A bientot!
Rester en Australie après un WHV
by Moulette11
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Ce sujet s'adresse a ceux qui souhaite rester en Australie apres un WHV (1 an ou 2)
Je vous fait part de mon experience car je crois que cette solution est tres peu connue des francais, enfin en tout cas sur internet.
Il s'agit de passer sur un visa etudiant avant que ton whv expire.
Attention pas des etudes a $10000 l'annee ou plus! Mais des etudes flexible et peu onereuses.
Cela s'appele VET ou Vocational, soit des formations professionelles en francais.
Une amie francaise a voulu faire cela car elle ne voulait pas rentrer en france et voulait trouver un sponsor dans la communication vu qu'elle avait deja de l'experience en france.
Du coup elle a fait un certificat en management qui lui a donne un visa de 10 mois je crois, j'espere que ca sera assez pour trouver son sponsor!
Bref, du coup je pense qu'elle est plutot contente! Elle a pas trop de devoirs, et a le temps de taffer a cote.
Je peux vous passe son contact si cela interesse quelqun pour plus de details. Je crois quelle a fait appel a une agence sur Sydney qui c'est occupe de toutes les demarches.
A bientot!
A bientot!
Heyy!
Oui les cours VET c'est exactement ce que je fais sur Sydney!
Apres un whv d'un an ou j'y ai rencontre mon copain australien j'ai decide de passer sur le visa etudiant pour rester en Oz, je fais un diplome de marketing / management.
Bon c'est sur le niveau est pas top mais au moins je peux toujours travailler le reste de la semaine, et je profite de l'australie a fond!
Hy Moulette 11!
Merci pour ton information qui rebouste LE morale!
Je reviens de 3 mois visa tourist(apre un VWH expired).ou Jetais a la recheche d'un sponsor sur place. Malgres 2 entretiens cordiales et assez convaincants, la question du visa restais m'a fais faille! Aujourdhui je suis autant determinee a y retouner de nouveau! J'a obtenue mon visa 6 mois tourist pr mon prochain depart. En effet l idee du visa etudiant jy ais songee mais pas longtemps , vue les prix DES etudes! Alors je suis vraiment interressee par le Vocational Education and Training (VET) dont tu parles. Pourrais tu ns en dire plus? communiquer les coordonnes de l Ecole où etudie ton amie? Site web, lieu, email, tarifs! Merci a toi
Cheers
See ya
Je reviens de 3 mois visa tourist(apre un VWH expired).ou Jetais a la recheche d'un sponsor sur place. Malgres 2 entretiens cordiales et assez convaincants, la question du visa restais m'a fais faille! Aujourdhui je suis autant determinee a y retouner de nouveau! J'a obtenue mon visa 6 mois tourist pr mon prochain depart. En effet l idee du visa etudiant jy ais songee mais pas longtemps , vue les prix DES etudes! Alors je suis vraiment interressee par le Vocational Education and Training (VET) dont tu parles. Pourrais tu ns en dire plus? communiquer les coordonnes de l Ecole où etudie ton amie? Site web, lieu, email, tarifs! Merci a toi
Cheers
See ya
Bonjour,
Je suis jeune diplomé et ne trouvant pas de travaille, je projette de retourner en australie (où je suis déjà parti en ERASMUS mais sans utiliser le WHV ) . Ainsi j'aimerai dans un premier temps utiliser mon WHV pour dans un second temps trouver une entreprise qui me sponsorise. Croyez vous possible une telle manoeuvre ?
Sinon ce VET m'intrigue également... pouvez vous me renseigner la dessus ?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses
Julien
Je suis jeune diplomé et ne trouvant pas de travaille, je projette de retourner en australie (où je suis déjà parti en ERASMUS mais sans utiliser le WHV ) . Ainsi j'aimerai dans un premier temps utiliser mon WHV pour dans un second temps trouver une entreprise qui me sponsorise. Croyez vous possible une telle manoeuvre ?
