Australia
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May 23, 2013 8:52 AM
cipod
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May 23, 2013 8:52 AM
cipod
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Coming to Australia for the first time
Im a 20 year old girl from sweden
In 2/10/2013 im arriving to Sydney!
I have dreamd about going to australia a long time!
Im going alone and i wonder if there are some other backpackers that are arriving the same day or week as i and would like to hang out or something ?
Im not planning to stay for long in Sydney im going north and want to find a job :) but i also want to do some extreems and some sport acktivities mabye diving, bungy jump or whatever (as long its fun or relaxing:)
im not coming to pary hard (mabye a little but its not my first prioroty) i want to explore the country, take some photos of tropical animals.
Im so fasinated of this country and i want to see every espect of it :)
Sorry for my english, i hope it will approve as well after a few month in Australia :)
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May 23, 2013 4:44 AM
bazzaaustralia
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May 23, 2013 4:44 AM
bazzaaustralia
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chicken perth
chicken shop WA
unbeliveable
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/would-you-like-caustic-soda-with-that-20130523-2k2al.html
May 22, 2013 5:17 AM
ferrmont
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May 23, 2013 5:56 AM
graymare
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lord howe island september
Hi to all,
one question: what's it like Lord Howe Island in beginning of september in terms of snorkeling, swimming and more sea activities? is a neoprene required? planning to be there between the 4th and 9th, more or less. is the weather appropiate for short-sleeves? or it's still cool?
Thanks!
May 22, 2013 4:36 AM
karen_c77
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May 23, 2013 2:50 AM
karen_c77
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Australia
appropriate C.V
Hi All,
I'm planning on travelling to Australia this summer on a working holiday Visa. I've started to do my research about the types of jobs available on a WHV which I could do, and to be honest I'm not really too fussed about what sector I work in, as long as I'm able to travel around and meet some like minded people!
My Dilema is that I'm planning on updating my C.V before I go, but not too sure on the format. Should I put all my experiences on one document or tailor different C.V to the work sector I might find work in?
At present I am working in a Children's Centre and have experience in family work as an Assistant Psychologist. I also have experience working on dairy farms and in argricutlure, plus have worked within the leisure industry, done bar work and Care work. Furthermore, I have alot of voluntering experiences within the Scout Association and other organisations...
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May 21, 2013 8:02 PM
bazzaaustralia
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May 23, 2013 6:15 AM
daycat
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Australia
perth hills
http://www.gidgegannup.info/tourism/fieldday.htm
come a long with bazza to the show
The next "Countryman Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day" will be held at the Gidgegannup Showgrounds on Sunday 26 May 2013. A great day full of information and fun for everyone. Come along and enjoy the day in the fabulous setting of Gidgegannup just 15 minutes from Midland.
May 19, 2013 12:39 PM
kmmr
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May 22, 2013 6:26 AM
phoggi
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Australia
Travel from UK to Sydney over 3 month
Hi,
My husband and I are preparing to move back to Australia next year - probably around this time next year (May). We would like to do a combination of flying and overland travel through the middle east or Asia and would love some ideas from anyone who has done it.
We aren't too worried about cost as we have a decent budget to spend, but more interested in fun places to go through that would be heading in the right direction.
I realise this is a really open questions, but I'd love to know anyone else's experiences of going to Australia fully or partially overland.
Thanks all!
May 19, 2013 7:59 AM
suwanneej
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May 22, 2013 12:39 AM
DDT3
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Australia
Books
Anticipating three months or so of travel across, around and about most of Australia. Looking for recommendations for good reads about the down under continent. Preferably nonfiction but also some fiction. Geography, geology, natural history are particular interests. Suggestions appreciated with exception of Bryson's In a Sunburnt Country. Thanks people.
May 19, 2013 4:59 AM
sab180
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May 21, 2013 9:29 PM
Harry_Ramsden
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Australia
Ideas for 2.5 Week East Coast Itinerary
My parents are heading from the UK to Australia for a 5-6 week trip in November and I'll be joining them for just under 3 weeks in mid November most likely meeting them in Melbourne, or possibly Sydney. I could fly back from any major city on the east coast to fit in with travel plans.
