Sydney guide
🇦🇺 Packing List
What to pack for Sydney
In December, Sydney is typically warm, expect showers (18°C - 26°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Sydney essentials
- Swimwear (2 sets)
- Beach cover-up or sarong
- Flip-flops
- Smart-casual outfits (skip gym wear for dinners)
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
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- 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)
- Swimwear (2 sets)
- Beach cover-up or sarong
- Flip-flops
- 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
- After-sun lotion
- Excellent food hygiene throughout Australia. Tap water is safe everywhere.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type I plugs (Australian 3-pin), 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone. Buy at airport or shops. Good coverage.
- Peak season in December: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery
- December highlights: Carols in the Domain; Christmas beach traditions
Trip gear
- Dry bag for valuables