Essentials to get to Australia / New Zealand

Hi Ladies & Gents,

I thought I would compile a list of essentials to get to Australia / New Zealand. I felt this will help you settle down better.

For Men & Women:

Office wear & casual wear enough for a year. Please remember; we are in the Southern Hemisphere. Please pack for all seasons.
Under garments
Socks
Shoes (Formal & Casual)
Shaving set
Be prepared mentally to do any (legal) job as soon as you land in OZ.
Enough money to survive for atleast 2-3 months( till you get your first pay)
Medicines for common aliments
Utensils for that comfort food.
Various spices powder (please pack it according to quarantine standards)
Addresses of friends who can help you.
Good resumes for Job-Hunting
Copies of your important documents (keep one with your family & one with each member of your family)
Religious items

For kids:

Shoes
Clothes
Medicines (with a letter from the doctor)

For Accomodation:

Please visit whereis.com. It will give Accomodations suited to your specifications.

In a separate thread, I will tell you what to do once you land in Australia.

Dear friends, I have compiled this list with the help of DH. Please feel free to add your suggestions.

Cheers,

Corallux

Thank you for taking effort putting this information.
This will be useful for anyone who is moving to Aussi.
I and my husband would be moving in end of September to Melbourne
Can you help me with the Indian groceries (dals, pulses, species like jeera, etc) and utensils (cooker, idli stands) available in melbourne or do I need to carry it with me.

Welcome to the forum!

Glad you found the info useful Chandni.

We get groceries here. Please do not carry any item of food prohibited in the quarantine list. The people here are very strict. Pls refer to the quarantine website for more details.

As a new migrant, I would suggest you get all the utensils you require. Utensils are costly here.

As a new migrant, some airlines give you concession in luggage allowance..

Regards,

Corallux

Originally Posted by chandnishah

Thank you for taking effort putting this information.
This will be useful for anyone who is moving to Aussi.
I and my husband would be moving in end of September to Melbourne
Can you help me with the Indian groceries (dals, pulses, species like jeera, etc) and utensils (cooker, idli stands) available in melbourne or do I need to carry it with me.

Hi Coral:

I'd like to add more specifics to the baggage limitation.

If you are flying on a one-way ticket, please ask the agent/ ariline for 40 Kgs. You can plan if you get this approved soon after you book your tickets.

Regards,
Prb.

Dear Coral,

Thank you so much.
Good I do not need to bring pulses, flours etc, feels so relieved.

Also, can you tell me if I need to bring the spice powders like red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander- cumin seeds powder and whole spices like cumin, mustard, coriander, cloves, cinnamom, fenugreek.

I will sure pack my utensils as I do not wish to incurr a lot of money on initial set up there.

How is Melbourne as a city to live in. How can I get in touch with Indian people?

I am eagerly awaiting to get to Melbourne!

Dear Chandni,

Please do not get any spices...It will be confiscated.

Get your utensils & appliances. They are expensive.

As for getting in touch with Indians, we have various assoc. Just google & join them.

Melb is a beautiful city. You will love it.

Hope to see you soon in Melb.

Take care.

Regards,

Corallux

Originally Posted by chandnishah

Dear Coral,

Thank you so much.
Good I do not need to bring pulses, flours etc, feels so relieved.

Also, can you tell me if I need to bring the spice powders like red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander- cumin seeds powder and whole spices like cumin, mustard, coriander, cloves, cinnamom, fenugreek.

I will sure pack my utensils as I do not wish to incurr a lot of money on initial set up there.

How is Melbourne as a city to live in. How can I get in touch with Indian people?

I am eagerly awaiting to get to Melbourne!

Hi Prb,

I agree with you.

Please add some more ideas/suggestions I may have missed out.

Thanks for contributing to this forum.

Regards,

Corallux

Originally Posted by Prb

Hi Coral:

I'd like to add more specifics to the baggage limitation.

If you are flying on a one-way ticket, please ask the agent/ ariline for 40 Kgs. You can plan if you get this approved soon after you book your tickets.

Regards,
Prb.