Quokka2005 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Its not been down very often. I dont think i properly straightemed it the whole east coast. For the first 2 weeks it wss just wet or afro lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) I would go to New Zealand when you are at this side of the world Stacey doesn't have to be for five or six weeks - go for one or two. Best time I experienced was in Rotarua - loved it! Apparently they filmed a BBC series called Walking with Dinosaurs there - I could imagine it. Lots of bubbling mud and geysers - fantastic - think you would love it also - something you will never experience anywhere else Edited March 29, 2016 by dxboz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I would go to New Zealand when you are at this side of the world Stacey doesn't have to be for five or six weeks - go for one or two. Best time I experienced was in Rotarua - loved it! Apparently they filmed a BBC series called Walking with Dinosaurs there - I could imagine it. Lots of bubbling mud and geysers - fantastic - think you would love it also - something you will never experience anywhere else I enjoyed my time at Rotarua very smelly though lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Yes Bell was a bit smelly lol but was all part of the experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 I want to see as much of it as possible though is it the sulphur smell? Ive experienced that in italy lol its rank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I want to see as much of it as possible though is it the sulphur smell? Ive experienced that in italy lol its rank Yes thats the smell. Really interesting place to visit Rotarua once you get used to the smell :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingback Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I hated Rotorua! Don't know how anyone could ever get used to that smell. However, Hobbiton, an hour away, if well worth a visit (if a bit touristy..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thought I'd give a little update. I'm feeling pretty settled in my job now. Made some friends at work and have a few friends thst drink here. One of my good friends left today though so I'm a bit gutted about that but maybe I'll see him another time. The works fairly easy, there's slightly more stuff to do than my last place. It's definitely more social because there's more people. I think I might even miss it when I leave. I'm currently trying to decide wether to start farm work in June or not. I'm worried that I'll regret not having the opportunity but I'm also wanting to travel to other places in the world too. I'll see how another month here goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Stacey if you have the chance to do your farm work bit to get another year's WHV, then why not take that opportunity. You don't have to use it if things work out differently for you, but you just never know what is out there, who you will meet, and where life will take you. I did my farm stint in 1967 in Tasmania picking apples..... so glad I did even though it was very hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thought I'd give a little update. I'm feeling pretty settled in my job now. Made some friends at work and have a few friends thst drink here. One of my good friends left today though so I'm a bit gutted about that but maybe I'll see him another time. The works fairly easy, there's slightly more stuff to do than my last place. It's definitely more social because there's more people. I think I might even miss it when I leave. I'm currently trying to decide wether to start farm work in June or not. I'm worried that I'll regret not having the opportunity but I'm also wanting to travel to other places in the world too. I'll see how another month here goes You've plenty of time to see it all Its not like its going anywhere (I was gone 8 years travelling and living overseas in my 20's after initially planning to go for a couple) just the opportunity to stay longer or return to Aus in the future should you want to travel and work here again for a while will be gone to you if you decide not to do the second year farm work. What you prioritise now, you may feel differently or change your mind in the future but I always reckon its good to get bases covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 I've messaged places and nobody ever gets back to me. I tried for cattle station work here but I can't get in without a driving licence. I'm 80% sure I'm not going to do the work but I'll keep an open mind. The plan at the moment is to work till mid or end June and then do the west coast. So excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 The girls I'm working with are going traveling in a few months. Would be amazing to go with them but not sure it fits in my plans. They are going south WA then along to Melbourne and Sydney. I guess I could go down south wa if the dates match and then find someone to do north wa with after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Im getting to go looking for gold soon. Excited about that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 100 miles north east of Laverton is/was a small gold mine called Cox's Find. I have some specimens from there...Cox was the father of my boss in the Main Roads, Derby... Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Don't forget your old pals, eh! You know like the ones that took you to the airport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 I'll try get you a bit Jules lol. I only want a tiny bit for my mum and a little bit for my memory box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quokka2005 Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Meet Eddie. My life is now complete :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelfar Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I love reading this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 lovely photographs Stacey ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Thanks bottler. I'm absolutely itching to get on the road again, Damn money lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 PoP I love reading this thread Aww thank you!! Some people don't find it very interesting but I like sharing my stuff with friends on here who don't have facebook and if I can help any other travellers then I'm happy too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Churchill Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 PoP Aww thank you!! Some people don't find it very interesting but I like sharing my stuff with friends on here who don't have facebook and if I can help any other travellers then I'm happy too It's a great thread. Love the photos and hearing about places you've been to. Certainly gives me a few ideas xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingback Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 When do you finish work and whats the plan after Stacey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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