anyone ever been to australia - Honda-Tech

HatchBox · 10-11-2008, 12:21 PM

Work might be sending me to Australia for 3 months.
Not sure of the location yet, but figured I have heard very little about it.

what is it like this time of year, what are the people like.

Thought some of you might have experience or some imput on what it is like over there

Micha · 10-11-2008, 01:03 PM

Their summer is our winter.

Are you single?

K.F14 · 10-11-2008, 01:04 PM

What part of Aus? I have a few friends over there in NSW and Perth.

FrreeeBird · 10-11-2008, 01:15 PM

Spent a month in Queensland recently, wonderful people, very straightforward, no bs at all.

Depending on where you're going in Aus this time of year it will be VERY hot, lol.

HatchBox · 10-11-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FrreeeBird

Spent a month in Queensland recently, wonderful people, very straightforward, no bs at all.

Depending on where you're going in Aus this time of year it will be VERY hot, lol.

Hot as in just hot, or hot as in humid I wanna kill myself hot?

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Originally Posted by K.F14

What part of Aus? I have a few friends over there in NSW and Perth.

I find out the details on monday hopefully. They are in the beginning stages of finding people to go. Most cant go due to wife kids and family.

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Originally Posted by Micha

Their summer is our winter.

Are you single?

So I have heard.
Not single.

How would the driving thing go? Since they drive on the opposite side of the road im sure i wont be able to just go over and rent a car...right.

I have never been out of the country. haha

skinnyboy · 10-13-2008, 05:39 AM

What do you want to know? Melbourne Australia here, weather is ace at teh moment, nice days, going to be 28deg C here at the weekend.

Flip. · 10-13-2008, 06:26 AM

Brisbane, Queensland here.

How old are you? Depending on your age, you should be able to hire a car no problems.

As skinnyboy said, weather here right now is perfect. Just let us know when you might be over and we'll be able to give you a better idea of how the weather will be.

Post any questions up or feel free to PM me.

HatchBox · 10-13-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Flip.

Brisbane, Queensland here.

How old are you? Depending on your age, you should be able to hire a car no problems.

As skinnyboy said, weather here right now is perfect. Just let us know when you might be over and we'll be able to give you a better idea of how the weather will be.

Post any questions up or feel free to PM me.

I am 24 years old,
is it hot and humid there or just a comfy warm?
I hope to be over there soon. Just waiting for work to confirm that I will be going.

eMpAtHy · 10-13-2008, 01:10 PM

I was in Australia not too long ago. Hopefully you get to spend time in QLD. It's amazing up there and the people in Australia are nothing short of nice. It might shock you because they are simply that nice.

If you do go, go scuba or snorking in the GBR.

Eat the wagyu (kobe) there. It's cheap and it's AMAZING!

If you get the chance to go, definitely go. It's an experience of a lifetime.

The weather varies a lot in Australia, so you will have to let us know where you go exactly before we can let you know for sure. The northern territories are pretty close to the equator, so you might see tropical weather. Cities like Sydney will have a more moderate climate.

HatchBox · 10-13-2008, 01:17 PM

How is economy there, cheaper then the US or more expensive?

crdcz03 · 10-13-2008, 01:20 PM

i would do this in a heartbeat.

watch out for poisonous/venomous animals tho... seems like half the shit that lives there can kill you lol

Flip. · 10-13-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HatchBox

I am 24 years old,
is it hot and humid there or just a comfy warm?
I hope to be over there soon. Just waiting for work to confirm that I will be going.

You should be able to hire a car

It can get pretty hot depending what state you're in. Here in Brisbane the past year or two it hasn't been too bad, you get a couple of really hot days then back to normal.

SoCal EJ1 · 10-13-2008, 05:07 PM

I wish girls made the moves here like they do in Australia. Life would be so much easier

Presto800 · 10-13-2008, 05:37 PM

ITRfaithful · 10-13-2008, 06:02 PM

The weather right now in Brisbane, QLD varies. Could be hot one day and rainy the next. Should be constantly hot hot by November though. Aussies are great; though there are some great ppl over in the Bay Area where I'm from, the ppl here just seem nicer, more willing to help, and much more relaxed.
Very diverse group of ppl, especially areas close to the city. Car scene here is pretty good. Can get different cuisines from all over the world. Shopping is eh, so so. Things seem to close early as heck around here. So far, Melbourne is my favorite place here in AUS.

Presto800 · 10-13-2008, 06:13 PM

teh australian type r O_O

bluebird · 10-13-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Flip.

Brisbane, Queensland here.

How old are you? Depending on your age, you should be able to hire a car no problems.

As skinnyboy said, weather here right now is perfect. Just let us know when you might be over and we'll be able to give you a better idea of how the weather will be.

Post any questions up or feel free to PM me.

Am I the only one who tries to read this with an Aussie accent ?

Flip. · 10-13-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebird

Am I the only one who tries to read this with an Aussie accent ?

lol

eMpAtHy · 10-13-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HatchBox

How is economy there, cheaper then the US or more expensive?

clothing is extremely expensive in australia even for non-brand name clothing.

IslandSi · 10-14-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bluebird

Am I the only one who tries to read this with an Aussie accent ?

Hahaha, I thought I was the only one.

