Trip to Australia

[Lady Gull]

She might mean Rockingham in WA, South of Perth and full of Brits..........

She does!!!

 

[Dizzle.]

To be honest Rockingham is probably one of the worst places in/around Perth. All of the brits live up here north of the river in Quinns/Butler/Mindarie... Best place to stay would be in the city or somewhere overlooking the Swan River as our public transport is really good, meaning you could get out to all the places you would want to see.

 

[sydney]

Personally I love Perth, have lived here nigh on 18 years and was lucky enough to come out on a work permanent residency visa (8 years) which I converted to citizenship after 2 years.
Ironically I head for Hove on Thursday for a short work / social trip - got a ticket for Friday's game and waiting for more Watford ones to be released.

been here 9 years 18 years in sydney before that........going back 27th sept ......will be at Amex for brum and ipswich games.......can't wait.

 

[Lady Gull]

Aunt is in rocking ham - niece in Hamilton hill? They'd be offended if we didn't stay with them I think - we will stay a week with each of them probably and then head off somewhere else x

 

[sydney]

To be honest Rockingham is probably one of the worst places in/around Perth. All of the brits live up here north of the river in Quinns/Butler/Mindarie... Best place to stay would be in the city or somewhere overlooking the Swan River as our public transport is really good, meaning you could get out to all the places you would want to see.

you may be ignoring the rental costs there old chap.

 

[Lady Gull]

been here 9 years 18 years in sydney before that........going back 27th sept ......will be at Amex for brum and ipswich games.......can't wait.

Bet your excited - have you been to the Amex before yet then or are you an up the Amex virgin?
Lololol

 

[sydney]

Aunt is in rocking ham - niece in Hamilton hill? They'd be offended if we didn't stay with them I think - we will stay a week with each of them probably and then head off somewhere else x

swinging pig to the locals LG...does have a few nice parts and a mahoosive curry house "chutney mary's" from memory.......seats about 250.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

I think (haven't checked) that there is another Ashes tour next winter, so air fares will reflect this.

 

[sydney]

Bet your excited - have you been to the Amex before yet then or are you an up the Amex virgin?
Lololol

nooooh never 'ad it up the Amex........went to the Goldstone a fair bit but left England in 86.......had a few visits to whithers on visits home usually around christmas time ..freezing ones bollox off........never saw the boys win there and the atmosphere was terrible.....can't wait for the brum game......!!!

 

[Lady Gull]

swinging pig to the locals LG...does have a few nice parts and a mahoosive curry house "chutney mary's" from memory.......seats about 250.

My niece emigrated in April with her hubby and little girl - they got married and went two weeks after - have both picked up decent jobs with great earnings and little one has settled in nursery - they are renting a little house but they are really doing well - both really outgoing and have made lots of friends.

Seems strange thinking about visiting her - when we said our goodbyes it was truly awful lots of tears - but with Skype and Facebook we chat a lot and life is too short - got to do this stuff when you can I think x live for today - xx

 

[Lady Gull]

nooooh never 'ad it up the Amex........went to the Goldstone a fair bit but left England in 86.......had a few visits to whithers on visits home usually around christmas time ..freezing ones bollox off........never saw the boys win there and the atmosphere was terrible.....can't wait for the brum game......!!!

Lololol it will be fab - lets hope they win for you then xxx

 

[sydney]

absolutely , you can live out here and afford to come home every couple of years for a month or so.......i had to work 3 jobs and save up for nearly 4 years to get out here in the 80's as i was on the "wanted"list of occupations.

that's not her in your avatar is it.. ......

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

She might mean Rockingham in WA, South of Perth and full of Brits..........

Whoops, read it as rockhampton! I am useless to you then, I'm afraid!

 

[Lady Gull]

absolutely , you can live out here and afford to come home every couple of years for a month or so.......i had to work 3 jobs and save up for nearly 4 years to get out here in the 80's as i was on the "wanted"list of occupations.

that's not her in your avatar is it.. ......

Lol her hubby was on the wanted list - he's a plasterer but specialises in mouldings and ornate stuff. That's how they got there.

Took them 18 months to save up 25,000 grand and they just decided to go - never even been there before!!!!

