boyd1991 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi Guys Quick low down of my situation. My names Boyd, 21 year old English male. I have always liked the sound of moving to Aus, as everyone i know who has been previously has really regretted returning to the UK. I was out in Australia over xmas and new year, completely loved it and have decided that i would like to return for at least a year. However, if i really did settle i would look at more permanent options (skilled independent visa). So i have gone and got myself a WHV along with a flight to Sydney in June as i had friends there. However due to unforeseen circumstances my friends are now returning home. After thinking about it i dont think its wise to dive straight into Sydney. My friends being there was most likely the main reason i wanted to return so fast. I think i would be better of getting my regional work done should i want to extend for a 2nd year. This hopefully could help me boost my funds a little if i am careful with my money and not getting drunk all the time . So i have been looking at the harvest trail, along with all the working hostel websites. Checking all reviews and trying to get a grasp of where to go and what hostels to stay in. The hostels have such mixed reviews its hard to tell who is just trying to steal your money and who actually will support you in the search for work. Also i appreciate that the weather determines the crop quality and amount of work available? I just wanted to hear any experiences you guys had with hostels and finding work? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated? Location im not worried about as i will move my flight or get an additional transfer. Boyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 From what I hear myself in Oz and on these forums I have formed my own opinion on them. I dont think you can make great money at any of them compared to working for a contractor/farm. The business model of the hostel is to make you spend all the money you earned back into the hostel. Kind of like a never ending cycle. As for how the hostels are, many of them are well run and people have a lot of fun there. So the experience is going to be good, but unlocking your 88 days and making money, hmm maybe not so good, as I dont think you will be working 5-6 days a week, maybe 1-3. So what was a 3 month stay now becomes 5-6months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd1991 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 From what I hear myself in Oz and on these forums I have formed my own opinion on them. I dont think you can make great money at any of them compared to working for a contractor/farm. The business model of the hostel is to make you spend all the money you earned back into the hostel. Kind of like a never ending cycle. As for how the hostels are, many of them are well run and people have a lot of fun there. So the experience is going to be good, but unlocking your 88 days and making money, hmm maybe not so good, as I dont think you will be working 5-6 days a week, maybe 1-3. So what was a 3 month stay now becomes 5-6months Thanks for your reply. So how woul you usually go about finding work for a contractor/farm? Gumtree? Is there any farms or hostels you can suggest as "the better" places to be around June time from your own experiance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Berri Backpackers in SA is a great place to stay whether working or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy87 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Berri Backpackers in SA is a great place to stay whether working or not I was thinking about there, but there's been no recent reviews and thought it might of been done and dusted now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksy0 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 If I was you I would go to somewhere like Alice Springs or Darwin and do construction work. Better pay than fruit picking by a mile, and plenty of other backpackers about the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd1991 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 If I was you I would go to somewhere like Alice Springs or Darwin and do construction work. Better pay than fruit picking by a mile, and plenty of other backpackers about the place. Am i right in thinking that all work in those places is classed as regional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd1991 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 I was thinking about there, but there's been no recent reviews and thought it might of been done and dusted now Is there much picking at the moment though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksy0 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Yes I lived in Alice for a year and a half and alot of guys i met went there and did construction work to get their 2nd year visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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