We are thinking of moving to melbourne from the NT in one to two years, and in order to know how much we need to save I have costed the expenses out (well the ones I can think of). I just want arough idea if these sound right to you and if I have missed anything out. I have costed both flying over and transporting the car and driving over in our car. Also which method have you done and what would you reccomend? TIA


To fly: Flights for 2 adults, one child, and one infant: $755.01
Car hire two weeks: $700
Up to 2 weeks accomodation in caravan park: $1500
Transporting car: $607
Total: $2647

To Drive: 2 tanks or petrol a day @$80 a tank for 5 days: $800
Accomodation @$120 a day for 5 days $600
food @$70 a day for 5 days $350
Contingency $400
Accomodation for 2 weeks in caravan park $1500
Total: $3650

The accomodation in caravan park is dependent on if we secure a rental prior to arriving in melbourne. We also think we can do the drive in 4 days but added an extra one just in case.

Removalists: up to $4000
New bond: $1600
2 weeks rent in advance: $800

We figure between $8000 to $10000 should do it. Am I being overly cautious or seriously underestimating? We will also be moving with 2 children under 3 as well.

Thankyou for wading through the figures!



To drive: