Posted by Damos on August 4, 2005, at 16:50:03
In reply to Re: To the Australians...or anyone whos been to Oz! » Declan, posted by Nickengland on August 4, 2005, at 14:40:25
The good news weather wise is that the coldest day we've had in Sydney this winter was 13C, the last week and a bit the daily average has been 23c (can you believe it, mid winter). Perth has been only a little cooler. One of the nicest things about Perth and most of the WA coast is that there always seems to be a breeze that takes away the humidity which as Declan says can be a problem in Brisbane and Sydney.
Forget Darwin. There is absolutely nothing to do in the city itself. You can't even swim at the beaches because of the crocs.
Declan is also correct that Hobart and Tassy generally are beautiful. It's only about 2.5 hrs from Hobart to Devonport the major city in the north of the island. The roads are pretty good and there are just no cars. Peak hour in Hobart lasts about 10 minutes and 10 or 12 cars signifies a traffic jam. Pretty much drive 10 minutes in any direction and you're in the country. The Cradle Mountain National Park is awesome (though we don't have any real mountains like the US or Europe). Had 5 acres there a very long time ago but had to sell as I couldn't find work around the time I wanted to 'opt out' of Sydney. These days you can get the car ferry to Tassy from both Sydney and Melbourne as well as fly.
Byron Bay is beautiful, but basically a tourist destination and haven of the 'beautiful people', and the 'alternatives'. Declan is right that the whole Northern Rivers region is great, just not much in the way of work (other than hospitality). Depending on what you do you may be able to telecommute. Pretty sure there are direct flights between Byron and Sydney/Brisbane these days.
Hope that helps.
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