Melbourne guide
🇦🇺 Packing List
What to pack for Melbourne
In February, Melbourne is typically warm, expect showers (15°C to 26°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Melbourne essentials
- Very casual city. Black is popular. Dress for changeable weather.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Sun hat
- One dressy evening outfit for celebrations
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type I plugs (Australian), 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone. Buy at airport or in city.
- Check taxi meter
- February highlights: White Night Melbourne; Chinese New Year