#8 What to expect from Halloween in Australia
10/18/23 • 15 min
It might be your first experience of things feeling opposite here in Australia. It was our first real experience of celebrating something that we were used to celebrating in cold weather in the UK while it was really hot weather in spring in Queensland. It’s a strange experience getting used to events being hot and sunny rather than being freezing cold!
Welcome to episode 8 of the New Life in Australia podcast
In this episode, Karen talks about what to expect from Halloween in Austraila. The show covers:
- How does trick or treating work in Australia?
- What are sweets known as in Australia?
- Where to get Halloween costumes in Australia
- What sort of events you can enjoy in Halloween Down Under
- How to avoid Halloween in Australia if you don’t want trick or treaters knocking on your door
Additional resources
- Find out more about Halloween in Australia in this blog post
- Share what you’re up to to celebrate Halloween in Australia by tagging Karen at @smartstepstoaus on Instagram and Facebook
For the full show notes and transcript, visit: https://www.smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-eight
If you enjoyed listening, don’t forget to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! All positive reviews would be really appreciated!
Get your Ultimate Emigration Checklist Bundle at MovetoAustraliaToolkit.com.
It might be your first experience of things feeling opposite here in Australia. It was our first real experience of celebrating something that we were used to celebrating in cold weather in the UK while it was really hot weather in spring in Queensland. It’s a strange experience getting used to events being hot and sunny rather than being freezing cold!
Welcome to episode 8 of the New Life in Australia podcast
In this episode, Karen talks about what to expect from Halloween in Austraila. The show covers:
- How does trick or treating work in Australia?
- What are sweets known as in Australia?
- Where to get Halloween costumes in Australia
- What sort of events you can enjoy in Halloween Down Under
- How to avoid Halloween in Australia if you don’t want trick or treaters knocking on your door
Additional resources
- Find out more about Halloween in Australia in this blog post
- Share what you’re up to to celebrate Halloween in Australia by tagging Karen at @smartstepstoaus on Instagram and Facebook
For the full show notes and transcript, visit: https://www.smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-eight
If you enjoyed listening, don’t forget to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! All positive reviews would be really appreciated!
Get your Ultimate Emigration Checklist Bundle at MovetoAustraliaToolkit.com.
Previous Episode
#7 Stretch your arrival budget by housesitting in Australia
We had access to a car and a 4-bedroom home with pool for three and a half months. We reckon we saved $25 to $27,000 by housesitting in those first few months...We didn't have to pay any bills or anything like that. So basically, apart from putting petrol in the car and paying for our phone access, there was nothing else.
Welcome to episode seven of the New Life in Australia podcast
In this episode, Karen chats with Tracy Collins from Tracy's Travels in Time and host of the UK Travel Planning Podcast and the Global Travel Planning Podcast all about her experience housesitting.
The episode we talk about
- How Tracy began house-sitting
- How Tracy and Doug saved $25-27k on their arrival to Australia by organising a 3-month house sit which came with a car and bills
- How Tracy still regularly house sits in Australia and around the world
- How to craft a winning profile on the house-sitting website
Additional resources
- Feeling inspired and keen to try housesitting for yourself? Find out more here in this blog post
- Listen to episode #3 where Tracy talked about moving to Mackay and then relocating to Brisbane.
For the full show notes and transcript, visit: https://www.smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-seven/
If you enjoyed listening, don’t forget to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! All positive reviews would be really appreciated!
Get your Ultimate Emigration Checklist Bundle at MovetoAustraliaToolkit.com.
Next Episode
#9 Six tips for living with Australia's extreme conditions
When we first arrived in Australia, we were driving to the shops and we got stuck in a massive hailstorm. It was the biggest one that I've ever experienced.. We weren't on any of the the alert lists, and we weren't prepared for it. It was an absolutely insane hailstorm. I've never seen hailstones as big as that! We were able to take cover quickly, but it spurred me into making more of an effort to find out how to be prepared for next time.
Welcome to episode 9 of the New Life in Australia podcast
In this episode, Karen shares six tips that will help prepare you for Australia's extreme conditions.
The episode covers:
- Karen's early experiences with various storms when she first arrived.
- Why it's important to know how to drain your pool if you have one.
- How to stay up to date with storm and bushfire alerts.
- How to prepare your home for storm season.
- How to make smart choices when it comes to choosing a home to rent or buy.
- A reminder of Australia's emergency number (which is different from the one you know from 'home')
- Staying sun safe and being aware of beach safety.
Additional resources
- Listen to episode #5 - 11 tips to stay sun safe in Australia
- Read the blog post: Living with extreme weather in Australia
For the full show notes and transcript, visit: https://www.smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-nine
If you enjoyed listening, don’t forget to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! All positive reviews would be really appreciated!
Get your Ultimate Emigration Checklist Bundle at MovetoAustraliaToolkit.com.
New Life in Australia - #8 What to expect from Halloween in Australia
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Welcome to The New Life in Australia podcast, hosted by me, Karen Bleakley, founder smart steps to australia.com. Moving to Australia with my family was a life-changing experience, but it wasn't without its challenges. That's why I'm passionate about making the relocation and resettlement process easier for you so you can enjoy this exciting adventure. Join me and my special guests as we share professional secrets and tips. Learn from people who've m
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