We know its hard but its always a good idea to leave a few kilos of your baggage allowance spare so you can bring back items you pick up along the way.
Of course a decent camera to capture you journey
Your laptop to watch movies, upload photos and connect to internet on long bus trips
An unlocked USB modem/stick you can get plans of 4 GB per month for between for a decent amount, bare in mind most internet cafes cost between $3-$6 per hour. With the USB modem/stick you can get plans by the month that you can suspend at any point in time. You can also buy data block, that last a month. At Mc Donalds throughout Australia and many cafes have free wireless internet. A good water and wind proof jacket and pants, even if you are in the warmer areas and decide to head up a mountains, it can be cold.
Sturdy shoes are must for anyone planning on exploring walking trails.
A small first aid kit is always a good idea to carry, especially if you are the adventurous type.
An International driver license, although you can use your license from home, but it is always handy to have the international copy in case of loss of theft.
Things to travel with
Tropical strength bug spray! Or be eaten alive by mosquitos, sand fly, march fly and many more of Australia insects, that like to feast on you!
Itche Eze or similar products. No matter how cautious you are you are likely to end up with a mozzie bites, bee sting or ant bites.
A Pad Lock, most hostels in Australia have storage unit in the rooms or elsewhere in the hostel, you can use your own lock to keep you valuables safe!
An open mind laid back attitude and good sense of humor!
Keep an eye out on our buy and sell section of the site, as you might pick up camping equipment, campervans, cars, surf equipment etc., from other back packers leaving the country.
