Readers response: What advice would you give someone visiting Australia?
We asked our readers what advice they would give to someone travelling to Australia, including where tourists need to see and what hidden gems cannot be missed. Here's what they said.
Peggy Rice - Respect our rules, the outback needs to be researched, swim between flags, don't swim with crocodiles. It's the best country in the world, let's keep it that way. Also do yourself a favour and put Tasmania on your list of beauty.
Kay L Bayly - Number 1 advice! Check distances between desired destinations. It is a much bigger country than most people understand.
Michael Pender - Bring a sense of humour.
Toni Stewart - You will need a year at least to see all the different areas from desert, scrub, rainforest, cities, beaches, country side fabulous little towns and lots of festivals.
Maureen Prince - We don’t have Kangaroos running the streets. Koalas are not in everybody's back yard trees. Whilst we do have snakes you’d be very unfortunate if you were to come across a venomous one. We don’t all go around saying “Good day mate”. Our scenery is incredible. Our food is superb and, best of all, we have good friends who do say “Good day mate”.
Tina Shaw - Leave preconceptions at customs. See who we are and you'll have a fantastic time.
Dianne Savage - Put Tasmania on your must do list.
Margaret Higgs - Use sunscreen, wear a hat, drink lots of fluids.
Cheryl Anne - Don't assume you can cover the whole country in 6 weeks.
Sarah Hayse-Gregson - Obey the beach culture. The flags, lifesavers are there for a reason. If a sign says, “beach closed” there’s no one to assist you if you get into difficulty. Our lifesavers are volunteers, don’t forget that. They give up their free time to monitor the beaches and are highly trained. Never turn your back to the sea.
Ann Lusby - Watch out for drop bears.
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