Sinon ce VET m'intrigue également... pouvez vous me renseigner la dessus ?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses
Julien
Bonjour Julien,
Je suis dans la même situation que toi ( J'ai été diplomé , je trouvais pas de boulot, je suis parti , j'ai "kiffer" et je suis reparti et encore plus "kiffer) Je suis rentrée pour économiser et la seule chose de nouvelle est que je viens de trouver un CDI dans une grande boite et je suis donc en plein questionnenement sur mon plan OZ partir faire un VET en ésperant un sponsor par la suite ? Ou accepter ce CDI, jouer la carte de la sécurité , ce CDI me permettra seulement de pouvoir avoir des points et les moyens d'un permanent visa. J'envisage quelques soit la décision de passer quelques semaine sur sydney. Anyway , pour répondre enfin à ta question j'ai eu beaucoup d'un formation via Boomerang Australia qui ont des prix vraiment intéressant. J'étais moi meme prete à lancer le dossier avant que ce "fucking" CDI ne chamboule tout.
Alors Boomerang australia ! (demande Maxime , il est directement sur place) , le VET est beaucoup moin chere, te permet de travailler légalement et il ont des partenariats avec des écoles d'ou leurs prix attractifs.
Mais je crois comprendre que tu n'a jamais fais de VWH, donc meilleur pour toi de commencer par cela.
Bonne journée.
Je suis dans la même situation que toi ( J'ai été diplomé , je trouvais pas de boulot, je suis parti , j'ai "kiffer" et je suis reparti et encore plus "kiffer) Je suis rentrée pour économiser et la seule chose de nouvelle est que je viens de trouver un CDI dans une grande boite et je suis donc en plein questionnenement sur mon plan OZ partir faire un VET en ésperant un sponsor par la suite ? Ou accepter ce CDI, jouer la carte de la sécurité , ce CDI me permettra seulement de pouvoir avoir des points et les moyens d'un permanent visa. J'envisage quelques soit la décision de passer quelques semaine sur sydney. Anyway , pour répondre enfin à ta question j'ai eu beaucoup d'un formation via Boomerang Australia qui ont des prix vraiment intéressant. J'étais moi meme prete à lancer le dossier avant que ce "fucking" CDI ne chamboule tout.
Alors Boomerang australia ! (demande Maxime , il est directement sur place) , le VET est beaucoup moin chere, te permet de travailler légalement et il ont des partenariats avec des écoles d'ou leurs prix attractifs.
Mais je crois comprendre que tu n'a jamais fais de VWH, donc meilleur pour toi de commencer par cela.
Bonne journée.
Salut !!
Je te remercie pour ta réponse!
Pour ce qui est de ton CDI, tu dois absolument le prendre ! mm s'il te reste a passer ta période d'essai... Enfin moi c'est ce que je ferai à ta place (surtout si c'est une bonne boite). Tu bosses dans quoi d'ailleurs ?
Pour l'australie, je pense prendre effectivement le WHV pour commencer. Qu'à tu fais en OZ ? y as tu bosser ? Tu es partie seule ? Comment as tu réussi a trouver des contacts là bas ?
Je te remercie et ton témoignage prouve bien que ce n'est pas du temps de perdu de partir là bas.
Bon week end :)
PS: tu pourras toujours faire une année sabatique pour partir en OZ plus tard, et qd tu partiras, si tu as envie d'y rester, tu y resteras. Ainsi t'auras un bagage dans une grande boite, et un peu d'argent ! :)
Je te remercie et ton témoignage prouve bien que ce n'est pas du temps de perdu de partir là bas.
Bon week end :)
PS: tu pourras toujours faire une année sabatique pour partir en OZ plus tard, et qd tu partiras, si tu as envie d'y rester, tu y resteras. Ainsi t'auras un bagage dans une grande boite, et un peu d'argent ! :)
Salut !
