Post by: Tassie devils on July 17, 2011, 07:30:36 PM
Post by: Swogjb on July 17, 2011, 07:40:28 PM
Broome at 32c sounds pretty good to me.
This time last year I was up there drinking beer and catching big fish.
:cheers:
Post by: Tassie devils on July 17, 2011, 07:51:54 PM
After today's maximum temperature of 9c I'm over the sh!tty South East winters.A distance memory for me :cheers:
Broome at 32c sounds pretty good to me.
This time last year I was up there drinking beer and catching big fish.
:cheers:
Post by: micksgoincampin on July 17, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
Post by: whitey on July 17, 2011, 08:15:50 PM
Post by: Diksta on July 17, 2011, 08:32:17 PM
Post by: Bird on July 17, 2011, 08:39:30 PM
Post by: Diksta on July 17, 2011, 08:45:22 PM
I love south coast NSW, anywhere from Nowra down... but somewhere like that where its 28 every day, sunny, not windy, and water like this
(http://www.etahititravel.com/photos/hotels/rfp-vahine-island-13.jpg)
with oodles of backpackers like this
(http://033a948.netsolhost.com/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Swedish-girls-290x290.jpg)
i am coming with you Lost, just as long as we don't drink VB
Post by: Bird on July 17, 2011, 08:47:34 PM
Quote from: Diksta
i am coming with you Lost, just as long as we don't drink VBI drove that coast twice a week delivering gas bottles to hospitals from Nowra to a Depot in Eden... still didnt find that place :( Still lookin'....
and yea no VB or 4x crap to be seen!
Post by: GGV8Cruza on July 17, 2011, 08:49:38 PM
GG
Post by: Bird on July 17, 2011, 08:55:35 PM
Quote from: GGPatrol
I am with you Lost, Narooma looks good to usway too touristy :(
Merimbula is similar, lovely place, just its where 1/2 of Melbourne goes at Xmas.
Mate several years ago bought few acres outside Tomakin/Mogo on a hill, with views over a large paddock and then the ocean.. sold their house in Shitney for diamonds, and built their dream home... and a few rentals around the country too.. lucky prick.
He does the coast regularly in his job, and says the whole coast is pretty much touristy now, which means to me that everything is over priced.
Post by: Flemo on July 17, 2011, 08:56:34 PM
My brother and 3 mates took a bike ride from my location to Perth nearly 30 yrs ago, sent mom a letter and said he's staying till they "cart me away"..... I have been over there visiting 7 times and thats my next settling destination for sure. 8)Serious? I coulnt get out of there fast enough after living there for 4 yrs. Northern nsw and to narrow it down the lower Clarence is where it's at!
Post by: Black Diamond on July 17, 2011, 08:58:38 PM
i am coming with you Lost, just as long as we don't drink VBCount me in too Bruce, im packing my bags as we speak :-*
Post by: DANBRI on July 17, 2011, 09:01:22 PM
Post by: D4D on July 17, 2011, 09:01:52 PM
Count me in too Bruce, im packing my bags as we speak :-*
BD I thought you'd be a 'King of Mykonos' type of guy :)
Post by: Black Diamond on July 17, 2011, 09:05:28 PM
BD I thought you'd be a 'King of Mykonos' type of guy :);D Already done Mykonos :cheers:
Post by: skog on July 17, 2011, 09:36:37 PM
Post by: jaycamrie on July 18, 2011, 06:01:11 AM
Post by: darren on July 18, 2011, 06:05:49 AM
Post by: envee on July 18, 2011, 08:11:05 AM
Post by: austastar on July 18, 2011, 11:13:15 AM
Tassie: temperature range is far more civilised, unless you go high, or away from the coast.
cheers
Post by: gronk on July 18, 2011, 01:13:07 PM
Hi,
Tassie: temperature range is far more civilised, unless you go high, or away from the coast.
cheers
Civilised ????? maybe for a penguin ?? ;D
The nicest place to live in Australia is Lord Howe Island...almost constant 24 deg temps all year round..
Downside is ...the place is small and there are no jobs..
Post by: camdyson on July 18, 2011, 01:24:13 PM
Post by: Davepatrol on July 18, 2011, 01:40:35 PM
Post by: Fivid on July 18, 2011, 02:04:47 PM
:cheers:
Dave
Post by: Matto on July 18, 2011, 02:08:56 PM
That said, it would take a fair degree of persuasion for us to leave Cairns. It was cool last night, given that it's the middle of winter. I had to put on my special winter long shorts, and upgrade from a singlet to a tshirt.
