1) Try to ensure you are tired before you take your flight, have a good walk around the airport after your check in as you will be sitting down for 24hrs on the plane and it is good to get the blood flowing.
2) Take an empty water bottle with you on to the plane. Get this refilled by the airline staff once you are on the plane so you can drink plenty of water throughout the flight. Avoid alcohol - there will be plenty when you get to Australia!
3) Wear comfy clothes and ensure you have lots of layers so whether you are in a cold airport or hot plane you will have the right clothing. A spare bit of cosy socks to put on once you are on the plane will help you sleep.
4) Take a neck pillow to avoid those jerking head moments as you drift off and also pain in your neck when you wake up.
5) Take some sleeping tablets when you start the longest part of your flight. I use Ambien or Stillnox and take a couple of tablets when the flight takes off to ensure I get 8 hours sleep. Speak to your doctor before you go and they can prescribe something that suits.
6) Take a small washbag on the plane with deodorant, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste etc so you can freshen up before you arrive.
7) Make sure you take a good book!
