travel buddy to australia

tosh_2006 · 05-10-2012 10:27pm

hi i'm going 17th of this month to perth anyone else going the same time

Natalie2012 · 13-10-2012 10:59pm

Hello, My name is Natalie. I am 25 years of age and I am planning on going to Australia next year around the middle of the year on a Working Holiday Visa as there are no jobs here in Cork. I am seeking a travel buddy/friend to come with me. I am seeking a female preferably but may be open to male company once they dont get any ideas... I am looking for someone in the same situation as me to travel with.

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misz · 15-10-2012 7:15pm

Hiya, I am planning on going to Australia after X-mas on a Working Holiday Visa. I am seeking a fun easygoing travel buddy/friend to come with me. Preferably in same age group, mid to late twenties.

I hope to hear from you!

xox

misz · 22-10-2012 5:44pm

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G88 · 18-12-2012 3:15am

Hi everyone, this thread has helped me greatly. Thanks to everyone. I'm just a little overwhelmed as to how much exactly I will need and what's the bet way to get work. I am a graduate but nothing that points to a specific job, have lots of customer service experience, so what would be good options? Is farm work easy to get? I worked in warehouse so that sort of labour would not be a problem at all.

I have around 2600- 2700 saved. Is this enough to go or would I need a lot more? Any help really appreciated. Thanks!

debs1 · 19-12-2012 10:44am

G88 wrote: »

Hi everyone, this thread has helped me greatly. Thanks to everyone. I'm just a little overwhelmed as to how much exactly I will need and what's the bet way to get work. I am a graduate but nothing that points to a specific job, have lots of customer service experience, so what would be good options? Is farm work easy to get? I worked in warehouse so that sort of labour would not be a problem at all.

I have around 2600- 2700 saved. Is this enough to go or would I need a lot more? Any help really appreciated. Thanks!

Farming/ fruit picking should be easy to get depending on where you plan to come to first. Just be careful where you go to work as there are a lot of dodgy farmers around. If you look on harvest trail website there's usually jobs advertised.

You are supposed to have 5000 dollars to prove you have enough to do you for your travels. When you move in somewhere they will usually want a month deposit and a months rent in advance so that could be 2000 dollars already.

There are usually a lot of jobs which would require customer service skills so you should be ok to find work. Seek.com.au is the best online job search. You can also contact agencies directly.

Hope everything works out for you. I was a little overwhelmed when I first got here in August but have managed to do ok so far

jtmk3 · 29-12-2012 11:41pm

Hi Guys,
I'm travelling to Oz in March 2013, have my WHV sorted and flights. Heading to Perth first, hopefully to work for a few months and then do some travelling. I'm travelling on my own, so it would be great to hear from anyone who is travelling to Perth around the same time.
Thanks to everyone on this thread giving some great advice, it is good to hear other people doing well and getting jobs out there.

Misticles · 31-12-2012 3:22pm

Anyone heading later in 2013? I'm contract bound until August/September so would be interested in going around those times.

Kiith · 31-12-2012 3:30pm

I'm off on the 3rd of Feb, to Brisbane. Will make my way down to Sydney, and then Melbourne towards the end of Feb. Hopefully get myself a job and an apartment there.

Natalie2012 · 06-01-2013 10:31pm

Hello, My name is Natalie. I am 26 years of age and I am planning on going to Australia this year in October on a Working Holiday Visa. I am seeking a travel buddy/friend to come with me. I am seeking a female preferably but may be open to male company once they dont get any ideas... I am not sure what part to go to yet but I will figure it out. I am looking for someone in the same situation as me to travel with.

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ShortieCake · 07-01-2013 8:05pm

Hi all,

I am a 24 year old female travelling to Sydney around mid Feb. I have already been to Australia on a years WHV but will be returning on a second WHV to settle in Sydney. Having done it the first time around I know how stressful it can be travelling and/or getting set up on my own so just wondering if anybody out there is in the same boat and would like a travel buddy? I can offer plenty of advise for first-timers also!

