Australia bound!

abby77_2

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

lozkate

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

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

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:

Incapuppy

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abby77_2

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

Vodafone

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

richardw

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

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vivatifosi

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.