JonathonS Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I guess it's time to make my own thread! I leave on Sunday for Sydney and get there on Tuesday the 7th to begin my WHV. If anyone is in Sydney and wants to meet up and grab a drink or something, I'm down for that. I'll be in Sydney at least through the New Year's, and after that I'm not sure. I think my plan is a little different from others, I have a bunch of money saved up but I'm still going to look for work right away. And I see myself really only living in a few places during my WHV, basing myself in certain cities and just using my time off work to explore the rest of Australia. Maybe when I do my New Zealand WHV next year, I'll travel more than work. I just got done traveling Europe for a bit. Having a good life in an international city sounds good to me. But yeah, if anyone wants to meet up next week or anytime after, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Have you booked a hostel to stay in for the first few nights? You will probably make some friends there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathonS Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Have you booked a hostel to stay in for the first few nights? You will probably make some friends there. Yup, not really worried about meeting people. Just figured I'd post a friendly message here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Where is the hostel you've booked into? Around Central? Circular Quay? Kings Cross? Bondi Beach?! The only one I ever stayed in, one of the best too, is the YHA at Central. Actually, there are two YHA hostels at Central. I was in the one on the corner of Pitt St. If the warm weather carries on into next week, you can get straight down to the beach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathonS Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 YHA on The Rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Barter Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hi Jonathon, welcome to Oz! Have you booked your travels for after New Year yet? Its the busiest time of the year for backpacking as everyone wants to leave Sydney after NY. Hit me up and I can sort you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathonS Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thanks, but now I'm staying in Sydney longer than New Year's. So won't really have to worry about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Barter Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Well just lemme know when you are planning on doing some traveling and i'll help a fellow Pom out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Do any of you know wether packages like ultimate oz or ozintro are worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Barter Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 No, dont do it!!! I did a similar one when I first got here and it wasnt worth the money. Its SOOOOO easy to do everything yourself AND you save $$$. Dead easy to set up your tax file, bank account, book yourself into a decent hostel for your first week. Most hostels have beach walks organised, city tours, BBQ nights etc so its really easy to meet people. I used to work for ThaIntro (OzIntro's Thailand equivalent) as it happens and whilst its a great way to meet people they make their money by selling you onward travel at full or even fluctuated prices because by the end of the week the group leader is your 'best mate' and you trust what they say and everyone else is doing the same. PM me and I can help you sort out your travel arrangements/first weeks accommodation for you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks. I just wasn't sure because it seems to have really good reviews and I liked the sound of having a group of people straight away. Some of the trips like the base camp sounded really good. But I added everything up and it's obviously much less than what they were charger. I'll have a think about it before I completely reject the idea. I have no plans at all yet so I'm trying to sort out at least where I'm landing!x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Barter Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 These sorts of packages are great fun and a great way to meet people, but if you are money conscious and street savvy, do it all yourself and meet people in hostels etc. As for the reviews, be mindful that group leaders sit people down on computers and make them leave reviews in front of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Well I'm definitely on a strict budget so it's probably best not to do one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathonS Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 I did everything myself. Booked a hostel for the first week, on my first day here I set up phone service and applied for my TFN. Then started looking for a job and a place to live. Totally easy to do on your own, and you save money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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