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06-Jun-2006 02:48
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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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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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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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26-Nov-2009 22:35
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26-Nov-2009 22:35
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Howya
Has anyone had any expericences with this that they would like to share?? good or bad??
Ive only recently found out this is an option and have read into it a bit but would like to know from people who have used it if its safe and if it really is free??
Do people just email via the site offering you free places to stay? Its seems a little bit to good to be true if it really is a safe and viable option so any info would be great
Thanks
Shel
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26-Nov-2009 22:31
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26-Nov-2009 22:31
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location: New Zealand
Hi there. My boyfriend and I are traveling to the North Island (into Auckland) for a weeks holiday over Christmas. Looking for suggestions for where to travel in the North Island. Various friends have suggested Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua & Taupo. We are overwhelmed with the choices and would love to hear from people who may be able to suggest a few nice places to visit (relaxing, romantic, good walks, kayaking, etc). We arrive in Auckland at midday and have 7 nights before we have to be back in Auckland late the next night to meet another friend. Wanting nice accommodation (mid-range) but prefer to be in a nice location with places to walk to. Will be hiring a car however.
My friend arrives in Auckland on my 8th night (26th) and my boyfriend leaves the following night (27th). My friend and I are traveling for a further two weeks to the South Island. Our initial...
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26-Nov-2009 22:26
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shelandleahoz09 »
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26-Nov-2009 22:45
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location: Australia
Hiya
Just wondering if anyone had any more info pearling jobs? From the looks of things it seems its either broome or darwin to head too to find work, does anyone have an prefrences on which is better, with more available work? Does anyone know any particular hostels that find you this type of work?
Also, whats the money like? Ive read that you can earn $1000 in 10 days but am not sure if this is right or not?
Is it heavy duty work or is it ok for women to do?? Ive only just heard of this and head tio oz in 2 weeks so ive got loads of questions!!
Thanks
Shel
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26-Nov-2009 17:04
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26-Nov-2009 17:17
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Does anyone have any suggestions for a 2 day trip ex-Sydney, probably north to Central Coast? Looking for laid back cafe / surf / beach vibe with mid range accom.
Anyone know if Terrigal / Woy Woy etc much cop?
Don't really want to go up as far as Newcastle.
Thanks! :-)
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26-Nov-2009 16:48
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26-Nov-2009 22:41
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location: New Zealand
Hello everybody,
I shall be arriving in New Zealand in mid-December for three months and am really looking forward to it. I have one slight concern though which I hope someone can clear up for me.
During my travels I plan to visit a lot of the national parks and stay in the DOC's campsites, partly as I enjoy camping and partly to stretch my thin budget. To do this I was planning on buying a car and have since decided against this as its a lot of money for one person and i think i would end up buying a dud. Instead I am tempted by this Intercity Flexi-Card I've heard so much about as it's cheaper and not a backpacker bus.
My question is whether the Intercity buses will be able to drop me off within a reasonable distance of the national parks and camping sites or are these areas to remote and distant from the bus route?
Thankyou for reading my post and I look forward to the repl...
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26-Nov-2009 16:43
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travisbond »
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26-Nov-2009 19:36
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LisaMNZ »
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location: New Zealand
Ok, So where can I camp for free? can I camp for free? I've been trying to find backpacking trails over 3-4 days, and I haven't really been able to find any definite trails. Give me some info!!
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26-Nov-2009 16:04
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26-Nov-2009 19:47
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location: New Zealand
I'm flying into Auckland in the next few weeks, and I haven't had one positive response from any wwoofing hosts. I'm a hard worker ( I got my first job at age eight); I'm a quick learner and I love learning/doing new things. Currently I work as a cook in a restaurant which gets its produce from an organic farm owned by the restaurant. I have a good work ethic- I am punctual and thorough. I've been gardening with my mom my whole life, and have a deep love of the land. I have worked with several reforestation projects, planting hundreds of trees.I blow glass and know how to do some metal fabrication and forging. Plus I'm just a cool kinda guy, I love music, art, laughing and everything outdoors.
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26-Nov-2009 14:47
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26-Nov-2009 22:51
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Mister0nara »
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location: Australia
the best music in world country and western
have listen to this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf4__-xWq8w
what do reckon
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26-Nov-2009 12:54
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manwithavan »
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26-Nov-2009 21:41
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I'm selling my 1995 Mitsubishi 4WD van,set up for off road camping or touring.Cheaper to buy than rent for long term.runs excellent,everything works.Comes with extras.700011,000 invested.Brisbane area 0428404522
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26-Nov-2009 04:34
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kaw118 »
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26-Nov-2009 21:14
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westwood »
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location: New Zealand
Having booked the above - I realise that there are no allocated seats as yet. Is it a free for all or are seats allocated later?
Thanks
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25-Nov-2009 21:52
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sanni09 »
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26-Nov-2009 21:14
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sanni09 »
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location: Australia
Hi,
going to be in Sydney after christmas; from 27th of dec till 1st of jan with my friend. Didn't know this earlier so I hadn't booked accommodation and now: everything seems to bee booked during those dates (well not so big a surprise but..) :D. If someone has any idea where we could sleep those 4 nights, I would really appreciate ANY tips!
Thank you!
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25-Nov-2009 19:39
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26-Nov-2009 20:57
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Or "smart arse" in plain English.
Anyway - these two large and prosperous-looking Pacific Black Ducks - aka Anas superciliosa - have taken up residence in our Moonee Ponds backyard. They like multi-grain the best. Which is nice. Do you have rather more exotic or interesting fauna at your place?
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25-Nov-2009 18:33
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Surlac »
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26-Nov-2009 08:46
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ianw6705 »
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Hi,
We'll be travelling with babyboy (15 mnths) to NZ for four weeks.
While planning I get some doubts on whether to visit the west coast. Though places around wanaka, haast pass looks fantastic, the long drive along the west coast itself seems a long one (we try to drive only some 3 hrs a day) whereas the attractions seem limited to glaciers (which seem beautiful, though after the ones in southern chile/argentine, doubtfull whether it adds much to the glacier experience, and we won't be able to get on/in them) and the pancakes.
Would it be worth considering to make a trip like the following Christchurch - Oamaru - Alexandra - Glenorchy - Wanaka - and then back via Lindis pass - Fairlie and then up to Kaikoera (and then further to Picton and NI). Eventually picking some side roads into the mountains?
Tnx
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25-Nov-2009 18:26
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Surlac »
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26-Nov-2009 21:52
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Surlac »
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location: New Zealand
Hi,
We'll be travelling to NZ for four weeks, with campervan and babyboy (then 15 mnths). Opposed to our previous destinations, travelling with a baby supposedly needs some more planning and bringing a bit more of relaxing days in the planning. Difficult as there is so much to see.
We will start in Christchurch and deliver camper in Auckland. Most popular places will be suitable for a day extra resting, as one can do some walking (baby on back).
But for those areas where it is less popular, it seems a bit more difficult.
So looking fo some suggestions where to stay an extra day in nice surroundings between:
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