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Carry-on Bag

You are allowed one carry-on bag per person. We suggest a tote or small backpack that can be
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camera, etc—during your daily activities.

Locks

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luggage unlocked. Outside of the U.S. we strongly recommend locking your luggage as a
theft-prevention measure.

Clothing Suggestions

Functional Tips

As you will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, we suggest
several layers of clothing. If you like to hand-wash your clothes, look for fabrics that will dry
out overnight. You can buy clothing designed especially for travel, with features like wrinkle-
resistant fabric or built-in sun protection.

• Laundry: You will have access to laundry service at most hotels during your trip. (As
hotels are subject to change, the facilities are not listed here; please refer to your Trip
Leader for details.)

• Footwear: You’ll be on your feet a lot during the trip, and walking over some rough and
slippery surfaces. Look for shoes with excellent ventilation as well as arch and ankle
support. Sport sandals, boating shoes, or beach footwear are useful in some locations like
Sydney beaches.

• New Zealand extension: Warm clothes for the year-round volatile weather in the
South Island. “Be prepared” is the best maxim for travel to the South Island, where
every kind of weather imaginable is possible—all within one day! Cold, wet weather
is more likely to occur near the island’s Southern Alps, where there may even be
some snow. Winter lasts from May through September, but all the elements of that
season—ice, hail, snow, sleet—can happen any time of year. An insulated jacket with
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shoes are recommended for your comfort. Your outer jacket should be roomy
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weather are equally common, dress in layers so you can easily adjust to any sudden
temperature shifts.

Style Hints

• Australia and New Zealand are essentially sportswear countries, with dress on our trip
being functional and casual.

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