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Australia bound!

abby77_2
abby77_2 Posts: 22 Forumite
in Overseas holidays & travel planning
Hi
I'm going to Australia later this year for a 3-week holiday- yay! :beer:

I was wondering whether anyone could help me with a few things:

- Do I need to get a visa? My passport is UK. I've looked online and there seems to be lots of companies offering this service, but how do I know if I really need one, and how do I know these sites are official? You have to enter a lot of personal information and it makes me nervous!

- does anyone have any tips for finding cheap airport parking at Heathrow?

- Does anyone know where I can get cheap currency?

Sorry, a bit cheeky, but I hope you can help,

Thanks
Abby
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  • lozkate
    lozkate Posts: 127 Forumite
    I booked a room at Heathrow Travelodge and 3 weeks parking with Purple Parking using code TIPO (go through Quidco) for less than £50 for our trip to Australia in a few months time - all thanks to information on this site.:beer:
  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    abby77 wrote: »
    - Does anyone know where I can get cheap currency?

    Maybe one of the big banks will be having a sale soon? ;)
  • abby77_2
    abby77_2 Posts: 22 Forumite
    Incapuppy wrote: »
    Maybe one of the big banks will be having a sale soon? ;)
    That would be nice - or maybe I'll get some for free as I am so nice :rolleyes:
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  • Incapuppy
    Incapuppy Posts: 5,713 Forumite
    Perhaps in the meantime you would find the relevant articles in the Resource Bar at the top of this page helpful.
  • abby77_2
    abby77_2 Posts: 22 Forumite
    Thanks for everyone's help! :T

    I was just wondering whether anyone had any advice about making calls/receiving texts from Oz?

    I am currently with Vodafone, and I wondered whether vodafone passport would be best?

    Thanks
    Abby
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  • Vodafone
    Vodafone Posts: 4,297 Organisation Representative
    Hi Abby,

    Vodafone Passport is definately the way to go if you'd like to use your phone while you're there.

    For more information on Vodafone Passport and how to get just click here.

    Many thanks and I hope you enjoy your time there.

    Lee

    Web Relations Team

    Vodafone UK
    “Official Company Representative
    I am the official company representative of Vodafone. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,466 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    Vodafone_company_representative wrote: »
    Hi Abby,

    Vodafone Passport is definately the way to go if you'd like to use your phone while you're there.

    For more information on Vodafone Passport and how to get just click here.

    Many thanks and I hope you enjoy your time there.

    Lee

    Web Relations Team

    Vodafone UK

    Touting for business n'est pas?
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • vivatifosi
    vivatifosi Posts: 18,746 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee! PPI Party Pooper
    abby77 wrote: »
    Thanks for everyone's help! :T

    I was just wondering whether anyone had any advice about making calls/receiving texts from Oz?

    I am currently with Vodafone, and I wondered whether vodafone passport would be best?

    Thanks
    Abby

    I was in Australia when something terrible happened - my father-in-law died. We were constantly having to call home and make arrangements. We had Vodafone Passport at the time and it totally saved our bacon. No I don't know the Vodafone man, but I can say from me, a bog standard MSE member, that it was definitely worth having, both in terms of calls and texts. Coverage was pretty good too.
    Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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