Alors sache que je suis partie la bas seule! Si tu lis mes precedent messages, ma 1ere expérience était a la capital "Canberra" que je te recommande de visiter (1jrnee sa suffira) mais pas d'y rester......bref de la bas toute est si simple, pas comme en France .... Tu trouve des petits job assez facilement en une journee de recherche muni de ton cv. Je te conseille Sydney (magnifique ambiance), Melbourne c ok mais il n'y a pas la plage a 2 minutes de grands building .... Dc mon 2ème trip, re OZ, seule de nouveau Un choix que j'ai fais. Car très facile de se faire des contact , les australiens sont très accueillant et t'ouvre leur bras tu verras de toi meme. Destination Sydney pr y rester seulement la bas et donc aucun regret! Amazing Life ! Job dans un resto ( o black mon VWH étant expiré) trouvée en une matiné. J'ai rencontrer aucune personne qui ont eu du mal a trouve un job ( biensur Qd jetais a la rêchrche de sponsor plus compliqué! Je n'ai rien trouver, 2 bon entretiens tt de meme, mais le visa reste un gros problèm), pour le logement , tout le monde passe par les backpakers (les auberges de jeunnesse) située en plein ds la ville, le temps pr eux de trouver une colocation idéale. Car des visites tu en fera, car tu vois de toute sorte de colocation assez "dauger"! Mais tu feras de belles connaissances et tu trouvera easy! (pour ma part jetais ds une colocation fille seulement) dc je ne pourrais pas te donner mon contact vue que tu est un garçon ! Cela dit, jai un ami oz qui fais louer une chambre, mais je trouve qui fais sa chere! Car il est pas situee in The city et o meme prix, tu as une coloca ds un beau builinf avec picsine , jacousi, sauna, en terrasse pr la plus part, dc tu profite de tout. Dc éventuellement, tu pourra lui demander si il a une chambre de vacant lorsque tu sera près a y aller mais tu perdera au change car lui il n'a aucun luxe dt je t citez precdemment. Aussi tu remarqueras pr les coloc d'un racsime de la part des étranger eux meme sur les annonces, du genre : asiatik seulement ( et mon dieu que Sydney est rempli d'asiat ! Tu ira o Mac do le serveur sera asiat, tu ira a coles (monoprix ici) , le caissier sera un asiat ! Bref, sinon annonces des coloca pakistanais seulement ( en gros les étranger eux meme veut rester avc leur prpr communauté ) mais rien tout cela enleve le charme et la culture australienne! Les gens "pépère" et très fêtard !joyeux et marrant et ouvert d' esprit. Je t'ecris de mon iPhone dc excuse moi de pas etre concise et claire. J'ai l'impression de faire un brouillon. Mais je te souhaite de vivre ses belles choses! Et profite des plus belles plages du monde ! J'ai des contact italiens sur place qui vont rentrer en Nov pr y repartir en décembre , si tu penses y etre ds cette période, et ne veux pas etre seule, tu pourra etre parmis eux si tu le souhaite (tte en sachant que tu fera facilement des connaissances) car j'ai l'ipression que cette ville est faite pr ça. Pr ma part, je pense accepter le CDI car c'est une belle optunite pr un poste manager junior !, mais la période dessai me permettra de prdr une décision définitive sinon je pense y retourner et retrouver les italiens la bas! On verra bien! En tt cas , oui prend le Visa working holiday , prépare toi a faire les 3 mois de fruit piking qui te permettront de rallonger ton visa de 1 ans de plus et qd tu auras des sous, tu passes en satut etudiant jusqu'à avoir ton sponsor! Merci pour ton conseille concernant mon CDI! A +
Alors sache que je suis partie la bas seule! Si tu lis mes precedent messages, ma 1ere expérience était a la capital "Canberra" que je te recommande de visiter (1jrnee sa suffira) mais pas d'y rester......bref de la bas toute est si simple, pas comme en France .... Tu trouve des petits job assez facilement en une journee de recherche muni de ton cv. Je te conseille Sydney (magnifique ambiance), Melbourne c ok mais il n'y a pas la plage a 2 minutes de grands building .... Dc mon 2ème trip, re OZ, seule de nouveau Un choix que j'ai fais. Car très facile de se faire des contact , les australiens sont très accueillant et t'ouvre leur bras tu verras de toi meme. Destination Sydney pr y rester seulement la bas et donc aucun regret! Amazing Life ! Job dans un resto ( o black mon VWH étant expiré) trouvée en une matiné. J'ai rencontrer aucune personne qui ont eu du mal a trouve un job ( biensur Qd jetais a la rêchrche de sponsor plus compliqué! Je n'ai rien trouver, 2 bon entretiens tt de meme, mais le visa reste un gros problèm), pour le logement , tout le monde passe par les backpakers (les auberges de jeunnesse) située en plein ds la ville, le temps pr eux de trouver une colocation idéale. Car des