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Weather

Australia’s Gold Coast is blessed with year-round sunshine and warm weather. As Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are the opposite of the U.S. summers on the Gold Coast (our winter) tend to be hot while the winters (our summer) are mild. 

Packing List

Suggested Packing List:

 Must-Haves:

• • Passport. Must be valid for up to 6 months after your scheduled departure date from Australia.

  • Visa (eTA)

  • Printed final itinerary

  • CISI - medical insurance card

  • One Refillable water bottle

Clothing:

• •   Short-sleeved shirts  

  •   Raincoat (light weight, water resistant)

  •   A warm sweatshirt / fleece (it can get cool at night, especially during Australian winter)

  •   Gym / sportswear (for nature walks / service)

  •   Undergarments & socks

  •   Bathing suits (we recommend at least two so one is always dry)

  •  Shorts

  •   Hiking or yoga pants 

  •   Hat & handkerchief / bandana

  •   One pair of flip-flops / closed-toed shoes that can get wet

  •   One pair of comfortable tennis shoes (these are for hiking/day-to-day activities)

Bath / Personal:

• •   Personal medication

  •   Prescription sea sickness pills or patch, if applicable

  •   Dramamine (if driving on windy/rough roads makes you nauseous) also for the Great Barrier Reef excursion, in case you usually feel seasick.

  •   Glasses/contacts / contact solution

  •   Sunglasses

  •   Personal toiletries

  •   Sunscreen (reef-safe)

  •   Bug spray

  •   Shampoo 

Other:

• •   Light day bag or pack (a small backpack would be ideal)

  •   Sunglasses, particularly if you’re sensitive to sunlight

  •   Personal snacks that you may need or crave (such as granola bars or power bars). 

  •   Beach towel

  •  Power Adaptor - You will need a power adapter in Australia. Plugs have two flat metal pins shaped like a "V" and some may contain a third flat pin in the center. The voltage is 230V. 

Discover Corps Provides:

• •   Linens / blankets

  •   Pillow

  •   Hand soap

  •   Towels 

*Laundry service. We advise that you should bring enough lightweight clothes to avoid having to do laundry during the trip. However, here are the options:

• Gold Coast - Surfers Horizons: All self-contained units have a washing machine and either a drying rack or washer-drier.

• Cairns: The hotel normally offers a laundry service through the hotel with cost per item. If not available, there is a laundromat (called The Laundry Express) at only 3 min walking distance from the hotel.  *Please note that both accommodations are subject to availability and can change.