When it comes to “weather appropriate” attire, baggage allowance and dress standards, what to bring to Brisbane can be a difficult decision. This section will give you an insight into what you’ll need in a city known for its outdoor lifestyle.

Many items you use daily will be available to buy in Brisbane. However, if you are planning on bringing in your own belongings, it is a good idea to be aware of quarantine limitations, especially respective of food, seeds and any other organic materials.

Baggage allowances flying into Brisbane will vary according to the airline you fly with, flight class and country of origin.

Generally, economy passengers are permitted around 20 - 35kgs for one piece of checked in luggage for international flights. Once you get packing you will realise this isn’t much, so you need to think through you packing carefully.

You will be able to purchase most things upon arrival in Brisbane, be aware, the price might be higher or lower than in your own country.

Brisbane has a beautiful sub-tropical climate, think short sleeve winters spent dining outdoors and a summer well-spent relaxing on the shores of a sandy city lagoon.

Brisbane’s temperatures are so moderate, that winter jackets are worn for only a few weeks around June/July. It doesn’t snow in Brisbane, and often the winters are described as being similar to a European summer!

Students usually dress informally, with jeans or slacks and t-shirts or blouses, sneakers or sandals are also common. Shorts and skirts are often worn during summer, and it is acceptable for both men and women to wear shorts and sleeveless t-shirts. This is especially common during Brisbane’s hotter months from November through to February.

It is worth packing a set of formal clothes, such as a suit and tie for a men and appropriate dress for women, as many campuses have formal activities as part of their events program, such as formal dinners, graduation ceremonies, student dances and balls. For festive occasions you might want to bring traditional dress and accessories.

Most primary and secondary school students will be required to wear a school uniform to classes and other school activities. You should check with your education provider what is included in the uniform package.

Students are often surprised by how strict Australian Customs Services and Quarantine can be. They are very thorough because it is important that no items enter the country that can severely and negatively affect our fragile environment.

If you are in doubt about whether your goods are prohibited or not, declare it anyway on the incoming passenger card which you will receive on the plane. Students have received on the spot fines for not declaring items. Make sure this doesn’t happen to you and check before you leave.