Vue de Monde out in Melbourne – a common destination city of those moving to Australia – is known for providing some of the best service in the country. It serves French cuisine and features the cooking of world renowned Chef Shannon Bennett who is known for providing lavish feasts for each and every customer while making the presentations with a perfectionists’ touch.

Nu Nu, of  Palm Cove, Queensland serves more traditional Australian foods such as eggs and bacon in the mornings, delicious sandwiches for lunch and a spectacular rack of lamb for dinner. The location is also extremely desirable to those just having moved to Australia as it is located right on the beach, a concept not familiar to many immigrants.     

Pier at Rose Bay in New South Wales is a favorite of the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide awards. It serves a seafood menu with breathtaking views of the Bay and boasts a fully stocked wine list including classic choices as well as new “up and coming” variations.

Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar & Grill is also located in Melbourne and was honored by The Age Good Food Guide as the top restaurant for 2007. The setting gives an incredible view of the Yarra River and specialties include beef, live seafood and fish with the staff’s unique touch.

Finally, we would be remiss if we did not mention Cha Char Wine Bar & Grill in Brisbane, known as one the finest steak restaurants in Australia and, in fact, the world. This is a particularly popular choice for those in the process of relocation to Australia as steak is extremely popular among immigrants who often state that it makes them feel like they’re eating their favorite meal back home. Situated to give a remarkable view of the Brisbane River, they are known for their generous portions and top quality beef. While many will find their steaks hard to resist, they also provide a non-steak menu that has drawn equally rave reviews.

Visiting restaurants and eateries continues to be, and likely always will be, a favorite past time for Australians. Those moving to Australia do not want to miss out. While this is just a brief list of some of the top restaurants in the country the Land Down Under is filled with thousands of award winning, internationally renowned establishments just waiting to be enjoyed. It is safe to say that food has joined the ever growing list of reasons people are giving for moving to Australia.

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As the popularity of container shipping to Australia has grown, so has the amount of companies claiming to specialize in it. As we always stress, having an experienced company with a proven track record that will also give you a good price and not have any “hidden” or “last minute” charges is paramount.

That being said, there is no question that, assuming one has a credible company to work with (here is a good list of Australian shipping companies and agents that I often refer to), container shipping is the highly recommended mode of shipping to Australia. In fact, today 90% of all non-bulk cargo shipped to Australia is done with stackable containers. The containers are all built to ISO quality standard with standard shapes and sizes which has lessened a lot of past problems.

Container shipping to Australia has also benefited customers security wise as contents are hidden by the wall of the container and, assuming the container doors are properly sealed with a stamp, tampering or theft, both by would be thieves and the shipping workers themselves, has been dramatically reduced.

In summary, if you are moving and planning on shipping your belogings to Australia, the odds are that you will be doing it via container shipping. www.Shipping2Australia.com is the leading expert on the Internet and, along with finding you the best quote from the highest regarded container shipping companies to Australia, we are also available at your convenience to be contacted with any questions you may have.

Get your FREE quote for Shipping to Australia now and be ready for your next shipping to Australia tip coming soon.

Previous posts in Shipping to Australia Tips and Information series:

Part 1: Shipping to Australia Tips and Information

Part 2: Cheap Shipping to Australia

Part 3: Shipping Companies to Australia

Part 4: Freight Shipping to Australia

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This is one of the things we specialize in at Shipping2Australia.com. Once you fill out the short form, we go through the tedious, time consuming process of finding the best quote for your move while, at the same time, making sure that quotes only come from reliable and fully bonded companies. You will have your quote with the full knowledge that only reliable resources were queried. 

The site also has loads of information for anyone who wants to research any aspect of shipping to Australia on their own, including links to resources throughout the Internet, as well as round the clock support from our staff to answer any questions you may have. 

When you use our service we find you the affordable, cheap shipping to Australia you seek while not sacrificing quality along the way.

Get your FREE quote for Shipping to Australia now and be ready for your next shipping to Australia tip coming soon.

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We mentioned in our opening post how we would like the most important aspect of the blog to be you, the visitor, and have spent the last several weeks going over the batches of feedback that have come in to the blog over the course of the last half year. The general consensus has been that, not surprisingly, the most coveted service by our readers has been finding those low shipping quotes while they have also searched for some more practical advice from our experts.

In response to these requests, we will be starting a new series this week tackling a different aspect of shipping and/or moving to Australia with each post. We will provide our usual expert information and advice on each subject while also pointing you towards other leading resources throughout the web and will help explain how www.shipping2australia.com can directly help you with each and every single one of the shipping issues we raise.

We look forward to you tuning in throughout the series and ask that you keep the input (questions, advice, critiques, etc.) coming to continue to make us the leading shipping and moving to Australia blog and website on the Internet.

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BE SURE – Moving to Australia can be extremely stressful, be as certain as you can be that it’s the right move for you before you go. If possible visit Australia before you make up your mind, don’t rely on other people’s impressions. Ask yourself if the Australian culture will really suit you (and your family).

BE PREPARED – …For anything and everything to go wrong. Don’t assume that you’ll be able to immediately find the perfect house or job in Australia. If possible make sure you’ve got enough money to see you through the first couple of months at the very least (preferably longer). And to do that you’ll need to…

BUDGET – As unglamorous as it sounds, good budgeting could be what makes the difference between a successful relocation to Australia and a total disaster. Before you go, work out what everything is going to cost during those crucial first months when you’re trying to find your feet in Australia.

DON’T DELAY – Start preparing as early as possible, just getting all the necessary paperwork in order can take a long time. Make a checklist of everything you need to do!

CHECK YOUR BENEFITS – If your company has initiated your move you may be eligible for relocation benefits. Make sure you ask if they haven’t told you already!

YOUR HOME – Think about what you want to do with your current home (e.g. sell it, lease it, leave it empty) and what kind of accommodation will be most suitable for you in Australia. If you don’t know anyone in Australia who can help find accommodation, consider the services of a relocation agent.

EMPLOYMENT – Will you be looking for work in Australia? If so, consider starting your job hunt before you go (use the Internet!) Will you be able to use your existing qualifications or will a period of retraining be necessary?

PAPERWORK – No matter how insignificant that old document at the back of the bottom drawer may seem now, take it with you, the chances are at some stage you’ll have to show it to someone. Moving to Australia can be a bureaucratic nightmare at the best of times but if you come prepared with the necessary paperwork you stand the best chance of a stress free relocation. Things to think about include birth certificates, wedding certificates, educational certificates, medical certificates (including those for your pets!), etc.

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