visites tu en fera, car tu vois de toute sorte de colocation assez "dauger"! Mais tu feras de belles connaissances et tu trouvera easy! (pour ma part jetais ds une colocation fille seulement) dc je ne pourrais pas te donner mon contact vue que tu est un garçon ! Cela dit, jai un ami oz qui fais louer une chambre, mais je trouve qui fais sa chere! Car il est pas situee in The city et o meme prix, tu as une coloca ds un beau builinf avec picsine , jacousi, sauna, en terrasse pr la plus part, dc tu profite de tout. Dc éventuellement, tu pourra lui demander si il a une chambre de vacant lorsque tu sera près a y aller mais tu perdera au change car lui il n'a aucun luxe dt je t citez precdemment. Aussi tu remarqueras pr les coloc d'un racsime de la part des étranger eux meme sur les annonces, du genre : asiatik seulement ( et mon dieu que Sydney est rempli d'asiat ! Tu ira o Mac do le serveur sera asiat, tu ira a coles (monoprix ici) , le caissier sera un asiat ! Bref, sinon annonces des coloca pakistanais seulement ( en gros les étranger eux meme veut rester avc leur prpr communauté ) mais rien tout cela enleve le charme et la culture australienne! Les gens "pépère" et très fêtard !joyeux et marrant et ouvert d' esprit. Je t'ecris de mon iPhone dc excuse moi de pas etre concise et claire. J'ai l'impression de faire un brouillon. Mais je te souhaite de vivre ses belles choses! Et profite des plus belles plages du monde ! J'ai des contact italiens sur place qui vont rentrer en Nov pr y repartir en décembre , si tu penses y etre ds cette période, et ne veux pas etre seule, tu pourra etre parmis eux si tu le souhaite (tte en sachant que tu fera facilement des connaissances) car j'ai l'ipression que cette ville est faite pr ça. Pr ma part, je pense accepter le CDI car c'est une belle optunite pr un poste manager junior !, mais la période dessai me permettra de prdr une décision définitive sinon je pense y retourner et retrouver les italiens la bas! On verra bien! En tt cas , oui prend le Visa working holiday , prépare toi a faire les 3 mois de fruit piking qui te permettront de rallonger ton visa de 1 ans de plus et qd tu auras des sous, tu passes en satut etudiant jusqu'à avoir ton sponsor! Merci pour ton conseille concernant mon CDI! A +
Hello,
Il est vrai que c'est pas toujours évident comme situation mais les options ne sont pas multiples.
Le plus important est d'avoir un permis de travail sur ton visa afin de pouvoir décrocher un sponsor. En gros oublie tout de suite l'option visa touristique :) Apres il faut trouver un sponsor malgré les restrictions du visa étudiant (40h/2 semaines).
J'ai aussi rencontre le Maxime dont on t'a parle et maintenant, après un WHV, un visa étudiant je suis en 457, visa de sponsor :) Trop bien!
J'avais trouve un site d'information pour m'aider a rester en australie. Il s'appel staylongeraustralia.com mais derrière c'est le meme organisme gratuit que celui nomme par Mixis.
Cheers,
Il est vrai que c'est pas toujours évident comme situation mais les options ne sont pas multiples.
Le plus important est d'avoir un permis de travail sur ton visa afin de pouvoir décrocher un sponsor. En gros oublie tout de suite l'option visa touristique :) Apres il faut trouver un sponsor malgré les restrictions du visa étudiant (40h/2 semaines).
J'ai aussi rencontre le Maxime dont on t'a parle et maintenant, après un WHV, un visa étudiant je suis en 457, visa de sponsor :) Trop bien!
J'avais trouve un site d'information pour m'aider a rester en australie. Il s'appel staylongeraustralia.com mais derrière c'est le meme organisme gratuit que celui nomme par Mixis.
Cheers,
Bonjour,
Merci pour ton retour. J'envie beaucoup ta situation . Pourrais tu raconter les étapes de ta réussite. Merci par avance . Cheers!
Mon parcours est assez classique... WHV pour commencer, puis j'ai trouve un boite prête a m'employer mais un peu tard, donc j'ai fait un petit cours en visa étudiant (pour garder mon droit au travail) qui me prenait moins de deux jours semaine puis quand on était prêt j'ai fait ma demande de 457. Et hop! voila! :)
Merci pour ta reponse , derniere question stp! , sur quel métier d'activité as tu trouvee ton sponsor? En effet pour avoir Cherchee longtemps je me demande si il y a pas un secteur plus favorable?!
En effet je connais les procedure ainsi que cette fameuse liste. Mais entre cette liste et la realité il y a un gros gap! Raison pour laquelle je tai demander ds quel métier. Tte les personne Ayant reussis comme toi pro viennent du domaine scientific , medical. Alors que les gens comme moi. Venant du tertiaires que dall! Alors que ns sommes sur cette liste.
Have good day. Cheers.
Have good day. Cheers.
