Smartphone Accessories for Travel

Your smartphone is your map, boarding pass, translation tool, camera, and emergency contact all in one. Protecting it and keeping it functional in challenging travel conditions — rain, dust, heat, and the inevitable drop on a cobblestone street — is worth the small investment in the right accessories. A waterproof case, a quality mount, and a spare charging cable cover most situations.

Travel Gear stocks travel smartphone accessories for Australian travellers, shipping from our Charlestown NSW warehouse with fast delivery across Australia.

Travel Smartphone Accessories by Category

Waterproof Phone Cases

Sealed cases that protect your phone from water, dust, and sand. Rated by IP standard — IP67 means submersible to 1m for 30 minutes; IP68 means submersible beyond 1m. Useful for beach days, water activities, rain, and dusty environments. Universal waterproof pouches fit most phone sizes and allow touchscreen use through the pouch material; dedicated cases offer better protection and full functionality.

Universal Phone Mounts

Clip or suction mounts for attaching your phone to a bike, motorcycle, car dashboard, or backpack strap for navigation and hands-free use. Look for a mount with a secure locking mechanism — vibration from cycling or driving on rough roads will dislodge a weak mount. A 360° rotating head allows portrait and landscape orientation.

Screen Protectors

Tempered glass screen protectors absorb impact from drops and prevent scratches from keys, sand, and grit in a bag. A cracked screen on day two of a three-week trip is a significant inconvenience — a screen protector costs a fraction of a screen repair. Apply before you travel, not after the first drop.

Charging Cables & Adapters

A spare USB-C cable is the most useful smartphone accessory for travel — cables fail, get left behind, or get borrowed and not returned. Pack at least one spare. For international travel, a universal travel adapter with USB-C output means you can charge from any socket worldwide without a separate cable.

Power Banks

A portable power bank keeps your phone charged between outlets. For a full day of navigation, photography, and communication, a 10,000mAh power bank provides 2–3 full charges for most smartphones. Must be in carry-on luggage on flights — never checked baggage. See our travel technology range for power bank options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IP rating do I need for a waterproof phone case?

For beach and pool use, IP67 (1m submersion for 30 minutes) is adequate. For water sports, kayaking, and snorkelling, IP68 (deeper submersion) is recommended. For dust and rain protection without submersion, IPX4 (splash-proof) is sufficient. Check the IP rating of your specific case before relying on it in water.

Can I use my Australian phone overseas?

Most modern Australian smartphones are unlocked and support international frequency bands — you can insert a local SIM card at your destination for local rates. Check with your carrier that your phone is unlocked before travelling. Alternatively, an international roaming plan from your Australian carrier avoids the need to change SIMs but is typically more expensive per GB.

What's the best way to protect my phone while travelling?

A tempered glass screen protector plus a drop-rated case covers most travel damage scenarios. For water activities, add a waterproof pouch or case. Keep your phone in a dedicated pocket rather than loose in a bag with keys and coins — scratches from loose items in a bag are the most common form of phone damage on the road.

For the full travel tech range, also see our cable storage and organisers and travel technology collection.