pablo Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Sorry that was maybe a bit defensive lol I apologise parley. My mum and gran can be a bit of a nightmare sometimes but they are the ones saying I'd be better just adding the extra money and doing the full tour Lol,im only kidding! parley's not precious,he wont take offence,they told me YOU could be a bit of a nightmare at times,just saying like......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'm the first to admit how much a nightmare I am lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Im sure you're not!lmao,thread given you any ideas btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 she's still clueless lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Its just making me think of all the places I want to visit and if the jetlag would be worth it for 3 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 she's still clueless lol Pmsl I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you're doing fun stuff the jetlag won't be too much bother. Mine took a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Personally if I was backpacking on a short time limit in Oz my itinerary would be something like this. Fly into Melbourne - Great Ocean road neighbours tour (you have to) etc Fly to Sydney (will cost like $60 with Tiger) Oprah house, Bondi/Beaches Blue Mountains Travel East coast - can be done with fellow backpackers or Greyhound buses etc Stop by: Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, Can do Australia Zoo, Fraser Island etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 What kind of budget/time scale would you need for that (roughly) :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Stacey, how realistic is it that you'll be able to afford a holiday v WHV when you stack up the costs next to each other? You'll need a return flight for both, insurance for the WHV at least, you'll be spending money only if on a tourist visa, a WHV will also allow you to work. Personally, as nice as the idea of a holiday is, I'd save and go for the WHV a few months later. You'll never see/do all the things people are suggesting on a 2-3 week holiday. You'll see a fraction of it and if you can afford it maybe 2 cities/states if you fly between them. On a WHV you can take your time and see them all. I am sure people from the forum would step up to put you up in their guest rooms and all that. Plus there is house sitting and other things you could do. And your regional work to get you your second year. I did a visit to Aus for a month a fair few years back. One city, no accommodation costs to cover, just spending money.... I spent over £1000 and that wasn't doing masses of paid tourist things either. That was just food, petrol (not a hire car either), dinners out, a few evenings out, day trips to places and a few nights away etc. If you have to pay for travel, accommodation, food and everything else, even for a few weeks it'll stack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 I think that's what I'm going to do. Just wanted to find out what sort of budget was needed if I did go a holiday but there doesn't seem to be that big a difference considering the time scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Personally if I was backpacking on a short time limit in Oz my itinerary would be something like this. Fly into Melbourne - Great Ocean road neighbours tour (you have to) etc Fly to Sydney (will cost like $60 with Tiger) Oprah house, Bondi/Beaches Blue Mountains Travel East coast - can be done with fellow backpackers or Greyhound buses etc Stop by: Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, Can do Australia Zoo, Fraser Island etc. I didn't know Oprah had a home in Sydney :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 I didn't know Oprah had a home in Sydney :laugh: Tut don't be that guy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 That intelligent, funny guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack13 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Your best finding a place to live fast, only stay in backpackers hostels in the beginning while you really have to. I got a place for 130 a week here in melbourne. Also try to live off 15 dollars I day, I manage it. But then I dont drink/smoke/Buy expensive clothes/ have an expensive mobile phone ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I didn't know Oprah had a home in Sydney :laugh: She is probably one of the few who can afford it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Your best finding a place to live fast, only stay in backpackers hostels in the beginning while you really have to. I got a place for 130 a week here in melbourne. Also try to live off 15 dollars I day, I manage it. But then I dont drink/smoke/Buy expensive clothes/ have an expensive mobile phone ect. Well if I was coming out for a year then my plan was to do a few of those helpx thingies. I'd like to do something like help out with wildlife etc. You don't get paid but you get a room and food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidensarah Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 yeah it'll just be me, my friends aren't interested in that kind of travel. Unless I meet someone before then but they'd have to want to come too! In a lot of ways it's better to travel on your own too. You can go where you want as and when, you don't have to worry about what someone else wants to do or where they would rather go. Just make sure you stay safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 In a lot of ways it's better to travel on your own too. You can go where you want as and when, you don't have to worry about what someone else wants to do or where they would rather go. Just make sure you stay safe I don't think I could cope going with my friends anyway, I'd want to strangle them after a week lol. None of them would come anyway, more into ibiza and things like that. I'm sure I'd be fine alone, I know my gran would definitely prefer if I was going with someone but oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jac2011 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think you should definitely aim for a WHV but give yourself plenty of time and a realistic timescale to save up so you can afford to do all the things that you want to do, also a chance to have an emergency funds in the case of an emergency so you don't have to jump on the first plane home. In the meantime it will give you the motivation to save every penny and plan your ideal route. No one else's route would suit you. In fact, prob best if you don't even plan a route, just have an idea of places to stay and things you want to see. Invest in a few guides and maps and think of it as research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 That intelligent, funny guy. I'm suprised you didn't go the whole hog and say handsome aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjg Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm suprised you didn't go the whole hog and say handsome aswell PC thinks that's a given, so doesn't bother saying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 PC thinks that's a given, so doesn't bother saying it! Yeah I bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidensarah Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yes get a Lonely Planet Australia book. They're a weight in your backpack though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yeah I saw that in the library, massive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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