SiHatchTurbo · 10-15-2008, 05:13 AM

im from texas i just got here to Melbourne this past thursday. The city is pretty cool to walk around and shop. US currency is worth more here but there is a mark up on a lot of stuff. extra value menu at mcdonalds is 7-9 bucks for a big mac. they have no 99cent menu, no dr pepper, no dryers and theres a big water restriction because no rain across the the whole place so but other than that the weather has been great and the people are friendly down here. I've been trying to find something things to do down here since im going to be here for a good 6months to a year. oh yea the spring carnival is coming up. they are big on horse and dog and track racing down here. speed and red light cameras everywhere. Public transportation is pretty organized here. you can get an all day pass for 10 AUD. They are pretty hardcore here about being energy eff. and recycling clean streets stuff like that. If anyone in melbourne knows something i can do while im here pm me.

skinnyboy · 10-15-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SiHatchTurbo

im from texas i just got here to Melbourne this past thursday. The city is pretty cool to walk around and shop. US currency is worth more here but there is a mark up on a lot of stuff. extra value menu at mcdonalds is 7-9 bucks for a big mac. they have no 99cent menu, no dr pepper, no dryers and theres a big water restriction because no rain across the the whole place so but other than that the weather has been great and the people are friendly down here. I've been trying to find something things to do down here since im going to be here for a good 6months to a year. oh yea the spring carnival is coming up. they are big on horse and dog and track racing down here. speed and red light cameras everywhere. Public transportation is pretty organized here. you can get an all day pass for 10 AUD. They are pretty hardcore here about being energy eff. and recycling clean streets stuff like that. If anyone in melbourne knows something i can do while im here pm me.

Hey champ, Next month we have the Melbourne Cup, get your best suit on and go perv at melbournes finest ladies, who all get trashed and usually are without undies by the end of the day! The horse racing is just an excuse to get dolled up and have a day off work, yes in Melbourne we get a day off work to watch a horse race!!

Get over to OzHonda.com and sign up, there should be some melbourne meets coming up since summers nearly here.

For a big list of whats coming check out this website http://www.visitvictoria.com/d...C744/

Other than that, enjoy our fine city, we even like americans hehe!

10-11-2008, 12:21 PM	#1
HatchBox Skoobie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Va Beach Posts: 5,824	anyone ever been to australia Work might be sending me to Australia for 3 months. Not sure of the location yet, but figured I have heard very little about it. what is it like this time of year, what are the people like. Thought some of you might have experience or some imput on what it is like over there __________________ 96 Tacoma For Sale . Lifted! Lots of fun!

10-11-2008, 01:04 PM	#3
K.F14 161 Tomcat - Ball - six point five Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kills Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 22,304	Re: anyone ever been to australia (HatchBox) What part of Aus? I have a few friends over there in NSW and Perth. __________________ ███ The Beer of the Irish Crew #2

10-13-2008, 05:39 AM	#6
skinnyboy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 360	Re: (HatchBox) What do you want to know? Melbourne Australia here, weather is ace at teh moment, nice days, going to be 28deg C here at the weekend. __________________ mugen無限equipped

10-13-2008, 01:10 PM	#9
eMpAtHy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: so, cal, USA Posts: 3,596	Re: (HatchBox) I was in Australia not too long ago. Hopefully you get to spend time in QLD. It's amazing up there and the people in Australia are nothing short of nice. It might shock you because they are simply that nice. If you do go, go scuba or snorking in the GBR. Eat the wagyu (kobe) there. It's cheap and it's AMAZING! If you get the chance to go, definitely go. It's an experience of a lifetime. The weather varies a lot in Australia, so you will have to let us know where you go exactly before we can let you know for sure. The northern territories are pretty close to the equator, so you might see tropical weather. Cities like Sydney will have a more moderate climate. __________________ California Residents:If anyone is looking to get a quote from Farmers, let me know. I personally know a farmers agent that will do all she can to lower your rates.

10-13-2008, 01:17 PM	#10
HatchBox Skoobie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Va Beach Posts: 5,824	Re: (eMpAtHy) How is economy there, cheaper then the US or more expensive? __________________ 96 Tacoma For Sale . Lifted! Lots of fun!

10-13-2008, 05:07 PM	#13
SoCal EJ1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Nah man, Yemen Posts: 3,098	I wish girls made the moves here like they do in Australia. Life would be so much easier __________________ Good USA "Build" thread: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/2327024

10-13-2008, 06:02 PM	#15
ITRfaithful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 585	Re: (Presto800) The weather right now in Brisbane, QLD varies. Could be hot one day and rainy the next. Should be constantly hot hot by November though. Aussies are great; though there are some great ppl over in the Bay Area where I'm from, the ppl here just seem nicer, more willing to help, and much more relaxed. Very diverse group of ppl, especially areas close to the city. Car scene here is pretty good. Can get different cuisines from all over the world. Shopping is eh, so so. Things seem to close early as heck around here. So far, Melbourne is my favorite place here in AUS. __________________ PY 01-557 Bay Area, CA > Brisbane, QLD

10-15-2008, 05:13 AM	#21
SiHatchTurbo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 518	im from texas i just got here to Melbourne this past thursday. The city is pretty cool to walk around and shop. US currency is worth more here but there is a mark up on a lot of stuff. extra value menu at mcdonalds is 7-9 bucks for a big mac. they have no 99cent menu, no dr pepper, no dryers and theres a big water restriction because no rain across the the whole place so but other than that the weather has been great and the people are friendly down here. I've been trying to find something things to do down here since im going to be here for a good 6months to a year. oh yea the spring carnival is coming up. they are big on horse and dog and track racing down here. speed and red light cameras everywhere. Public transportation is pretty organized here. you can get an all day pass for 10 AUD. They are pretty hardcore here about being energy eff. and recycling clean streets stuff like that. If anyone in melbourne knows something i can do while im here pm me. __________________ Keep it Gangsta! BLENDERS Be Afraid Next Race Season http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emdgust.gif