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Pre Trip Checklist

Preparing for travel

 

If your travelling by car it is important that it is in top condition before you leave.

Check:

  • Oil
  • Brakes
  • Tyre pressures including the spare
  • Lights
  • Suspension

Many mechanical outlets provide a pre holiday safety inspection of your vehicle at minimal cost.

Personal Items

  • Sunglasses
  • Wallet/bag
  • I D
  • Credit cards
  • Drivers license
  • Medication - prescriptions
  • Medicare card
  • Keys. Plus duplicate sets kept in different bags
  • Maps, directions and reservation confirmations
  • Camera and film

Just In Case

  • Picnic basket
  • Thermos
  • Picnic rug
  • Books and magazines for children and adults
  • Toys, playing cards, small games
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Umbrella and raincoats
  • Plastic bags for rubbish
  • Disposable wipes
  • Sewing kit
  • First Aid Kit
  • Snacks
  • Paper napkins/towels
  • Paper, washable markers [crayons may melt on a hot day]
  • Clipboard or lap desk
  • Small backpack for your child to carry own toys and supplies
  • Pillows
  • Towels in case of spills
  • Ice cream container/ plastic bag in case of travel sickness

Food and Snacks

  • Cooler bag or small esky [with drinks and lid]
  • Drinks with resealable lids
  • Snacks

For Baby

  • Sun shades
  • Disposable nappies
  • Change mat
  • Powder lotion / wash supplies
  • Waste bags
  • Wipes
  • Nursing pads/ burp pads
  • Bibs
  • Bottle, teats and caps
  • Dummy and spares
  • Sterilizing unit
  • Change of clothing
  • Pram / cot
  • Child carrying harness
  • Bedding
  • Teething gel
  • Tapes / stories and music
  • Older children hand held computer game / headphones

   
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