Byron Mason

How much money are you looking to take with you? I wasn't going to take that much cash and open a bank account when i get there but I know they charge you for transferring from UK bank ? I've got a few things left to do but nearly ready.. Just need to get there, hate waiting! Haha

Hi Parry, This forum is great to start meeting people and get ideas etc.. I will be arriving into Sydney 22nd Sept with similar plans work / travel locally until New Years, would be great to meet some people with plans for camper van up the east coast!

I will be completing the RSA course when i arrive so i can look for work in pubs etc, I know its hard to discover the real Australia given it is the backpackers paradise but i am hoping to see snipets of the 'real Australia' I have you got a copy of your itinerary would love to see it and get some ideas of places to go etc? WHV allows you to work and travel, you can only work for an employer a maximum of 6 months, do you know much about a full visa or sponsorship? I was tempted to have a couple of weeks in London, but ive seen all of that before just want to get to Australia! B

Hi, I am also starting out in Sydney, landing on the 22nd Sept, Im pretty certain you will not want to come back for Christmas! whats better than Santa hat with a cocktail on the beach in beautiful sunshine Ive been looking at jobs recently seems so difficult to organise enquire about work without being there, how are you finding it? Byron

I think the NY celebrations in Sydney is a MUST SEE! I say all of this but things could change when i get there! Yeh i think you should be fine for accommodation its only Christmas / new year period when places fill up quick! B

Maybe it wasn't specifically backpacking however travelling throughout Australia is one of life must do activities! yes i was planning on doing the RSA asap, are there a lot of bar works jobs in or around Sydney? I want to see the real Australia which is why i want to secure a job first and have more money at my disposal when backpacking. B

Definitely sounds like a good plan!! Have you got your accom booked yet?

Yes I've got 4 weeks booked in at a YHA hostel, I know it will be a little cooler I'm looking to get a job for a few months to have more pennies to backpack the east coast. Have you ever backpacked Oz?

I am beginning in Sydney but I'm looking to get a job for a few months first then travel with more pennies in my pocket, Shame your going to miss the New Years celebration in Sydney!! Have you booked your accom yet? I know they get filled up pretty quickly

I will be travelling alone but it would be nice to know a couple of faces when i get there and to get some ideas of things to do etc, I cant wait to get there meet a load of people and get the adventure started. Im not nervous, impatient maybe haha! B

Hi mate, I will be arriving in Sydney in Sept and have exactly the same plan.. get there and get a farm job and the 88 days nailed down straight away! Have you got any plans in place after youve completed the 88 days? if your going near Sept time give me a shout and be nice to know a face when i get there! Cheers B

Im absolutely buzzing for my WHV from Sept! when you arriving in Sydney? B

hey Im starting in Sydney too!! when are you arriving?? B

Hi. I will be arriving into Sydney for Sept 2015.. you got any plans for Sydney area yet?? B

Heyy Everyone, I am about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.. WHV Australia!! would love to get to know a few faces before I arrive in Sydney, any advise / recommendations would be greatly appreciated!! let me know your plans? Thanks B