Freckleface Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks, I was just asking about it because of a job but it seems expensive to live there. I didn't get to sleep till 5am and my ankles still sore so I don't think I'll be able to do the walking tour How much money per week can you afford to spend on accommodation Stace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Oh wow that looks nice! I need to sit down and work out a proper budget but at the moment this hostel costs $42 a night so it's expensive compared to most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Oh wow that looks nice! I need to sit down and work out a proper budget but at the moment this hostel costs $42 a night so it's expensive compared to most If you are looking to pay less than that then Manly probably is too expensive however there are nearby suburbs that have good transport links to Manly which would be cheaper than the hostel. I assume you would be looking for a short term flat share so here is a link to flat shares in nearby suburbs (you can change the search parameters easily on this site to check out other suburbs as well). https://flatmates.com.au/flatshares/2096/freshwater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 As a visitor, I thought Manly was great. Real holiday vibe. If nothing else Stace, head over there on the Ferry on cheap travel Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Oh wow that looks nice! I need to sit down and work out a proper budget but at the moment this hostel costs $42 a night so it's expensive compared to most That sounds very expensive!! You can get a room in a shared house for $200 tops in Perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingback Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 That sounds very expensive!! You can get a room in a shared house for $200 tops in Perth Ah but this is Sydney $200/wk may get you a shared room (with 3 other people) close to the city - or a a single room in Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Ah but this is Sydney $200/wk may get you a shared room (with 3 other people) close to the city - or a a single room in Liverpool. I always thought Perth was most expensive place on Earth??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks guys. Feeling a bit miserable today but I guess I'll just use this spare time to look at jobs and maybe hobble to a few places really nearby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Stacey I would definitely get that foot looked at. I also broke a bone in my foot without noticing. and it ended up being very calcified. I would head to medicare to get your reciprocal card today and then straight to A & E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I always thought Perth was most expensive place on Earth??? For rent, be it a house, flat or a room, I'd say Sydney is still the rip-off capital of Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 That's partly why I thought about leaving - I don't want to be working to only pay my rent. But I haven't even been to see the harbour etc yet. Maybe I'll see it and just find it really hard to leave lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks guys. Feeling a bit miserable today but I guess I'll just use this spare time to look at jobs and maybe hobble to a few places really nearby You will feel better soon Stacey. You're probably still suffering from a bit of jetlag and once your foot is sorted you will be fighting fit and raring to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Ahh well Stace, at least if/when you come to Perth, you know you can get free lodgings, certainly from me and a few others I'm sure. You can have Lindors room lol. Virtually the West wing to yourself, as daughter not here much now she has boyfriend. Your own room, toilet, shower/bathroom, home gym, wifi, Netflix, above ground pool. Don't need a car as the bus stop is just yards away, shops n restaurants within walking distance. Two lazy labs to keep you company:wubclub:. Haha, don't worry, I wouldn't be in your face, I'm out a lot and its a v chilled house. a half trip to catch the ferry for Rotto, to see the quokkas:wink:. We are going mid next month again if you want to join us:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 For rent, be it a house, flat or a room, I'd say Sydney is still the rip-off capital of Australia. True. But you could potentially get a very gorgeous rental house if you play your cards right. Just up the road from me, a five bedroomed state-of-the-art modern house with pool and spa ($1,250.00 per week rent), over looking the beach, has just been rented by a group of five backpackers. And to live in such luxury they are only paying $250.00 each. Lucky buggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) I don't want to be working to only pay my rent. Then just stay in a backpackers then! When I was working in Sydney, I stayed in a three bunk dorm (6 people) for five months and it was fine. I got paid $500.00 per week and I worked in a shop as a retail assistant. Of that, $70.00 went on hostel accommodation and $130.00 went on food, beer, cigarettes, sightseeing / generally enjoying myself etc.... Then the remaining $300.00 got saved for my later travels. Edited November 9, 2015 by jumpingjellybean Forgot the cigarettes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 FOOT loose... Now you're just being cruel haha :laugh: Yes wrong choice of words I will admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 