INDEX (just click on the blue heading you want)

 

EXPAT SITES
AUSSIE EXPAT CONTACT SITES NETHERLANDS
GENERAL EXPAT CONTACT SITES NETHERLANDS
AUSSIE EXPAT SITES WORLDWIDE
OTHER EXPAT SITES WORLDWIDE
EXPAT KIDS
EXPAT INFO SERVICES
GAY & LESBIAN EXPATS
MISC EXPAT & RELATED SITES
DUTCH EXPATS IN OZ (FOR WHEN YOU GO BACK)

EMPLOYMENT
JOBS FOR NON-DUTCH SPEAKERS
AU PAIR & NANNY AGENCIES
GENERAL WORK SITES (i.e. all info in Dutch only)
RECOGNITION OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
OTHER RELATED SITES
AND FOR WHEN YOU LEAVE

ACCOMMODATION
RENTALS
HOUSE SITTING
ONLINE HOUSING AGENCIES ALL OVER NL
MORE IDEAS

THE DUTCH LANGUAGE
USEFUL SITES
ONLINE DUTCH LANGUAGE COURSES
TIPS (RE COURSES)
FRISIAN
SWEARING IN DUTCH!
MISC DUTCH LANGUAGE SITES
TRANSLATORS
MISC LANGUAGE SITES GENERAL

OTHER CLASSES & EDUCATION
SCHOOLS CHILDREN
SCHOOLS TERTIARY
OTHER COURSES (INCLUDING LEISURE CLASSES)

HEALTH & HAPPINESS
HEALTH & MEDICINE
HEALTH INSURANCE
DOCTORS
DENTISTS
PHARMACIES
AND FURTHER HEALTH SERVICES
LEGAL HELP
GENERAL
SPECIALISTS IN DUTCHIMMIGRATION LAW
OTHER IMMIGRATION LAWYERS
WEDDINGS & MARRIAGE MATTERS
EMERGENCIES
RACISM
WOMEN IN CRISIS
DEATH
MISCELLANEOUS

AUSSIE BARS & RESTAURANTS
IN THE NETHERLANDS
AT THE NEIGHBOUR'S (BELGIUM)
RELATED STUFF

AUSSIE PRODUCTS

FOOD
AUSSIE GOODIES GENERAL
AUSSIE BOOZE
BRITISH FOOD STORES (NEXT BEST)
MEAT PIES
VEGEMITE
ONLINE AUSSIE SHOPS
OTHER USEFUL FOOD LINKS

OTHER
ABORIGINAL PRODUCTS
AUSSIE DOGS
AUSSIE PLANTS
CLOTHING & SHOES
CRICKET & RUGBY EQUIPMENT
WOOL
MISCELLANEOUS
AT THE NEIGHBOUR'S (BELGIUM)

PRESS & MEDIA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOOKS
IN THE NETHERLANDS
ONLINE SHOPS NEW
ONLINE SHOPS SECOND HAND
RECOMMENDED READING SEE SOME DUTCH STUFF
AT THE NEIGHBOUR'S (BELGIUM)

GOVERNMENT WEBSITES
DUTCH GOVERNMENT
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
AUSTRALIAN DUTCH CITIZENSHIP MATTERS
EXPAT LOBBY GROUPS

SPORT
AUSSIE RULES
CYCLING
DIVING
GOLF
HIKING
ICE SKATING
INLINE SKATING
RUGBY
WOMEN'S RUGBY
QUAD (WHEELCHAIR) RUGBY
AT THE NEIGHBOUR'S (BELGIUM)
RUGBY LEAGUE
RUNNING
SURFING
TOUCH FOOTY
WINDSURFING
YACHTING
YOGA
OTHER DUTCH CLUBS OF YOUR SPORT
TRADITIONAL DUTCH SPORTS
AND THEN THERE'S ALWAYS THIS

TRAVEL
USEFUL SITES
AIR TICKETS ONLINE
AIR TICKET PRICE COMPARISON SITES
BUSES INTERNATIONAL
HITCHING
HOLIDAY INFO
MOVING HOUSE / COUNTRY