Cheers,
Clare

Natalie2012 · 07-01-2013 10:44pm

ShortieCake wrote: »

Hi all,

I am a 24 year old female travelling to Sydney around mid Feb. I have already been to Australia on a years WHV but will be returning on a second WHV to settle in Sydney. Having done it the first time around I know how stressful it can be travelling and/or getting set up on my own so just wondering if anybody out there is in the same boat and would like a travel buddy? I can offer plenty of advise for first-timers also!

Cheers,
Clare

Hi Clare,

Can you tell me more about Australia as I am not sure what part to go to and dont even know what to pack, what company to go with, where to stay, etc.

Thanks,
Natalie

NIALL D · 07-01-2013 11:07pm

Natalie2012 wrote: »

Hi Clare,

Can you tell me more about Australia as I am not sure what part to go to and dont even know what to pack, what company to go with, where to stay, etc.

Thanks,
Natalie

yep same here ! any good tips for us first timers ? im goin in 3 weeks , to sydney , dunno what to bring really ha !!

Barnsleyfc · 08-01-2013 4:59pm

Flying out to Perth on the 21st of January.I'm Sean and 23 and I'm from Galway.

jtmk3 · 10-01-2013 12:53am

Barnsleyfc wrote: »

Flying out to Perth on the 21st of January.I'm Sean and 23 and I'm from Galway.

Hi Sean,
I'm also heading to Perth in March. How are your plans going? I travelling out on the WHV so hope to get some work in Perth for a few months. From what I hear there seems to be lots of work in Perth, but depends some find it harder than others. Do you intend to work in Perth, have you had any luck with jobs and accommodation?

A_Sober_Paddy · 10-01-2013 12:56am

Micktown619 wrote: »

Hi girls, I'm male 23 and I'm heading to Perth on my own. I do have two friends in Perth who can help with setting me up over there, accomodation, job, etc. I'm planning on going in a month/ two months but have nothing booked yet.

I was just wondering how much you plan on bringing after flights and visas are paid for. I think I will only be able to get €2,000 and I'm just wondering if this is enough or are you guys bringing alot more?

Unless you get a job fast you may find that €2,000 gone very fast. I was over a few years back and found it tough to get work and its pretty expensive until you get working. Have you a place to crash with your mates rent free for the first for weeks?

Barnsleyfc · 11-01-2013 12:34am

jtmk3 wrote: »

Hi Sean,
I'm also heading to Perth in March. How are your plans going? I travelling out on the WHV so hope to get some work in Perth for a few months. From what I hear there seems to be lots of work in Perth, but depends some find it harder than others. Do you intend to work in Perth, have you had any luck with jobs and accommodation?

Hi mate!I only booked my flights a few days ago so everything is a bit of a rush but I have the visa got so it's just sorting insurance and a few loose ends at home.My friend has 99% got me a job set up where he works.
I'm thinking I'll stay in a hostel at first just to try to get to know people and the city.
What are your own plans?I'm getting pretty excited now!

jtmk3 · 11-01-2013 2:33am

Barnsleyfc wrote: »

Hi mate!I only booked my flights a few days ago so everything is a bit of a rush but I have the visa got so it's just sorting insurance and a few loose ends at home.My friend has 99% got me a job set up where he works.
I'm thinking I'll stay in a hostel at first just to try to get to know people and the city.
What are your own plans?I'm getting pretty excited now!

Deadly that your almost certain you have a job sorted. It seems to be half the battle. Seriously cant get over how expensive things are out there. I agree with the other poster, I dont think 2,000 would go very far.
I'm pretty much set to go, tickets, visa, flights, insurance and accommodation. I'm doing the same, staying in a hostel until I get set up. Leaving next week, doing Asia for a few weeks on the way to Oz, so can't wait to get going!
When you arriving in Perth, will have to meet up for a pint.....

