{"id":185425,"date":"2018-05-16T01:51:23","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T22:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/"},"modified":"2018-05-16T01:51:23","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T22:51:23","slug":"10-tips-for-australia-first-timers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/","title":{"rendered":"#10 tips for Australia first timers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23b04843f5b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23b04843f5b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#10_tips_for_traveling_in_Australia_the_right_way\" >10 tips for traveling in Australia the right way<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#1_A_Road_trip_is_the_best_way_to_truly_see_Australia\" >#1 A Road trip is the best way to truly see Australia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#2_Dont_try_to_do_all_of_Australia_in_2_weeks\" >#2 Don\u2019t try to do all of Australia in 2 weeks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#3_Be_prepared_to_go_offline\" >#3 Be prepared to go offline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#4_Consider_buying_your_car\" >#4 Consider buying your car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#5_Try_Camping\" >#5 Try Camping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#6_Cook_yourself\" >#6 Cook yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#7_Enjoy_Australias_nature_its_free\" >#7 Enjoy Australia\u2019s nature, it\u2019s free!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#8_Be_mindful_of_wildlife\" >#8 Be mindful of wildlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#9_Take_sunscreen_and_insect_repellent\" >#9 Take sunscreen and insect repellent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/10-tips-for-australia-first-timers\/#10_Draft_of_your_journey_and_keep_a_good_attitude\" >#10\u00a0Draft of your journey and keep a good attitude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#10 tips for Australia first timers<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">So, you are planning to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> to Australia\u00a0for the first time\u2026? Congrats you are in for a great time! We are yet to meet a person who didn\u2019t love traveling in Australia! Though Australia is pretty amazing in almost all aspects it has a few things that you should address! And that\u2019s why we created this Australia first timers travel tips!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Travel to australia\" width=\"921\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-520x348.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-6828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Travel to australia\" width=\"921\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-520x348.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\">First of all, have you ever noticed how freakin\u2019 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ga.gov.au\/scientific-topics\/national-location-information\/dimensions\/australias-size-compared\">huge Australia is<\/a>? Australia is the 6th largest country in the world,\u00a0 almost the size of the US and much bigger the EU. Besides the size, Australia is very little populated and the driest inhabited\u00a0continent on earth, with more than half of the territory being a desert. The other thing is that you must be aware is that Australia is a highly developed country and a very expensive one! If you are planning a long trip to Australia you need to be aware that you\u2019ll spend a lot more than in most of the rest of the world. And the longer the trip, the \u201cworse\u201d\u2026 Have a look at this comparison between the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/compare_countries_result.jsp?country1=Australia&amp;country2=United+States\">cost of living in the US and Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, don\u2019t let these aspects prevent you from going to Australia! With our 10 amazing tips, you can address them and have the time of your life in Australia!<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_tips_for_traveling_in_Australia_the_right_way\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10 tips for traveling in Australia the right way<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Road_trip_is_the_best_way_to_truly_see_Australia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Road_trip_is_the_best_way_to_truly_see_Australia\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#1 A Road trip is the best way to truly see Australia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to see Australia\u2019s amazing nature and many of the off the beaten track destinations, a road trip is the way to go! Plus, a\u00a0Road trip to Australia is lots of fun! Again, note that the distances are huge and it will take you a long time, but if you have it, it\u2019s really worth it! If you don\u2019t you should still do a few regions of Australia. Furthermore, you can make use of the free campsites to have free accommodation, fill your car with food and ingredients, chase down Australia\u2019s roads, beaches and ultimately have an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p>When doing a road trip you always need to keep in mind the distances and respective fuel costs. Example, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlasheart.com\/what-to-do-in-byron-bay\">Byron Bay<\/a> seems right on the outskirts of Brisbane, but it\u2019s more than 150 km away. It may also seem fairly close to Sydney, but it\u2019s more than 750 km away!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"road trip Australia\" width=\"892\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia-520x315.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-6832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"road trip Australia\" width=\"892\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia-520x315.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-australia.