What to pack for Australia in November

UV index hits 10 in November here.

Water glare off the coast strains unprotected eyes.

Coastal humidity and warmth bring mosquitoes out.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Stings and minor cuts happen on coastal hikes.

This country runs on Type I. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Daylight lasts nearly 14 hours; devices drain fast.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Overhead bins fill fast on Australian domestic routes.

National parks near the city need day trips.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

UV hits 10 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Thirteen hours of daily sun burns exposed skin.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Thirteen-hour days mean long stretches between water sources.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel means bags move through many hands.

Moisture and salt air wrinkle loose clothing.

Coastal spray and 11 rain days soak pockets.

Humidity at 71 percent makes clothes damp between washes.

Airport noise and long transit times exhaust travelers.

Wind at 22 km/h dries lips raw.

Tap water is safe but public facilities vary.

Insect bites swell fast in warm, humid air.

Charging ports matter when you're away from accommodation.

Border crossing requires documents separate from luggage.

Checked bags pass through multiple sorting facilities.

Toiletries deteriorate fast in warm, humid conditions.

Long flights to Australia need neck support.