good camping places melbourne
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Will D
I am toying with the idea of packing up a backpack and moving from the U.S. to Australia. I want to experience a different life with new people and new places. I think this would be during the summer in Australia and I would be exploring the West; is this plan feasible? What do I need? What should I expect?
I will be graduating from high school soon and I don't want to go to college right away.
Also if this "living-off-the-land" thing doesn't work, how expensive are rental properties in Australia; how is their economy and job-less rate?
Thanks
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yes, it is a feasible plan. prepare yourself for some very hot weather though (35+ celcius). the further north you go, the hotter it will become. if you are coming for some time i would recommend exploring the rest of australia as well, not just the west. Western australia is very beautiful, but you would be missing out on some fantastic attractions on the east coast (eg the great barrier reef, sydney, byron bay etc) not to mention other lovely parts of australia such as adelaide and melbourne.
you will probably need a visa, depending on how long you plan to stay. bring plenty of sunscreen, loose, warm-weather clothing, and your sense of humor! be prepared to do a fair bit of traveling around - the towns are quite far apart, especially on the western side.
not quite sure what you mean by 'living off the land'... you will definitely not want to be camping or anything if there is a heatwave! rentals can be found for a reasonable price, however since you wont be here all that long and you are from another country, land-lords may be reluctant to rent to you. backpacker hostels such as the YHA hostels provide cheap share accommodation that could be right for you.
as for the jobless rate etc, we have done much better than a lot of other places around the world, our unemployment rate has actually been going down over the last few months and the economy is recovering from the GEC. Travelers such as yourself often find short-term jobs grape-picking or working in restaurants.
anyway, sorry to make this so long! best of luck with your trip.
EDIT: i would just like to point out that one of the other answers here gives a misleading idea about australia... a 2 bedroom place in the city suburbs of melbourne/adelaide/perth is NOT going to be 5000 a month unless you are right in the CBD or it is very fancy and brand new. A 3 bedroom house in Adelaide would be about 300-400 a week (we do rent by the week). also, eating out here is relatively cheap! you can get a GOOD meal at a nice restaurant for about $60-$70 inc drinks etc. the living standard here is high, but it does not have to be expensive. of course, there is an expensive option as there is everywhere else, but you can get by on a very minimal income and still be comfortable. just thought i would point this out!!
Are there any motor racing camps for kids near Melbourne, FL?
Ian
My son (14) has a big interest in motor racing and wants to be a part of it. Possibly a summer camp of any kind of motor racing (except motorcycles). Anyone know or find any good places?
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Ajax, a more traditional one. Ajax has had a timaço at the time of Cruyff, who won and persuaded.
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