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Advice for your planned activities

Before you go/ Advice for your planned activities

Australians love to travel, and love adventure.

Removal of COVID-19 testing for China, Hong Kong and Macau

News and updates/ Removal of COVID-19 testing for China, Hong Kong and Macau

From 11 March 2023, you'll no longer need to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test when returning to Australia from China, Hong Kong or Macau.

The top 5 passport mistakes you need to avoid

News and updates/ The top 5 passport mistakes you need to avoid

A simple passport slip can turn your vacation into a stay-cation. We've put together the top 5 passport mistakes, and how to avoid them.

Before you go

Before you go

Browse our general advice pages on a range of travel topics, to learn what you need to know before you go.

Major religious events

Before you go/ Major events/ Major religious events

Severe weather

Before you go/ Safety/ Severe weather

Read our advice on travelling to places that experience extreme weather events.

Public transport

Before you go/ Getting around/ Public transport

Whether you're getting around town by bus, ferry or train, it's important to be prepared. Know the risks so you can take steps to reduce them and stay safe.

Travel to Antarctica and the Arctic

Before you go/ Activities/ Travel to Antarctica and the Arctic

The Arctic and Antarctic are treacherous travel destinations. There are important things to think about before deciding on a polar adventure.

Reducing the risk of piracy

Before you go/ Safety/ Reducing the risk of piracy

Piracy is a major issue around the world. Explore this page to learn about high risk areas for piracy, how to reduce your risk and where to get help.