Theres not a lot of places in OZ that wont take credit cards. Only withdraw
cash out at atm's as you need it. travelling with large cash sums isnt
advised.
"Dwayne" wrote in message
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> Hello all,
> I am a Canadian citizen (and a student) and I will be traveling to
Australia
> and New Zealand next week (my plane leaves Nov. 4th). I have a student
> working holiday visa for both countries. I expect to be in each country
for
> at least three months (up to 12 months total). Can anyone suggest the
> easiest way of accessing my money. Should I take it all as travelers
checks
> (if so in what currency/currencies) and try and get a "local" VISA or
> MasterCard, leave all my money here and withdrawn as I need it at ATMs and
> pay the fees, or take a little leave a little? I plan on using credit
cards
> as much as possible, if I cannot get local credit cards (this could be a
> problem since I won't have a permanent address), I will need to keep some
> money in my Canadian account(s). If travelers check are recommended,
would
> it be better to bring Canadian, Australian, New Zealand or USA? Is it
> possible to open a Canadian currency account in Australia and New Zealand?
> You recommendations are much appreciated.
>
>
> Thank-you
>
> Dwayne D. Chrusch
>
>
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