​These items are suggestions only and this list is by no means complete, but it should be enough to get you thinking about what to bring to Tasmania.

• Everyday clothes
• Warm clothes (Tasmania’s seasonal weather means it can get cold any time of year, so bring sweaters and windcheaters. Thermal underwear is also great for winter)
• Raincoat
• A formal outfit
• Any clothes required by your course or school (Such as a uniform, apron or work clothes)
• Walking or sports shoes and formal shoes
• Hat and sunglasses (Sunburn is common in Tasmania)
• Power adaptors and voltage convertors for electronic devices (Australia uses 3-pronged power points that put out 220-240 volts)
• Alarm clock
• Mobile phone (Depending on how long you are staying in Tasmania, you might like to use international roaming with your existing carrier, or to purchase a SIM card once your arrive)
• Camera
• Australian currency
• English dictionary/phrasebook
• Medical items or prescriptions

These items can all go in your checked luggage. On the plane with you, make sure to carry the following items.

• Your passport
• Travel documents
• GETI Tasmania’s airport pickup details, if this has been arranged
• Contact phone numbers in Australia, for emergencies
• Some cash in Australian dollars
• A warm jacket or sweater that you can wear as needed

When you have a long flight on a plane, it’s a good idea to carry a few things to make you more comfortable, such as a small pillow to help you sleep, or some toiletries to freshen up.