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Where is the best place to shop in sydney?

Recent college graduate moving to Sydney and in need of advice of all kinds!?

  • I'm a 22 year old female moving to Sydney from upstate NY in March on a 1 year working holiday visa and wondering where I can buy things like hair dryer, straightener, toiletries, etc. Also where do people grocery shop? And any advice in general about Sydney would be appreciated! Where's the best place to live? How is public transport as I won't have a car? Best job search ways? I have a BS in International Marketing....Also many people have said I should check out Melbourne as a place to live...any advice on which city is best? Thanks!

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    Sydney is a big city with over 3 000 000 people in it. They usually get their stuff from the same place as you would in Albany or Buffalo NY, they go to the shops and buy it. You get hair driers etc from a department store, your groceries and toiletries from a supermarket (unbelievable), there are trains at the train stations, buses at the bus stops. Melbourne is much the same, (like London or Cleavland or Toronto or any other city) Seen one city, seen them all, basically? What are you expecting exactly? Kangaroos riding crocodiles down the main street? As for which city is best-this is a hotly contested issue down there. Sydney- the weather is nicer and there's some amazing stuff within a days drive. Melbourne is a bit wetter and colder in winter and hotter and drier in summer, but people who enjoy the theater and arts seem to prefer Melbourne. They're much of a muchness I reckon. Move to Queensland!

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You can buy your toiletries at the supermarket, the pharmacy, and plenty of other places. Hair driers etc you can get in many places, but the main places would be the department stores such as Target, Big W, K-Mart, Myer, David Jones. The main supermarkets are Coles and Woolworths, although there are a number of smaller chains and independents as well. It sort of sounds as though you think Sydney will be a small town, it has approximately the same population as Los Angeles, and will take more than 2 hours to drive from one side to the other. The best place to live depends on what you would like, near your work is obviously a good place. It also depends on your budget. You might like to consider the eastern suburbs (eg Bondi Junction, Coogee), the lower north shore (eg Crows Nest, Neutral Bay), or the inner west (eg Petersham, Newtown), as these areas are close to the city. This also makes them more expensive however. Or for a less expensive area perhaps live near Parramatta where there are lots of shops and restaurants you could work in. Public transport is quite comprehensive, there are buses, trains and ferries. Job sites are www.seek.com.au and www.careerone.com.au, but you are probably better just approaching busineses with your resume once you get here. Melbourne is also a good place - it's a bit more arty/cultural/fashion oriented. Most people on a working holiday travel around, spending time in several different places. Why not spend time in both? Oh, and are we twins or something?

fruitsalad

what ever you do don't drink from the thermos no matter how much they say they love you

dsooked k

Best place to live is in the rural area. You get close to wildlife and enjoy the fresh air.

noomm21342

Hi..Sydney is a vibrant city with spectacular landmarks including the Harbour and its Harbour bridge, the Opera House, the historic Rocks area, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and popular Bondi Beach - one of the many fabulous beaches. The Queen Victoria Building was a purpose built shopping centre celebrating Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. This site also helps you http://www.planbooktravel.com.au

Scott W

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