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Didn't proof read what I'd wrote. Apologies for vagueness. I'm flying to Perth, I'm just trying to get an idea where to look for harvest work and if there are any places where you can actually pre-arrange this? I'm open to any kind of work that counts towards the 88 required days for the visa extension.

Where is the best place to find and arrange regional work before you arrive? I want to try make sure I have some irons in the fire before I actually fly out. Any suggestions?

2 years is a long time but I'm sure you'll be fine, Skype will be the best way for you to keep in touch with family. Best thing to do is exactly what you've already said and that's to make your mind up when you're there! Regional work will be easy enough to find and as long as you apply for the 2nd year a month or two in advance there won't be any problems. Where abouts in Scotland are you from? I've been there a few times (I'm from Cardiff, Wales btw) and every time I've gone to Scotland it's been a right laugh :biglaugh:

Maria - WA has a lot more to offer than most people think, yeah it's pretty isolated compared to the east coast but WA has some amazing sights to see too...plus it's hotter ScottishStacey - You're right, never say never. I don't think money would be a problem as long as you time things right. At the end of the day, you can always keep aside the money you need for the flight back and then if you start running low find a part-time job to sustain you for a while! It might not be as easy as I'm making it out to be but hey, glass half full right!?

Haha sorry didn't make it clear. It can be aimed at both of you though Yeah I bought a one way flight, plan on doing regional work to be able to get my 2nd year visa! Another idea is to maybe try and get sponsored but thats something I'll decide when I'm there. You planning on 2 years or just the one?

That's sweet man! Good luck for your travels, any idea where you're staying in Sydney? I'm looking into hostels for when I start travelling around the coast. I know not everything will not go to plan but think if you get a rough idea then the rest will sort itself out

So when are you going out? What part of Oz are you flying to? I got my flight for £550 and didn't want to wait for prices to increase.

The only reason I did it was to commit! There's no going back and I don't regret it for a second and sure I won't ever Thank you both, hope you have an amazing time!!

Flight and visa bought for the 1st Sept 2015...and the waiting begins!! I'm meeting a friend in Perth then heading straight to Geraldton where he is putting me up until I get on my feet. Hopefully sorting a seasonal job by the time I arrive too. What I plan on doing is travelling south in 4x4 once I have done 3 months work in Geraldton. I want to travel through Perth, Albany, Esperance, Port lincoln, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and reaching the Gold coast. I have family in Brisbane and have previously lived there, hence why I want to start in the west coast first. Does anyone have any suggestions about this plan, ideas, any good hostels or places to stop along that very long route? I know it'll take a long time to drive but it's all part of why I'm coming back to Oz in the first place, going into the unknown and a new experience. If anyone has any experiences to share I'd be interested to hear! Peace