Mais pas dutout! Les listes sont misés à jour 2 fois par an (janvier / juillet) et les métiers/fonctions nommées sont bien respectés. Je suis dans le tertiaire étron visa repose eut un poste en marketing.
Dans mon entourage très proche, ici, on est beaucoup en tertiaire! Quelques en uns en finance et analyse fin, mais c'est marginal.
Dans mon cas je n'ai pas fait d'études plus élevée que licence. Mais j'avais déjà eu une d'expérience professionnel.
Je fais sponsoriser mon collègue en décembre en tant que conseiller, dans le tertiaire donc lui aussi. :) Tu as fait quoi toi?
Cheers,
Dans mon entourage très proche, ici, on est beaucoup en tertiaire! Quelques en uns en finance et analyse fin, mais c'est marginal.
Dans mon cas je n'ai pas fait d'études plus élevée que licence. Mais j'avais déjà eu une d'expérience professionnel.
Je fais sponsoriser mon collègue en décembre en tant que conseiller, dans le tertiaire donc lui aussi. :) Tu as fait quoi toi?
Cheers,
C dingue! Je recherche dans le même domaine que toi le marketing (en ayant le même niveau) et pour autant j'ai finis pas comprendre surplace que cetais pas possible ... Je pense que c'est une question de chance ou de temps.... Cela me redonne espoir pour le futur . !!!
Cheers
Cheers
Peut être de méthode? De chance aussi peut être même si j'ai du me bouger les fesses pour trouver!
Et puis j'ai étudie en Australie un moment pour comprendre le fonctionnement Anglosaxon de la culture d'entreprise, du business etc.
Comme je voulais rester, j'ai tape les mots clefs sur google "Rester en Australie" et je suis tombe sur le site dont je te parlais mais la version française (http://rester-en-australie.fr/fr/). Tu me diras qu'avec ces mots clefs je ne pouvais pas tomber ailleurs!
Je n'ai pas appris grand chose de nouveau dans la formation mais j'ai appris la culture, le vocabulaire, le comportement a adopter, la OH&S, etc. Ca a du aider je pense...
Cheers,
Comme je voulais rester, j'ai tape les mots clefs sur google "Rester en Australie" et je suis tombe sur le site dont je te parlais mais la version française (http://rester-en-australie.fr/fr/). Tu me diras qu'avec ces mots clefs je ne pouvais pas tomber ailleurs!
Je n'ai pas appris grand chose de nouveau dans la formation mais j'ai appris la culture, le vocabulaire, le comportement a adopter, la OH&S, etc. Ca a du aider je pense...
Cheers,
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I'm retired, so I've got plenty of time... If you can help, it would mean the world to me. Thanks everyone! !
Hi,
I'm planning a trip to this region in November. My initial plan was Adelaide-Darwin by van, but I'm worried about those critters. I'm now considering staying in hotels instead, but for the Red Centre, camping is more practical... if we overlook those pests.
What do you think? Thanks.
hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has already used the EasyTahiti agency and what you thought of it
thanks in advance for your feedback
Hi there,
I’m reaching out because I’m finally living my dream later this year, and I could really use your advice!
On December 26th, I’m flying to Tahiti, then Moorea, and finally Bora-Bora.
Since I’ll be staying in Bora-Bora for several days, I’d love to take a day trip to another island: either Maupiti or Tahaa-Raiatea (my top picks...).
My issue is that the schedules for getting to Tahaa and then to Raiatea don’t quite work for me. Here are the two options I’ve looked into:
**Option 1: Day trip to Tahaa-Raiatea** - Morning departure at 7:00 AM to Tahaa from Vaitape (I’ll be staying on a motu, so I need to check if there’s a shuttle connecting the motu to Vaitape early enough). - Arrival at 8:15 AM in Poutoru, Tahaa. Tour of the island, visit to a vanilla plantation. - Hire a "private" boat to Raiatea around 12:00–1:00 PM. - Tour of Raiatea. - Departure at 4:00 PM from Uturoa (Raiatea) back to Bora-Bora.
**Option 2: Day trip to Maupiti** - Morning departure from Bora-Bora at 8:30 AM. - Arrival in Maupiti at 10:05 AM. Visit the island and the motus. - Return in the evening at 4:00 PM.
