This is a list of things that you should have for your own comfort if you come to visit us:

• Sun glasses, minimal class 3. If you do not have them, buy them here. They are cheaper here and there is more choice.
• A hat with a wide brim (on sale everywhere in Oz)
• Closed walking shoes to protect you against snakes, spiders…if you go for nature walks
• Comfortable thongs: the icon of Australia (Birkenstock are ideal)
• Sun screen with a high protection factor (min. 30) If you have none left, buy it here because it is relatively cheap here
• A light rain coat
• Swimming gear
• If you wear make up or have a preferred brand of skin care products, bring them with you: European brands are extremely expensive here. There are good Australian alternatives, as long as you do not mind to use another brand than usual.

Do not bring any food with you! It is not allowed under the quarantine regulations and it can bring you in serious trouble! 

And this is my wishing list for everybody  who comes to visit us and has space left in their luggage:

• 100 ml Eau D’Issey (as long as it cost less that 100€)
• Clarins serum anti-soif
• Clarins fluide Dealterant
• Lipton Morocco  ( you will have to declare it when entering the country, but it is allowed as long as the celophane wrapper is intact).
• Aubade underwear! I’ll pass the volonteer my measures, but I’m not going to publish them here.
• Good recent books; there is about 6 months delay on the publishing dates in the UK