Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

12/24/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Australia travel advice

Bushfires

Australian authorities have advised that there is an increased risk of bushfires for large areas of the country from now and throughout summer 2024/2025 . Be aware of the risks and follow the advice of local states and territories on what you should do to prepare for and how to respond to any emergency.

See our advice on the Safety and security page.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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