My questions: - Will I have enough time to explore Tahaa-Raiatea from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM? - Car rental? Bike rental? For all three islands... - Time lost during rentals? - Distance between rental shops and the ports where I arrive? - For Tahaa and Raiatea, should I hire a guide? Would that be better organized, meaning no car rental needed, to save time or explore the island on my own? - Finally, what do you think of these three islands and their points of interest? Which would you choose between Maupiti and Tahaa-Raiatea?
If you can shed some light on this, I’d be so grateful!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and advice!
**Option 1: Day trip to Tahaa-Raiatea** - Morning departure at 7:00 AM to Tahaa from Vaitape (I’ll be staying on a motu, so I need to check if there’s a shuttle connecting the motu to Vaitape early enough). - Arrival at 8:15 AM in Poutoru, Tahaa. Tour of the island, visit to a vanilla plantation. - Hire a "private" boat to Raiatea around 12:00–1:00 PM. - Tour of Raiatea. - Departure at 4:00 PM from Uturoa (Raiatea) back to Bora-Bora.
**Option 2: Day trip to Maupiti** - Morning departure from Bora-Bora at 8:30 AM. - Arrival in Maupiti at 10:05 AM. Visit the island and the motus. - Return in the evening at 4:00 PM.
My questions: - Will I have enough time to explore Tahaa-Raiatea from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM? - Car rental? Bike rental? For all three islands... - Time lost during rentals? - Distance between rental shops and the ports where I arrive? - For Tahaa and Raiatea, should I hire a guide? Would that be better organized, meaning no car rental needed, to save time or explore the island on my own? - Finally, what do you think of these three islands and their points of interest? Which would you choose between Maupiti and Tahaa-Raiatea?
If you can shed some light on this, I’d be so grateful!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and advice!
Hello! We’re heading to the Marquesas in July-August and I’d love to know if it’s possible, for a fee, to do a leg of the journey on the Aranui—like from Hiva Oa to Fatu Hiva, or Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou, or even Ua Pou to Ua Huka? Sure, there are shuttles twice a week with Codim connecting these islands, but the schedules won’t be known until two months in advance, and I need to book flights and hotels much earlier than that. So, what’s the best way to handle this?
Looking forward to your replies—thanks in advance! Elisabeth Marcel babeth.marcel@yahoo.fr
Looking forward to your replies—thanks in advance! Elisabeth Marcel babeth.marcel@yahoo.fr
Hi there,
I’d like to go to French Polynesia.
I found round-trip flights for 650 € with Air Caraïbes.
That seems really cheap—anyone here who can tell me about this airline if you’ve flown with them before?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Is it possible to visit the park for a day by round-trip bus from Darwin without going through a tour operator?
Thanks for your answers!
Elisabeth
Hi everyone. I’ve got a round-trip ticket to Perth for 4 weeks. Is it better to stay on the west coast the whole time?
Or should I grab a round-trip to the east coast?
Or even head over to NZ as well?
Thanks for your tips.
Hi everyone,
For a combined trip to New Zealand and eastern Australia, which time of year would you pick for photography and videography?
Thanks for your help
For a combined trip to New Zealand and eastern Australia, which time of year would you pick for photography and videography?
Thanks for your help
We’re crossing New Zealand next April and we’re wondering which to choose between exploring Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.
The first is more well-known, famous, and popular, a UNESCO natural heritage site, while the second can be just as spectacular—bigger, harder to access, and less touristy.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Hi there,
I’ve blocked out 3 weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, arriving in Sydney and departing from Adelaide while following the coast.
Kangaroo Island is a bit of a question mark for me. If I go, I can dedicate 2.5 days to it. Is it worth the time and the cost? I’ve read plenty of travel journals highlighting the landscapes and wildlife, but I’m sure I’ll see plenty of that along my route anyway. I’m not factoring in the financial side (which isn’t negligible for KI), but I’d rather not be disappointed. What are the real added values of KI, especially since the island has been affected by fires? I’ve also come across people online calling it a tourist trap. For example, I ruled out Phillip Island because it felt too organized and structured. Sorry if I’m opening Pandora’s box here!
Thanks for your feedback.
I’ve blocked out 3 weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, arriving in Sydney and departing from Adelaide while following the coast.
Kangaroo Island is a bit of a question mark for me. If I go, I can dedicate 2.5 days to it. Is it worth the time and the cost? I’ve read plenty of travel journals highlighting the landscapes and wildlife, but I’m sure I’ll see plenty of that along my route anyway. I’m not factoring in the financial side (which isn’t negligible for KI), but I’d rather not be disappointed. What are the real added values of KI, especially since the island has been affected by fires? I’ve also come across people online calling it a tourist trap. For example, I ruled out Phillip Island because it felt too organized and structured. Sorry if I’m opening Pandora’s box here!
