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GENERAL BP'S GUIDE
 
This general guide is designed to help you plan your travel around Oceania. It includes information about what to eat, what to wear, where you can work, when you should travel and much more.

WHEN TO TRAVEL

Seasonal information to help you plan your trip. We outline the best times to visit, tourist season high times and appropriate dress for the climate.


PLAN YOUR TRIP
Information for effective travel planning.
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MONEY AND TRIP INSURANCE

Advice on banking and travel, budgeting for travels, travel insurance and currency exchange. We outline the options available to you to safeguard against theft, money loss and other problems.


PACKING

How and what to pack including safety methods for safeguarding your gear, a list of essential items, and some useful tips on culling items!


HEALTH/SAFETY

Tips for safer travelling like looking after your gear, health links, advice for solo travellers, dealing with stress and anxiety and keeping fit on the road.


FOOD AND DRINKS
A global guide to eating, methods and secrets of the culinary world. We will list your favourite recipes, places to eat, and things to avoid!
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WORKING, STUDY AND LONG TERM STAY

Working, studying or living in Oceania is a great experience. Here we outline ideas for finding long term accommodation, language and art courses, university exchange programs, teaching English and other work.


SPECIAL NEEDS

This section outlines information for women, disabled people, families and other special needs travellers.


GUIDEBOOKS

In this section we have detailed some of the guidebooks on the market from various countries to suit your budget and needs. We encourage you to purchase these books ...


BATHROOM AND HYGIENE

Ever seen a dog in a restroom, paid an exorbitant amount for the bathroom, not known what to expect about hygiene? Here we provide some details about bathroom stops and hygiene.


DRESS AND CUSTOMS

Appropriate attire and customs are different the world over. Learn some of the do’s and don’ts about it before you go.


FESTIVALS
Camel races, the Melbourne Cup, Sydney-Hobart yacht racing, sing-sings... find out when, where and what it is. We also provide useful tips about vantage points for the festival, helpful links and more.
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When to travel
Plan your trip
Money and travel insurance
Packing
Health/Safety
Food and drinks
Study, work and long
term stay
Special Needs
Guidebooks
Bathroom and hygine
Dress and customs
Festivals

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