Garreth Peat Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hey all, im coming over sometime in april/may but im new this whole thing so i was wondering where the best place to start would be? im looking to start working when i can but i think i will be ok for couple of weeks to find my feet and hopefully a few friends to maybe travel with. im looking forward to it but nervous at the same time so if anyone has any tips or facebook pages that i could have a look on that would be a great help also anyone who would like to meet up over then thats great too im sure there will be plenty of places to stay and people to meet but knowing someone before hand could make things a bit easier. little bit about me im Garreth 28 quite a decent guy i used to be in the navy but i only went west to south america and the carribean hence why im coming to Aus haha and maybe some other places, ive got a fear of heights but hpefully i will over come that over there, i can drive to so that might be a bonus. so if anyone fancies a chat then feel free to message me. cheers :biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teag Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 hello Gerreth! im hoping to travel over in august time 2 weeks finding feet then start work out there. im going on my own being 27 (28 come august) most of my friends are married with kids and houses to pay for, the others just havent got the balls to leave the town. where in australia you heading? im planning to go perth but il head where ever work and a beach is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattD Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hey! I'm Matt, (29 years old) and am landing in Sydney on 8th April. I then plan on heading up towards Cairns to do my regional work for 3 months.....but nothing set in stone yet. Where you planning on heading initially? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hey Garreth. Welcome to PIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garreth Peat Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 hey everyone just finished work if im honest i have no idea where im going to start ive been advised to go to cairns as itll be winter and a bit cooler there then head from there but i havent got anything set in stone im just waiting for my visa (fingers crossed) then ill be sorting a date out and a flight i might do a couple of day stop over at a place where ive got to connect from ie hong kong or thailand see what happens id like to meet a few people out there maybe travel about together :-) does anyone no any good facebook pages or site to check out?? p.s sorry for the grammar and spelling im to lazy to correct it all haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hey. On Facebook just type Australia backpacker. There's loads of them. Also there's backpacking mate, Australia working holiday pages etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garreth Peat Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 thanks ive liked them so you got any tips on where to start and what to do when i get there i.e places to stay things too do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 thanks ive liked them so you got any tips on where to start and what to do when i get there i.e places to stay things too do?? I've never been yet so I'm probably not the best person to ask but most people seem to do all the major sights in Queensland like the barrier reef, airlie beach etc. Then Melbourne, Sydney etc. Have a look on hostel booker for hostel reviews. Also there's loads of useful threads on here. If you check i started one called "where to go" and people posted suggestions on there. Might help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garreth Peat Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 awesome thanks for that, so you havent been to ustralia?? are you planning on going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 You're welcome Yeah I'm currently saving up to go. The plan was September but it's probably going to have to be later than that now because I've started a new job. I'll just see what happens. Wish I was going over in a few months like you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garreth Peat Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 awww well gwt your ass over haha add me on facebook if you fancy i might not even get a visa lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garreth Peat Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 oh right well get sorted lol and you can meet me out there haha add me on facebook if you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkestlady Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Beforei went travelling to NZ i used the lonely planet chat facility to get advice and meet folks there.it was very helpful, but then so is PIO! Best of luck and enjoy yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 You'll get a visa fine as long as you haven't been a bad boy :wink: I got a bit excited and applied for mine far too early so mines expires in September. I didn't plan on losing my job and then it took ages to get a new one but I'll get over eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I forgot about travbuddy. That's a good site too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garreth Peat Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 hey sorry for the late reply ive been busy working lol ive just had the great news that my visa has been granted too wohooooooooooo hope everyone is well im coming out the end of april so i better get a check list hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabellaMarie95 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 im going over at the end of april starting in melbourne. itl be my first time out there im flying with a family friend then will be on my own from there.. if you find any good advice let me know!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Roberts Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hi there guys! My names Jacob and I'm 18 years old. I'm heading out to Australia around the beginning of August 2015 (hopefully for two years). I'm looking for a anyone who would be keep to meet up with my whole I'm over there. I'm going to start off in Brisbane because I've got some family there that I'm very close to. After that I'll be heading off in any direction to eventually travel all of Australia. I'm a really friendly and outgoing guy and I'll love to meet anyone! I'd really enjoy to have some company along the way and even find a backpacking buddy to travel the whole country. I can drive and I'll be buying a car almost immediately when I arrive so travel should not be an issue. If anyone's interested please let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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