Here are some tips that might be useful for a trip Down Under.

Photos
More and more photoshops in Australia can put your pictures on CD for a small price. Very handy to sent it to your family and friends.

Digital cameras
Digital cameras, are great. No more messing around with roll of films. Just press the button and shoot. The memory cards can store lots of pictures. When it's full, just burn them on a CD and you can use your memory card again. So no need to waste money of buying loads of memory cards.

Discounts
In many shops/stores they give you discounts. The only thing you'll have to do is ask. Often many museums, galleries, attractions, etc. gives discounts.

In many visitor (city) guides are coupons to be found with discounts for all kinds of things. It can save you a fair amount of money.

Travel Pass
Travel passes are easily to use in major cities of Australia. You can travel in busses, trams, trains, ferries. No hassle with fees, just hop on and go!!!

Hostels
Need a place to stay? Why not stay in a hostel? They're are cheap compare to the motels and hotels, which you have to pay sometimes two till six the price, or even more. There are lots of hostels scatter across Australia. Book in advance, to make sure you've a place to stay.

Protection
The Australian sun is unbelievably hot. Use a good sunblock lotion to protect your skin against the dangerous sun rays. You can easily get sunburnt, before you even know it. Apply sunblock all over your body (like your face, shoulders, arms, legs and your back).

Wearing a hat or cap, helps protecting your face. In and around the water you need to wear sunblock if you decide to stroll along or swim, because the reflection from the sun, even on a cloudy day, can give you a nasty sunburn.

If you get sunburnt, buy Aftersun with Aloe Vera in it. It helps you cool down and moisturising your burned skin. Also it helps you to recover faster, than if you don't use it.

Valuables
Valuables things like, cameras, camcorders, jewelry, etc. can be best store in a locker. People on holiday are less cautious than usual. Hey, i'm on holiday, time to relax! Nothing wrong with that, but it can be a real bummer when you find out that your valuables are gone.