No it's not her - she's a stunner though - takes after her auntie see - great girl - lots of fun - x

 

[chimneys]

Have done the very trip you are planning (except to Sunshine Coast north of Brisbane) in April 2010. Kids at time 5 and 7.

A few practical tips (as am guessing your relations/friends will point you in right direction on what to do when there):

1. Flights/stopover- would def get there/back asap, rather than stopover, partic with a 7 year old. You wont see much in a day or so and she will prob be keen to get to see her cousins! And on way back, you will prob all want to get home asap. Best spend more time in Aus!

2. Flight break point- would highly recommend Singapore. As long as you have at least 3 hours between flights you can go to the rooftop open air swimming pool of transit hotel in main terminal (dont even go through passport control). The little one (assuming she likes swimming) and you will kill for a dip/freshen up after a long flight and with another ahead. In 2010 was c£25 for the 4 of us and it included towel/shower and drink.

3. Flight duration-ours coped very well with the c24 hr journey each way. Lots of films/games/walking around cabin. It was nowhere near the nightmare we thought it would be.

4. School holidays- apart from Xmas when flights are v dear, if you want to sync holidays with your family's kids in Aus, then around Easter is best, as rest of year doesnt seem to sync.

5. As much as it is great to stay with family/friends, time alone to regroup (for them and you) and explore yourselves is also important.

Go for it!!

 

[Lady Gull]

Have done the very trip you are planning (except to Sunshine Coast north of Brisbane) in April 2010. Kids at time 5 and 7.

A few practical tips (as am guessing your relations/friends will point you in right direction on what to do when there):

1. Flights/stopover- would def get there/back asap, rather than stopover, partic with a 7 year old. You wont see much in a day or so and she will prob be keen to get to see her cousins! And on way back, you will prob all want to get home asap. Best spend more time in Aus!

2. Flight break point- would highly recommend Singapore. As long as you have at least 3 hours between flights you can go to the rooftop open air swimming pool of transit hotel in main terminal (dont even go through passport control). The little one (assuming she likes swimming) and you will kill for a dip/freshen up after a long flight and with another ahead. In 2010 was c£25 for the 4 of us and it included towel/shower and drink.

3. Flight duration-ours coped very well with the c24 hr journey each way. Lots of films/games/walking around cabin. It was nowhere near the nightmare we thought it would be.

4. School holidays- apart from Xmas when flights are v dear, if you want to sync holidays with your family's kids in Aus, then around Easter is best, as rest of year doesnt seem to sync.

5. As much as it is great to stay with family/friends, time alone to regroup (for them and you) and explore yourselves is also important.

Go for it!!

Wow some good tips there - thanks xxx

 

[grubbyhands]

I say "sod the flight" and just go, you will love it. Only tip I would add is that I found it was hugely cheaper to book any internal flights you may need from here before you go . Air travel is an absolute must when you take into account the huge dis.tances but not really an issue if you're planning to stay only in Western Australia. If you make it to Sydney then the harbour bridge climb is a must and isn't a problem if you have issues with heights (oddly) Uluru (Ayres Rock)if you pass through the middle will take your breath away when viewed at sunrise. Please have a brilliant time.

 

[sydney]

good luck to them mate.......is he an Albion fan.......not too many about in Perth , i'll keep a look out for him on my jobs although it sounds like he's snagged a job on one of the big civil projects going on in town.

ave to catch up for a pint if you get over here........i got two girls 10 and 12. And a wife ...i aint really that naughty....

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

Visited family over there a couple of years back. Its a wonderful place and great you are planning a 3-4 week trip to do it justice.

With that in mind I would also suggest breaking the outbound flight somewhere like Singapore which has a brilliant airport with good options for accomodation there or go into the city which is only about 15 mins away. A night or two there is a good experience, dont have to go mad - maybe do a river trip, the food is amazing just kick back with a few beers and soak up the culture.

We weren't sure about Oz before we went but was great and would happily go back someday. If you can squeeze Sydney into your trip its well worth it, but internal flights are essential 'cos the distances are huge! Maybe someone like 'Trailfinders' will do you a package of flights?

 

[Seagulls Downunder]

To those of you out there now! how difficult is it to perm residency or is it better to get sponsored!

Quicker to get sponsored unless your in a trade that's needed but they have cut back on many trades.