Thanks!
Matto :)
Post by: ldsparrow on July 18, 2011, 02:35:38 PM
Post by: Diksta on July 18, 2011, 02:54:16 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pxPZlRpIDmU/THRQ_e3QClI/AAAAAAAABh8/lpQRkZYKEIM/s720/IMG_2451.JPG)
Post by: BigJules on July 18, 2011, 03:00:40 PM
Post by: Prado BB on July 18, 2011, 05:56:51 PM
need i say anymore?
Post by: Tassie devils on July 18, 2011, 06:17:44 PM
Come December we are leaving Melbourne and travelling around Australia for 15 months and moving to Brisbane when we have finished if we dont settle anywhere else first...That's how we started, and could have settled at a number of destinations Tassie was our last stop before heading back to Adelaide. Have fun on your trip :cheers:
Post by: bobnrob on July 18, 2011, 07:58:38 PM
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by Lost
and says the whole coast is pretty much touristy now
Now there's an understatement *lol*
Come terrorist time, if we haven't left our town completely, we don't venture into it after 8am
Having said that, I still wouldn't leave here :)
Quote
by envee
Potato Point, Southern NSW 8) Bought a place there a couple of years ago and will be retiring there in 10yrs or so
We'll care-take it for the next 10yrs for you mate ;D
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on July 18, 2011, 08:09:57 PM
I'd move out of suburbia and into the country ... or beachside country ... anywhere but bloody suburbia ... and definitely away from the Big Smoke.
Kit_e
Post by: HEM19X on July 18, 2011, 09:04:51 PM
Mild summers, only some cold days in winter [less than 7 frosts per year], across the road from the golf club & 2 mins from locking the hubs when 4wding & hundreds of fantastic camping spots within an hour or so.
Hem
Post by: Smokey2.8 on July 18, 2011, 09:08:02 PM
Whitsundays to be exact.
Post by: cootha on July 18, 2011, 09:14:01 PM
Post by: Bird on July 18, 2011, 09:18:27 PM
(http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/thedevilwearsprado/santorini.jpg)yea, a name of the joint would help!
need i say anymore?
Post by: Prado BB on July 18, 2011, 09:20:25 PM
yea, a name of the joint would help!
Lost, it's Santorini
Post by: Bird on July 18, 2011, 09:34:37 PM
Lost, it's SantoriniI thought everyone was talking AU only...
if its overseas too, then this wins hands down, no annoying neighbours, and ocean views
(http://www.e-manonline.com/images/entry/lighthousewave.jpg)
Post by: Sharshebelle1 on July 20, 2011, 04:50:12 PM
Post by: SKEMPIE on July 20, 2011, 05:02:09 PM
Why would I want to move away from here?
Mild summers, only some cold days in winter [less than 7 frosts per year], across the road from the golf club & 2 mins from locking the hubs when 4wding & hundreds of fantastic camping spots within an hour or so.
Hem
Post by: SKEMPIE on July 20, 2011, 05:04:08 PM
Post by: Duchess on July 20, 2011, 05:15:39 PM
Post by: morgue on July 20, 2011, 05:55:52 PM
Why would I want to move away from here?
Mild summers, only some cold days in winter [less than 7 frosts per year], across the road from the golf club & 2 mins from locking the hubs when 4wding & hundreds of fantastic camping spots within an hour or so.
Hem
x2
Surrounded by national parks...4wd spots...beach 10min... hundreds, yes hundreds of great camping spots up and down the coast... city 1hrs away to the nrth for the shows and speciality shopping.
Nah...I'll stay right here thanks very much...
