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A couple of days ago I pulled the trigger on a solo trip to Australia, Melbourne and Victoria to be exact.  I have the Visa.  I have a Miner's Right.  I'll be there from Thursday morning 8:30AM the 9t

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Location, location, location ... I moved today and the first place I stopped looked like all the others.  There was some difference as the slopes down to the deep dig holes were wider and longer.  I h

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Ok, today started out with rain during the night and into the morning.  Fred saw me up at 4 AM.  The neighbor at the hotel got up and out in the rain and his partner ended up at the gas station when I

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Best of Luck to You !! Be Safe and remember to have Fun, Take Pictures & Please Share Them !!!!

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2 hours ago, fredmason said:

A set of smart-wool long johns are very light weight for extra warmth without bulk...I highly suggest you get some. REI sells them.

Also, a light weight water proof wind breaker...

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You are correct there Fred!!!!!!

i almost froze last year in June... I have 2 12volt blankets this year to keep me from gassing myself with the cooking stove that I was using for heat last year☠️

Plus I couldn’t find any clothes big enough for an OutbackYank?

19 days for me!!!!?

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2 hours ago, fredmason said:

A set of smart-wool long johns are very light weight for extra warmth without bulk...I highly suggest you get some. REI sells them.

Also, a light weight water proof wind breaker...

fred

I have the rain/wind breaker covered.  I also have a double thick pair of jeans that sees me through some of our sub freezing winter detecting here.  One thing I also got recently are some Costco outdoor weatherproof socks.  They are way better than the white athletic socks I wear for everything.  It is a great boot sock.

Keep the suggestions coming.

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I know a topic I haven't brought up yet.  Exchange.

What is best?  My bank has Westpac as a partner in Australia.  Are there still fees on a debit card?  Is it better to exchange some before I go or get some from the ATM when I land?

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I always exchange before i travel and i shop around.Just my 2 cents.

i saw a lot of good gear(work gear) in Oz .Shoes and cloth bought some and i am very happy with them .

 

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Better value I imagine for you folks as our $ has been falling steadily.

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I was reading that some banks or ATM exchanges charge 3% or more each time.  I just thought I'd avoid extra fees if I knew how.

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