misskayleigh Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 ... or maybe even Adelaide? I was so set on Sydney but now I'm not so sure. I'm really struggling to decide where to start my WHV. Anyone got any suggestions or advice? Or even if anyone just wants to tell me where to go that would be great:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) You will find more international flight options to Sydney or Melbourne though so they might be better for that reason. You might also get a bit more of a "wow" feeling at the start of the trip with Sydney especially and maybe Melbourne too. Adelaide and Brisbane are nice cities, don't get me wrong, I would be happy to live in either, but they don't have the iconic feel of Sydney that might just get your trip off to a barn storming start. Edited May 26, 2015 by Bungo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I would pick sydney or Melbourne. What about perth or do you only want to do East coast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'd say Melbourne. Im in sydney and regret not choosing melbourne.sydney is nice at first.im not keen on it anymore.people alot more friendlier in Melbourne too (thats my opinion).good luck with whatever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hi - i'm going in September and starting off in Sydney for 10 nights, using that as a 'base' to look for work and then going wherever the work seems to be (or if we have a job travel there) .. like Bungo said it's easier for flights!! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks guys. Yeah I think I might start in Sydney for 2 weeks as a 'Holiday' and from there see where life takes me . My heart was set on Sydney originally. Stacie- I'm sticking to east coast for now, thinking of west later on in the trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 You're the same as me!! I only really want to go to Sydney because I want to 'holiday' there haha!! When are you going? We booked 10 nights a while ago and glad we did as there isn't much left for September that is worth paying money for!! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) You're the same as me!! I only really want to go to Sydney because I want to 'holiday' there haha!! When are you going? We booked 10 nights a while ago and glad we did as there isn't much left for September that is worth paying money for!! x Haha yes, I want the holiday feeling first. I'm not going to till the beginning of January, got some saving to do first but I like to be prepared, looking to book my flights in the next two months and I'm applying for my visa on Friday-- Eeeek! the next 7 months best fly by. You excited to be off in September then? x Edited May 26, 2015 by misskayleigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I booked my flights with STA travel (one way) flying with Emirates!! So excited, going with my boyfriend so it's even better!! Yeah we can't wait - only 3 months to go.. we got our flights in December and it seemed like a lifetime away - How much do you think you'll take? I've got $2500 so far, my parents are giving me some before I go and my bf is taking about $4000-8000 just to be on the safe side until we find a job!! I'm a student so saving everything I've got haha!! I only need enough so I can sight see in Sydney, pay for accommodation, food and then to get to the job (providing we find one sooner rather than later) .. i'm not thinking about it all too much, it's so nerve wracking but exciting at the same time. People worry loads about money and going over but I normally overthink things but for this I'm not cos i'll just worry myself more haha!! Are you going on your own? (Sorry for the long post lol) x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 haha no problem about the long post, it's great to hear from someone that is going through the same! Oh wow, I wanted to fly with Emirates but they are quite expensive around the time I want to go. The cheapest is Christmas day but the accomodation over New Year is ridiculously expensive or there is hardly any left and what is left is not great haha. So I'm looking to fly out on the 4th Jan. How much did your flight cost if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking to take $5000-$6000 dollars, depending on how well my saving goes lol. I'm a bit like you, I'm not bothered too much about the money, I want to enjoy every bit! I know someone who went out with about $1000 in their pocket and is still out there now(1 and a half years later) and doing pretty well. Not that i would suggest doing that... lol. He did have a struggle to start off with. Aww and your going with your boyfriend, that's so nice. Yep, going on my own, just got bored of day to day life. Will be looking to meet new people, so we should meet up if we land in the same place at the same time :-) x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Fisher Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 My flight was £670, I could have easily have got one for £400 but it was over 24 hours travelling with loads of changes and this one only has a 2hr stop over in Dubai which is nice!! (and 23 hours lol) and I wanted a reliable airline! Wow, I think $2500 is little but I think it's enough to fund me for a month