Barnsleyfc · 15-01-2013 12:36am

jtmk3 wrote: »

Deadly that your almost certain you have a job sorted. It seems to be half the battle. Seriously cant get over how expensive things are out there. I agree with the other poster, I dont think 2,000 would go very far.
I'm pretty much set to go, tickets, visa, flights, insurance and accommodation. I'm doing the same, staying in a hostel until I get set up. Leaving next week, doing Asia for a few weeks on the way to Oz, so can't wait to get going!
When you arriving in Perth, will have to meet up for a pint.....

I'm getting in to Perth next Tuesday,leaving Ireland on Monday,PM me when you get here and we'll try and meet up!

kevinf19 · 15-01-2013 2:03pm

Hi lads Ive been in Perth now for about 4 days..i traveled over by myself and unfortunately chose a hostel that have no other Irish living in it (mainly french, Asian and a few English) so give me a pm if ye wanna meet up for a pint..im staying around the corner from Northbridge so i'm walking distance to most of the nightlife.

Misty Chaos · 15-01-2013 7:24pm

I posted in this topic a while back but I now have a definite date. I will be flying out to Perth on March 12th, arriving there the next day. My route is as follows;

Cork - London - Kuala Lumpur - Perth.

Cork to London is With Aer Lingus while the latter two flights are with Malaysia Airlines.

Heading over on my own ( a fact that my family are more worried about than I am! :pac: ) I know people over there and will be getting in touch with them soon in that regard.

If anyone is flying the same or similar route on the same date shoot me a PM.

Just a quick edit to acknowledge this forum for helping me get to this point - I'm more of a lurker here but I've found a lot of useful advice here from reading as much as I can ( like the fact I can pretty much sort out everything online. ) I guess you can say I owe my thanks

jtmk3 · 15-01-2013 11:47pm

Barnsleyfc wrote: »

I'm getting in to Perth next Tuesday,leaving Ireland on Monday,PM me when you get here and we'll try and meet up!

Thats great, I'm leaving tomorrow so is all go go go! Ill let you know when I arrive in Perth and sure we will meet up for a pint.
Enjoy your travels,
All the best.

Irishstabber · 17-01-2013 10:09am

Looking to fly out on the 30th June/Early July to Sydney/Melbourne. I am male, 23, and travelling alone. If anyone, male or female, is flying out around then I'm open for a travel buddy. Let me know through PM or on here!

Cheers!

Kiith · 17-01-2013 3:36pm

Just booked my flight up to Airlie Beach for the 7th Feb. 10 days just to chill the **** out before going to Melbourne.

QueenBee1 · 19-01-2013 7:01pm

anyone heading to sydney around april/may time and travelling alone pm me

Misticles · 19-01-2013 8:11pm

What's people's travel plans? Thailand/ Singapore first?

QueenBee1 · 24-01-2013 8:15pm

Misticles wrote: »

What's people's travel plans? Thailand/ Singapore first?

Dubai?!

Natalie2012 · 31-01-2013 1:19am

Anyone heading to Perth in May and travelling alone, pm me.

koppite · 31-01-2013 1:57pm

heading to Sydney in 2 wks if anybody is about?travelling up the east coast for 3 wks!PM me

Kiith · 02-02-2013 11:32pm

This time tomorrow i'll be on the plane...fook! :eek:

Jbpc · 03-02-2013 1:58am

Heading over to Perth on Feb 15th with a mate, hopefully see ya's all for a pint once we get over

Lucifer-0 · 03-02-2013 4:23am

Anyone arriving in Sydney?
I got here 2 days ago. PM if anyone else is going here.

