I know this is a vain and naive question, but could someone
tell me what clothes to take with me to Oz and NZ for
june/july, in terms of temperature and fashion,
Thanks
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Doesn't sound too vain to me - sort of practical. If you're
going to NZ you'll need warm things then - cold, cold,
cold, mid-winter, especially in south island. You won't be
getting a sun tan!
Oz - depends where you are going. In north it will be
lovely, as it's the dry season - warm sunny days, slightly
chilly evenings but good for sleeping. If you are going to
Sydney, or further south, then you'll need lightish clothes
in the middle of the day but sweater/light jacket for
evenings. Going to Tasmania - read comments on NZ above!!
Have a good trip.
Definatly bring something warm for NZ, I don't know where you
are traveling from but even in the North Island you will get
the odd frost.
I'm in South Australia at the moment and the temp the last
couple of days has averaged about 14C during the day, and
very wet.
As far as fashion goes you could probably just use your own
judgment on that one, good luck.
If you are interested in the fashion so as not to stand out
as a tourist too much, then think casual. Jeans, tshirts
and a jacket (but not a gortex, super duppa red ski
jacket). Bring things that you'd wear back home.
Most people in Oz aren't that worried about fashion so you
don't need to bring stuff to impress, just to be
comfortable.
Make sure you do have lots of warm stuff in Oz, unless
you're not venturing below the Northern states.
Fashionwise, as the above poster said, casual is a good
safe option, although bright colours can be cheery in the
freezing winter weather.
I live in Auckland and the daytime temps in the winter
months range from cool days to cold nights. A layered look
t-shirt, turtleneck, sweater and jacket should do for land
trips around Auckland. On the water or further south dress
warmly because the wind can be downright freezing. Most
houses, hotels, hostels and buildings are cold at night so
warm pyjamas are a must as well as cozy warm socks to sleep
in. Things that are washed rarely dry overnight in our
climate because of the humidity so bring plenty of underwear
and socks until you find a place to wash and dry your
clothes.have fun New Zealand is gorgeous!!!
Hi Jade,
Everything everyone has said is true. I've lived in
Australia all my life and I've just completed a
circumnavigation of the entire continent by 4WD over the
last 12mths so I think I can add some more info...
Australia is HUGE and the climate varies considerably
depending where you are. Now since you've only got
June/July I'm going to assume you're not attempting to go
everywhere in that time. June/July as you know is winter.
Anything south of the tropic of capricorn is going to be
cold. That includes Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmanina,
Adelaide, Perth.
Anything in the tropics, Darwin, Cairns, Broome, Kimberleys
is going to be PERFECT WEATHER (30 - 35 degrees) I would
strongly suggest you go to Darwin at this time of year - I
lived there for 2 years.
Any of these destinations require light, loose clothing
with an accent on looking every bit the traveller (sandals,
cargo shorts - winter's colour is green, summer colour is
beige and a tank top in white or black or just a bikini
top). No jeans required. Bring or buy a short sarong. Long
is not fashionable any more.
Trendy fashion is not an issue for you unless you are going
to Syd, Melb or Adelaide. If you want to look good here
you'll need a pair of loose, black pants with black boots
or you could get away with a pair of long cargo pants and
sneakers. In general colours this season are black, red and
grey although cargo pants are green and beige.
Polar fleece jackets in bright colours go anywhere. I
rarely wear a jumper (I live in Syd) but I wear t-shirts
under jackets. The weather fluctuates frequently and today
I've changed 3 times, so consider layers instead of bulky
jumpers and take just one versatile jacket.
If you're interested in an ozie travel read see read my
travel journal on my website at
www.itbeyond.webcentral.com.au
Good luck, hope you enjoy Australia.
Sob cry howl, you guys all missed Canberra (most of you
would probably prefer to hit it with a bomb but hey - I live
here) - In June july it gets pretty cold here, in fact we
have already had a night or two around -5 degrees Celsius
and that can be normal. The days can be absolutely great -
freezing cold but if you are sitting at a window the sun
lulls you to sleep - and the boss kicks you to wake you up.
Agree with all above, an Australian Travel Agent in
Canberra.
Fashion................you can get the seasonal tempartures
in any travel book. Fashion in Australia is about 6 months
behind London or the States. Which means you don't have to
go out and buy anything new I guess.............
I will be arriving in Brisbane early August and heading up
the coast toward Cairns. Just wondering out of all the
beautiful places to be seen, which ones shouldn't I miss?