What I packed (& wore) for 6 days in Byron Bay.

A fun getaway with my parents and toddler, complete with hot and humid weather all week—it was another destination ticked off the list!

I’ve always been a fan of writing a packing list before I travel—it helps me stay organised and really think through what I’m actually going to wear instead of just throwing random pieces into my suitcase. I used to be known as a chronic over-packer, but in recent years, I’ve gotten much better. That said, I still slip in an extra pair of shoes or an “just in case” top (because who doesn’t, right?!). Reviewing what I’ve actually worn versus what I packed has made the process so much more streamlined.

Last week, my parents, my littlest one, and I spent six days in Byron Bay (about a 2-hour flight from Melbourne). It’s been on my travel wish list for ages, and I thought it would be the perfect chance to show my parents a bit more of Australia while they’re visiting from the UK.

MY COMPLETE PACKING LIST…

Here’s a full breakdown of what made it into my suitcase. (I’d love to say I managed carry-on only—but let’s be real, I was traveling with a toddler!)

I’ve linked as many items as possible, but as always, it’s more about the type of piece than rushing out to buy a whole new wardrobe for your next holiday! Chances are, you’ve already got similar staples tucked away in your closet!

BOTTOMS

• Arket cloud jeans

• Everlane barrel jeans

• Arket silk pants

• Daughters of India Ria pants*

• Ceres Life shorts (last season)

• Dissh cream shorts (bought preloved)

• Country road shorts (old)

TOPS

• Montaigne Paris linen white cami*

• Not perfect Linen shirt*

• Uniqlo white tee

• Uniqlo Black tee

• Country Road cropped striped tee

• Not Perfect Linen green cropped*

• Assembly Label knitted tee (last season)

• Assembly label linen black cropped top (last season)

• Uniqlo cashmere sweater

• Ceres Life denim Shacket

DRESSES

• Roame mini shift dress (bought preloved)

• Montaigne Paris natural maxi linen dress*

• Montaigne Paris white mini linen shift dress*

SWIMWEAR & ACTIVEWEAR

• Hunza G one piece

• You Swim two piece, similar colour

• Lululemon Align leggings - not pictured

• Lululemon bra top (old) - not pictured

SHOES

• Assembly Label sandals

• Tevas sandals

• Birkenstock Boston

ACCESSORIES

• Large tote bag (bought in Bali)

• Republic of Florence tan leather crossbody*

• St Agni black mobile bag (bought preloved)

• All About Eve hat

• Bonds pyjamas

• Rayban Clubmaster sunglasses

• LeSpec Sunglasses

JEWELERY

• Earrings - this pair, this pair and this pair

• Gold necklace

• Gold Bracelet

PLANNED OUTFITS

I’ve been using the Indyx app since my Bali holiday last September, and for this trip, I decided to plan a few outfits in advance for my stay in Byron. Normally, I use the app to log outfits I’ve already worn, but using it to plan my looks was a total game-changer!

Here are a few of the outfits I put together for some hot-weather inspiration. I made sure to cover all the essentials—dresses, pants, and shorts—to keep my options open while I was away. Some outfits I wore exactly as planned, while others I tweaked a little depending on our plans for the day. Hopefully, they spark some summer style inspiration for you too!

FAVOURITE LOOKS

Here are a few of my favourite looks from the week! For a detailed breakdown of everything I wore from Monday to Sunday, be sure to read ‘Everything I Wore Last Week | 30’.

ITEMS THAT DIDN’T MAKE IT OUT OF THE CASE

If you've seen one of my packing lists before, you know that I'm not exactly a light packer. Those extra 'just in case' items always seem to make their way into my suitcase. This trip was no exception, as I know traveling with a toddler can get pretty messy!

Here are the few items that I didn't end up wearing and why…

1. Arket silk pants – we only went out for dinner once, opting instead to either eat lunch out or dine at home. As a result, I didn’t get the chance to wear these dressier pants. Normally, I’d wear them during the day, but it was just too hot for them.

2. Country Road striped cropped tee - this was one of those items I put in just in case, but didn't end up needing an extra tee.

3. Uniqlo white tee - knew I probably packed too many tops, but I threw this one in because a white tee is always a versatile piece that goes with anything. In the end, though, I opted for my black one instead.

4. Activewear - I had every intention of exercising whilst we were away—there was even a reformer studio close by, but I honestly didn't feel like it, and so the activewear never made it out of the case - maybe next time!

Overall I was pretty happy with my packing list, I had plenty of options and didn't end up with too many unworn items. The heat and humidity were intense, so it was great to have a few changes of clothes to switch into after a day of exploring in the sweltering weather.

Thanks for reading, I hope you’ve enjoyed this packing list edition and that it provides some inspiration for your next trip. Feel free to share it with a friend who could use a little extra help planning their holiday outfits!

Until next time,

Julia x

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