helenandandrew

well just had visa granted and looking for flights for jan 07.anyone with any advice flights, what to take anything at all would be helpful. emigrating with husband andrew and our 4 kids (imogen-10, jude he's nearly 6, alicia-4 and scarlett 14 mths).andrew visited before and found coolum beach. he a nurse and hopefully will get employment at nambour hospital. me and kids going blind and now its finally happening after nearly 2 years its quite scary!!! do we ship our stuff over or is it okay just to bring our personal things(ornaments, photos) and buy when we get there? looking for trampoline should i buy one here in uk sales or wait and get one in oz? thanks for any help. helen

curly

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR VISA

Sorry can't help you with your question about taking stuff or not, not as far down the road as you But when we go we shall be taking as much as we can squeeze into the container

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raven

Hi we are off to iether Buderim or Caloundra in oct. We live near manchester and will use Singapore airlines Direct flight to Singapore then 3 hr stopover then on to Brisbane. Book online on thier own website it is cheaper than using an agent.The only things electrical that wont be able to use is your fridge and your telly. Were taking all our furniture as it would cost us a hell of a lot more to replace than the 3000 it will cost us to send it

helenandandrew

Thanks. will go on to look at website for flights.still undecided about our furniture?time to think though.Good luck for your move. not far from where we plan to go.helen

Juliecabs

Congratulations on getting your visa

Julie. x

breezeboylan

Congratulations on your visa from one nurse to another I think taking your stuff is a personal choice. we are only sending over our personal bits and bobs in a chest and buying everything else new over there. I think it depends on how new or expensive your stuff is. It costs between 3-4 thousand for a 20ft container, so try to work out how much it would cost you to replace what you have and then decide if it's worth it. Good luck.
Tracie.

helenandandrew

thanks for all replies.booked up with singapore airlines for 16 jan 07.cheapest by far.we travel from manchester but still way cheaper than flying from newcastle.we're on our way.decided to take as little as possible and replace when there.does anyone know what big stores are in area - ikea, walmart?bit clueless on that score.all of us excited to go and why not it just looks so gorgeous.can't wait to meet up with all expats and aussies in area. thaks helen

helenandandrew

thanks julie.one step nearer now and booked our flights for 16 jan 07.wow we really are going!all excited.kids cant wait.they are sad at leaving family and friends but know we will have much better life.now just trying to sort out mundane stuff.so much to think about.how far down the line are you? helen

mick69

Congratulations on getting your visa
We are in the middle of getting quotes for shipping goods over so as soon as I have any info I will let you know.
Lynne