Sydney bound 5th August
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Sydney bound 5th August
Well we are nearly there! Had leaving do last night which went very well, although a little emotional towards the end when the alcohol had kicked in! Boxes are now almost packed, being sent via Anglo-Pacific, flights booked with Malaysia Airlines and accommodation arranged for when we arrive at The Entrance. I have to say that it has been a rocky road at times but I am hoping that there is light at the end of the tunnel!
Good luck to everybody else in their visa applications and we will hopefully see you there. I will post again when we are settled and let you know if there is a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Good luck to everybody else in their visa applications and we will hopefully see you there. I will post again when we are settled and let you know if there is a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow!
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
Originally Posted by shonalouise
Well we are nearly there! Had leaving do last night which went very well, although a little emotional towards the end when the alcohol had kicked in! Boxes are now almost packed, being sent via Anglo-Pacific, flights booked with Malaysia Airlines and accommodation arranged for when we arrive at The Entrance. I have to say that it has been a rocky road at times but I am hoping that there is light at the end of the tunnel!
Good luck to everybody else in their visa applications and we will hopefully see you there. I will post again when we are settled and let you know if there is a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Good luck to everybody else in their visa applications and we will hopefully see you there. I will post again when we are settled and let you know if there is a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow!
We're heading to the same area as you. Arrive on 10 Sept. Sister lives in Bateau Bay so are looking for short term rentals as the moment. Will sort our long term once we arrive. You've arranged accomodation at The Entrance. How long for and if you don't mind me asking how much is it costing you? Who have you booked it with? Are searching via realestate.com and will probably contact them late one evening.
Would appreciate some help.
All the best with your arrangements.
Paula
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
We have booked directly with Paradise Park Cabins which is right on the coast at The Entrance. Splashed out for Villa/Spa which has a balcony with BBQ and double spa bath $480 per week, only for 2 weeks though! Booked car hire with Thrifty for 1 week at Wyong (hoping it is near to train station!). There seem to be plenty of similar coastal holiday resorts and being off-peak they are reasonably priced and available.
Their website is www.paradisepark.com.au
Good luck with your travel arrangements, we will let you know how we get on.
Shona and Matthew
Their website is www.paradisepark.com.au
Good luck with your travel arrangements, we will let you know how we get on.
Shona and Matthew
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
Originally Posted by shonalouise
We have booked directly with Paradise Park Cabins which is right on the coast at The Entrance. Splashed out for Villa/Spa which has a balcony with BBQ and double spa bath $480 per week, only for 2 weeks though! Booked car hire with Thrifty for 1 week at Wyong (hoping it is near to train station!). There seem to be plenty of similar coastal holiday resorts and being off-peak they are reasonably priced and available.
Their website is www.paradisepark.com.au
Good luck with your travel arrangements, we will let you know how we get on.
Shona and Matthew
Their website is www.paradisepark.com.au
Good luck with your travel arrangements, we will let you know how we get on.
Shona and Matthew
Where do you plan to live and work?
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
Not 100% sure yet as I have the choice of working at 3 hospitals; Gosford, Wyong or Woy Woy. Having a meeting when I arrive and we can then look at where we would like to rent. Think the lake looks lovely and quite fancy Long Jetty, Berkely Vale and Gorokan although what these places will be like when you are actually living in them is another story! We are hoping to do plenty of research and driving around (day and night!) and get a good idea of what's what.
Best of luck with your own plans. I will post again when we have arrived, flying down to Heathrow from Manchester tonight, stopping overnight in hotel and conecting flight to Sydney via Kuala Lumpar leaves Saturday. Not looking forward to the goodbyes at the airport, will be glad when they're over!
Take care
Matthew and Shona
Best of luck with your own plans. I will post again when we have arrived, flying down to Heathrow from Manchester tonight, stopping overnight in hotel and conecting flight to Sydney via Kuala Lumpar leaves Saturday. Not looking forward to the goodbyes at the airport, will be glad when they're over!
Take care
Matthew and Shona
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
Good luck with everything my husband is quite keen on working at Wyong hospital so would be grateful if you let us know your opinion
Originally Posted by shonalouise
Not 100% sure yet as I have the choice of working at 3 hospitals; Gosford, Wyong or Woy Woy. Having a meeting when I arrive and we can then look at where we would like to rent. Think the lake looks lovely and quite fancy Long Jetty, Berkely Vale and Gorokan although what these places will be like when you are actually living in them is another story! We are hoping to do plenty of research and driving around (day and night!) and get a good idea of what's what.
Best of luck with your own plans. I will post again when we have arrived, flying down to Heathrow from Manchester tonight, stopping overnight in hotel and conecting flight to Sydney via Kuala Lumpar leaves Saturday. Not looking forward to the goodbyes at the airport, will be glad when they're over!
Take care
Matthew and Shona
Best of luck with your own plans. I will post again when we have arrived, flying down to Heathrow from Manchester tonight, stopping overnight in hotel and conecting flight to Sydney via Kuala Lumpar leaves Saturday. Not looking forward to the goodbyes at the airport, will be glad when they're over!
Take care
Matthew and Shona
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
Originally Posted by shonalouise
Not 100% sure yet as I have the choice of working at 3 hospitals; Gosford, Wyong or Woy Woy. Having a meeting when I arrive and we can then look at where we would like to rent. Think the lake looks lovely and quite fancy Long Jetty, Berkely Vale and Gorokan although what these places will be like when you are actually living in them is another story! We are hoping to do plenty of research and driving around (day and night!) and get a good idea of what's what.
Best of luck with your own plans. I will post again when we have arrived, flying down to Heathrow from Manchester tonight, stopping overnight in hotel and conecting flight to Sydney via Kuala Lumpar leaves Saturday. Not looking forward to the goodbyes at the airport, will be glad when they're over!
Take care
Matthew and Shona
Best of luck with your own plans. I will post again when we have arrived, flying down to Heathrow from Manchester tonight, stopping overnight in hotel and conecting flight to Sydney via Kuala Lumpar leaves Saturday. Not looking forward to the goodbyes at the airport, will be glad when they're over!
Take care
Matthew and Shona
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
Originally Posted by stardust
Good luck with everything my husband is quite keen on working at Wyong hospital so would be grateful if you let us know your opinion
Live by Woy Woy and the hospital there is very small and would be one hell of a trek from the The Entrance each day.
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
Don't think that The Entrance to Woy Woy is a "hell of a trek."
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Re: Sydney bound 5th August
Originally Posted by Gibbo
Don't think that The Entrance to Woy Woy is a "hell of a trek."
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