Recently, an accident occurred in Victoria and Tasmania, the territory of our museum, in which China citizens died when they were suddenly exposed to extreme weather and lacked necessary life-saving equipment while hiking outdoors. Our museum deeply regrets the tragic death of the China citizens concerned, and has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and provided timely consular assistance.

The Consulate General in Melbourne once again solemnly reminds China citizens in the consular area that overseas tourism must put safety first and must not blindly follow the trend and engage in high-risk tourism projects beyond the scope of their capabilities to avoid unnecessary security risks.

During travel to the territory, please make sure to enhance the following safety awareness:

1. About mountaineering and hiking. There are many mountaineering and hiking routes in Victoria and Tasmania National Nature Parks in the consular district. Some routes are remote and steep, and the climate in mountainous areas is changeable. Please choose carefully and do what you can. If you really need to participate in related projects, you should receive professional training and escort in strict accordance with the requirements. Wear warm and waterproof outer clothing to prevent the risk of hypothermia. Carry professional life-saving equipment such as PLB. Keep your mobile phone charged and carry sufficient mobile power. In case of bad weather or too difficult route, you should retreat decisively or change your plan to avoid taking risks.

Two, about other high-risk tourism projects. High-altitude, high-speed, wading, adventure and other tourism projects have high safety risks. When tourists choose high-risk projects such as rock fishing, surfing, snorkeling, deep diving, sea trips, paragliding, hot air balloons, etc., they should fully assess their physical strength and project safety, learn and master emergency response methods in advance, and don't blindly follow the trend. And actively consider purchasing necessary special insurance.

Chinese tourists visiting the state of Victoria, please pay attention to our link to read about tourist safety in the territory of the state of Victoria:

https://melbourne.china-consulate.gov.cn/chn/lsfw/lsbhyxz/202502/t20250218_11557813.htm

Chinese tourists traveling to Tasmania, please pay attention to our tourist safety link:

https://melbourne.china-consulate.gov.cn/chn/lsfw/lsbhyxz/202502/t20250218_11557811.htm

https://melbourne.china-consulate.gov.cn/chn/lsfw/lsbhyxz/202502/t20250218_11557808.htm

The Consulate General of China in Melbourne solemnly reminds China tourists in the consular area to enhance their safety awareness and improve their self-rescue capabilities. In case of emergency, please contact relevant Australian departments and Consulate General in time.

Australian police number (emergency): 000 (optional online translation)

Australian Police Help Line (non-emergency): 131444

Global consular protection and service emergency hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours): +86-10-12308 +86-10-65612308

Consular Protection and Assistance of the General Consulate in Melbourne: +61-3-98248810