Checking your equipment is crucial but there are also a number of things worth considering before leaving on your Australian holiday. Check the weather report for the area you will be visiting, this way you can plan ahead to avoid potentially bad weather. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, don’t take shelter under a tree - your car is a much safer place. Tell a friend or relative when you are going, when you will return and leave an itinerary with them including your car license number. It is also good to get a satellite phone if you are going to remote locations- be sure to give this number to friends and relatives too. Learn basic first aid advice and always have a first aid kit handy on your trip. Campfires can be dangerous so make sure you keep them to a contained area with a ring of rocks and an outer ring of gravel or dirt to prevent spreading and keep a close eye on children. Finally, don’t rely solely on GPS navigation as travellers have been caught out before, make sure you pick up a good quality Australian map just in case.