Anyone got anything bad to say about Hervey Bay
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Re: Anyone got anything bad to say about Hervey Bay
Hi Everyone
My first time here too. We're hoping to move up to Hervey Bay if we ever get our visas sorted out. You all seem like a nice friendly bunch so I thought I'd just gatecrash your party! Hope you don't mind. I look at Domain VERY often and there are just so many properties that I need to narrow down my search a bit. Any areas to avoid, please? Point Vernon looks a bit hilly (20+ a day have taken their toll on my lungs!!) but why is Eli Waters so cheap? Possible flood risks? I'm sure there'll be many more questions but that'll do for now and I'll look forward to hopefully meeting you all one day.
Val
My first time here too. We're hoping to move up to Hervey Bay if we ever get our visas sorted out. You all seem like a nice friendly bunch so I thought I'd just gatecrash your party! Hope you don't mind. I look at Domain VERY often and there are just so many properties that I need to narrow down my search a bit. Any areas to avoid, please? Point Vernon looks a bit hilly (20+ a day have taken their toll on my lungs!!) but why is Eli Waters so cheap? Possible flood risks? I'm sure there'll be many more questions but that'll do for now and I'll look forward to hopefully meeting you all one day.
Val
As to flood issues, if you have a look at the Fraser Coast Regional Council website, it shows the flood zone areas. Keep in mind that in the 30 years i've lived here, i've seen decent flooding twice ? i think. Whenever you live near water, unless you're on the edge of a cliff, tidal surges can be a threat. The time to watch it is like we just had with a recent near miss with a cyclone. When you have full moon, the tides are larger, so we had big tides and a cyclone. But i believe the damage was minimal as the cyclone headed away from the coast. We've had a few come close, but Fraser Island serves as a wonderful buffer to our bay.
Cheers,
Donna.
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3 days until we fly!!!! AAH!
We arrive in Brisbane on Friday but don't arrive in HB until Sunday.
So I guess I'll see you in Hoolihans on Thursday week hopefully!!
Tasmas - thanks for the rent a car tip, I contacted them and their quote is about $80 cheaper than the rest. Seems like a really nice guy too, is dropping the car direct to where we're staying. He said its a later model car but who cares as long as it gets from A to B? Hes also a mechanic and offered to check out any car we buy, which might be handy. So thanks for that.
We arrive in Brisbane on Friday but don't arrive in HB until Sunday.
So I guess I'll see you in Hoolihans on Thursday week hopefully!!
Tasmas - thanks for the rent a car tip, I contacted them and their quote is about $80 cheaper than the rest. Seems like a really nice guy too, is dropping the car direct to where we're staying. He said its a later model car but who cares as long as it gets from A to B? Hes also a mechanic and offered to check out any car we buy, which might be handy. So thanks for that.
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Re: Anyone got anything bad to say about Hervey Bay
Hello Newbies and welcome to the Hervey Bay thread.
We've been here since Jan (renting in Eli Waters) and more than happy. Everyone is really friendly and make you feel very welcome.
Not sure why Eli Waters is cheap we've not been flooded and survived the rain from cyclone Hamish - and lots of people have said watch out for sand flies but we've not had any here. I suppose it depends where abouts you are.
Bye for now. Jojo xx
We've been here since Jan (renting in Eli Waters) and more than happy. Everyone is really friendly and make you feel very welcome.
Not sure why Eli Waters is cheap we've not been flooded and survived the rain from cyclone Hamish - and lots of people have said watch out for sand flies but we've not had any here. I suppose it depends where abouts you are.
Bye for now. Jojo xx
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Good luck for the flight look forward to seeing you a week thursday in Hoolies.
Anyone off this week? Andy has finished college today so I think will want a pint to celebrate.
Will remember to put the boys in shoes then maybe we will get in this week.
Jojo xx
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Hi Mrs Kiwi,
Good luck for the flight look forward to seeing you a week thursday in Hoolies.
Anyone off this week? Andy has finished college today so I think will want a pint to celebrate.
Will remember to put the boys in shoes then maybe we will get in this week.
Jojo xx
Good luck for the flight look forward to seeing you a week thursday in Hoolies.
Anyone off this week? Andy has finished college today so I think will want a pint to celebrate.
Will remember to put the boys in shoes then maybe we will get in this week.
Jojo xx
Do I take it your visit by the rental company went well then, we had ours recentley and the owner did the visit and because of that we had 3 air cons fitted today and a security door fitted, turns out first choice reality was the right choice for us. We can not fault them, from day one we have had excellent service. If any one is looking for a rental company to use, I would recommend them.
Mrs Isle
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Hi Jo
Do I take it your visit by the rental company went well then, we had ours recentley and the owner did the visit and because of that we had 3 air cons fitted today and a security door fitted, turns out first choice reality was the right choice for us. We can not fault them, from day one we have had excellent service. If any one is looking for a rental company to use, I would recommend them.
Mrs Isle
Do I take it your visit by the rental company went well then, we had ours recentley and the owner did the visit and because of that we had 3 air cons fitted today and a security door fitted, turns out first choice reality was the right choice for us. We can not fault them, from day one we have had excellent service. If any one is looking for a rental company to use, I would recommend them.
Mrs Isle
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Good luck Mrs Kiwi. You're finally going! I'll be interested to hear what you think and how you find the place. Have fun at Hoolihans.
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Thanks guys.
One quick question - on arrival we want to register for Medicare asap. Where do we do this??!! Silly question I know, sorry! My brain is a bit overloaded at the moment.
One quick question - on arrival we want to register for Medicare asap. Where do we do this??!! Silly question I know, sorry! My brain is a bit overloaded at the moment.
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Wishing you a safe journey over. Looking forward to putting a face to a name.
The Medicare centre is in Pialba Place just off Hunter Street HB.
Mrs Isle
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Many thanks Isle - I have a very long list of things to do on arrival in Hervey Bay, including getting "ambo" cover which I'd never thought of until somebody mentioned it in another thread. So I'll definitely need a drink at Hoolihans on Thursday week!
#792
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I have vague memories of being told that ambulance cover is included in your quarterly electricity bill in Qld, but don't take my word for it.
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Re: Anyone got anything bad to say about Hervey Bay
Hi Jo
Do I take it your visit by the rental company went well then, we had ours recentley and the owner did the visit and because of that we had 3 air cons fitted today and a security door fitted, turns out first choice reality was the right choice for us. We can not fault them, from day one we have had excellent service. If any one is looking for a rental company to use, I would recommend them.
Mrs Isle
Do I take it your visit by the rental company went well then, we had ours recentley and the owner did the visit and because of that we had 3 air cons fitted today and a security door fitted, turns out first choice reality was the right choice for us. We can not fault them, from day one we have had excellent service. If any one is looking for a rental company to use, I would recommend them.
Mrs Isle
Jojo xx