or so and my bf won't let me go without food or a bed so I don't really need to worry!! For me it was either I start applying for jobs as a radiographer here or go travelling.. I'm only 21 and didn't really want to get into a job then have to quit a year later to go travelling after saving up so may as well do it now!! Yeah that'd be good!! It'll come around so fast, I booked to go to Thailand at the same time (going there next month) and that's come round so fast!!! I'll be in Sydney taking selfies with the opera house before I know it haha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Yeah you'll be fine on $2500 . Some people just go crazy as soon as they land lol. Yeah I dont think I'll be going for the cheapest, anything that gets me there in less than 24 hours is a bonus. The one I've been looking at is with Phillippine Air for about £560. I've not heard much about them to be fair. I'm thinking maybe Singapore Airlines or China Southern. We'll see what prices are like when i book. Ahh how exciting. I cant wait to be there!! if i had the money i'd go as soon as my visa was granted haha. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Go to the southern places in January (summer) and the northern places in the Australian winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard88uk Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Im due to arrive around end of Sept beginning of October, I've decided to start off in Melbourne for a bit then travel so Sydney while its warmer then head north towards Brisbane etc for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks guys, I think I'm going to fly to Sydney, spend a few weeks, then go to Melbourne for a few months. Then head to Brisbane or Adelaide for winter. Definitely flying into Sydney first though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys, I think I'm going to fly to Sydney, spend a few weeks, then go to Melbourne for a few months. Then head to Brisbane or Adelaide for winter. Definitely flying into Sydney first though :-) Adelaide is a lot better in the warmer months. Try to go when the Adelaide Festival is on (Feb/Mar) when Adelaide is buzzing. Brisbane, Cairns etc in autumn, winter or spring. Northern NSW is lovely too. Edited May 26, 2015 by fish.01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Adelaide is a lot better in the warmer months. Try to go when the Adelaide Festival is on (Feb/Mar) when Adelaide is buzzing. Brisbane, Cairns etc in autumn, winter or spring. Northern NSW is lovely too. Cool, thanks for the info :smile:, I'm definitely going to fly to Sydney and then I think I'm just going to see where the journey takes me. Gonna try not to plan too much now. Things will always change haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 It was Sydney vs Melbourne for me, and I regret choosing Sydney as in NSW you can't do that RSA course online (I want to wait or bartend). Choose Melbourne if you plan on working Hospitality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Mason Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Hi - i'm going in September and starting off in Sydney for 10 nights, using that as a 'base' to look for work and then going wherever the work seems to be (or if we have a job travel there) .. like Bungo said it's easier for flights!! x hey Im starting in Sydney too!! when are you arriving?? B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Mason Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks guys, I think I'm going to fly to Sydney, spend a few weeks, then go to Melbourne for a few months. Then head to Brisbane or Adelaide for winter. Definitely flying into Sydney first though :-) Im absolutely buzzing for my WHV from Sept! when you arriving in Sydney? B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Im absolutely buzzing for my WHV from Sept! when you arriving in Sydney? B Im heading there at the beginning of January around about the 4th. I'm so excited too!!! You staying in Sydney or travelling around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 It was Sydney vs Melbourne for me, and I regret choosing Sydney as in NSW you can't do that RSA course online (I want to wait or bartend). Choose Melbourne if you plan on working Hospitality. Im starting off in Sydney on a 'Holiday' of sorts then I'm going to go wherever my feet take me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Work your way up the east coast and try to get to Cairns and Port Douglas which are beautiful in winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misskayleigh Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Work your way up the east coast and try to get to Cairns and Port Douglas which are beautiful in winter. Thanks for the advice :-) I just want to go everywhere, I think that's my problem haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamffc Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Wherever you go first make sure you are not in Melbourne during winter (cold), or Brisbane during summer (rainy season). Melbourne is brilliant in summer with things like St Kilda Festival and the Australian Open, then I'd head to Sydney for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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