Post by: envee on July 21, 2011, 01:13:47 PM
We'll care-take it for the next 10yrs for you mate ;D
Thanks for the offer bobnrob, much appreciated.................................we'll put you in the queue ;D ;D
Post by: swanny on July 21, 2011, 01:27:52 PM
Post by: bussoboy on July 21, 2011, 10:07:30 PM
but for me if i had to spend the rest of my life in just one area ----------- give me Tassie
Post by: oldblade on July 22, 2011, 12:33:44 AM
Post by: speewa158 on July 22, 2011, 05:22:13 AM
Post by: GLC on July 22, 2011, 01:03:44 PM
Post by: Hairs on July 22, 2011, 02:32:54 PM
Rather be poor and happy, than rich and miserable. ;D
Post by: Manjimike on July 22, 2011, 02:35:14 PM
Post by: Tassie devils on July 22, 2011, 07:42:48 PM
tassie for me as well, wine glass bay, St Helens or Launceston, cant stand Hobart, full of mainlanders;)Very true :cheers:
Post by: bullfrog on July 22, 2011, 07:53:29 PM
Northern NSW is not so bad, the Clarence in particular is a pretty good place to base opperations from. Big enough to have what you need, but small enough to still have the feel of a country town. Add in the beaches, bush & the Ranges & you've got a good mix. Mild Winters & a Summer that's not too savage, yep, it'll do me for a while yet :cup: :cheers:
Post by: MarkGU on July 22, 2011, 08:03:36 PM
:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
Post by: Tassie devils on July 23, 2011, 03:17:17 PM
A bit annoyed with myself not spending more time through NSW, maybe worth another trip and check it out. :cheers:
Post by: homerj on July 23, 2011, 06:24:48 PM
Coral Bay Ningaloo Peninsular WA, at the drop of a hat..X2
went there in May this year , how good is it .
Post by: Diksta on July 24, 2011, 05:14:43 AM
X2
went there in May this year , how good is it .
a great piece of the world there, and great 4wdring and camping all around there as well
Post by: Bushman on July 24, 2011, 10:46:21 AM
Post by: Duchess on July 24, 2011, 03:06:26 PM
Have currently been looking at the New England area of NSW.
Not a bad part of the world, Bushman. Armidale has a lot to offer and it is only a run down the hill to the coast and beaches! If the winters get too cold, SE QLD is not far away either.
Post by: Bushman on July 24, 2011, 03:56:10 PM
Not a bad part of the world, Bushman. Armidale has a lot to offer and it is only a run down the hill to the coast and beaches! If the winters get too cold, SE QLD is not far away either.
Yeah was there a few weeks ago, as well as Glen Innes only got to -7 one morning. wasn't overly cold though (no wind)
Post by: flamingo on July 24, 2011, 04:53:20 PM
Post by: 4runnernomore on July 24, 2011, 05:37:13 PM
I did, Port Stephens - Love it
I'm with Dan on this. I would move back in a heart beat.
Port Stephens or the Hunter Valley. Best of both worlds all within 45 mins if you position your self right. The city , the wineries, the beach, the mountains. Fishing, Surfing 4wding. Fantastic part of the world. :cup:
Post by: DANBRI on July 24, 2011, 05:39:24 PM
I'm with Dan on this. I would move back in a heart beat.
Port Stephens or the Hunter Valley. Best of both worlds all within 45 mins if you position your self right. The city , the wineries, the beach, the mountains. Fishing, Surfing 4wding. Fantastic part of the world. :cup:
We still pinch ourselves regularly! :D
Post by: bullfrog on July 24, 2011, 05:42:31 PM
Post by: deepop on July 26, 2011, 01:25:12 PM
Climate first of all.
Close enough to major centres when necessary - far enough most of the time.
Beaches (marinas for the yacht berth) [I wish].
Mountains and rivers for the camping.
How good would that be?
Post by: GLC on July 26, 2011, 02:27:22 PM
Post by: dragonsgirl on July 26, 2011, 04:12:49 PM
Post by: morgue on July 26, 2011, 07:46:10 PM
Definitely mid to northern NSW coastal area.
Climate first of all.
Close enough to major centres when necessary - far enough most of the time.
Beaches (marinas for the yacht berth) [I wish].
Mountains and rivers for the camping.
How good would that be?
Yep, its' that good!
It's like being on holidays...every day...
Post by: Nomad on July 26, 2011, 07:58:42 PM
Yep, its' that good!
It's like being on holidays...every day...
YEp I could be up for that. I am about over the Sunshine Coast $hitefight.....
Post by: Nick74 on July 26, 2011, 08:05:56 PM
Perfect weather, lotsa wheelin close by and a pretty relaxed way of life
Now where did I put those winning lotto numbers
Cheers
Nick
Post by: Bird on August 20, 2017, 09:32:08 PM
(https://www.tahiti.com/images1/gallery/RFPVIR_Aerial_1000x600_29886.jpg)
Post by: fergy on August 20, 2017, 11:56:17 PM
Post by: wakychapmans on August 21, 2017, 10:01:36 AM
I grew up in Newcastle. 2 mins to the beach and 5 mins to Glenrock for mountainbiking. 20mins to 4wding too.