We'll be travelling independently and I need some help putting together an itinerary. We're really interested in scenery, walking and beaches (me swimming & snorkelling, them just chilling out). I'm not interested in the backpacker party scene on this trip, so any ideas for places off the backpacker trail would be appreciated. We're happy to hire a car (or potentially a camper van) for some or all of the trip and/or fly between cities.
So far we definitely want to spend a couple of days in Sydney plus a trip to the Blue Mountains. Maybe a couple of days in Melbourne too. If possible it would be ...
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May 18, 2013 12:52 PM
blaisesallow
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May 19, 2013 6:53 AM
davidjbenett
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Australia
Cheap accommodation in Sydney and Brisbane?
Can anyone tell me an affordable way of staying in Sydney and Brisbane for about two weeks? I'm planning to visit Australia this summer and now collecting information about accommodation. Thank you!
May 18, 2013 8:38 AM
cocoturner
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May 23, 2013 6:14 AM
bazzaaustralia
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Australia
camping
Hi,
My mom and I are planning a road trip from Sydney to Cairns over the month of June. We have rented a campervan, and I'm a little concerned with how cold it will be hanging out at night - do campgrounds along the east coast usually provide firewood?
May 17, 2013 10:24 PM
kaddie26
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May 22, 2013 8:07 AM
RayCCroc
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Australia
Working in Australia after 31
Hi! I'm turning 31 in a couple weeks and I know it's a lot harder to obtain a work visa after doing so. Does anyone have any advice on what options I have in order to stay out there. I'm thinking of staying for 2-3 months at least and kind of taking it from there. My background is gemology so I was thinking of possibly working for the Lightning Ridge or Argyle Mines, but I'm also open to other fields of work.
Thanks!
May 17, 2013 8:38 AM
claire901
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May 19, 2013 12:15 PM
claire901
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Australia
Fruit Picking 2yr WHV - South Aus or Victoria?!
Heyyy guys!
I have been reading a lot of posts about the requirements for the 2nd year WHV... I have just been granted my first one and intend to travel to Aus in Feb 2014- i know it is a long way off but i need to book flights so i get them as cheap as possible!
I am currently therefore looking at where to fly into, i am going to do my regional work to obtain the 2nd yr whv straight away so that I can relax and not have to stress about it later in the year- plus i figured it would be a great way to see parts of aus that i might not have done otherwise- i.e victoria, South Australia or Western Australia- which is where i'm thinking of doing my regional work- fruit picking etc...
I have family in Melbourne so was hoping to base myself there, but having looked through the downloadable doc from the Harvest Trail website and looking at the eligible postcodes i'm not sure its goi...
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May 16, 2013 6:42 AM
toal32
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May 16, 2013 6:42 AM
toal32
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Australia
Carshare Brisbane Ocean
Hi everyone!
I'm searching for someone kindly sharing his/her car for a (return) lift from Brisbane to any surf spot during the week-ends :) . If you are a surfer, I'd be glad to share you surf sessions too (5 years of surf for me). :)
The lift would be during the day (I can wake up early if needed), the deal is that we share the gas cost so everyone wins!
Thanks, see you!
Martin (23 yo french easygoing guy :) )
May 16, 2013 4:38 AM
Alex_m123
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May 17, 2013 12:32 AM
ehoo
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Australia
Melbourne to Sydney in 2 weeks, advice please
Hiya!
Myself and my boyfriend are arriving in melbourne on the 3rd June from singapore and have got 2 weeks to travel up to Sydney. We were going to hire a campervan to do it so we could travel along the coast but there seems to be loads of extra costs involved which has put us off a bit. We want to make the most of our time but are worried the greyhound or trains will miss out a lot of places on the way. We are looking for any advice on a cheap but good way to travel up any help would be really appreciated. Thanks!
May 16, 2013 12:05 AM
carmenbb
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May 16, 2013 11:47 PM
jedgerandclyde
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Australia
walking fraser island
Hi,
I am planning my trip to australia (august) and want to go to Fraser Island, I am travelling alone and preferd to walk the island instead of a 4wd tour.
I have seen a recommendation of a walking tour with footprintsonfraser, I haven´t been able to contact them or open there web page, has any one done it? any other company I can arrange this type of trip?
Also would need to decide between whitsunday or kepple island, I am budget so need advise. Also like to see kakadu so if you have any recommendation it would be great.
Thanks!
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