TEAT SQUEEZER · 03-02-2013 4:42am

hi everyone ,i stumbled across this thread and had a little read through it ... was in oz in 96 and 02 ..
for what its worth mind your money bigtime until your earning.. if u run out ure living on favours and that adds tension all round .

perth i found was quieter than syd or melb.. but the travelling north of perth is breathtaking..

syd is lively but really soaks up the cash.. melb is more laid back..

you gotta get out of the cities to experience oz.. wages might be less but you dont spend as much either.
by far my best times were out in rural oz or travelling on the road havin a look around but then im a country guy..

most of all im jealous as hell of u all headin out ... have a great time.

QueenBee1 · 03-02-2013 5:52pm

TEAT SQUEEZER wrote: »

hi everyone ,i stumbled across this thread and had a little read through it ... was in oz in 96 and 02 ..
for what its worth mind your money bigtime until your earning.. if u run out ure living on favours and that adds tension all round .

perth i found was quieter than syd or melb.. but the travelling north of perth is breathtaking..

syd is lively but really soaks up the cash.. melb is more laid back..

you gotta get out of the cities to experience oz.. wages might be less but you dont spend as much either.
by far my best times were out in rural oz or travelling on the road havin a look around but then im a country guy..

most of all im jealous as hell of u all headin out ... have a great time.

Nice to see a realistic point of view from someone who has been there done that! Cheers for sharing your advice !

chancer12 · 14-02-2013 11:11pm

Best option for work? My son is hoping to head to Australia when he finishes college this summer. We've heard stories of amazing money to be made in the mines and I wonder if anyone knows if this type of work is still available? He would hope to work really hard for a couple of months and then maybe head to one of the cities to look for more regular type work. Any advice much appreciated.

Russian Blue · 16-02-2013 8:01pm

Hi, I am thinking of going to Australia. I would love to but I am absolutly terrified too. Its one big country and to go over on your own - very very scary!

So I would like some one to go over with.

I have nothing booked yet as I have no real plans yet. I would go over no problem if I had a job to walk into. But I don't, so its even more scarier. No work and not knowing anyone.

Anyway i'm thinking maybe August or September if anyone is interested in going over together.

I forgot to add that I am interested in going to Sydney or Melbourne. Im female and 30.

peterc1991 · 17-02-2013 1:59am

I'm going to Australia sometime in the next few months(April/May).

Just wondering about money wise.I wont be going over there with $5000 or anything but will have maybe 2000. I have a lot of family over there and will have accommodation for as long as i need(until i get work and set up etc).So i don't need to pay accomodation.

Will the $2000 get me through the first while over there until i find work?

Also, was going to go with a friend but possibly could be going on my own.Bit nervous and thinking I probably should just leave it if I end up on my own but should I just go for it? I mean has anyone you know went over on their own and enjoyed it or got on well?

Misty Chaos · 17-02-2013 4:58am

peterc1991 wrote: »

I'm going to Australia sometime in the next few months(April/May).

Just wondering about money wise.I wont be going over there with $5000 or anything but will have maybe 2000. I have a lot of family over there and will have accommodation for as long as i need(until i get work and set up etc).So i don't need to pay accomodation.

Will the $2000 get me through the first while over there until i find work?

Also, was going to go with a friend but possibly could be going on my own.Bit nervous and thinking I probably should just leave it if I end up on my own but should I just go for it? I mean has anyone you know went over on their own and enjoyed it or got on well?

Hate to be blunt but even with free accommodation sorted, I wouldn't be going over to Australia with less than $5000, $2000 is nowhere near enough imo. Australia by all accounts I've heard is very expensive and that money will disappear in no time ( I'm not there yet but I'm going in just over 3 weeks. )

Then there is the possibility of being stopped at the airport to prove how much you have with you. I know most people say that they never ask but do you really want to run the risk?

Do you yourself a favor and spend an extra couple of months saving up so that you don't have to worry so much when you get over there.

sparklyEyes111 · 17-02-2013 7:40pm

Russian Blue wrote: »

Hi, I am thinking of going to Australia. I would love to but I am absolutly terrified too. Its one big country and to go over on your own - very very scary!

