You said you're planning to get yourself a bush hat. I've been to Australia three times and, at least then, they had these khaki broad-brimmed hats that have short strings attached all around it with corks dangling at the ends of the strings. As you move, the corks sway back and forth, side to side, and it's for keeping the critters off your face.

I'm glad you're enjoying Australia and the people as I remember the country and the people foldly.

Regards, Diana in San Diego, California