Safe travel matters
While the world is a beautiful place, we recognise the fact that it is a changing one. With the current political climate, we should be aware of some of the more dangerous places to visit at this time. By planning ahead and arming yourself with the right information, you can reduce the risks you might encounter overseas.
| Find out about your destinations | Keep abreast of the latest government information on travel warnings and precautions. Visit the NZ safe travel website for the latest travel information. |
| Health precautions | Ask your health professional at least eight weeks before you go for advice on any health precautions needed in the area you are visiting e.g. anti-malaria medication, vaccinations. |
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| Don't leave home without travel insurance | Make sure you buy a travel insurance policy which covers your personal circumstances and planned activities. |
| Register your travel plans with smartraveller.gov.au | Register your travel plans on smartraveller.gov.au so that you can be contacted in an emergency. |
| Make copies of all documents |
Make copies of your passport, insurance policy, 24 hour emergency numbers and ticket details. Carry one set separate from the originals and leave another set with family or friends. |
| Keep in touch | Contact home if you are near a major disaster or incident while travelling overseas and know where your nearest Australian Embassy is located. |
| Breeze through airport security | If you don't want your mugshot to end up on an episode of Border Security, we recommend you check out TravelSECURE. On this website you'll find info regarding passenger and baggage screening, liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) restrictions, and recommendations about travelling with children, laptops, medicines and sports equipment. |
| More goverment websites | Before you leave find out what you can bring back into Australia on the Australian Customs website, and check out the Australian Quarantine website. |
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