in article 4017aa9b$0$1754$5a62ac22@freenews.iinet.net.au, Gerrit 't Hart at
gthart@sad.au wrote on 1/28/04 8:27 AM:
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> "schpongobob" wrote in message
> news:df3e2c17.0401280227.74da2ec4@posting.google.com...
>> hey there...
>> i'm from germany and i wanna go on a "work and travel" trip to
>> australia in september (for about 9 months) and i have so many
>> questions about it i don't even know where to start.
>> well... does it make sense to have a rough idea of where to go
>> throughout the 9 months or should i just look what's coming up?
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> Start on the west coast! Cars are relatively cheap. Make your way down the
> west coast then eastwards.
> If you want to work you must get a working visa. For that you must be less
> than 30 years old.
30 or under. Not under 30.
WA cars vary wildly, in accordance with the enormous size and variations in
terrain it has. I believe you need to have an immobilizer in WA cars??
On the plus side, you can renew your rego by mail in WA which has its
advantages, especially as a foreigner. SA is the same.
Neither state requires annual roadworthies, which is nice as an owner, not
so good as a buyer. I bought my car in NSW (which does require them), then
re-registered in SA when the rego ran out (much cheaper).
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>> where can you buy a (used) car in australia..
Anywhere. Tradingpost.com.au gives you a good starting point of what's
available and at what price.
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> You can buy a car in Perth.
>
>> are there trustful
>> dealers or used-car-agencies?
>
> A trusted car dealer is a contradiction in terms! You must use your
> judgement.
Buy privately.
If a potential seller won't let you take a car to an INDEPENDENT mechanic of
YOUR choice, walk away. Plenty more available.
>
>> what has to be taken care of buying a
>> car?
>
> In Western Australia all cars must have an imobiliser fitted before you can
> transfer the car to your name, something you must do because the
> registration includes third party insurance.
Yes, third party liability. Third party property isn't included in most
states (or all) and collision to YOUR vehicle isn't covered unless you buy
it privately.
>
>> how are the laws about camping in the wild?
>
> Camping in the wild is allowed providing you are far enough away from a
> town. The distance varies from state to state. Some bush areas have free
> campsites provided.
"the wild" can - and often is - private property. The largest station in
the country, Anna Creek, is larger than Holland! If it is private property
there will often be signs posted (if/where permitted or prohibited); it's
politic and responsible tourism to ask the owner, even if s/he is a hundred
km. away. Same goes for traveling on station tracks.
>> and what dangers are there
>> when camping in the wild (e.g. animals)?
>
> Generally pretty safe. There are snakes, spiders, crocodiles and scorpions
> in Australia. Provided you are sensible (eg don't camp on the edge of rivers
> known to have crocodiles, make sure the flyscreen in your tent is closed)
> there should not be a problem.
> Mind you there is also the Drop Bear!!! Be affraid of that!! :-)
The biggest danger is yourself. Do your homework, follow the boy scout
motto ("be prepared," not "eat a brownie" 8-)) and you'll be right.
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