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06-Jun-2006 02:48
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Zedd_at_LP »
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Welcome to the Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica branch
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be found in the Branch FAQ thread
Information about Immigration and Working in Australia/NZ can be found in our All You Need to Know about Immigration, Working, Holidays and Visas thread.
Make sure to explore the FAQ and have a browse around the branch before you ask your question. Chances are someone may already have asked it.
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15-May-2003 21:13
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Kez »
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07-Dec-2009 22:40
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daycat »
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Reply to this post and give your best links, tips and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Up for it? Then lets go, here's a few from me:
Uluru information
Australian train pass
Climate averages australia BOM site
Facts about the size of Australia
Hit that keyboard guys.
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07-Oct-2005 23:45
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ryb »
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18-Dec-2009 22:54
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Harry_Ramsden »
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extensions to visas for seasonal work, studying in Australia, extending your stay, Australian citizenship, where to find fruit picking/harvesting jobs (a link from the Working Holiday Makers page) can be found
at this website Tip - use the menus along the top. It's all quite straight forward and user friendly.
link for NZ WHV
NB This is NOT the best place to ask questions : it is rarely visited by people who can provide answers. If, after reading the links provided in this thread, you still have questions, you are best off making a fresh outside post. *If you've got questions about other visas please specify the passport you'll be travelling on and whic...
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25-Dec-2009 21:43
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becsmann »
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26-Dec-2009 11:18
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ianw6705 »
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Hiya,
Me and my boyfriend arrived in Sydney 3 weeks ago and are looking to rent an apartment from the beginning of January. We quite want to rent on Bondi beach and are thinking of minimum lease 2 - 3 months, maximum lease 6 months.
Would anyone be interested in sharing with us? We are a very easygoing and chilled couple, we like going out and having fun but are equally happy chilling out at night. If you are interested then drop me an email... then we can meet up for a drink or something in Sydney to discuss.
Aiming for a budget of $200 per person per week (maximum) but obviously the more people the better!! = cheaper :)
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25-Dec-2009 20:04
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Ria »
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26-Dec-2009 12:53
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sneaker_fish »
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location: Australia
For a country which have such a complex about it's 'lack' of history - it doesn't respect what it has. "Listed" (protected/historical - can't remember the official word here) means nothing, they get destroyed on a monthly basis.
I see it all the time but the supermarket made me think of it - I don't actually know if it was listed & at least it wasn't totally destroyed back when it was built...
I get it's greed but I'm still astonished that it's allwoed that actual listed buildings can be destroyed. It's such a shame - there is a lot of history here but if this is kept up - how much of it will be left in years to come?
Melbourne heritage watch
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25-Dec-2009 18:56
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danepak »
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26-Dec-2009 09:36
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ianw6705 »
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location: Australia
Hi,
A friend and me will be flying in to Darwin on Friday 5 Feb.
We're flying back the following Friday at midnight.
Our plan is as following:
Friday: Darwin
Sat: Darwin to Kakadu
Sun: Kakadu
Mon: Kakadu
Tue: Kakadu
Wed: Litchfield
Thu: Litchfield and then back to Darwin
Does this make sense?
We've never been there before, so got no idea.
Yes, we're aware that it's the wet season, but this is the only time that we can go (he's flying over from Denmark).
What should we go and see in Kakadu and Litchfield?
Feel VERY welcome to come with any suggestions and changes to our itinerary.
Finally, we've found 4WD Auto Camper hire for around A$900 for 6 days incl. No Worries cover.
Can this be done cheaper?
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25-Dec-2009 17:23
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namordranel »
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25-Dec-2009 20:19
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westwood »
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location: Australia
Hello
CAn somebody advice if I can apply for visa at the aiport.
I am from France
I will came to Sydney tommorow and have no visa.
I will stay 3 days and continue to NZ
Due to Xmas australlian ambassy and emigration do not work.
So no chance to get info.
My fly is in 24 hours from Dubai
ths
roman
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25-Dec-2009 08:45
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mrsausage »
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25-Dec-2009 16:05
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cobb »
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Happy christmas !!!!!! i'm in evans head ..where is everyone else.tell me your christmas stories.
we just had bbq breakfast.yesterday we went fishing in boat.i live in toyota coaster bus!
say gday
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25-Dec-2009 05:50
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xulio »
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26-Dec-2009 11:24
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ianw6705 »
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Hello fellow travellers!
I will be going with my girlfriend to Australia next October for a month for our honeymoon. Our itinerary is pretty much sketched out but we have some days towards the end of the trip in which we will be around the area of Cairns before returning home.
We wanted to stay for 2/3 days in an island enjoying peace, beach and snorkelling, so I'd like your advice and/or experience on that. Our trip agency guy recomended Dunk Island but as far as I have seen in the internet, this looks like a resort full of children, quite expensive, etc. I would like to check out some other options you could recommend -- or whether Dunk Island is ok for what we intend.
