Too much to do in Melbourne!

by admin on September 21, 2011

Melbourne is going great! So amazing in fact that it has been voted the world’s most liveable city according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Survey! OH YEAH. Spring has finally sprung, the sun is splitting the stones and the coffee drinkers are hitting the outdoor cafes!

With the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island only a stones throw away, vineyards an hour up the road and a wealth of unique bars and shops Melbourne truly is the place to be. If it’s sport you’re into the AFL is in full swing with Grand Final day approaching as one of the cities most celebrated annual sporting events. The people are friendly, the transport efficient, the crime rate is low, jobs aplenty and the parties are EPIC….stop me now, I could go on for hours!

St Kilda is coming to life again after its winter hibernation, hurrah we say! Head to Acland St for a taste of all things sweet, hit the beach for a spot of city sunning and then head to Elephant and Wheelbarrow on Mondays nights for the infamous Neighbours Night! Doctor Karl will certainly help you get your fix of fun! Base St Kilda is always a winner on a Wednesday with an awesome bar and free BBQ it’s a great place to dance the night away. Taxback.com will be there every week answering your tax questions.

Melbourne CBD is pumping all nights of the week or if you like you can head to Chapel St and Fitzroy if you fancy some suburban party action. Keep you’re eye out for us, we’re here there and everywhere with Taco nights at the Home hostels, Pizza nights at Urban Central and Quiz nights at Nomads to name just a few!

For all things cultural the Australian Centre of Moving Image is a sure winner. Combine this with a trip to the National Gallery of Victoria, the Immigration Museum and the Tutankhamun exhibition at Melbourne Museum and you will be well on your way to becoming a fully fledged Australian culture vulture.

However you choose to spend your Melbourne days come and visit us for a cash injection to help you on your way. Tax time is still here and you will find us inside Backpacker World Travel shop 1, 250 Flinders St ready and willing to help you with all your tax needs.

Holly Paterson

Melbourne Taxbacker

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Living Pretty in Perth…

by admin on August 29, 2011

Don’t let the crazy tropical rain showers fool you spring is in the air and Perth is still the place to be so get over to the Wicked Wild West for some adventures!

Head over to Rottnest, Perth’s island playground and spend the day exploring and snorkeling your way round this stunning little island, jump on the return ferry just before the sun goes down and hop off at Fremantle to make your way to the infamous Little Creatures brewery for a well earned pint.

The humpback whales will be back by September, all 30.000 of them migrating south, a day tour out to see these magnificent creatures is a must. To end what will be a day to remember I recommend once your back in the city head up to Kings Park and watch the sun go down over the city, there ain’t a better way to end the day.

If that’s not your thing and you need a little something more livelily, then head to the backpacker hub of Perth NORTHBRIDGE, here there is something for every one. Funky retro late night cafes like the Moon open 6pm till 4am a favorite of mine ; ) or get your dancing shoes on and hit one of the clubs around town: The Dean, The Hip-e Club and Paramount always have a great selection of DJ’s and there are cheap backpacker night’s Monday through to Thursday.

Keep your eye out for our taxback.com party nights coming up in the Old Swan Barracks hostel and Easy Perth backpackers hostel.

Just an FYI for you all: Easy Perth still have the best winter special running… book 3 nights accommodation and pay $5 for one of the nights : )

There’s so much more you can do in Perth so if your thinking I NEED CASH then come in and see me In Backpackers World Travel 236 William Street, Northbridge and lets get your tax refund sorted out IT IS NOT TOO LATE!

Pearl in Perth : )

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Cairns sun, sites and tax refunds!

August 10, 2011

We are just getting into August and the sun is still shining nicely here in Cairns. It was a bit chillier last week, if 24 degrees is what you want to call chilly! The city has got a touch quieter (but only a little!) there are still plenty of backpackers and holiday makers roaming the [...]

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Oz Tax Questions Answered!

July 27, 2011

It is tax season in Australia which means that if you have worked in Australia in the last 12 months you need to submit a tax return. Filing and getting a tax refund is a lot simpler than you might think. Below we will answer the common tax questions we get asked and will hopefully [...]

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Who says money doesn’t bring you happiness?!

July 6, 2011

Guys, the end of the Oz tax year has come and where better place to get your tax refund than in the lovely tropical Queensland city of Cairns. All I can say to the people down south who are freezing their little butts off is….. I’m sorry about that! The sun is splitting the stones in Cairns; [...]

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New Helpdesk at Bondi Junction Sydney!

June 28, 2011

With tax season ending, refund applications are soaring, so we have set up a new helpdesk in Sydney at Bondi Junction to help even more customers get their tax refunds. Set in a prime location next to the Westfield complex and beside the hustle and bustle of both the train and bus stations we plan [...]

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Everybody needs good Neighbours in chilly Melbourne!

June 10, 2011

In true British fashion I will begin with telling you the weather! In Melbourne it’s FREEZING! We are shivering our socks off and all heaters are on full blast…Hello winter!!! So whilst Victoria has been breaking national records, it’s for all the wrong reasons, the coldest May ever recorded! We here at the taxback.com office [...]

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Finding Nemo, jobs & tax refunds in Cairns!

May 30, 2011

This time of year is perfect for spending a few lazy weeks in Cairns, sunning yourself by the lagoon during the day and dancing on the table tops of some fairly crazy backpacker bars by night! In recent months Queensland has been struck by some appalling weather,  however Cairns has not been directly affected and [...]

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THE LOW DOWN ON WHAT’S HAPPENING IN BRIS-VEGAS!!!

May 25, 2011

Brisbane is known for its buzzing night-life, from partying it up at the Down Under Bar in the city during the week, to getting crazy at Birdee Num Nums in the Valley (where the much publicised DeadMau5 was allegedly involved in a mêlée with a Brisbane DJ).  One thing’s for sure, neither of these hotspots [...]

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Flood devastation hits Queensland

January 14, 2011

Reports have been hitting headlines all over the world about the severe flooding and even “instant, inland tsunamis” that are causing destruction and devastation throughout Queensland. The most recent reports show see nearly three quarters of the State being declared a disaster zone, including the capital, Brisbane. State and private agencies alike have set up [...]

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