RELIGION IN ENGLISH
BUDDHISM
CHRISTIANITY
ISLAM
JUDAISM

MISC USEFUL SITES
GENERALLY USEFUL STUFF
TELEPHONES (AND HOW TO CALL OZ CHEAPLY)
INTERNET CAFEéS
CARS & OTHER MOVING THINGS
DUTCH SEARCH ENGINES
FINDING YOUR DUTCH ROOTS
GENEALOGY
ADOPTION
HOMESICKNESS & FAVOURITES
WEBCAMS OF HOME
MISC FAVOURITE AUSSIE SITES
MISC FAVOURITE DUTCH SITES
SOME OF MY OWN FAVOURITE MISC SITES

NICE THINGS IN THE NETHERLANDS
NATURE AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS
ANIMALS
HISTORY NOT NECESSARILY BORING !
NICE FOR KIDS
CULTURE
PLACES TO STAY
SPECIAL PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS
SHOPPING
CLOGS & BOOTS
MORE
NICE THINGS AT THE NEIGHBOUR'S (BELGIUM)

SOME DUTCH STUFF
BOOKS SOME RECOMMENDED READING
MOVIES
DRAMAS
THRILLERS
HISTORICAL
COMEDIES
KIDS
MUSIC TO GET YOU STARTED

 

WELCOME TO THE AUSTRALIANS ABROAD INFO PAGE FOR
AUSSIES IN THE NETHERLANDS

 

Hoi Aussie maatjes!

This is a compilation of some websites and other info that may be useful to you as an Aussie in the Netherlands.

I've also added the section 'Nice Things in the Netherlands' to give you a start on getting to know your new country.Some are famous (e.g. Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans), some not so famous (e.g. underwater sculpture garden, the Delta Works).There are some interesting places to sleep and eat out here, and some places to go to when you're feeling homesick: a park with parrots, emus and wallabies; tropical swimming pools, places to camp where you may be the only camper.And things to do with the kids other than going to high priced fun parks (although I've put some of those in too).

Some things to note:
*'NL' is frequently used as an abbreviation for 'the Netherlands'
*I've added a web link where ever possible; if they don't have a website, other details are given
unless indicated by (NL) for 'in Dutch', all websites are in English

* letters in brackets after localities indicate the province (to help you figure out if it's close by or not,
or to plan a day out with various things in the same area):

(Dr)Flevoland
(Fr)Gelderland
(Gr) Groningen
(L)Limburg
(NB)Noord Brabant
(NH)Noord Holland
(O)Overijssel
(U)Utrecht
(Zld)Zeeland
(ZH)Zuid Holland

I've recently decided to put the listings in each section (mostly) in alphabetical order, so if one of the listings is yours, don't get offended if you're last it's just neatness!

Let me know if you have comments, corrections or additions, email us

Take care and hartelijke groetjes,
Sandy

P.S. Sorry to add this, but I'm afraid I can't help with individual enquiries.Firstly, the number of email enquiries I was getting (on a daily basis) was swamping me to the exclusion of much else!Secondly, and more importantly, I honestly don't have the expertise I collect links and all that, but I think the collective knowledge of the 100+ members of Australians Abroad who live in the Netherlands are much more able to give you a good and helpful answer, so post it on the message board in the Aussies in Holland section (or even in European Issues) and you'll be sure to get a good response.

YOU'RE NOT ALONE IN THIS COUNTRY

To get a list of other Aussies Abroad members living in the Netherlands, you can go to Find an Aussie and do a search for either the whole country or your area.

WANT TO PLAN AN EVENT HERE IN THE LOWLANDS?

Post a message and see what you can get organised. When it's all set, don't forget to post it on the calendar!

ANY ADDITIONS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS PAGE?

If you've used one of these links and had good or bad experiences with them, share them with us.And if you have any additions or suggestions for this page, please continue to send them to Sandy.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PAGE?

Of course it's possible! email us for further details.

FINALLY THANKS!

Many thanks to Kate, for her invaluable work in setting up this page.Many thanks also to YOU, all of my fellow 'in Nederland woonachtig Australiërs' who have contributed information for this page! And finally, thanks to the growing number of other visitors to the site (lots of Dutch but also other expats) who have been sending me great tips to add.