Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Resources
Lonely Planet's
Travel with Children
includes advice on travel health for younger children.
There's a wealth of travel health advice on the internet:
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com
) A good place to start.
World Health Organization
(WHO;
www.who.int/wer
) Publishes
International Travel and Health,
revised annually
and available for free online.
MD Travel Health
(
www.mdtravelhealth.com
) Provides complete travel health recommendations for every country, up-
dated daily.
Tap Water
Tap water in Queensland is generally safe to drink. Water taken from streams, rivers and lakes should be treated before
drinking.
Insurance
Worldwide travel insurance is available at
www.lonelyplanet.com/travel_services
.
You can buy, extend and claim online
anytime - even if you're already on the road.
»
A good travel insurance policy covering theft, loss and medical problems is essential. Some policies specifically ex-
clude 'dangerous activities' such as scuba diving, white-water rafting and even bushwalking. Make sure your policy
covers you for your activity of choice.
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You should check if your insurer will pay doctors or hospitals directly rather than requiring you to pay on the spot and
claim later. If you have to claim later, keep all documentation. Check that the policy covers ambulances and emergency
medical evacuations by air.
Internet Access
There are fewer internet cafes in Queensland these days than there were five years ago (thanks to the advent of iPhones/
iPads and wi-fi) but you'll still find them in most sizeable towns. Hourly costs range from $6 to $10. Most youth hostels
have internet machines and wi-fi, as do many hotels and caravan parks. Most public libraries have internet access (but
generally it's provided for research, not to check Facebook).
If you're going to be in Queensland for a while, check with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for access numbers
you can dial into in Australia. Some major Australian ISPs:
Dodo
(
13 36 36;
www.dodo.com
)
iinet
( 13 19 17;
www.iinet.net.au
)
iPrimus
( 13 17 89;
www.iprimus.com.au
)
Optus
(
1800 780 219;
www.optus.com.au
)
Telstra BigPond
(
13 76 63;
www.bigpond.com
)
