Im in Wollongong so near enough to Sydney. While in Thailand when people ask where are you from? We'd say Wollongong and they'd go "where?" so we just always ended up saying Sydney! Yes ... its cold and yukky weather here (not good washing weather thats for sure!) and right about now Im craving the 35-38 degree heat of Patong and Bangkok!
Yes ... so def take forum advice and get as much washing done as poss over there before you come home. Oh ... and have a great trip!

Kitty