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I brought in a years supply of the pill too. From what I have been told, even a broken arm is covered under medicare. Get it if it puts your mind at rest or try to relax about it, the chances of you dying is pretty slim x

I am of the same opinion as Lady Raincorn. I have a pre-existing condition and so travel insurance is about £1000 for me for a year in Oz. My flight was £800 so I haven't taken any out. I have now arrived in Sydney (last week) and have signed up for a medicare card and visited the doctor to get my prescriptions. Seeing the doctor was free, I just paid for my prescriptions ($40 each mind you! but insurance wouldn't change that). I haven't brought anything high value with me - cheap (£200) laptop, kindle, ipod, and clothes so I don't see the value in insuring my things when insurance companies rarely pay out anyway. I was just reading my Lonely Plant guide and it says insurance is 'essential', but why?? Am I missing something? I'm pretty sure it's all about money making.

I've just bought a pair of these too! So far so good! I'm thinking of getting a second pair in a different colour

Hi everyone. I have just joined this site. I arrived from the UK last week on my own but have relatives here who I have been staying with about an hour out of Sydney. I am here on a working holiday visa. I am planning to start travelling next week. I'm thinking of taking a flight up to Cairns and then make my way back down to Sydney before Christmas. I have never backpacked or stayed in a hostel before and it is my first time in Oz. Was looking for any advice or suggestions for my trip. I am currently looking into getting a Greyhound hop on hop off ticket. Also seen hostel packages with Nomads and Base - any good?? Any to avoid? I'd like to keep things flexible so I can change what I'm doing if I don't like something. Anyone else about to embark on the same trip?! Emma