cheva

Hi guys!

As the title suggests, we are now on the hunt to secure some accommodation when we first arrive for around a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we will arrive in June, which seems to be the peak season, and prices are out of this planet. I know Darwin is expensive but really, up to $6,000 for a small apartment for 2 weeks?!

We have tried booking.com and a couple of other places, but everything seems outrageously priced.

Does anyone have any better suggestions?

Where did you all stay when you first got here?

Did anyone book anything long term by just using the internet?

It will be for me and my wife, and a 3 yr old boy.

Thanks!!!

Charlie Eva & Ben

Thanks lebourvellec!!! Good link

Hi guys

It just hit me that we might need to exchange/prepare our driving licences to aussie ones once we move over. The thing is, I exchanged my uk one for a Norwegian one we moved to Norway, now must I swop once again when we move? Or have to sit another test?

Just another thing on the seemingly unending list of things to do....

Hello,

Can anyone recommend any names of fully furnished, self catering apartments / houses for 4 or 5 weeks in Darwin, whilst we have time to look for longer term rentals that won't cost us the earth. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks, Cheva

Hello Mc Shadders,

This is great information seeing as we have just accepted the same visa. I was wondering you could recommend any names of self catering, furnished accommodation in Darwin for the first 4 or 5 weeks when we arrive. We are coming with our 3 year old son, so its important that we have a base to make the transition easier for him. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Cheva

Hello ,

Do you have an idea ljohns23 if this is relelvant for a norwegian driving license too? My husband had to change his british one to a norwegian after living more than a year here? Many thanks in advance.

Hi Rob and Evvy,

Its funny when I read this because I've also secured the 489 visa as a restaurant manager too and myself and hubby and 3 year old son will be coming this year to Darwin, we have similar enquiries about accommodation, I understand that a lot of accommodation is booked up in peak season, what month are you thinking of going? We'll let you know anymore info about it as we learn more, it would be quite fun if we were all to meet in Darwin and see how adventure of our new lives are panning out.

Eva, Charlie and Ben

Hi guys

Does anybody know how long it might take to get the 887 once you have done your 2 years in NT?

Thanks!!!