinos and shows is enough to start. You can always buy something that will be a momento of the holiday if you find you need more clothes. Remember, you are travelling so are unlikely to be in the same place for long which means nobody will notice you wore that outfit to dinner last time! (Except your other half or travelling buddies and they don't mind... I hope?)

For the great outdoors - you are bound to go on walks or on a boat at some stage. Don't forget good walking boots, thick socks, hat, waterproof spray jacket, light cotton long sleeve shirt to keep the sun off while still keeping you cool - temperature 'cool' that is! And thongs, you definitely can't go anywhere without those Aussie necessities. Remember to use sunscreen wherever you go in Australia - winter and summer - if you are spending time outdoors in the sun..

Temperatures vary greatly across Australia. In desert-type areas eg near Alice Springs (NT) it can get to 30 degrees (Celsius) during the day but drop to 15 degrees overnight. You need both winter and summer clothes in the one day. 'Winter' by Australian standards that is! Unless you are visiting places like the Snowy Mountains or Falls Creek, snow is NOT a consideration.

A coat that can be dressed up or dressed down in a colour that goes with anything is very handy for travelling. Make sure it has some pockets for money, camera and a few other necessities so you don't need to carry a bag.

What did I actually wear on the round Australia roadtrip?

After getting out the clothes I thought I might need for the trip and then putting half back (as everyone tells you to do), I found that I still didn't use all of the clothes I packed. In fact I probably only used half of what I took. Remember that this was a driving holiday, staying in a caravan, mostly in bush camps or national parks. We only occasionally went out to restaurants/casinos etc. We made sure we were at a caravan park once a week so we could do the washing and considering that clothes can be worn 2 - 3 times in normal circumstances before washing, that was sufficient. What I (female) actually wore for the 6-7 months was :

1 summer 'restaurant' outfit

1 winter 'restaurant' outfit

1 pair jeans

1 cotton long pants

1 pair cords

1 tracksuit

3 shorts

3 x 3/4 length pants

2 singlet tops

4 short sleeved tops

2 long sleeved tops

2 polar fleece jumpers

1 light sprayproof jacket

1 overjacket

1 beanie

1 quickdry long sleeve shirt (for canoeing/snorkelling)

1 quickdry board shorts

2 swimmers/bikinis

1 summer pyjamas

1 winter pyjamas

1 weeks worth of underwear and socks

1 cap

thongs

Ugg boots

walking boots

joggers

1 pair good shoes

1 beach towel

1 bath towel

What should I avoid?

Avoid WHITE shirts and tops at all costs as they will show every mark, especially if you are camping. You don't need more than one pair of jeans - less is more when travelling and jeans are bulky and take ages to dry when you wash them. When you are on the move and you can't predict the weather this is an important consideration. You can always buy items along the way if you need to, so start off with as few things as you think you can manage with. After a week you will know if there are more items that you need and then you can purchase them as you need them. Do the 'crush test' before packing your clothes and avoid the ones that crush easily. Everyone hates ironing don't they?

What to wear canoeing?

A light cotton shirt with long sleeves that keeps the sun off but dries quickly

Shorts made from quick-dry material

Thongs (for feet!) or reef walking shoes if the area is a bit 'dodgy'

Togs underneath - there is always a chance of swimming

Hat or cap that doesn't blow off

Sunscreen & sunglasses

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Remember, you are travelling so are unlikely to be in the same place for long which means nobody will notice you wore that outfit to dinner last time! (Except your other half or travelling buddies and they don't mind... I hope?) For the great outdoors - you are bound to go on walks or on a boat at some stage. Don't forget good walking boots, thick socks, hat, waterproof spray jacket, light cotton long sleeve shirt to keep the sun off while still keeping you cool - temperature 'cool' that is! And thongs, you definitely can't go anywhere without those Aussie necessities. Remember to use sunscreen wherever you go in Australia - winter and summer - if you are spending time outdoors in the sun.. Temperatures vary greatly across Australia. In desert-type areas eg near Alice Springs (NT) it can get to 30 degrees (Celsius) during the day but drop to 15 degrees overnight. You need both winter and summer clothes in the one day. 'Winter' by Australian standards that is! Unless you are visiting places like the Snowy Mountains or Falls Creek, snow is NOT a consideration. A coat that can be dressed up or dressed down in a colour that goes with anything is very handy for travelling. Make sure it has some pockets for money, camera and a few other necessities so you don't need to carry a bag. What did I actually wear on the round Australia roadtrip? After getting out the clothes I thought I might need for the trip and then putting half back (as everyone tells you to do), I found that I still didn't use all of the clothes I packed. In fact I probably only used half of what I took. Remember that this was a driving holiday, staying in a caravan, mostly in bush camps or national parks. We only occasionally went out to restaurants/casinos etc. We made sure we were at a caravan park once a week so we could do the washing and considering that clothes can be worn 2 - 3 times in normal circumstances before washing, that was sufficient. What I (female) actually wore for the 6-7 months was : 1 summer 'restaurant' outfit 1 winter 'restaurant' outfit 1 pair jeans 1 cotton long pants 1 pair cords 1 tracksuit 3 shorts 3 x 3/4 length pants 2 singlet tops 4 short sleeved tops 2 long sleeved tops 2 polar fleece jumpers 1 light sprayproof jacket 1 overjacket 1 beanie 1 quickdry long sleeve shirt (for canoeing/snorkelling) 1 quickdry board shorts 2 swimmers/bikinis 1 summer pyjamas 1 winter pyjamas 1 weeks worth of underwear and socks 1 cap thongs Ugg boots walking boots joggers 1 pair good shoes 1 beach towel 1 bath towel What should I avoid? Avoid WHITE shirts and tops at all costs as they will show every mark, especially if you are camping. You don't need more than one pair of jeans - less is more when travelling and jeans are bulky and take ages to dry when you wash them. When you are on the move and you can't predict the weather this is an important consideration. You can always buy items along the way if you need to, so start off with as few things as you think you can manage with. After a week you will know if there are more items that you need and then you can purchase them as you need them. Do the 'crush test' before packing your clothes and avoid the ones that crush easily. Everyone hates ironing don't they? What to wear canoeing? A light cotton shirt with long sleeves that keeps the sun off but dries quickly Shorts made from quick-dry material Thongs (for feet!) or reef walking shoes if the area is a bit 'dodgy' Togs underneath - there is always a chance of swimming Hat or cap that doesn't blow off Sunscreen & sunglasses Please Explore our Aussie Holiday site... If you are interested in placing an advertisement on this site then please contact us . Click on the Advertise button at the top of the page for information on our special Startup Rates. 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