The Melbourne thread
Feb 19th 2007, 8:13 pm
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The Melbourne thread
Every time i log on to expats I look for any info re: Melbourne but most people seem to be heading for Perth or GC.
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
Feb 19th 2007, 8:26 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Originally Posted by Kapri
Every time i log on to expats I look for any info re: Melbourne but most people seem to be heading for Perth or GC.
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
We are hoping to be going to Melbourne but not for awhile yet and there are a few on their way too.
Mandy
Feb 19th 2007, 8:36 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
yep we are heading to Melbourne the end of the year also, wonder why Perth is popular??
one site i found useful.... http://www.anewlifeinmelbourne.com
gives info on the many areas and suburbs.
Feb 19th 2007, 8:39 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
I'm just starting the process and getting my tra in order but if all goes well I'll be heading out to melbourne my sister and family are already there and loving it
Feb 19th 2007, 8:44 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Originally Posted by Kapri
Every time i log on to expats I look for any info re: Melbourne but most people seem to be heading for Perth or GC.
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
We have both spent time there and love the laid back style of the place also like the weather as its changable.
We're hoping to go in time for christmas if everything goes to plan.
KayC
Feb 19th 2007, 8:54 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
We've been in Melbourne for 5 months and love it!
This site is good for info on Melbourne http://z7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/index.php?act=idx
This site is good for info on Melbourne http://z7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/index.php?act=idx
Feb 19th 2007, 9:28 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Originally Posted by Kapri
Every time i log on to expats I look for any info re: Melbourne but most people seem to be heading for Perth or GC.
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
Nice to see there are a few off us!
Feb 19th 2007, 9:42 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
hello,
we are hoping to move to melbourne in the next 18 months and are very excited,
want to go now but have things to organise.
i an an ot and need to be near a hospital but also close to coast. have 2 children 6 and 10 so somewhere good for families needed.
if anyone any idea where in melbourne fits would love to hear from you.
we are hoping to move to melbourne in the next 18 months and are very excited,
want to go now but have things to organise.i an an ot and need to be near a hospital but also close to coast. have 2 children 6 and 10 so somewhere good for families needed.
if anyone any idea where in melbourne fits would love to hear from you.
Feb 19th 2007, 9:42 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
I'm going, all being well hoping to book flights for 10th april
Feb 19th 2007, 9:47 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Originally Posted by Margaret3
I'm going, all being well hoping to book flights for 10th april
Feb 19th 2007, 9:49 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Originally Posted by sarah sharp
where abouts are you going and how long did the whole process take
For us, i would say the whole process took around 2 years, but we're lazy buggers
Seriously try, BritVic site, mentioned above, you will get lots and lots of help concerning melbourne
Feb 19th 2007, 9:59 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Originally Posted by Margaret3
We are booking into holiday accom, and taking it from there, but i'm kinda drawn to Mount Waverly area or surrounds.
For us, i would say the whole process took around 2 years, but we're lazy buggers
Seriously try, BritVic site, mentioned above, you will get lots and lots of help concerning melbourne
For us, i would say the whole process took around 2 years, but we're lazy buggers
Seriously try, BritVic site, mentioned above, you will get lots and lots of help concerning melbourne
Hope you don't mind me asking but what holiday accomodation are you booking and a guide price? It's just the subject has come up here as to where we'll stay when we get over there initailly til we sort out a rental ? Thought Mount Waverley looked nice when we had a reccie trip last year but we'll be heading to the West.
We're going on an ENS so hopefully around August time????
Jen
Feb 19th 2007, 10:11 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Originally Posted by JenJen
Hi margaret
Hope you don't mind me asking but what holiday accomodation are you booking and a guide price? It's just the subject has come up here as to where we'll stay when we get over there initailly til we sort out a rental ? Thought Mount Waverley looked nice when we had a reccie trip last year but we'll be heading to the West.
We're going on an ENS so hopefully around August time????
Jen
Hope you don't mind me asking but what holiday accomodation are you booking and a guide price? It's just the subject has come up here as to where we'll stay when we get over there initailly til we sort out a rental ? Thought Mount Waverley looked nice when we had a reccie trip last year but we'll be heading to the West.
We're going on an ENS so hopefully around August time????
Jen
http://z7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/...showtopic=2893
Feb 19th 2007, 10:24 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Originally Posted by Kapri
Every time i log on to expats I look for any info re: Melbourne but most people seem to be heading for Perth or GC.
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
So here is the official Melbourne thread. Who's going there? When? Who's been there? For how long? What's good? What's bad? What's indifferent?
The Perthies have their own thread for contacts so I thought we should have a Melbourne one.
I'll kick it off.
I'm aiming to be there by the end of this year. I've never been there despite having been to other parts of Australia. My reason for going to Melbourne is that it's the only place my OH would consider but now I've started researching it I'm feeling very excited.
It never gets a look in on Wanted down under so I even started watching Neighbours to get my fix of it
Who else is going there/ there already?
Cheryl
Feb 19th 2007, 10:31 pm
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Re: The Melbourne thread
Been here for 5 years 1 month and it is ok 
