The ‘bye-bye australia’ care package

There’s nothing more comforting than hearing Australian slang in that classic drawl, so why not send a traveller off with some cool-looking Aussie art to whack on their new wall? 1. Colourful Language postcard, rrp $10 for pack of four, rubymackinnon.com and 10. G’day Mate card, rrp $7.50, meandamber.com. Australia-themed duds will do double duty overseas: they’ll remind your pal of home when they wear them, and spark questions from fellow travelling types about where they’ve come from, which may = new friends. 2. Home Grown tee, rrp $89, ryderlabel.com and 8. Dreamtime socks, rrp $12, lifewear.com.au. Not only is our native flora lovely to look at, it smells so specifically Aussie, as well. Pack goodies featuring wattle, bottlebrush and the like and they’ll conjure up memories of springtime strolls. 3. Golden Wattle print, rrp $75, harperandcharlie. com and 11. Hand-embroidered Australian native wreath, rrp $85, ofthevalleycraft.etsy.com. An eye-catching luggage tag will ensure your friend’s suitcase doesn’t go astray en route. 4. Emotional Baggage luggage tag, around $45, theschooloflife.com. When you’re far away from your family and friends, watching a classic Aussie film is the equivalent of a big, friendly hug. 5. The Castle DVD, rrp $12.98, jbhifi.com.au. Why keep your travel odds and ends in a cumbersome bumbag when you could use a sweet Aussie purse instead? Just make sure it’s secure for long days out and about, with strong zips and straps to avoid pickpocketing. 6. Lamington clutch, rrp $60, alicenightingale.etsy.com. No matter where you are in the world, a steaming cuppa will make it feel like home – especially when it’s flavoured with fragrant native plants. 7. Lemon myrtle with Kakadu plum tea blend, rrp $13.50, kakaduplumco.com. Your mate will have lots to keep them busy when they arrive, like figuring out where they’ll eat, sleep and earn some dosh. Take one errand off their list by sending them off with some home-style toiletries. 9. Fresh mint toothpaste with tea tree oil, rrp $4.20, grantsofaustralia.com.au and 14. Birds olive oil block soap, rrp $7 each, melbournalia.com.au. A deck of cards is the ultimate tool for making friends overseas – language and cultural divides are no match for a heated game of UNO or Go Fish. 12. Golden Girls playing cards, rrp $15, happyvalleyshop.com. Wherever your friend winds up, they’ll experience things they’ll want to remember forever, so help them keep track of their journey with a handy travel journal. (Bonus points if it features Australia-themed art.) 13. frankie diary 2019, rrp $29.95, frankie.com.au/shop