But business brought me to Sydney. So I'm in the mountains... as far away from the hell hole as I can get.
Given the choice, I'd move to somewhere warm, coastal and remote. Very very remote.
Post by: Gandalf the White on August 21, 2017, 10:07:44 AM
Post by: kelslawler on August 21, 2017, 10:52:55 AM
Post by: MadMarv on August 21, 2017, 07:24:58 PM
Mansfield Vic
Thats one spot id pick as well ...... it would be good living just near the great dividing range
Post by: listo on August 21, 2017, 09:10:02 PM
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on August 21, 2017, 09:21:10 PM
Mansfield Vic
Mansfield is real close to the Snow fields in Winter too. >:D >:D >:D
Post by: Fizzie on August 22, 2017, 08:41:42 AM
Somewhere in NNSW a lot quieter than here :'(
Got a soft spot for Oberon after fantastic experiences during an overnight stay there while on holidays several years ago :D
Post by: Bird on August 22, 2017, 09:47:45 AM
Quote from: Fizzie
Got a soft spot for Oberon after fantastic experiences during an overnight stay there while on holidays several years ago :DThat's somewhere I haven't been for 30 years... used to do a lot of gem hunting and prospecting with the olds as a kid.. There and out Hill End/Sofala way
Post by: PWE on August 22, 2017, 12:47:43 PM
No-one voting for the most livable city in the world?
Post by: GeoffA on August 22, 2017, 01:11:47 PM
....
No-one voting for the most livable city in the world?
Already there.....
Post by: macca on August 22, 2017, 03:24:29 PM
Already there.....Shhh, just tell 'em how cold it is down here
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Post by: Ozsnowman on August 22, 2017, 03:47:33 PM
South West Rocks is the place to be :cup: :cheers:
+ 1 for this - love SWR area!
Post by: Pete79 on August 22, 2017, 05:22:58 PM
I want a few acres of land, maybe with a gully and a spring fed creek. The gully would have dense rainforest/riparian growth. Then some higher ground up the back with open bush and a spattering of really old gumtrees (like 300 to 400 years old). There should be a good mix of wildlife with no pests, heaps of birds and some rare frogs would be good too.
But this land would have to be max 15-20 minutes away from great surf beaches and under an hour to a major airport (I fly a lot for my work).
Then I'd need a primary school within walking distance so I can walk with the kids every morning (in the glorious sunshine and 20 degree temps) and chat about what they're learning at school and what we're going to do when they get home that afternoon.
And finally I'd want my nearest neighbor about 200m from my house, well they could be a little bit closer, if they're on the other side of a ridge and we can't see or hear each other. ;)
Turns out places that tick all of those boxes are pretty hard to find these days..
So it looks like I won't be moving away from my piece of paradise here in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for a long loooooong time... ;D
PS;
Melbourne is awesome too.
Don't believe me? Hook up your caravan and head down there to check it out for your self.... ;D
Post by: Nomad on August 22, 2017, 06:39:47 PM
Post by: BTMNDR on August 22, 2017, 07:08:16 PM
If life works as I hope it will, I'll leave Richmond in an urn. 8) ;D
Post by: Pete79 on August 22, 2017, 07:42:03 PM
I can't believe you live 20 mins away from a surf beach........more than 2k's and i get withdrawals ;DI lived 1 house back from Hedges Ave on the Goldie for almost 3 years. Walked up with a coffee for the dawn check every morning and surfed it almost everyday.
Moved from there to Coolum and was just too far to walk for my dawn check. After a couple of years driving over that hill every morning the decision was pretty clear.
I said to the wife "if we can't build our house walking distance to the beach, we might as well build our house where we can find peace."
For me to sit on my acreage today and driving 15 minutes for a wave makes me far more happy then I ever could have been living in the western side of the hill at Coolum with neighbors looking down on me and still having to drive to get a wave. ;)
Post by: alnjan on August 22, 2017, 09:46:13 PM
Post by: Fizzie on August 23, 2017, 07:36:40 AM
If life works as I hope it will, I'll leave Richmond in an urn. 8) ;D
TOPNDR at heart.
Hmmm, something doesn't quite add up here ???
Post by: BTMNDR on August 23, 2017, 09:05:00 PM
Quote from: Fizzie
TOPNDR at heart.
Hmmm, something doesn't quite add up here ???
Ah, yes, well. As a result of your query Fizzie, I've up updated my sig.
Post by: Fizzie on August 23, 2017, 09:20:46 PM