Quokka2005 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 So today I went to blue mountains like I said. Took around 2 hours on train I think. The trains are so weird here - with the different levels! I got an opal card yesterday but I didn't have enough money on it today. The weather was nice, sunny but not hot. I did try walking a bit of it but my ankle was starting to hurt and the steps are soooo steep. we bought the pass for $35. I went on the steepest railway in the world! It was quite cool but the other two parts of the package weren't very good. I'm glad I went though! Going to try my best to go to manly tomorrow after the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 So today I went to blue mountains like I said. Took around 2 hours on train I think. The trains are so weird here - with the different levels! I got an opal card yesterday but I didn't have enough money on it today. The weather was nice, sunny but not hot. I did try walking a bit of it but my ankle was starting to hurt and the steps are soooo steep. we bought the pass for $35. I went on the steepest railway in the world! It was quite cool but the other two parts of the package weren't very good. I'm glad I went though! Going to try my best to go to manly tomorrow after the bank If you do get to Manly - don't forget the walk to Shelly Beach. Much nicer than the area around the Corso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi! Your story sounds familiar to mine ? I arrived in Sydney 3 weeks ago, I thought it was nice but didn't really take to it! So me and a friend went up to Brisbane - I really really liked it there! I loved the atmosphere and vibe there. Southbank was stunning at night. I would have stayed but it was soooo humid I knew in a month or two the weather would be too much for me! So now I'm in Melbourne and I can see why people like it so much! I really need/want to find a job but I also don't ? So far I have found the cities to be very similar to the UK. So I'm thinking about finding a nice hotel in the outback (obviously with great air con) and stay there to see some real Australia, also I think it would be a great way to save money! how humid was it? I don't really like humidity but I did surprise myself in Singapore. I felt minging and sticky all the time but I didn't let it stop me doing stuff and sometimes even when I went inside I felt too cold and wanted to go back out :laugh: its a shame we can't find somewhere that would take us both haha. Then I'd have some company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 its a shame we can't find somewhere that would take us both haha. Then I'd have some company! You sound like you and Aus15 have a lot in common so you should listen to her (him?) - sounds like Melbourne is the next stop! I don't know what you were expecting but a city is a city - if you don't want Manchester in the sun, then the big cities probably aren't for you at all. One thing about Victoria though - it's much smaller than the other states and it's cool all over, maybe you could look for work somewhere like Ballarat or Daylesford, both holiday destinations in Victoria where there would be some work? Or how about going the whole hog - have you tried looking on seek.com.au for jobs in Tasmania? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Yeah I already chatted to someone yesterday about looking for work outside of Melbourne. Just thought maybe that would be the best place to head to quickly before school holidays start (if they haven't already!). A friend is there the now she she said she's noticed lots of cafe jobs in Fitzroy I think. Melbourne has a cat cafe too haha. I like most cities. I just don't think Sydney is that great. It's overhyped by everyone imo. I'm going to go down to the harbour tomorrow night though for a walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakeasy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I just booked another night in here. It's like that hotel California song, I said I was going to book out on Sunday at first haha. You gettin' attached to those bed bugs, or vice versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakeasy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Heatwave on the way http://higginsstormchasing.com/severe-widespread-heatwave-to-grip-australia/ Don't go to NT until it's cooler It might actually be cooler In darwin on friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I hope that's not what's been biting me!!! The beds are comfy and I've got used to the thumping music from the club downstairs. I can still hear those horrible girls from the other room though, running around screeching. I wonder if they've had anymore orgies in the room haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakeasy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 If you do get to Manly - don't forget the walk to Shelly Beach. Much nicer than the area around the Corso. And PLEASE try and go in the water- if only up to your ankles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakeasy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I hope that's not what's been biting me!!! The beds are comfy and I've got used to the thumping music from the club downstairs. I can still hear those horrible girls from the other room though, running around screeching. I wonder if they've had anymore orgies in the room haha You should tell them how great the sex is in brisbane then, then they can shoot off somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Yeah I already chatted to someone yesterday about looking for work outside of Melbourne. Just thought maybe that would be the best place to head to quickly before school holidays start (if they haven't already!). A friend is there the now she she said she's noticed lots of cafe jobs in Fitzroy I think. Melbourne has a cat cafe too haha. I like most cities. I just don't think Sydney is that great. It's overhyped by everyone imo. I'm going to go down to the harbour tomorrow night though for a walk You might remember when you were planning your trip, I suggested starting in Brisbane or Melbourne rather than Sydney - I loved living there but I do agree it's way over-hyped. And it is soo expensive, so backpackers arrive there and do their dough before they've got a chance to get started! The harbour is beautiful though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quokka2005 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Arghhh upside down again. Need a PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 These two cafes next each other at Bronte are looking for wait staff. Must be able to work weekends. Also found out that the 378 bus is now the 440 and goes from Bronte to Leichhardt rather than Central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 You might remember when you were planning your trip, I suggested starting in Brisbane or Melbourne rather than Sydney - I loved living there but I do agree it's way over-hyped. And it is soo expensive, so backpackers arrive there and do their dough before they've got a chance to get started! The harbour is beautiful though. Yeah I wish I had now! I guess I got caught up in the hype of it all. I feel like I've spent so much money already and I don't even know what on because I've barely been drinking. Must be food but I haven't been going out for big meals either! They have a cat cafe in Melbourne, how can I resist that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 You should tell them how great the sex is in brisbane then, then they can shoot off somewhere else. they are going to New Zealand. God help nz. I'm down the hall from them a bit and I can still hear them the now shouting really loudly with some guys. So glad I'm not in that room lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 One of my friends from the group has went to see 5 or 6 flat shares since she's been here and she's said they've all been terrible. She's got one tomorrow and then after that she might come to Melbourne. She loves Sydney though but it's mad the amount of money they can take for something that's barely liveable. A girl that checked into my room today said the same, there's 3 of them trying to find a place together and she said the ones she's been to are like below the poverty line type thing but I think they wanted more than $250 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 One of my friends from the group has went to see 5 or 6 flat shares since she's been here and she's said they've all been terrible. She's got one tomorrow and then after that she might come to Melbourne. She loves Sydney though but it's mad the amount of money they can take for something that's barely liveable. A girl that checked into my room today said the same, there's 3 of them trying to find a place together and she said the ones she's been to are like below the poverty line type thing but I think they wanted more than $250 each A large percentage of flat-share schemes are huge cons. It's big business - there are sharks in Sydney who take on a flat, put some mattresses on the floor then charge backpackers and Chinese students a fortune for a room or part room. There are flatshare websites where genuine people who have a flat and are looking for flatmates can advertise, and the prices are much fairer. Unfortunately I don't know their names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakeasy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 they are going to New Zealand. God help nz. I'm down the hall from them a bit and I can still hear them the now shouting really loudly with some guys. So glad I'm not in that room lol Well they only make it with sheep in new zealand so they'd be out of luck. ;D Hey, that could be you if you were willing to share your bed bugs? plus it's more economical to share a bunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Yeah I wish I had now! I guess I got caught up in the hype of it all. I feel like I've spent so much money already and I don't even know what on because I've barely been drinking. Must be food but I haven't been going out for big meals either! They have a cat cafe in Melbourne, how can I resist that lol I'm sure there's one in Surry Hills plus one of those sad cafes where people pretend their dogs are babies and buy doggiechinos. As if I'd do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 A large percentage of flat-share schemes are huge cons. It's big business - there are sharks in Sydney who take on a flat, put some mattresses on the floor then charge backpackers and Chinese students a fortune for a room or part room. There are flatshare websites where genuine people who have a flat and are looking for flatmates can advertise, and the prices are much fairer. Unfortunately I don't know their names. I may get into that. Two times two bunks in my bedroom plus one or two in lounge $150 each. Why not? It's centre of the city, no one hour plus commutes.better than a hostel. Win win. That arrangement is for Pommies. With Asians you could have double. Of course with Pommies you could use bathroom as bedroom. They don't need showers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus15 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Well on my way over here I stopped in Bangkok for a few days and the humidity there was shocking! Brisbane was not so humid, but I personally knew I wouldn't enjoy it much walking to work and working in it all day when it would be worse during the summer! So I will return probably and would love to spend a couple of months there around March/April when it's more bearable. Today im thinking that although im waiting to hear back from some outback jobs I should begin my job hunt in Melbourne in case I don't hear back! (Knowing my luck I'll find a job here... Then hear back from a outback job! But I know I shouldn't put all my eggs in one basket!) good luck whatever you decide to do, and if you come to Melbourne and I'm still here we should meet for a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booma Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Yeah I wish I had now! I guess I got caught up in the hype of it all. I feel like I've spent so much money already and I don't even know what on because I've barely been drinking. Must be food but I haven't been going out for big meals either! They have a cat cafe in Melbourne, how can I resist that lol are you just going to capital cities then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 No course not but I can't think of anywhere regional that I can get to without a car that will have decent job opportunities. the guides said that cairns has cheap accommodation but then it comes down to the whole weather and job thing again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 What about a car share Stacy ? you see quite a few advertised on here, Facebook and Gumtree? Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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