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_try_to_do_all_of_Australia_in_2_weeks\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Don%E2%80%99t_try_to_do_all_of_Australia_in_2_weeks\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#2 Don\u2019t try to do all of Australia in 2 weeks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, this seems pretty obvious now that you are aware of how big it is! We know that the temptation of trying\u00a0to see it all is big but this\u00a0isn\u2019t a good idea. Would\u00a0you even dream of doing all of the US in two\u00a0weeks? or Europe? If your time is limited, we strongly suggest you focus on\u00a0one or two regions of Australia. It\u2019s a much more relaxing experience, and you\u2019ll save both time and money on transportation. If you are planning\u00a0several months\u00a0maybe you can\u00a0cover\u00a0a big part of it\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title-styled__TitleWrapper-yur2bw-0 gKavFL\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_prepared_to_go_offline\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_prepared_to_go_offline\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#3 Be prepared to go offline<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to its massive size and large unpopulated regions, mobile phone signal and internet can be dodgy outside the main areas. Prepare beforehand, let people know that you may uncontactable\u00a0and write down the most important information. Plus, you may not have GPS signal, so bring a printed map.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Nullarbor highway\" width=\"903\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor-520x344.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-6826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Nullarbor highway\" width=\"903\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor-520x344.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Highway-sign-Nullarbor.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Consider_buying_your_car\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Consider_buying_your_car\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#4 Consider buying your car<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This one is a tip only for those traveling slow and staying a long time in Australia. It really doesn\u2019t make sense to buy a car for 2 weeks, right\u00a0it? \ud83d\ude42 You can choose between renting a car\/campervan or buying one yourself. Although, if you\u2019re planning a longer (let\u2019s say 3 months) road trip in Australia then, we recommend you consider buying your vehicle and selling it in end of the trip. There are many sites on the internet that allow you to do this, but <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.gumtree.com.au\/s-automotive\/4x4\/k0c9299\">gumtree<\/span> is the biggest Australian site to buy and sell used goods and naturally has big selection o fused cars\/vans\/4\u00d74.<\/p>\n<h2><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/campervan-australia-300x161.jpg\" alt=\"campervan australia\" width=\"1022\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/campervan-australia-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/campervan-australia-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/campervan-australia-520x280.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-6831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/campervan-australia-300x161.jpg\" alt=\"campervan australia\" width=\"1022\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/campervan-australia-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/campervan-australia-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/campervan-australia-520x280.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\"><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Try_Camping\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Try_Camping\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#5 Try Camping<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When renting a car, consider the possibility of camping either with a tent or a campervan. It\u2019s\u00a0possible to have an Australian road trip on a budget and the answer to it is camping or rent\/buy an RV. This will make you save on accommodation which tends to be extremely expensive in Australia and in food because will be able to cook easier.<\/p>\n<p>Note that sleeping in your car or camping in public spaces is illegal in most of Australia, and the corresponding fine is heavy! However, there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s that will help you find great free camping sites close to some of Australia\u2019s greatest views. And even the ones that aren\u2019t free are usually budget friendly. And it\u2019s definitely cheaper than staying in hotels and motels. Have a look at our other accommodation tips to save on your trips.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cook_yourself\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cook_yourself\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#6 Cook yourself<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are lots of great restaurants, but Australia isn\u2019t the south-east\u00a0Asia where local food is incredible and cheap! Even you don\u2019t have an RV,\u00a0 there are free public BBQs available in most parks all over Australia.\u00a0 That\u2019s a local experience right there! Food and ingredients bought in the supermarkets often aren\u2019t more expensive than in Europe or the US, thus you can make a lot of budget-friendly meals.\u00a0Buy your food where the locals do: at supermarkets. Instead of paying for a hotel\u2019s or restaurant breakfast, buy fresh bread, cheese and meat, save it for a morning meal and enjoy a nice cheap breakfast!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Enjoy_Australias_nature_its_free\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Enjoy_Australia%E2%80%99s_nature,_it%E2%80%99s_free!\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#7 Enjoy Australia\u2019s nature, it\u2019s free!