Looking for new friends somewhere in QLD

**Wolla Bolla Bing Bong** · 21-06-2009, 10:13 AM

Hey all,

I have visited this site many times reading the many stories and tales. Its been interesting, fun and I have learnt alot.

My situation is this, just 3 weeks ago my agent lodged my Carpenter 176 visa for QLD and my agent also sent my DIAC application to be lodged. For the first time in 15 months I have nothing to do for my visa, no paperwork, no research to gather and no exams as I have passed the necessary ones.

The next thing for me is to make new friends on here so when I arrive, we could meet up for get togethers and socialising. In fact, the first drinks will be on me!

I am travelling on my own and a little undecided as to where to settle in QLD. The first place that springs to mind is Brisbane of course but I was hoping for a place with good night light but also, plenty of outdoor activities close by. I love to cycling, playing football and a qualified Dive Master.

Sorry about waffling on for my first post, I tend to do that when I am a little nervous. I appreciate any help you could provide and look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers

**jewels1356** · 22-06-2009, 05:34 AM

luck good
ju;lie and graham

**Quoll** · 22-06-2009, 07:40 AM

Nah, you'll be fine. It's a singles world out there and you should just branch out and hang with the natives - you'll find some watering holes I am sure.

**Mrs C** · 23-06-2009, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Wolla Bolla Bing Bong

Hey all,

I have visited this site many times reading the many stories and tales. Its been interesting, fun and I have learnt alot.

My situation is this, just 3 weeks ago my agent lodged my Carpenter 176 visa for QLD and my agent also sent my DIAC application to be lodged. For the first time in 15 months I have nothing to do for my visa, no paperwork, no research to gather and no exams as I have passed the necessary ones.

The next thing for me is to make new friends on here so when I arrive, we could meet up for get togethers and socialising. In fact, the first drinks will be on me!

I am travelling on my own and a little undecided as to where to settle in QLD. The first place that springs to mind is Brisbane of course but I was hoping for a place with good night light but also, plenty of outdoor activities close by. I love to cycling, playing football and a qualified Dive Master.

Sorry about waffling on for my first post, I tend to do that when I am a little nervous. I appreciate any help you could provide and look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers

The Gold Coast sounds like a perfect place for you.

Near to some great beaches, not far from the night life at Surfers Paradise and plenty to do here, especially with 5 Major theme parks on the door step. Oly 45 mins from Brisbane as well.

Good Luck in you decision. April x

**calNgary** · 23-06-2009, 10:25 AM

Hiya welcome to PIO and good luck with your application, there are quite alot of us dotted around Greater Brisbane so i am sure wherever you decide to settle there will be a poms in ozzer near by,lol.
Cal x

**Wolla Bolla Bing Bong** · 23-06-2009, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Mrs C

The Gold Coast sounds like a perfect place for you.

Near to some great beaches, not far from the night life at Surfers Paradise and plenty to do here, especially with 5 Major theme parks on the door step. Oly 45 mins from Brisbane as well.

Good Luck in you decision. April x

Hey thanks for your words of confidence Mrs C and CalNgary.

I was looking at the Gold Coast and by what you have been saying Mrs C, it looks like the place for me.
Does anyone meet up for social gatheings from PIO every month? I would like to be added to the list if there is such a thing.