Brisbane beaches
#46
Re: Brisbane beaches
I agree - we live only a 5 minute drive from the beach but even in the summer rarely get there on a work day.
#47
Re: Brisbane beaches
Now, I like the beach... but packing up all your stuff, loading the car, going for a dip in the ocean and having to pack it up again, have a shower and get kids ready for bed is a lot of work! Particularly with little kids.
Most people I know, even the Aussies don't go to the beach that often unless of course they practically live right next to it. The reality is for most people though is that living walking distance to a beach (near a major city) is probably financially out of reach. So for us a short drive or a longer drive didn't really matter too much we still only went occasionally.
#48
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Re: Brisbane beaches
I suspect it might be different if you could just take a short walk to the beach. I could understand wandering down and taking the dog or kids for a walk.
Now, I like the beach... but packing up all your stuff, loading the car, going for a dip in the ocean and having to pack it up again, have a shower and get kids ready for bed is a lot of work! Particularly with little kids.
Most people I know, even the Aussies don't go to the beach that often unless of course they practically live right next to it. The reality is for most people though is that living walking distance to a beach (near a major city) is probably financially out of reach. So for us a short drive or a longer drive didn't really matter too much we still only went occasionally.
Now, I like the beach... but packing up all your stuff, loading the car, going for a dip in the ocean and having to pack it up again, have a shower and get kids ready for bed is a lot of work! Particularly with little kids.
Most people I know, even the Aussies don't go to the beach that often unless of course they practically live right next to it. The reality is for most people though is that living walking distance to a beach (near a major city) is probably financially out of reach. So for us a short drive or a longer drive didn't really matter too much we still only went occasionally.
#50
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Re: Brisbane beaches
Looking at Redcliffe it is a possibility. Sounds like it is a proper beach and not a mud flat.
#51
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Re: Brisbane beaches
I was gonna go to Melbourne once,but decided against it..too many wankers telling us how good it is...
#52
Re: Brisbane beaches
I saw an episode of Wanted Down Under and that sealed it for me - NOT Melbourne.
It rained and was cold half the time, on camera.
Last edited by Alfresco; Oct 5th 2010 at 10:19 am.