Thanks for your feedback.
Hi! I just spent a month in New Caledonia (backpacking/tent) and I know some of you were looking for info on accommodations and itineraries, so feel free to reach out if you want me to share my little experience. Just to say—New Caledonia is AMAZING!!!
Hi there,
I just got back from two weeks in Fiji, and I noticed the forum discussions here are a bit outdated (the most recent ones are from 2017).
So feel free to ask if you'd like an update!
Hi,
I’m heading to Viti Levu, the main island, for a few days’ vacation.
I usually rent a two-wheeler to keep some independence.
On several forums, people advised against it—first because it’s not really the local culture, and also because of the road conditions and local driving habits.
But I’m a bit wary of English-language forums where the typical vacation is just airport-resort-airport with a taxi in between.
Can you confirm if it’s really that risky compared to, say, Southeast Asia? What are the alternatives? Buses, taxis?
Thanks!
We're heading to Tahiti in October and want to rent a car at the airport to then head to Moorea. Any tips for the rental? Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
Here’s the current itinerary: Arrival at Port Macquarie Airport in New South Wales and return from Cairns Airport in Queensland. - South West Rock - Cap Ridge Park - Springbrook Park - Stradbroke Island - Maleny - Noosa - Rainbow Beach - K’Gari - Gladstone - Heron Island - Airlie Beach - Townsville - Magnetic Island - Cairns - Cape Tribulation
My main issue is transport to cover all of this.
The first leg is already tricky—I haven’t found a way to rent a car in Port Macquarie and drop it off in South West Rock. And if we keep the vehicle until Cleveland (8 days) before taking the ferry to Stradbroke Island, it’s already around 1000 €.
- Are there any systems where we could buy a vehicle in Port Macquarie and be sure it’s bought back at the end of the trip in Cairns?
- Do you know of any Australian online car rental sites?
As for trains, they’re not really an option for our stay in New South Wales. In Queensland, I found the Queensland Rail Travel website with a Brisbane–Cairns line, but trains don’t run every day.
- Do you know of any other train companies in Queensland that connect coastal cities from Brisbane to Cairns?
For flights, I checked Queensland with Qantas, and most routes require a stopover in Brisbane, which wastes a lot of time, and the prices are still high.
Do you know of any low-cost airlines for domestic flights in Australia?
Thanks for your tips!
I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
Here’s the current itinerary: Arrival at Port Macquarie Airport in New South Wales and return from Cairns Airport in Queensland. - South West Rock - Cap Ridge Park - Springbrook Park - Stradbroke Island - Maleny - Noosa - Rainbow Beach - K’Gari - Gladstone - Heron Island - Airlie Beach - Townsville - Magnetic Island - Cairns - Cape Tribulation
My main issue is transport to cover all of this.
The first leg is already tricky—I haven’t found a way to rent a car in Port Macquarie and drop it off in South West Rock. And if we keep the vehicle until Cleveland (8 days) before taking the ferry to Stradbroke Island, it’s already around 1000 €.
- Are there any systems where we could buy a vehicle in Port Macquarie and be sure it’s bought back at the end of the trip in Cairns?
- Do you know of any Australian online car rental sites?
As for trains, they’re not really an option for our stay in New South Wales. In Queensland, I found the Queensland Rail Travel website with a Brisbane–Cairns line, but trains don’t run every day.
- Do you know of any other train companies in Queensland that connect coastal cities from Brisbane to Cairns?
For flights, I checked Queensland with Qantas, and most routes require a stopover in Brisbane, which wastes a lot of time, and the prices are still high.
Do you know of any low-cost airlines for domestic flights in Australia?
Thanks for your tips!
Hello, and happy New Year to all travelers!
2025 is shaping up to be amazing, as I’m lucky enough to be planning a 6-week trip to Polynesia. I wanted to buy the *Guide du Routard* (my favorite), but I discovered there isn’t one for this destination. And the *Lonely Planet* is from 2022, which I feel is already a bit outdated. So I’m looking for other resources: in your opinion, what’s the best paper guide, and most importantly, what online resources have you used to prepare a trip to Polynesia?
Thanks!