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of Australia\u2019s biggest cities are amazing! You have Sydney, Melbourne, Perth\u2026 And you should spend at least <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sydneyexpert.com\/3-days-in-sydney\/\">three days in Sydney<\/a>, Melbourne and Perth, they are all great! But what really takes Australia to the next level is the outdoors fun! From the amazing rainforests and pristine beaches to the dramatic cliffs and outback, you can find all of this in Australia. And then there\u2019s Tasmania, which is a little harder to get to, but incredibly rewarding! Hike, swim, explore, make friends and freely explore some of the most untouched places on the planet. Plus, it\u2019s\u00a0free!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Hyams Beach\" width=\"890\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-6827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Hyams Beach\" width=\"890\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Hyams-Beach-Jervis-Bay-Australia.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Be_mindful_of_wildlife\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Be_mindful_of_wildlife\"><\/span><span id=\"Animals\" style=\"color: #000000;\">#8 Be mindful of wildlife<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be aware that Australian wildlife is everywhere, particularly at night! When it starts to get dark, animals are attracted to the lights and jump on purpose onto the road! We strongly suggest you start early (but not too early when it\u2019s still dawn) and find a comfortable parking spot before it gets dark and enjoy the stars. Please avoid driving at night, for your and the animals\u2019 safety.<\/p>\n<p>You should also be careful with the wild animals that want to kill you \ud83d\ude42 From venomous snakes, spiders, jellyfish to sharks and crocodiles or even ants, centipedes and octopus\u2026\u00a0 There are plenty of deadly animals in Australia! Although,\u00a0if you follow advice and signs, it is unlikely you will get into any trouble.\u00a0 Nevertheless, find out if what\u2019s in the water before diving in\u2026<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"wildlife australia\" width=\"903\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-6824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"wildlife australia\" width=\"903\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Australia-animal-warning-sign.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Take_sunscreen_and_insect_repellent\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Take_sunscreen_and_insect_repellent\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#9 Take sunscreen and insect repellent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Australia\u2019s sun is harsh, even when it doesn\u2019t seem that hot or fierce! Australia has a thinner ozone layer and thus it not only heats up quickly as it\u2019s more dangerous. A few minutes under the sun without protection and you may be in for a big sunburn that lasts weeks and a potential blister.\u00a0 In the long turn, Australia has one of the highest melanoma rates in the world. Thus, protect yourself and always wear\u00a050+ SPF sunscreen! We also strongly suggest you buy one that its water resistant because let\u2019s face it, you won\u2019t go to Australia and avoid to\u00a0dive into the oceans, lakes, rivers, waterfalls\u2026<\/p>\n<p>You should also pack insect repellent which should help you deter bugs, but also keep you safe from insect bites. Additionally, you can also take <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wouldbetraveller.com\/craghoppers-nosilife-review\/\">insect repellet clothes<\/a> which would give an extra layer os protection!<\/p>\n<p>From house flies to bush flies, mozzies, and some creepier stuff, Australia\u2019s small animals are everywhere.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Uluru Australia\" width=\"953\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-6829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Uluru Australia\" width=\"953\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Uluru-Australia.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Draft_of_your_journey_and_keep_a_good_attitude\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Draft_of_your_journey_and_keep_a_good_attitude\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">#10\u00a0Draft of your journey and keep a good attitude<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A journey through Australia, particularly a long one, will always be an adventure. Though, as exciting as new adventure particularly such a free one can be, always act with caution and be smart! You should have at least draft of your trip on your mind and try to follow it.\u00a0\u00a0Australia is too big to keep changing your mind where you are going and how you are going, you will lose time and money.\u00a0Be aware of your limits, both monetarily and in distance. If you get any setback, just act be calm, don\u2019t panic and act smart. After all, the adventure is half the fun, right?<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia-300x139.jpg\" alt=\"Australia beach\" width=\"911\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia-520x241.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-6825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia-300x139.jpg\" alt=\"Australia beach\" width=\"911\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia-520x241.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beach-sea-coast-ocean-cove-inlet-australia.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\"><\/p>\n<p>An Australian road trip has everything to be an exciting journey and one that you will fondly remember for the rest of your life, and maybe even do it again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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Congrats you are in for a great time! We are yet to meet a person who didn\u2019t love traveling in Australia! Though Australia is pretty amazing in almost all aspects it has a few things that you should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":185426,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Twelve-Apostles-Victoria-Australia-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[94526],"tags":[20358,94583,94533],"class_list":["post-185425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trip-and-travel","tag-australia","tag-oceania","tag-travel-to"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/185426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}