So I would like some one to go over with.

I have nothing booked yet as I have no real plans yet. I would go over no problem if I had a job to walk into. But I don't, so its even more scarier. No work and not knowing anyone.

Anyway i'm thinking maybe August or September if anyone is interested in going over together.

I forgot to add that I am interested in going to Sydney or Melbourne. Im female and 30.

I should be going in August/Sep to Sydney!

I'm also going on my own though I know some people there, but most will have left by that time. I'm also a little worried as I'm leaving full time work here, and have no work lined up once I get there. . Don't even know will I get casual work with my degree but I'm going to try and am hoping they'll be lots available!!

Annag15 · 31-03-2013 12:06am

Hi Natalie, are you still thinking about going to Oz or are you here already ?!

sparklyEyes111 · 04-04-2013 9:11pm

Hey, I'm just wondering if anyone is going to Oz in August time by themselves, or with a gang? Especially anyone aiming to move to Sydney then?! I'm heading around that time I think, currently abroad at the moment but looking for something new but noone seems to want to leave here and come with me. PM me thanks!

VVVinoVeritas · 06-04-2013 1:55pm

Hey Guys!! 23 year old kildare girl here, hopefully heading over to oz in early june (fingers crossed into the final stages of an interview process for a great job) Also heading over on my own, have moved abroad before and loved it- but not so far so would love a travel buddy! Anybody going over around this time and is interested, give me a shout!

NJR · 20-05-2013 11:49pm

Hi,
I am heading over to Australia mid October and unlike most folk here i am just going on a 6 month holiday visa (i missed the age limit for the 1 year visa by 6 months

) Travelling alone which i was really nervous about but once i started researching and reading forums like this i see it is pretty common so i have now moved on to excitement mode!!

. Due to not being able to work, i have to fit in everything i want to see within 3 months or so (getting the 6 month visa as a precaution in case i just can't leave the sunshine and resort to living in a cardboard box

). Have gave it a little thought and here is what i am thinking....

Fly to Perth and stay for up to 5 days.
Backpack up west coast to exmouth and return to perth (8 days)
Fly to Cairns
Backpack down the East Coast taking in Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Byron Bay
Stoppver in Sydney for a week
Fly to Melbourne and do the Great Ocean Rd
Fly to NZ and back pack north and south island for 3 weeks
Fly back to Sydney or Perth for Christmas and New Year
Fly to Thailand - south islands for 2 weeks
Home to Dublin

If anybody has similar plans and are looking for company, PM me! Likewise, if anybody can offer some tips or advice (have i left out any "must sees" etc), pls send them my way

Thanks a mil
Paula

sparklyEyes111 · 22-05-2013 9:44pm

Anyone going to Sydney in August??! Someone here has to be surely?!?

VVVinoVeritas · 27-05-2013 1:54pm

Hey Sparkly Eyes - I'm off to Sydney end of july / start of august!

spyzer · 27-05-2013 11:29pm

heading to kununurra june - july if anyone is up for going

mcbeardo · 31-05-2013 9:40pm

Thinking about doing the yr in oz aswell, 30 now so last chance really. Would be great to meet someone in same boat!

Russian Blue · 31-05-2013 11:16pm

mcbeardo wrote: »

Thinking about doing the yr in oz aswell, 30 now so last chance really. Would be great to meet someone in same boat!

Hey, im also thinking of the year in oz. I've got the WHV booked. Just need to book flights. If I dont get work here or the UK within the next month, il be definately going to oz. Thinking about going in August or September. Im also 30, so getting old.

mcbeardo · 01-06-2013 7:52am

Ok cool, im yet to book the visa. How long did it take you to get? Where are you from/living? Are u m or f? Im from Dublin

AverageJoe82 · 01-06-2013 10:00am

Im heading to oz, not sure what part, and more than likely I will be heading over in November, I'm 31

travel buddy to australia

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