HappyHeart Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Is that what you call it ? Yeah, what would you call it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Here is a link to Help X. http://www.helpx.net/findhosts.asp?network=2 Thanks for adding the link Jock,I had mentioned HelpX to Stacey months ago and I know she has passed that info via posts before.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Stacey... Do you or do you not appreciate and want the advice on this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 An ear bashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm just trying to get some advice off people on the best choice out of 2 or 3 choices since I'm completely new to Australia. 2 girls are going home next week.. And I don't want to be like that. I want to stay at least 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Stacey... Do you or do you not appreciate and want the advice on this thread? yep I'm the one that's been asking for it because I'm clueless about areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 yep I'm the one that's been asking for it because I'm clueless about areas Thank you...see Parley... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm just trying to get some advice off people on the best choice out of 2 or 3 choices since I'm completely new to Australia. 2 girls are going home next week.. And I don't want to be like that. I want to stay at least 6 months If you feel a bit lost and don't know what to do at any point you can always stay at ours for a few weeks, just to recharge and get your bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm just trying to get some advice off people on the best choice out of 2 or 3 choices since I'm completely new to Australia. 2 girls are going home next week.. And I don't want to be like that. I want to stay at least 6 months They only gave it two weeks or had they been here for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgirl1 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Well I haven't given much advice, but I have had 8 cousins come on WHV and most were lucky to stay and get 457 visa's and the Citizenship All I will say Stacey is this they all loved Byron Bay/Cairns they all said if you get stuck in Sydney it is hard to leave they all loved Melbourne, it is another City and I don't care what anyone says it is a fantastic city so much vibe, Southbank is amazing and lots of little quirky laneways Perth was lovely a bit quiet for them at their age all mid 20's that was 5 years ago so things have changed they all loved the Margaret River area My Cousin who is a specialist education assistant in a Secondary School in Dublin has June/July and August of for their Summer Holidays, her Partner quit his job to come with her to Oz for 12 weeks so they could get a feel to see if they wanted to do a WHV, they did that tour I think you mentioned from Sydney to Cairns and said it was amazing but to be honest there were some not so nice accommodation but they said the people they met and the experience was UNREAL. My Cousing was in Melbourne for 5 years and just moved back home to get married and see how things go, he met an Irish girl here lol My other Cousin and her partner have been in Darwin for 5 years now have a little girl and have no plans to go anywhere and the rest settled in Adelaide All I Know is Dome has become quiet in Perth, but if you need somewhere to stay I can help you with that and show you around a bit. That HELPX looks great, but I just want you to feel comfortable and enjoy your stay, in my opinion you are very brave I could never have done what you have done, keep going we are all here for you I might just come see you in Melbourne if you stay lol xxxxx Edited November 14, 2015 by Irishgirl1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I think the problem about asking advice on PIO Stacey is that you'll get it from all of us and probably end up even more confused. I think you're doing the right thing in trying to narrow down your choices yourself and then asking about those areas in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Should we have a poll? You start it Ali....:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 I can't believe the girls in this room. I'm so mad. There's no spaces for me to get moved though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm just trying to get some advice off people on the best choice out of 2 or 3 choices since I'm completely new to Australia. 2 girls are going home next week.. And I don't want to be like that. I want to stay at least 6 months What are those choices? Even I'm confused! Stay in Sydney Move to Melbourne Travel up the east coast Live in job in Williams Is Darwin an option at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Well he's going to LOVE you if you choose his city to SYDNEY! :shocked: But but but.. there's no beaches in Melbourne??? ...And then a bit further around the coast to Adelaide which is REALLY Australia's best kept secret. (Don't worry we only put the bogans at the entrance to scare people off). There are miles and miles of beaches in Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Do you have a type of place in mind? Maybe people can suggest places based on what you like/don't like?its still early days and probably still slightly over whelming. On the plus side loads of people on here have knowledge they can share if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Stacey I love you, but you talk yourself in and out of things so quickly I can't keep up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 I just want to go to sleep for a few days and then wake up with a plan haha. I wish I could be carefree like everyone else is, they are just heading up the coast and if they run out of money they don't really care. Im different, got to over think everything lol. Someone asked about the girls leaving - yeah they've only been here as long as I have. Well 2 days longer on their stopover in HK but that's it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 What are those choices? Even I'm confused! Stay in Sydney Move to Melbourne Travel up the east coast Live in job in Williams Is Darwin an option at all? after our talk I thought about it and I doubt I could cope with Darwin in wet season. He'll have to wait for a visit in dry season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 There won't really be a "best choice". Everywhere will have its pro's and con's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgirl1 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'll stay quiet from now on Stacey but if you need any help I will be on FB, if you are here in Perth for Christmas you are welcome to come and spend it with my family, if you need accommodation I can help, take care of yourself xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) I did think about Brisbane because I know there's loads of cafes but maybe a bit too humid. I did cope with Singapore much better than I thought I would but I guess I was only there a few days. I'm online looking at different areas that I might like that's more likely to have hospitality jobs Singapore's humidity is MUCH worse than Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, so if you managed in Singapore you'd be fine in Southern Queensland IMO. I haven't spent much time further north than Noosa so can't comment on Far North Queensland, I could imagine that could get bad. If you go to seek.com.au and do a search, you don't have to enter a city or suburb - then it will give you "all Australia". Once you've got the results, there's a bar down the left hand side where you can narrow it down by ticking "temporary/vacation". I got a long list of jobs doing that - here's an interesting one: http://www.seek.com.au/job/29882716 You can also select areas in the "Location" section of that side bar - for instance, you might want to try selecting "NSW Regional" or "Victoria Regional" so you get jobs outside the capital cities. Edited November 14, 2015 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy79 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 don't worry about work, there is plenty of casual work around for backpackers, so many cafes/coffeshops that will be looking for staff from now until the end of the school holidays. Either go to melbourne or anywhere up to the sunshine coast.. Just have fun and enjoy everything!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhouse101 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 If it was a choice between Melbourne or Parramatta it would be Melbourne every day! The only good thing about out west is the cheap beer (3 schooners in Bligh Park on Friday was $12!) Just go and do what you want - i'm actually a tad jealous as i wish i didn't settle straight into work - i'll do my travelling on the way back to the UK though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.