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A few questions

  • 09-06-2011 8:49pm
    #1
    GiftofGab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,430 ✭✭✭


    Hey Guys,

    I plan on travelling solo from Cairns to Melbourne over the period of 2 months. I will then be looking for an office job in Melbourne for the rest of the year. I’ve just applied for my WHV last Monday but I just have a few more questions I’d like answered.

    Regarding my visa; will I just receive an email when this has been confirmed? Also, how long does it usually take?

    As for the flights; I’m looking to fly into Cairns and fly out of Melbourne. Can I book a return flight for this? Also, where is the cheapest option to book flights? I searched on skycanner.com but there doesn’t appear to be any flights flying into Cairns in September/October. I kind of like the idea of booking through a travel agent but they could be expensive. Which travel agent has the best deal? Ideally I would like to book a return flight for less than €1,200. Is this possible? It also asks me for a return date. I’m going for a year so I haven’t really decided on my return date yet. How do people go about this?
    Regarding insurance; I’ve looked on backpackertravelinsurance.ie and they appear to have a deal for €150. Has anybody used this? Is there any small print that I need to look out for? Is this a good deal?


    How do backpackers go about setting up a bank account from back here in Ireland? Which is the best bank to go for? I’d like to set up an account and transfer all my money over before I leave so I can just use the ATM machines when I’m over there. I’d also like to have the option of online banking.

    Finally, is it best to get a social services number straight away in Cairns or will I wait until I reach Melbourne? How do I go about getting a social services number so I can work?

    Thanks to anybody who can answer these.


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