SabrinaOz Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hi all I'm landing in Cairns on the 10th June and hoping to start my working/travelling trip from there and work my way down the East Coast. Does anyone know what the job situation is like in Cairns/Gold Coast? I keep hearing how expensive Australia is. I have a few thousand saved for 9 months travel, was hoping to work along the way, maybe 2 months in every place. Is this realistic? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks so much Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayloal Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Hi, It might be worth looking up some of the local newspapers for towns you will or might be passing through and see what the job situation is like there for the type of work you will be looking for, here are 2 links for starters. http://tools.cairns.com.au/jobs/find-a-job.php http://tools.townsvillebulletin.com.au/jobs/find-a-job.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul93939 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hi sabrina, Im planning to head to cairns in june too! Ive been told the job situation is not too bad, and the earlier in the season you arrive the better. If you dont mind me asking where are you planning on staying when you arrive? I might do the ultimate oz package, but they book you into gilligans which might not be great after 30 hours on a plane! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickachu Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Cairns city backpackers was really nice. Cheap, nice and small, pretty central and had a nice feel about it, not a party hostel. I'd recommend there, unless you want a party hostel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabrinaOz Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 @Tayloal - thank you so much for the job links, they are really helpful, I've noted them down for when I land. @Pau93939 - what is the ultimate Oz package? Is that through STA? I'm thinking of staying in the same place that @nickachu has recommended. I'm not looking for a party hostel. @nickachu - thanks for the tip. Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Usually plenty of picking jobs if all else fails. Can be hard work but it'll keep ya fit. If it don't kill you.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul93939 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Its this http://www.ultimateoz.com/ (select the cairns package). Not through STA though. Thats the only downside of it really, that they put you in a party hostel. so im not sure about doing it. I can easily organise my own bank accnt etc, so im not sure why I want to do it! If I cant find a job in cairns i might head to tully, and this hostel http://www.bananabarracks.com/, fruit picking has its advantages and disadvantages though.. @nickachu how did you find the job market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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