Darwin meet up

Old Feb 27th 2010, 5:14 pm
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Literally just arrived in Darwin on Thursdaynight and feel a bit of fish out of water at the moment. I am on my own for about four months until my wife joins me. Would be very interested in meeting similar expats in the Darwin/NT region to bring me down gently.

Anyway must get back to getting my bodyclock adjusted to a +9.5 hours.

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Old Mar 3rd 2010, 10:57 am
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Me again....just thought I would drop say is their any expats out there in Darwin who would like to meet up, as the first stages of what the hell have I done !

Looking for any signs of life in Darwin/NT

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Old Apr 6th 2010, 9:39 pm
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Originally Posted by helen_and_michael
Me again....just thought I would drop say is their any expats out there in Darwin who would like to meet up, as the first stages of what the hell have I done !

Looking for any signs of life in Darwin/NT

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Hi Michael

Sorry, am not in Darwin!

However, I am hoping to be although think will be at least a year away. Having a wee bit of a wobble & thinking of not going ahead with visa process...so sligtly concerned you didn't have numerous replies from other ex-pats there. Please tell em that you had loads of PM's and are now awash with like-minded new friends or that the good folk of darwin are so friendly & welcoming that you have a huge amount of new aussie mates and so have no need to be looking for meet- ups!

Best of luck with the move, am hugely jealous. And any advice/tips now that you are there gratefully received.

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Hi Michael

Sorry, am not in Darwin!

However, I am hoping to be although think will be at least a year away. Having a wee bit of a wobble & thinking of not going ahead with visa process...so sligtly concerned you didn't have numerous replies from other ex-pats there. Please tell em that you had loads of PM's and are now awash with like-minded new friends or that the good folk of darwin are so friendly & welcoming that you have a huge amount of new aussie mates and so have no need to be looking for meet- ups!

Best of luck with the move, am hugely jealous. And any advice/tips now that you are there gratefully received.

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There are a few people on the forum in Darwin - if you search the main Aus forum you should find a couple of threads. Think most of them are ADF families.
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There are a few people on the forum in Darwin - if you search the main Aus forum you should find a couple of threads. Think most of them are ADF families.
Thanks Pollyanna, will do
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Thanks Pollyanna, will do
I'm in Darwin!

It's ace, I love it!
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Yey!!! Am hugely jealous!!!

Now questions!!! Is it ridiculously expensive (namely rent)? Is there still a fantastic sunday sesh at Cavanaghs? Ahhh, mindle markets...are the sunsets still as amazing as they were?

Tell me more about you Lou, are you settled? Have you lived there long? Does it feel like home?

Keeping everything crossed the NT SMP will have my occupation on come September, otherwise will just have to be long holidays there!!

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Yey!!! Am hugely jealous!!!

Now questions!!! Is it ridiculously expensive (namely rent)? Is there still a fantastic sunday sesh at Cavanaghs? Ahhh, mindle markets...are the sunsets still as amazing as they were?

Tell me more about you Lou, are you settled? Have you lived there long? Does it feel like home?

Keeping everything crossed the NT SMP will have my occupation on come September, otherwise will just have to be long holidays there!!

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Haha, hi there!
Keeping my fingers crossed you can come live here - you're very excited! Hehe!

Bad news is... yes, rent is ridiculously expensive. Think it's the worst or second worse for rent costs in Australia. Sorry to be the barer of bad news! Rest of Darwin is fairly expensive for everything else due to it's remoteness (I know that's not a word....!). Fuel is more expensive, smokes, and a lot of fresh produce, due to the fact it all has to be shipped from down south.

BUT, Darwin is amazing - the sunsets are awesome, the dry season is awesome - I think the wet season is awesome!
Not been to a Sunday sesh at the Cav - it's all about Deck Bar on Sundays now - half price drinks between 5pm and 7pm - it's packed!
I love Darwin lifestyle - people are so friendly, it's relaxed, it's sunny!

I have been here since October 2009 (which was my second visit to Darwin). I am currently not permanent - I'm on a working holiday, but my other half and I are just about to apply for defacto relationship visa 820, so fingers crossed I can be a bit more permanent soon!

When are you hoping to head over?
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