I don't mind travelling a bit north or south of Cairns up to a reasonable distance -- one-day car trip max -- as we will be coming back to Spain from Cairns at the end of the trip.
I appreciate any comment...
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25-Dec-2009 01:50
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kmckenz »
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25-Dec-2009 21:37
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ianw6705 »
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location: Australia
Hey there
i am planning on going to Byron Bay for new years, and have never been there i was wondering what the go for new years eve is, is there a big party on the beach or what. we are looking for cheap accomodation or even camping, what are the most lively hostel or camping grounds. any info would be alot of help.
thank you
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24-Dec-2009 21:55
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andybox »
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25-Dec-2009 12:18
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pearlsz_ »
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Just put the beer and cake out for santa, the kids are tucked up in bed, the misses is fine tuning the presents (her words not mine), and my mate is stopping in for a beer come closing time (about 5 minutes away). I hope the lot of you have a great day tomorrow, and I hope you also appreciate how fucking good we have it in this country, compared to others.
Merry Christmas.
Cheers, Andy ...
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24-Dec-2009 18:09
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sarahlocks »
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25-Dec-2009 06:36
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ssylwia »
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Hi all,
My mate in Finland (with Finnish passport) has just found out that she needs a visa to enter Australia. We both seem to forget that this is not Europe.. or a host of countries that process you upon arrival.
Of course, it's Christmas eve... has anyone got any good stories about how quickly online applications get turned around??? She's meant to be departing Helsinki on 26/12... eeeek....
Or is it like many countries where you rock up and are issued a visa? Reading the lovely immigration website makes me think she/we may not be having an enjoyable holiday together :|
Help?!?!?!?!
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24-Dec-2009 07:13
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numabiena »
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25-Dec-2009 06:14
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numabiena »
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We are two fit, young, healthy male backpackers (1 French, 1 Jordanian) looking for work: there is none in Stanthorpe at the moment. Does anyone know if there is any work out there? Happy to travel anywhere. We would appreciate your tips.
Remie and Mackmood
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24-Dec-2009 05:47
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pins123 »
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25-Dec-2009 02:24
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kieranball »
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location: Australia
hi all,
wondering if someone could help with my little issue! 3 of us will be arriving into perth at 1.15am on 10th feb. a crappy time to arrive which is causing problems for accomodation. we are tryin to find somewhere that will let us check in at that time and have a late checkout for the next day, close to the airport as we want to catch up on some much needed sleep before our travels! however, as most people, we are on a tight budget. the hostels only let you check in between 9am and 9pm and the hotels want us out for 10am and charge stupid prices which involves us reserving the hotel from the 9th. i'm sure many of you have had this problem when arriving in the early hours and just wondered if someone could help. this is my first time to oz, so i'm pretty usless so far!
many thanks and merry christmas!
posted
24-Dec-2009 00:51
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bazzamelb »
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24-Dec-2009 19:10
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ianw6705 »
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location: Australia
i am lonely in perth what can i do christmas eve
any tips
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23-Dec-2009 21:50
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Ria »
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26-Dec-2009 12:07
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Captain_Courage... »
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Nowhere else have I encountered such crapness in people user friendliness!
They move when series are on or cancel series without warning. Everywhere else the are capable to inform you that "next week this program will be on X" etc.
Tonight a program that was meant to be on just wasn't & then one which had been moved (without warning) to the weekend was on when another program was meant to be on.
Seriously I don't get the reasoning behind this. If a program isn't considered popular enough (not sure if they can take into account taping) & they need to move it - that's one thing but if they want anyone to watch it wtf not let anyone on when it's going to be on or wtf move programs without warning???
I mean seriously does anyone understand/know what the logic is behind this?
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23-Dec-2009 21:31
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mandranderson »
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24-Dec-2009 21:36
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n_rb »
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Hi everyone and Merry Christmas.
I'm on the verge of booking flights for a family holiday for next year. This is a first in that we are going to visit Australia in combination with our holiday to Malaysia.
So far for flights it' down to either Qantas or Singapore Airlines. I put out a recent posting to gauge feedback and the result was a close call. Singapore Airlines just a few weeks ago had a slightly less expensive flight than Qantas. Now SQ price is higher. I am partial to SQ but also realise that the Qantas fare could rise. Here's the dilema, if I book now, both airlines may bring out special fares in January. Maybe someone can tell me if they have some sort of New Year sale. By the way I'm flying from London Via Singapore to Sydney. We will arrange internal flights from Singapore to Sabah Malaysia.
Thanks everyone in advance.
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23-Dec-2009 19:41
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efapebe »
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23-Dec-2009 20:16
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ianw6705 »
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hi there !
i'm planning to go to australia next jan-feb to do some tourism and to look for a seasonal job, too. i just want to save some money but i'll be happy if i can have free accomodation.
first of all, i don't know which kind of visa do i need. i don't care the kind of job or even the place to go. i want to stay 3-4 months and i want to improve my english.
can anyone of you help me somehow or give me any idea, please ?
thx in advance !
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