2025 is shaping up to be amazing, as I’m lucky enough to be planning a 6-week trip to Polynesia. I wanted to buy the *Guide du Routard* (my favorite), but I discovered there isn’t one for this destination. And the *Lonely Planet* is from 2022, which I feel is already a bit outdated. So I’m looking for other resources: in your opinion, what’s the best paper guide, and most importantly, what online resources have you used to prepare a trip to Polynesia?
Thanks!
Hi there,
My wife, our 3-year-old son, and I are planning a trip along Australia’s East Coast, leaving in early October and returning in mid-November. The plan is to do a 4-week road trip in a campervan, then settle down for about ten days.
The question I’m asking myself is: which way should we go? From Sydney to Cairns or the other way around? Despite all the documentation I’ve read, I’m still struggling to decide the best direction based on the climate at that time and swimming conditions.
Up north, the weather will be warmer, and the water too, unlike the south. However, in the north, there are swimming restrictions, especially because of jellyfish, whereas in the south, there seems to be less danger (apart from sharks, maybe). Are there many protected beaches in the north where we can swim safely? Also, I should consider that in the south, the Great Barrier Reef no longer protects the beaches, so I imagine there are fewer calm spots for swimming?
I’d love any tips or advice you can share, and thanks in advance!
A dad keen to make this trip a success
My wife, our 3-year-old son, and I are planning a trip along Australia’s East Coast, leaving in early October and returning in mid-November. The plan is to do a 4-week road trip in a campervan, then settle down for about ten days.
The question I’m asking myself is: which way should we go? From Sydney to Cairns or the other way around? Despite all the documentation I’ve read, I’m still struggling to decide the best direction based on the climate at that time and swimming conditions.
Up north, the weather will be warmer, and the water too, unlike the south. However, in the north, there are swimming restrictions, especially because of jellyfish, whereas in the south, there seems to be less danger (apart from sharks, maybe). Are there many protected beaches in the north where we can swim safely? Also, I should consider that in the south, the Great Barrier Reef no longer protects the beaches, so I imagine there are fewer calm spots for swimming?
I’d love any tips or advice you can share, and thanks in advance!
A dad keen to make this trip a success
What to do in Perth, Australia in March?
Hi there,
for a 6-month trip to Australia and NZ starting in NOVEMBER, I’d like to visit PNG and the Solomon Islands. Has anyone already explored these two countries?
How can you travel solo there—transport, accommodation, banking, safety—and what’s the best way to get there from AUS?
Thanks for any tips! Are there any French-language sites about these destinations?
Cheers,
jps
Hi there,
I’m leaving on March 4th for Australia from Réunion Island, landing in Perth, then a road trip down to Melbourne before flying out to Vietnam on April 15th.
I’d like to visit Perth and the surrounding area, then head southwest to Margaret River, Albany, Esperance, and back to Perth to catch a flight to Adelaide. From there, I’ll make my way to Melbourne.
1/ What do you think of this itinerary?
2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices?
3/ I’m planning to rent a car after exploring Perth and the area—I’m traveling solo. Any rental companies you’d recommend, as well as nice hotels, B&Bs, or hostels?
4/ Any tips, good deals, or info are welcome—don’t hesitate to share!
Thanks in advance.
Hello!
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
Can’t wait to read your replies!
Thanks!!
Celia
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
Can’t wait to read your replies!
Thanks!!
Celia
We’ll be in Adelaide from February 24th to March 4th and we’d like to spend 3 days and 2 nights on Kangaroo Island.
Any recommendations?
We always travel with simple accommodations
Hi everyone, we're heading to Australia next month. We have 7 days to go from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road. Should we visit Kangaroo Island or not? We can't decide! Thanks for your advice.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to NZ at the end of January.
It’s peak season—do you think it’s necessary to book activities in advance (like a cruise to Milford Sound), or is it not essential?
Thanks
We’ll be in New Zealand starting March 15th. We’re considering renting a car from Christchurch to Auckland. We’ve read that a lot of ferries have been canceled—is that true? Would it be better to rent one car in the South Island and another in the North Island? Thanks, and happy New Year!
Hi,
When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
For those of you who’ve traveled extensively, is that really the case?
Are the prices for accommodation, even basic ones, justified? Isn’t a room in a family-run guesthouse at 150/200 € a bit much?
Are there other islands in Polynesia (non-French) that are just as "paradise-like" but more affordable?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.






