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The day has finally arrived waiting for take off for first leg of journey to dubai then on to perth. Luckily our total luggageallowance of 120kg was spot on. I was convinced we would have extra baggage charges with our 6 cases, 4 pieces of hand luggage and set of golf clubs! Feeling a bit overwhelmed now after all the planning, talking and goodbyes. To be honest these last 2 weeks have been manic that we're looking forward to relaxing on the flight. Will let you know how we find perth. Now where's that first drink....x

We will be there this time next week so good to hear an update and tips :smile:

we got one through holidaylettings.co.uk or you could try lets-perth.com, aussiemove.com or stayz. good luck.

We want to bring our tent and just wondered how clean is clean? Is it just a visible inspection for dirt/soil etc? Backpackers must manage ok?

I just put my relevant nursing qualifications on cv, not gcse's etc aswell as courses/study days and got all certificates certified.

we got quotes from pickfords and crown both £4000 we went will pickfords in the end as a few people on poms in Oz complained about crown

great post, loved looking at the pics!

I live in the north east and the only places I could go were manchester or edinburgh. We went to manchester spire, cost £960 for 2 adults but both needed bloods and chest xrays. They were all very nice. Think the cost depends upon what tests you need.

my husband applied before christmas, got an acknowledgement but heard nothing since! From reading other posts some people can hear quite quickly but for others it takes months (bit like ahpra!). They are on a massive recruitment drive over the next couple of years so could just be due to the amount of applicants. He could try contacting them again to see if he has any luck.

Great update, nice to hear about facts, places to go and how to do things for those of us arriving soon. Look forward to hearing more.

It's amazing how much the last weeks fly. I've still got 6 weeks to go and still so much to do. Not looking forward to the leaving do's. Good luck.

Oh no what a nightmare, though unfortunately probably sets the tone for your first few weeks in oz - paying out (lots) of money! Safe journey, look forward to hearing your arrival report (hopefully without any further nasty surprises).

Wow, think you can be excused to go fishing and get out of mowing the lawn :yes: looking after all those kids would have been much harder work than what many others have to do :notworthy:

Holidaying and kids don't always go together! Bet your OH will want to swop places with you before long ha.

My point exactly lol. Maybe I could have a drink with Deb while my OH cleans your pool :laugh: