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That's encouraging at least. Luckily I do speak english haha! Well maybe I will see you out there, you never know!

Yeah I know that feeling! I'm working two jobs to hopefully have a good whack of money to go out with! But from what I have heard it might not get me far if I don't get a job quickly. Ah lucky, I don't know anyone out there so its hostels all the way for me. I know a hot christmas will be odd but I am looking forward to it, the time is going to fly by.

Ohhh coincidence! Who you flying with? I'm with virgin atlantic. I'm going out on my own but literally can't wait. Got my first week in a hostel sorted and after that who knows but wanted to see if I could stay in Sydney til christmas, the attraction of Bondi Beach christmas day is too much! haha

Hey guys! Its 43 days til I leave for Australia on my WHV and it is finally dawning on me that I am really going! I can't wait to get there but I am a little bit nervous! Hoping I make friends out there and have the time of my life and it's everything I hope it will be! Anyone else going out to Sydney at this time?? I am hoping to stay there til after Christmas and then move my way up the east coast (jobs permitting!). Feel free to say hi if you are in a similar boat - Jen

Is this normal? I am travelling out to Sydney on a WHV in October and have my funds in different places. This has freaked me out now will I get stopped and asked to prove my funds when I enter Australia??

I'm in Sydney from October 25th! I'm from UK also, from wales, I'm 25 and going this alone! Eeee scary but exciting maybe see you there!!

Arriving in Sydney on October 25th 2013! Can't wait

Maybe I will provisionally pack my backpack and give it a go, see how it feels. Otherwise it may be that a suitcase is a better idea for me as I am mainly looking to stay in cities. But I would like to see if I can backpack with an actual backpack haha! Seems silly not to try! I am looking into the 2nd year visa thing but haven't yet applied for my first visa as not going til October and a little worried that I might not qualify yet as I don't have a huge amount of money in my account and it says you need reasonable funds to be eligible so basically trying to get as much in my account as possible before applying. I have heard some worrying things about how expensive it can be so I am really trying my hardest to make cash before I go! - Jen

Hey! I am going on STA travels work,surf and play package and they have been GREAT with me as I have never travelled like this before. It probably cost me more than booking it all myself but they are setting my bank account, equivalent of NI number (i forget what its called), phone, post etc out when I get there. Even my transfers are sorted. I just have to get on the plane and try and land a job with what they give me. I would definitely say go in to a store and talk to a rep as they arent pushy and wont make you book something on the spot. Also the rep I had did my exact package so she knew exactly what I was in for and how to tailor it to my needs Jen x

All really good suggestions! I only ask because I am 5'1 and a weakling. I own a very good rucksack with a waist strap that my sis is taking off to India soon and I took it on DofE so I know its comfy but I am still struggling with the idea of lugging it around the airport when I could wheel a suitcase. Say I am staying in Sydney long term its easier for me to shove the suitcase under my bed in the hostel and then boom its there. But if I want to go on an unexpected journey and there will be travelling and its more backpacking than working maybe a backpack... argh I don't know, didn't think this would be such a hard decision haha! I am not very good at packing light or sensibly! - Jen x

Hi there! Yes very similar it seems. I am flying out Virgin Atlantic.Oct 23rd and staying in a hostel calles Woodducks boomerang I think or something like that?? Its on William street but I am only there the first week. I know a few people that will be in or around sydney at christmas but going out there totally alone. Its exciting hoping to make loadsa new friends and have a great time. Havent had a chance in my life to do this til now! Yeah can add me on facey, you are right though plenty of time to get things thought out on the plane journey! So are you going backpack or suitcase?? I cant decide haha! - Jennifer

Hey everyone! This is my first post here and very excited! I am going to Sydney on a WHV in October and looking to stay as long as my visa/money allows. I have only two questions at the moment though I am sure I will have plenty more as time goes on! I have repeatedly been asked the question will I be taking a backpack or a suitcase with me? I was thinking suitcase as this is easier to get around and I may be staying in Sydney a few months before I move on? Others have suggested a backpack is easier. What are you all taking and why? Also! I have only booked my first week in Sydney in a hostel as I am not sure who I will meet, where I will go etc. It's all very much see when I get there as it was booked through STA travel who will help me get a job, bank account etc when I get there too. Is this a bad idea? Should I have some contingency plan if I have nowhere to sleep when my week is up or is it likely the hostel I have booked a week with will be able to keep me on? Anyway, I have never travelled like this before and I am 25 looking for a new adventure in my life so hoping to make friends and have the trip of a lifetime Thanks all!