Sunday, June 20, 2010

On The Way To An Australian Road Trip

One of the biggest reasons why a lot of people would want to get an Australian travel visa is because there are a lot to see here. Indeed, the country is blessed with so many wonderful sights that even just a day's worth of travel will certainly leave you all amazed. And what better way to see and experience these sights than to simply hop into your car and go on a road trip around the country.

Road trips are, in fact, some of the most common activities that both foreign and local travelers would often want to do here. For one, they are actually quite inexpensive, since you do not have to arrange for all those accommodations and travel packages. And for many, the freedom to choose your destination along the way is another plus, as it lets you explore the places a lot more.
 
Australian Road TripSo for those thinking on going out for their own road trips, here are some of the great places that you might want to take a detour in during your drive.

If you are coming in from the east, then Sydney would be a great first stop. The world famous city offers not a few sights to visit. Some of the more interesting stops that you can take here are the Sydney Opera House and Port Jackson. Also, if you are in need of something to eat before finally heading out, there are plenty of fine restaurants here that you can go to.

Heading out down south, the Nullarbor Plain is of the most popular destinations in the country for road trippers. In fact, it has been considered by a lot of people to be challenge to cross the whole plain. Driving through the long Eyre Highway here can be quite tedious here, especially if you are all alone, so it would be a good idea to take some one with you. On the plus side, simply stopping by the road to marvel at the large expanse of land before you would be a good idea. Just be wary of road trains though, as this is one of their major crossings.

On the other hand, if you are going up north, then you definitely must visit the town of Alice Springs. This quite town in the Northern Territory is a good place to head to if you want to get to experience the outback life the the state is very famous for. Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) is nearby., so you can head there before continuing your journey.

And whether you come in from the south or the north, it is a definite must that you get to cross the Great Ocean Road. The road is considered by many as a great stop to cap your journey. And you will definitely enjoy the whole trip, as you get to the chance to whiff some cool breeze from the ocean.

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Making The Most Out Of Your Working Holiday Visa

When it Australia, working holiday visa holders would often have a lot of interesting moments, as they have a lot of options on how to spend their stay in the country. That's why a lot more would want to have the chance to get the visa. However, just like any other visa, getting this one will definitely not be an easy one.

And so, here are some quick tips on not only getting your working holiday visa but also on how to make good use of it as well. Note that these tips are simply just that. But you will still find these to be very helpful on your travel.

Here, one of the most important things that you need to consider to ensure that you do get you working holiday visa is that you can present sufficient funds. The minimum amount that is considered sufficient funds is around $2,000. However, this is actually not yet the end of it. As it is you also need to need provide proof that you have enough money to leave the country.

Here's a good tip for this one. Why not reserve the minimum amount for your trip back home. This way, you actually solve these two problems all at once. Another you can go around this one is to simply get a round trip ticket which will be a good enough proof that you don't have any intention of staying longer than allowed.

Australian Working Holiday Visa

Another thing that you need to deal with is that you need to prove that you are coming here on vacation and not solely for work purposes (which is one of the perks of a working holiday visa). Having a sufficient amount of money in your account would often be a good enough proof. However, in some cases, the embassy would often inquire about your travel plans just to make sure. Thus, it would actually be a good idea to have some parts of your itinerary already prepared so that you you can easily convince the authorities.

Since the topic of work has already been touched here, it would be a good idea to talk about getting work while you are traveling. Take note that you will only be able to take in temporary jobs here. Also, you are allowed to work for only three months per employer. To help ease the hassle of looking for a job during your vacation. It would actually be a good idea to arrange for them even before you land in the country. You can go on further and actually arrange for jobs in the particular places that you are going to travel in. this way, you can immediately start on them once you arrive.

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