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Australia, Oceania, Packing Lists & Travel Tips

Australia Packing List

On Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Australia Packing List: Solo Female Travel

This Australia packing list is for travelers who are planning to take on Australia with nothing but a carry-on. The list fits a standard carry-on size of 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm). If your carry-on allowance is even smaller then try this packing list. If you are traveling with checked luggage then, of course, you can pack more clothes and bring full-sized toiletries.

For more info on where to go and what to do while backpacking Australia, check out the Solo Travel Australia Itinerary next.

australia packing list

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Here’s What To Pack In Your Carry-on:

Clothes

As you’ll notice, you won’t be able to take a lot of clothes. This means washing your clothes more often and looking for ways to get multiple uses out of every item. If you’re staying in hostels, you’ll most likely have access to laundry facilities so you won’t have to worry about washing when you need to.

Pants x 2Airline Carry Bag Limit

  • A pair of skinny jeans, leggings, etc.

Skirt x 1

Tops x 5

Dress x 2

Underwear x 7

  • If there is a delay in getting your clothes in a washing machine, you’ll at least have clean undies to get you through.

Bras x 4

Socks x 7

  • You want to go extra on the socks because these have a habit of disappearing.

Flip-flops (For the shower)

  • Shared showers can get a bit germy and you’ll want to protect your feet from such germs.
Read Next:  Europe Packing List

Pair of Flats (Comfortable and Sturdy for Walking)

  • For hiking and trekking, I bring a good sturdy pair of hiking boots but for city walking I prefer flats. You’ll want something that breathes, can be slipped in and out of easily and are comfortable and made for hours of walking. Your feet will thank you.

**Note: This does not include the clothes you wear on the plane. Wear your heaviest clothes like jackets, hiking boots, etc when you board. Don’t be afraid to layer!**

Toiletries

Travel-sized ToothpasteAirline Carry On Bag Size Limit

Travel-sized Shampoo & Conditioner

  • If you need specific hair products like I do then you should purchase empty travel bottles and fill them up with whatever your hair needs, instead of trying to find the travel-sized version of a product.
  • Check out this post for more info on how to take care of Black hair on the road.

Leave-in Conditioner

Travel-sized Body Wash

Shower Cap

Deodorant

Travel-sized Perfume

Travel-Size Sunscreen

Toothbrush

Comb

Brush

Feminine Products

  • You can buy tampons and pads in Australia of course but it doesn’t hurt to bring a couple with you just in case.

Nail Clipper

Microfiber Towel

  • A regular cotton towel won’t do when you’re backpacking. They take too long to dry and you’ll end up lugging around a damp, smelly rag. Microfiber towels are quick-drying and roll up easy with makes them great to travel with.

Misc.

Camera

Small Pack of Tissues

Pack of Wipes

Small Bottle of Hand Sanitizer

Travel Umbrella

Ear Plugs

  • The only way to get a good night sleep in hostel room full of people.
Read Next:  Southeast Asia Packing List

Sleep Mask

  • Another essential for hostel life.

Chargers

Journal

  • You won’t remember every aspect of your trip and all the things you did and the people you met…but your journal will.

Satin Pillowcase

Satin-lined Beret

  • The best thing I ever did for my hair was to buy a satin pillowcase and satin-lined beret. The friction caused by our hair rubbing against those cheap fabrics they insist on putting on airline seats and hostel pillows does a lot of damage that results in breakage and dryness. Now I just tuck my hair into my beret when I’m flying and I use my own satin pillowcase in hostels, hotels, everywhere.

Plug Adapter

  • Not all outlets are created equal. Make sure you have a plug adapter so you can charge your phone, tablet, laptop, etc.

Packing Cubes

  • It took me a while to get on board with packing cubes but when I did I fell in love with them. They make it so easy to keep your pack organized.

Dual-Voltage Hair Dryer

Airline Carry Bag Limit

Here’s What To Pack In Your Personal Item:

Kindle

Phone

Power Bank

Personal Alarm

Motion Sick Pills (if needed)

Lip Gloss with Sunscreen

Headphones

Passport

Wallet

Collapsible Water Bottle

There you have it!

My Australia Packing List to help you make the most of your trip. Next, check out Solo Female Travel Safety Items for some small, carry-on friendly items you can add to your packing list to protect you and your things on the road. Also, see my Resources page for more of the specific items I travel with!

Happy Travels!

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