Packing for my journey

Pack light and find out what equipments your accommodation in Australia or New Zealand will provide you with (e.g. towels and bed sheets). Consider what you need to bring with you and what you can purchase once you land. Find out what the weather will be like during your stay in Australia or New Zealand. Also take into consideration what role you will hold and pack the clothes accordingly (e.g. If you will be picking berries, you probably will be fine with bringing more casual shirts and pants, but you may want to put in a few more business styled clothes if you will be holding an office/ customer services position).

Generally it is enough to bring 1 luggage for check in, 1 carry-on baggage and a personal laptop. It is also important to note that Australia, and particularly New Zealand has very strict customs regulations. Things such as, but not limited to foods, plants, animals and camping gears should be declared. If in doubt, check the following websites for details:

Australian Customs: www.customs.gov.au/site/page4351.asp
New Zealand Customs: www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/imaccepted/arrivinginnz/customsdeclarations.htm

If you're still stuck for ideas on what things to bring, here is a short list to give you an idea of what you can pack in your bags:

• Tops (casual T-shirts, business style shirts for work and a formal top for other events)
• Pants and skirts (Business styled pant and skirt or dress, jeans and shorts)
• Underwear (include long undergarments if you're going to Australia or New Zealand during winter time)
• Footwear (Socks, shoes and sandals)
• Jacket, sweater
• Hat and scarf
• Raincoat
• Swim gear
• Toiletries
• Prescription medicines and small first aid kit
• Sunscreen
• Electric adaptor (if bringing electronic items)
• Backpack for when travelling around the countries