Keep the arrival essentials within reach
Carry your passport, entry confirmations, onward booking and first accommodation address somewhere you can open without mobile data. Keep a separate backup of important documents rather than making one phone the only copy.
Put legal essential medication and the necessary supporting documents in your hand luggage. Do not change a treatment to simplify packing; resolve ingredient legality and carriage requirements before departure.
Pack around the day you will have
| Use | Bring or arrange |
|---|---|
| Hot outdoor days | Light clothing, sun protection, a refillable bottle and comfortable footwear. |
| Temple visit | Clothing that covers appropriately; follow the site’s sarong/sash instructions. |
| Wet weather | A compact rain layer and protection for documents and electronics. |
| Sea outing | Secure footwear for the actual boarding method, dry storage and operator-approved equipment. |
| Small children | Needed supplies, familiar food where permitted and the booked restraint/cot arrangements. |
An adaptor does not change voltage
Indonesia’s common Type C and Type F sockets take round-pin plugs. Compare the voltage and frequency printed on each appliance with the destination supply. A plug adaptor changes the connection shape; it does not make a single-voltage appliance compatible.
For a charger marked for a broad input range, use a suitable adaptor and follow its rating. High-power heating appliances need particular care. Avoid bringing an overloaded collection of adaptors and extension leads.
Sort batteries and liquids before closing the bag
Airlines distinguish ordinary baggage weight limits from dangerous-goods rules. Use the operating carrier’s instructions for power banks, spare batteries, aerosols, liquids and mobility equipment; do not assume checked baggage is an acceptable home for every battery.
Leave room for the return trip and for Australian declarations. Food, seeds, plant material and animal products require separate biosecurity consideration, even when a shop described them as souvenirs.