Packing Checklist
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Pack
Hand Luggage
NO Liquids over 100 ml, NO Scissors, NO Pocket Knives or Sharp Items in your Hand Luggage.
Read Skyscanners 10 items not allowed in your hand luggage
Instead pack in your hand luggage – a change of clothes, your travel documents, passport, medicines and anything of value.
YOUR PASSPORT SHOULD BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF RETURN.
The name on your tickets should match exactly to your ID and/or Passport.
Check you have all the correct VISA’s for the countries you will be visiting (including stopovers)!
What to Pack List
The Basics
- Bag/Suitcase
- Shoulder bag/daypack
- Passport, Visa’s, Tourist Card (Spare Passport Photos)
- Wallet with Cash and Foreign Currency
- Personal ID and drivers licence
- Credit Cards/ATM Cards
- Airline Tickets and Travel Documents
- Frequent Flyer/Travel Membership Cards
- Health (Immunisation) Card/Blood type Card
- Travel Insurance Policy (with an emergency number)
- Address book/Personal Emergency Contact information
Other Essentials
- Set up a Email address which you can access from anywhere
- Mobile/Cell Phone with Charger
- Sim Card or Phone Plan that is suitable for destination
- Laptop/Tablet/Mobile Device with charger
- Ear Phones
- Camera with charger
- Spare USB cable, SD Card’s, Spare USB’s
- Spare Batteries
- Travel Power Adaptor and a 4 plug power board
Clothing
(Only take what is absolutely necessary)
- Rain Gear or Seasonal Coat
- Comfortable Walking Shoes
- Hiking Boots/Climbing Shoes
- Dress Shoes
- Athletic Shoes
- Sandals
- Rubber Thongs/Slip ons
- Sweater/Jumper
- Shirt/Blouses
- Sarong
- Dress
- Skirt
- T-Shirts
- Jeans
- Slacks
- Shorts
- Underwear
- Stocking/Tights
- Socks
- Suit
- Tie
- Belt
- Seasonal Hat
- Gloves/Mittens
- Swimsuit
- Pyjamas or nightgown
- Bathrobe and slippers
Personal
- Medicines and Prescriptions Paperwork
- Pain relief Tablets
- Prescription Glasses/contacts/saline Solution (Spare Set)
- Sunglasses
- Soap and container
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste and Floss
- Comb or Brush
- Hairdryer
- Hairspray/Mousse
- Razors and Blades
- Shaving Cream/Aftershave
- A small mirror
- Makeup
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Contraception/Condoms
- Sunscreen and Lip balm
- Vitamins
- Earplugs
- Towel (Bath/Beach), wash cloth, towelette
- Insect Repellent
- Jewellery
Travelling with Children
- Nappy with Nappy Wipes
- Formula
- Bottles, Brushes and accessories
- Clean Bottled Water
- Medications/Children’s Pain Relief
- Food/Snacks
- Pram/Stroller
- Toys and Books
- Portable Cot/Pillows/Blankets
- Towelettes
Other Handy Items
(Label inside of bags with contact info)
- Hand Sanitiser
- First Aid Kit, Bandaids, tweezers
- Luggage ID tags
- Security Tags/Locks for Luggage
- Phrase Book (List of Common Phrases)
- Guide Book
- Maps
- Travel Journal
- Pen and Paper
- Business Cards
- Binoculars
- Small Flashlight
- Sewing Kit with Safety Pins
- Sealable Plastic Bags
What to pack – Camping/Driving
Driving Trip
- Reliable Vehicle (obtain a service if required)
- Check spare tyre
- Check all fluid levels, oil, water, coolant
- Fill windshield wipers with water
- Clean windscreen
- Check all lights/globes working
- Check tyre pressure
- Maps/Guides/GPS
Other Useful Items for Driving/Camping Trips
- Playing Cards/Books/Games
- Nylon Cord/Rope/Clothesline
- Pegs
- Washing powder/Laundry Soap
- Scrubbing Brush
- Repair Tape
- Tool kit Hammer/Screwdrivers/Pliers
- Toilet Paper
- Spare Water
- Spare Change (Coins)
- First Aid Kit
Travelling with Pets
- Pet food, water
- Pet leads/bed/cage
Camping Trip
- Maps/Guides/GPS
- Compass
- Tent/Fly/Poles/Tent Pegs
- Ground Cloth/Tarp
- Sleeping Bag/Mat
- Pillows/Blankets/Sheets
- Water/Water Bottle
- Portable Chairs/Table
- Cups/Plates/Forks/Knives/Spoons
- Cooking Utensils Pots/Pans
- Stove (BBQ) and Fuel
- Torch with spare batteries
- Esky/Cooler/Ice Packs
- Bucket/Large Bowl
- Food/Drinks/Seasonings/Condiments
- Matches/Lighter
- Insect Repellent/Insect Bite Cream
- Mosquito Coils/Mosquito Net
- Pocket Knife
- Corkscrew/Bottle Opener
- T-towels/Cleaning Cloth/Paper Towel
- Dishwashing Detergent
- Sealable Plastic Bags
- Plastic/Garbage Bags
- Fishing Rods
- Push Bikes/Outdoor Games
House Checklist before you go
Before you travel
- Find someone to look after pets
- Arrange for watering of garden and indoor plants
- Stop Newspapers/mail or ask someone to collect them for you
- Secure any valuables – in a safe/at the bank
- Take photo of all valuables/email to yourself
- Pay any bills or set up direct debits
- Arrange for someone to take out the rubbish while you are away
- Mow the lawn if necessary
- Ask someone to put out and bring in bins
- Organise a lift or transport to the airport
- Leave a copy of your travel arrangements with family or friends
Day of Departure
- Unplug any appliances sensitive to power surges
- Dial your thermostat on your heater up or down or turn off
- Turn on the telephone answering machine
- Put valuables in a safe place
- Set lights and/or a radio on a timer
- Close blinds and curtains
- Remove perishables from your fridge
- Take out trash/rubbish
- Turn off dishwasher taps
- Ease the pressure on the water heater
- Turn off Gas to Central Heating
- Lock all windows and doors securely and remove any hidden keys
- Set Security System
Top 10 travel security and insurance tips
1. Take 3 copies of your passport, leave one at home with family or friend. Put copies in different places in your luggage.
2. Note the Serial numbers of anything of value that you are taking and take a photo of the item and the serial number or note down the number and leave this with someone at home.
3. Make sure you have the receipts for any valuable items that you take on your travels.
4. Check the value of any valuable items against your insurance policy. If you need to increase your coverage, call your travel insurer and let them know before you depart.
5. If you buy something expensive while you are travelling, take a photograph and make sure the receipt is stored in a safe location.
6. If you are the victim of a crime or involved in an accident during your holiday, make sure you obtain a local police report
7. Your travel insurer should provide you with a reverse charges phone number. If you need to make a claim, then contact your insurer while you’re travelling to discuss the next step.
8. Make sure you take your travel insurance policy number with you, also ideally load it into your mobile phone and send it to your webmail along with any emergency numbers.
9. If you have to make a claim, include copies of all documentation you think may be relevant. The more information that you make available, the easier it is for your insurer to assess your claim.
10. When submitting your claim, make sure that you keep your own copy of all supporting documentation. If you can submit your claim electronically it will expedite the process. Or if you mail your claim, use Registered Post to ensure proof of delivery
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