Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.
This page provides general tips on travelling as a backpacker. Explore this page for general advice about planning your trip.
Whether you’re in a car, riding a motorbike or buzzing around town on a scooter, know the risks and take steps to stay safe on the roads.
The better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be.
It’s traumatic to be robbed or mugged. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Even if you’ve taken steps to reduce your risks.
Read what to do if you’re overseas and have been scammed. Know what to do and where to get help.
Most Australians have a great time overseas, however, sometimes things don’t go as planned. See our page for general advice when things go wrong overseas.
Getting medical assistance overseas can be challenging and expensive, especially in an emergency. Read our advice on what to do when when you need help.
We no longer ask you to register your trip with us, instead you can subscribe to receive updates on the destinations you are travelling to and through.
We’ve reviewed our advice for Mauritania. We haven’t changed the level of our advice. Reconsider your need to travel. Higher levels apply in other areas. Protests and demonstrations occur from time to time. Avoid political gatherings and demonstrations, and follow the advice of local authorities. Some COVID-19 measures and restrictions are still in place. You […]