this hostel costs $42 a night You could rent a room in a flat share for about the same or less. Wow. Things have certainly changed since my WHV when it was $10.00 per night. http://au.easyroommate.com/sydney-share-accommodation/beautiful-house/h08092624713532 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Saw these today Jobs: Free Accommodation: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/manly/other-hospitality/night-manager-wanted/1086943763 Free Accommodation: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/manly/other-hospitality/receptionist-for-backpackers-in-manly/1093854430 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/waterloo/bar-staff/barperson-required/1093994221 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/haymarket/housekeeping/full-time-housekeeping-position-maze-backpackers-/1093952591 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/warriewood/transport-logistics/backpacker-warehouse-work-northern-beaches-sydney/1091586095 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/sales-marketing/flyer-distribution-backpackers-students-welcome-/1093128641 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/redfern/retail/sign-holder/1094270456 etc... Seems to be loads of jobs out there Stacey; especially in lead up to Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hi everyone, i I felt really miserable this morning and wasn't going to go out much at all. I ended up meeting up with 2 blokes from a backpacking Facebook page for lunch. We went to surry hills (I think!). Again - the portions are too big for me! I think I'm going to have to start getting starters instead. For a fat person I really don't eat big portions. Then one of them showed me where to go for the Medicare. Well.. I was sent a million different places by everyone. One chemist told me it was king street.. It wasn't. One eventually gave me the right one so I went into the government office but they told me that i couldn't do it there. I had to go to darlinghurst. I applied for my tax file number while I was there though. Had a walk around the CBD. It's far too big and busy for me. God knows how I thought I could live in London. I just kept getting lost. When I think of Sydney I just think of the harbour etc. I don't really have any interest in the busy shopping streets. Ill get get onto a PC tomorrow and put some pictures up. I go my boat ride around Sydney harbour. I'm really looking forward to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Oh and I went to the doctors. I couldn't get Medicare sorted in time because they had sent me to the wrong place and I just gave up and paid for it but she said I'll get a refund. It's not broken, just badly swollen/bruised but I can put all my weight on it now. So I've got some inflammation gel and some painkillers. She said not to do the sand boarding though which I'm not too fussed about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Again - the portions are too big for me! I think I'm going to have to start getting starters instead. If they have a children's menu you could order from that! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Then one of them showed me where to go for the Medicare. Well.. I was sent a million different places by everyone. One chemist told me it was king street.. It wasn't. One eventually gave me the right one so I went into the government office but they told me that i couldn't do it there. I had to go to darlinghurst. I applied for my tax file number while I was there though. Made me smile reading this Stacey. When we rocked up we went looking for Centrelink in Wynnum (not exactly a big place). Asked at the library information but they didn't know unbelievably. So went to AusPost. The queue was out the door but one person in it directed us - to the wrong place. We must have found and asked all the wrong people that day. We were on foot at the time too. Got there in the end though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Oh and I went to the doctors. I couldn't get Medicare sorted in time because they had sent me to the wrong place and I just gave up and paid for it but she said I'll get a refund. It's not broken, just badly swollen/bruised but I can put all my weight on it now. So I've got some inflammation gel and some painkillers. She said not to do the sand boarding though which I'm not too fussed about I'm glad you have seen the doctor Stace. At least you know what you are dealing with now and hopefully the gel will help. Good news that it isn't broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yah I'm glad it's not broken. I kept feeling dizzy but she said that'll be not drinking enough water. I'm gutted I missed the Sydney group walk but I'll see most of it tomorrow when we walk to harbour for the boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Stacey you've been through quite a few changes in just a few short days. The stress and excitement of leaving on your trip, then Singapore, a very different place and climate, and now finally Australia. You might experience a bit of anti climax, quite normal so don't worry if you do feel a bit down or it's all a bit daunting, it's early days. You might well be a bit dehydrated, hot and humid in Singapore, plenty of flying etc. Really hope you have a wonderful time here, and don't be afraid to ask any questions. xM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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