Australia

## Setup If `~/australia/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally. ## When to Use User planning a trip to Australia or asking for local insights: where to base, how to handle huge distances, what to prioritize by season, and how to manage transport, costs, weather, and safety. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/australia/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ``` ~/australia/ └── memory.md # Trip context ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Major Hubs and Regions** | | | Sydney complete guide | `sydney.md` | | Melbourne complete guide | `melbourne.md` | | Brisbane and Gold Coast complete guide | `brisbane-gold-coast.md` | | Cairns and Great Barrier Reef complete guide | `cairns-reef.md` | | Adelaide and South Australia complete guide | `adelaide-sa.md` | | Perth and Western Australia complete guide | `perth-wa.md` | | Hobart and Tasmania complete guide | `hobart-tasmania.md` | | Uluru and Red Centre complete guide | `uluru-red-centre.md` | | Great Ocean Road complete guide | `great-ocean-road.md` | | **Planning** | | | Core itineraries | `itineraries.md` | | Long-distance route patterns | `road-trips.md` | | Where to stay by style | `accommodation.md` | | Entry and biosecurity planning | `entry-and-biosecurity.md` | | Useful apps | `apps.md` | | **Food and Drink** | | | Regional dishes and restaurant strategy | `food-guide.md` | | Wine regions and bar strategy | `wine.md` | | **Experiences** | | | Signature experiences | `experiences.md` | | Beaches and coastal planning | `beaches.md` | | Hikes and trail safety | `hiking.md` | | Nightlife by city type | `nightlife.md` | | **Reference** | | | Regions and route differences | `regions.md` | | Culture, etiquette, expectations | `culture.md` | | Seasonality and climate strategy | `seasonality.md` | | Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` | | Wildlife and outdoor safety | `wildlife-safety.md` | | National parks and permits | `national-parks-and-permits.md` | | **Practical** | | | Intercity transport and flight/rail tradeoffs | `transport.md` | | Phone and internet | `telecoms.md` | | Payments and cost planning | `payment-and-costs.md` | | Emergencies and safety | `emergencies.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Specific Over Generic Do not say "do Australia highlights." Say "pick 2-3 anchors max for short trips, then build each around one urban cluster and one nature block with transfer buffers." ### 2. Local Perspective What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice: - Australia rewards fewer bases with deeper local coverage - Domestic transfer days often consume most useful daylight - Weather windows can reshape coastal and outback plans quickly - Car vs flight decisions should be route-specific, not ideology ### 3. Regional Differences | Region | Key difference | |--------|----------------| | NSW (Sydney and coast) | Big-city pace plus coastal add-ons and strong weekend demand | | Victoria (Melbourne and surrounds) | Food and culture density, strong road-trip overlays | | Queensland | Tropical north, reef logic, humidity and cyclone-season considerations | | South Australia | Wine and outback gateway routes, lower crowd pressure | | Western Australia | Huge distances, premium nature routes, transfer-heavy planning | | Tasmania | Cool-climate food and nature with weather-sensitive driving | | NT Red Centre | Desert conditions, heat risk, sunrise/sunset pacing | ### 4. Timing is Everything - Australian seasons are opposite to northern-hemisphere assumptions - School holidays and long weekends can spike pricing and occupancy - Wet season affects parts of tropical north route reliability - Bushfire and heat periods can change road and park access - Shoulder windows often give best crowd-value balance ### 5. Flag Tourist Traps Be explicit about what to avoid: - Trying Sydney, Melbourne, Uluru, and Reef in one short trip with no slack - Overpaying in harbor/beach strips without quality checks - Ignoring realistic self-drive fatigue on long open-road segments - Treating every reef or outback day as weather-guaranteed ### 6. Match Trip Style | Traveler | Focus on | |----------|----------| | Foodie | `food-guide.md`, `melbourne.md`, `sydney.md` | | Coast and beaches | `beaches.md`, `cairns-reef.md`, `brisbane-gold-coast.md` | | Nature and hiking | `hiking.md`, `hobart-tasmania.md`, `national-parks-and-permits.md` | | Family | `with-kids.md`, `accommodation.md`, `itineraries.md` | | Nightlife and city | `nightlife.md`, `sydney.md`, `melbourne.md` | | Long route explorer | `road-trips.md`, `transport.md`, `seasonality.md` | ## Common Traps - Treating Australia as one compact destination. - Too many bases for the available days. - Underestimating domestic flight and transfer overhead. - Ignoring seasonal weather and bushfire dynamics. - No backup plans for coastal or remote-day routes. - Assuming late booking works in all regions year-round. ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/australia/` **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/australia/` or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structuring - `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations - `english` — Communication support and booking clarity - `booking` — Reservation and scheduling support workflows ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star australia` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`