Jellybeagle Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hey guys check out this website - we are all going to Paradise - wooooooohooooo http://www.australiantraveller.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joshkat Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hi all, well nearly finished packing the house.At mums for a week then here we come.Fly out next saturday.hired motorhome for 8 days then Mackay. Though we have'nt got any where to stay yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hi all, well nearly finished packing the house.At mums for a week then here we come.Fly out next saturday.hired motorhome for 8 days then Mackay. Though we have'nt got any where to stay yet. Ahh, a motorhome! That sounds like a good idea for short term accomodation... Good luck Josh... see you on the otherside :v_SPIN: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joshkat Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Thankyou MissBehaving. Great to hear you got your visas, goodluck on the sale of your house,see you there soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Ahh, a motorhome! That sounds like a good idea for short term accomodation... Good luck Josh... see you on the otherside :v_SPIN: Any help? http://www.discovery-campervans.com.au/motorhome2.php?gclid=CP6avebE4KgCFc2DpAodcSm8qg Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joshkat Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Any help? http://www.discovery-campervans.com.au/motorhome2.php?gclid=CP6avebE4KgCFc2DpAodcSm8qg Cheers, Bobj. Great thanks Bobj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Any help? http://www.discovery-campervans.com.au/motorhome2.php?gclid=CP6avebE4KgCFc2DpAodcSm8qg Cheers, Bobj. Scrap that Idea - there aren't any toilets in them!!!!!:arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sparrers this morning 50 km NW of Mackay. And 8 deg C...:arghh: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Scrap that Idea - there aren't any toilets in them!!!!!:arghh: Bugga, you need these: http://portapotty.org/ Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dublingirl Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Ahh, a motorhome! That sounds like a good idea for short term accomodation... Good luck Josh... see you on the otherside :v_SPIN: All sounds so exciting, cant imagine what it must be like packing to go:rolleyes: hope you have lovely flight and let us know how you get on over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Sparrers this morning 50 km NW of Mackay. And 8 deg C...:arghh: Cheers, Bobj. Errrmmm at the risk of sounding stupid ... what is 'Sparrers'? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 All sounds so exciting, cant imagine what it must be like packing to go:rolleyes: hope you have lovely flight and let us know how you get on over there. Hey Dublin We aren't packing yet - still waiting for the house to be sold and the visa to come through. We are looking at October'ish to go.... :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lala28 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hi guys Been busy so sorry if i've missed anything :biggrin: My furniture is now on its way to Mackay!!:jiggy:40 days to go!!!!! :jiggy: Lala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Errrmmm at the risk of sounding stupid ... what is 'Sparrers'? :unsure: Sparrers is a saying that I picked up in Yorkshire, meaning sparrow fart = dawn. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dublingirl Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hey all need to provide a copy of our travel Insurance for our family which covers getting there and for initial period of at least 3 months after arrival until we can register with MEDICARE in Australia. Medicare is similar to your NHS I believe so just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or might have taken out travel insurance that they found to be good and if anyone knows how this medicare works for Irish & English :confused:- there must be a waiting period of 3 months?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lala28 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi Dublin girl. As far as I know it is pretty straight forward getting medicare. We got it within a few days last time, maybe the 3 month period is just extra precautionary?? We also had to get the same cover and I just went on a compare website and chose the one that best suited us. It cost approx £68. Laura:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slainte Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi Guys, I am landing in Mackay on the 2nd of June. it's been really great to read this thread. It has put my mind at ease about most things but accommodation still seems to be a challenge. Hope to meet some if not all of you very soon! Leonard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Welcome Slainte - there are a good few of us heading that way in the next 6 months or so. We are going to get together so keep in touch. Where are you going to be working? Is it just you going or are you off with your family?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slainte Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Welcome Slainte - there are a good few of us heading that way in the next 6 months or so. We are going to get together so keep in touch.Where are you going to be working? Is it just you going or are you off with your family?? Hi MissBehaving, Thanks a million. I'll be working right in the CBD on Wood Street. I'm a solicitor and will be working with a law firm there. Don't worry, I'm not like most lawyers, honest... :smile: I'm moving on my own. I have a GF here in Ireland but it looks like she won't be moving with me, not in the short term anyway. So it's me and my 2 bags and Mackay. I have backpacked around Australia for a year on my own before so the whole idea of going alone doesn't daunt me - that said I would prefer to have someone else with me. I'll obviiously help all of you as best I can when you all do come out. I'm off in 2 weeks!!! :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest piper84 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi everyone :biggrin: Sorry have been awol there for a few days :elvis: Have had a house full of sick toddlers :eek: nothing to serious, but glad to have peace restored and no more buggery noses! How are we all getting on with our moving plans? I've started sorting through the house to decide what to bring with us straight away and what to leave behind for now, great fun hehehe Lala - very exciting that your furniture is now en route! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dublingirl Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi Dublin girl.As far as I know it is pretty straight forward getting medicare. We got it within a few days last time, maybe the 3 month period is just extra precautionary?? We also had to get the same cover and I just went on a compare website and chose the one that best suited us. It cost approx £68. Laura:smile: Hi lala have compared a few and 2adults 2children workin out just over 400euro but will keep looking for something cheaper. :wideeyed: Hopefully after I provide this we will get visas but they haven't asked for Garda clearance or medical Certs yet that will prob be next . Tnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dublingirl Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hey Leonard accommodation definitely not easy especially short term as we were hoping 2 rent short term until we found nice Area with schools etc..got list of places which put up couple pages back might be a help:smile: maybe that could b new business venture 4 us all providing reasonably priced S/T accom :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slainte Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi lala have compared a few and 2adults 2children workin out just over 400euro but will keep looking for something cheaper. :wideeyed:Hopefully after I provide this we will get visas but they haven't asked for Garda clearance or medical Certs yet that will prob be next . Tnx Hi Dublingirl, I am Irish too -this should be of help to you (we are entitled to a fairly wide and free ranging healthcare, all that needs to be done is to produce your passport): http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/migrants/visitors/ireland-nz.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slainte Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hey Leonard accommodation definitely not easy especially short term as we were hoping 2 rent short term until we found nice Area with schools etc..got list of places which put up couple pages back might be a help:smile: maybe that could b new business venture 4 us all providing reasonably priced S/T accom :wub: Dublingirl, As I will be on my own, I am fairly open as regards where I will live - price is the most important criterion for me. The two most useful websites I have come across so far have been: http://www.homehound.com.au/rent/apartments/qld/mackay/ http://www.hughreilly.com.au I have learned from previous experience that you have to view these places as photos can be quite deceptive. To get anywhere kinda decent, you're looking at at least $300/wk minimum. I'm lucky as a 1 bed will suffice for me. I would hope to get a motel or whatever for a few days when I arrive, make a few calls and then view 4 0r 5 places say 2, 3 days after I arrive and take one of them. Will it be that easy?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MissBehaving Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Always nice to have a lawyer as friend - can't ever be short of those!! That and plumbers and electricians of course!! :wink: My OH, DD and I are moving over in August/September/October - basically when our house sells and the visa is through. I am pulling my hair out at the thought of not finding anywhere half decent to stay whilst our furniture comes over and the hassle of not having a car isnt helping matters either. I didnt realise that I had become such a worry wart. Piper I hope your kids are better! Nothing worse than having a poorly family! We have had to commit to private health insurance with OH company so that he got his visa. Pain in the arrrrrrrrze but hey ho... ! First removal company dude is coming tomorrow - lets see what he comes up with price wise. :spinny: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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