Benvo

Hey, I stayed there twice for couple nights at a time, while being back in perth. Has a big warehouse type building which houses pool table, table tennis, projector, tv, big kitchen (One of the better ones ive seen) Seems a big hostel, never stayed long enough to really get to know people and was with other people when i stayed. Not far from the city either, i had a smart rider card, so it was free travel on the train to the city to which was a bonus. Benvo

Generally next to a station, or close to one and you will be fine. I'm in kings cross and its 5 mins walk to train station, and about that to town hall station (cbd) I been in kings cross over 2 weeks, and seems alright here, very party at the weekends and special week nights. Supposedly its the red light district though and bad at times, not that I've seen anything as of yet though. Also some hostels more central to the city, but have no experience on them. Benvo

Hey, I arrived in Perth at end of April, me and another traveller found it very difficult to get work, mainly they wanted residents for things we applied for which meant we spent 6 weeks chasing work. Ended up getting some work out of the city towards regional. Also further south like Margaret River managed to get some work, but that will be seasonal. Ive come over to Sydney, only really to travel, and by chance i applied for a job, and was offered it in my first week of being here. And seems to be alot of work around compared to what i remember seeing when was job hunting in Perth. Maybe I just got lucky here and unlucky in Perth lol! Benvo

Thanks for the replys.I worked in that job on a 8 week contract. But only 2 weeks before the end of this tax year just gone. Yeh seems to be a thin line between one or the other, as first job told us to select not a resident for tax purposes. But an agency we applied to told us to tick yes as we are residents for tax purpose lol!May end up phoning tax office up and ask advice on which option i need to select to be on the safe side.ThanksBen

Yes im on a whv, found the right forum just forgot to put it in the post lol! Benvo

Hi there, Currently in oz, i seem to be reading and getting told different things in relation to claiming tax back. I only have 2 weeks worth of tax to claim so not worth paying someone 50-100 dollars to only get 250 back lol! I have downloaded etax and gone through, but the problem seems to be with the question are you a resident for tax purposes i click no it says i owe tax as an estimate and as yes, it says i will get the 250 back. But when i read online and talk to people here. One person will say tick yes as you are and one will say tick no as technically your not but you will get it refunded once they look at it in the tax office. Any advice on what im supposed to do would be great. Thanks Benvo

Yeh liquids are boxed and sealed then you have to hand over at the gate. Used my card at duty free and was told could pay in gbp via card but they still charged be in local currency and had to pay a £1.25 foreign currency fee. Thanks ​Benvo

I have recently set up with NAB, everything was easy enough, and with use of money corp, easy enough to transfer money in before you go. Which is what i have done and all be good so far. ​Benvo

Hi there, me and a friend fly on 25th and we have a 1hr 55 stopover in Dubai Airport, a read of the other recent post answered a few of my questions. We are changing planes, or from i can make out from my info (different plane number and different version of plane, 777-330 on way there and 777-300er on way to perth). So will be looking for next gate, then prob looking at food, duty free etc... Assuming enough time. But my main question is what currency will we need when get there, i have googled but some of the answers are dated etc... Will we be ok with some AUD, or will we better of with some gbp? Or do we need to look at a small amount of the Dirhams? If gbp is ok, is a normal visa debit card going to be alright or better off with cash? and i ask that as everytime i spend on visa debit and its taken in a different currency i get charged for it. Or will they actually charge in gdp, meaning no charges. Many Thanks Benvo

I personally looked at outbackers too, but you need an extra activity pack to cover work which made the price increase to about £230. And 24 7 insurance, was cheaper as they cover working in there standard activity pack that's included. Have have other options to upgrade to activity wise and an excess waiver option Benvo

Just booked the 25th April, to get there 26th April! What have i just done!? lol! Benvo

Haha crazy quick aint it, we was expecting a week or so, so half an hour later was very surprised to have the granted email! Also looking at booking our flights finally this week, as we have decided on a exact date to go! Such a nervous/exciting time lol! Benvo

Hi there, yeh i applied direct, was very straight forward and simple, and actually heard back within 30 mins - 1 hour. Benvo

They advise $5000, and im also thinking of £3000 to take with me which be $4230 at todays rough exchange rate. But i am going on the hope to get a job as soon as i can when get there. As would rather do my working to start with then add more money to spend the latter end of my working holiday when i plan do travel a bit more. oh and do know of friends who went with £1500-2000 and were fine, but could of just been lucky lol! Benvo

Just been reading some reviews about sta travel and multiflex pass. Not good! Seems to be a nightmare to get a response unless you post on there facebook wall. Hmmm i wonder if there is any alternatives from other companies? as in principal the product seems to be great. Should hopefully be booking soon, just need get dentist out the way, to make sure i aint got to go back, i be looking to book straight away. Very nervous times lol! Benvo