Anderson Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 :err: Is there anything that we should buy before we go out to OZ. I have got all new bedding,Towels and such but is there anything anyone can think off Cheers Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leanneandmark Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 :laugh: A HAT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Abi&Dan Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Children's clothes, apparently. I would say be careful of buying anything big, as I'm sure you know there are tax implications for importing anything under 12 months old - so don't keep receipts (and it is up to the importer to prove things are older than that if customs challenge it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hiya as ABI says id bring a few bags of kids clothes but get a couple of sizes up as i got one size up and by the time they got here,they dont fit her!!!i think the kids grow quicker in the sun ,if your feeling really generous a few copys of 'take a break 'mag and fresh mint tic tacs wouldnt go amiss ,oh and golden virginia tobacco for hubby!!! no seriously id get some mossie spray and suncream to start you off,and if your coming soon a fleecey dressing gown as its bloody frezzing at nights now ,,well not quite freezing 18degrees really but you sure do climatise quick.good luck with everything Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hiya as ABI says id bring a few bags of kids clothes but get a couple of sizes up as i got one size up and by the time they got here,they dont fit her!!!i think the kids grow quicker in the sun ,if your feeling really generous a few copys of 'take a break 'mag and fresh mint tic tacs wouldnt go amiss ,oh and golden virginia tobacco for hubby!!! no seriously id get some mossie spray and suncream to start you off,and if your coming soon a fleecey dressing gown as its bloody frezzing at nights now ,,well not quite freezing 18degrees really but you sure do climatise quick.good luck with everything Cal x Hoping to be there end of july so if i remember ill get the mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuju Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Tracy, to be honest if you are into handbags and shoes like me (mainly bags) bring some from the shops like river island, bay,monsoon&accessorize etc as i have been looking for a nice bag here in oz for the last 9 months and they are useless, you cant buy bags in the clothes shops like you can in new look river island etc you have to go to a bag shop which are few and far between. Galaxy chocolate if you like it as the choc here is awful !!!! And if you like any boots products espec there no 7 make up range plenty of that as myers here use to stock no 7 but have stopped. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Warm P'J's as cal said it does get cold. Haven't been able to find combined cleanser and toner (like Nivea or Sainsburys) Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shrek Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 How about a Dyson. V expensive here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkandTrace Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hi I'm gonna put lots of t bags in as I know tea is not so good.If you like a good old cup pa you may not get one so thats what I'm gonna do.Pyramids or Yorkshire tea..cannot beat them. Cheers. Trace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JRaj Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 For us....decent gravy....you can get it on the net but is something like three times the price. Also kids clothes. We miss the quality/price and trendiness of the kids clothes. The nearest thing is prob pumpkin patch. Oh yeah boxer shorts..... well expensive and not a knock on Next and Marks fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladder Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Bring some plug adapters (UK-AUS) for any electical items you might bring. We shipped our pc, with all the extras, lots of plugs. We brought a few UK 4 way extension leads, so we could plug our UK plugs into it, and just us 1 converter plug on the extension to plug into socket. As somone else has pointed out, bring plenty of kids summer clothing, including sizes to be grown into, yes the shopping here really is poor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Have to agree JRaj - gravy for us too - not found a good one yet - seem to lack flavour. You can get typhoo tea here, but we really like Dimlah extra strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Watersports Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 MARMITE!!!:notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachel&Stu Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hi guys:cute: Australia has very strict regulations regarding the importing of food, and any food items brought in will have to be declared and inspected by Australia Customs. Lots of things are banned and will be destroyed.:unsure: For further advice, check out www.daffa.gov.au . Hope that helps. Rachel x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgehog Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 cal you think 18 degrees is cold! that ooup north here in uk thats height of summer , your getting soft. I thought aussies where hard and rugged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVTA Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 MARKandTRACE just so you are aware I buy TYPHOO TEABAGS imported from the UK . Available at RITCHIE's (IGA) supermarkets:v_SPIN: Also I mentioned VALANCED SHEETS in a different post.....unheard of here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hedgehog ,,ive had my jeans and fleece on for the last few days ,i really am becoming a wimp,,we must have climatised really quickly ,i nearly fainted last night when i read june and july get ''cooler'' than now!!! me best be buying an elecy blanket i think !!!! Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Thanks for all your advice PJs and Dressing Gown ready to be packed only 4 weeks till they pack it all up. 8 weeks till we land. :arghh: cant wait. Thanks all Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pasty Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hi Good luck with the move, remember that you can still shop on ebay and get things from the UK though postage might be a bit more than expected! I miss Next, TK Maxx and M&S for luxury stuff but you do adapt to different things. Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KP Nuts Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Mr KP here, Anyone let me know what the pc, and pc game shops are like in Oz and what sort of costings they may have. Or some really clever so n so could tell web addy, please. Thanks in advance. Mr KP Nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 MARMITE!!!:notworthy: I`m with you!!!:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest liddylou Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Definately do not bring any food items, even tea bags, as someone else mentioned you will get fined and it can be quite a lot of money, up to $2,000 (a very expensive cup of tea). The only thing I can not get over here is DECENT CLOTHES I dream of Next !!!! Oh and if you like a certain make of bras I would buy some of those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Helaine Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 spoke to my brother yesterday and they have found a supermarket in Majimba (i think this is how you spell it), that sells......English Cab choccie, hellmans mayo, heniz salad cream, HP sauce, pg tips, weetabix to name but a few, hes on the sunshine coast by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Woolys sell lots of that type of thing ,,i get heinz ketchup,hp sauce,oxo,tetley tea bags etc and ive noticed some of the superdrug type shops in the plaza sell boots hairspray etc ,, Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 only thing i miss is UK MARMITE! Lifes tragic without that ! Although I am adapting to life with vegemite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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