Peter Randolph Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hi there I'm 21. I haven't really left home before apart from travelling short term. I am staying with relatives. Though i would like some guidence on: Places and forums or social clubs to meet other backpackers as well as hostels in Sydney and Melbourne? Whether TCP (Travellers Control Point) is the best bet to seek info on jobs etc in Sydney? How much in need Aussies are for migrant labour workers nationwide. I am willing to do anything pretty much? Best way of travel to get around on nationwide? Best but cheap places to stay in Oz nationwide? Thanks! Ps How easy is it to work, stay and get on and adjust to Australias way of life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hi there I'm 21. I haven't really left home before apart from travelling short term. I am staying with relatives. Though i would like some guidence on: Places and forums or social clubs to meet other backpackers as well as hostels in Sydney and Melbourne? Whether TCP (Travellers Control Point) is the best bet to seek info on jobs etc in Sydney? How much in need Aussies are for migrant labour workers nationwide. I am willing to do anything pretty much? Best way of travel to get around on nationwide? Best but cheap places to stay in Oz nationwide? Thanks! Ps How easy is it to work, stay and get on and adjust to Australias way of life? Hi Peter, welcome to PIO. I cant really help with whv questions, havent been but theres plenty on here who have so hopefully someone will answer your questions soon Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hi Peter can't help with most of your questions unfortunately. Most of the backpackers I know work in hospitality. You can do your RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) when you get here - don't think it costs much and then you can work in a bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Alot of backpackers work in rural areas doing things like fruit picking to get a 2nd whv. I had a particularly fun time staying at a backpackers in Berri South Australia. Most people you meet will likely be at hostels. People tend to do road trips together, but you can also fly or get the greyhound. Bar work is probably your best bet for jobs in the big cities. Highly recommend Base Hostel in St Kilda for Melbourne if you are looking for a good time as it has a great bar and good for socialising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Randolph Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Is it easy to get into that area of work and can you apply through work and travel agencies? How the RSA course work to work in bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I think you could probably register with as many agencies as possible and ive also heard that sometimes hostels have job boards. Plus you'll probably hear of jobs through word of mouth. Check out the TAW website aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Randolph Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Taw... what's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Here you go - http://www.taw.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ92 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hi there, My friend and I are leaving from Scotland in December to Perth to do a whv. Absolutely cannot wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Randolph Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 same! though im going Sydney on October then hopefully making my way to perth. you been b4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ92 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 We're leaving Glasgow on the 5th of December but we won't arrive in Perth till the 9th as we're stopping in Hong Kong for a few nights. Wbu? Literally counting down the days hehe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ92 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Never been before but we have a friend out there who is loving it! Wbu, first time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hi there I'm 21. I haven't really left home before apart from travelling short term. I am staying with relatives. Though i would like some guidence on: Places and forums or social clubs to meet other backpackers as well as hostels in Sydney and Melbourne? Whether TCP (Travellers Control Point) is the best bet to seek info on jobs etc in Sydney? How much in need Aussies are for migrant labour workers nationwide. I am willing to do anything pretty much? Best way of travel to get around on nationwide? Best but cheap places to stay in Oz nationwide? Thanks! Ps How easy is it to work, stay and get on and adjust to Australias way of life? It's not that easy to get work, you need to be willing to do any job that comes your way, big up your CV but not in an arrogant way! It's probably easier to get work in sydney over any other city but for WHV work you might struggle but it depends on your background and if you have a drivers license and experience with bikes and horses etc. Fruit picking you won't need these but for general farm hand work you might. Don't worry though you've just got as much chance as every other backpacker, just try applying in advance when you see a job come up. look on taw.com.au, facebook, the aus govt website they have a harvest trail too and can tell you what farm work is available and the time of year its available. Also look on gumtree and local newspapers when you're there. Taw is probably the best one for backpacker work but if you just want any job then the govt website, newspapers and seek.com.au is best. I think the cheapest way to travel round aus is to hire or buy a cheap car or campervan and buy a tent and camp your way around, staying south in summer and north in winter. Obviously buying a car isn't cheap but if you can sell it again it won't matter, if you have a car you can go where ever you want no restrictions.....second best option is coaches like greyhound. They do passes depending on where you want to go and how long for. Van Parks are the cheapest option for accommodation if you have a car and tent or a campervan otherwise look at cheap hostels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 If you want to meet people, you're likely to meet others in hostels, or you could organise online to meet up with some others and split the cost of a car and travel together, as long as you can tolerate people that you don't know well and hope you get on ok lol. This website is obviously a good way to meet with other backpackers and there is also a WHV page on facebook. You won't adjust into an aussie way of life unless you intend to stay in one place for a year.... you're gonna be a tourist travelling around so just be yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunniecat Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 hostels are a great way of meeting people to do some exploring with. hostelbookers.com is a really good website, if you look at the hostel ratings it will tell you which ones are lively, as well as which ones are in safer areas etc. I loved backpacking on my own, a lot of freedom, and I used to literally just start chatting to someone in the hostel, we'd go out and explore for a couple of days, and then our buses went different directions and I never saw them again. other people you might meet up with in other spots on your route, or decide to keep travelling together. be prepared to do anything, workwise, the job market can be tough here. A lot of people work in hostels to pay their board, or in bars or delis. and be prepared for money to disappear quickly if you're not working! most of all: don't skip anything you'll regret not doing (like, say, making a side-trip to ayers rock, or going diving on the barrier reef, or going up the harbour bridge) just because of the cost. the experience is more than worth having to figure out how to make up the money later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If you're heading to Sydney first I would look at Victoria Street in Kings Cross/Potts Point for hostels. There are several down Victoria street and around the Cross. I've walked past and there are always people sat out chatting, having a drink and a laugh. The Irish pub, O'Malleys, always has a few backpackers in. The Cross is much better than it used to be and is a good place to stay. You should be able to pick up some bar work or something around that area, a lot of jobs coming up are word of mouth when you're out here. It's also a good place to pick up a second hand camper van. Like BC says it's probably the best bet for getting around and if you pick one up fairly cheap you would probably sell it for the same price. Things don't rust here and there are still a few old VW poptops around. They are expensive though. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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