Originally Posted by Bix

I've seen about 7 beaches up this way and IMO the beaches of Newquay knock spots off them. Glad I didn't move here just for beaches !

On the other hand I've seen a few down on the Gold Coast and they are at least on a par with Newquay and arguably better.

The big advantage Australia has though is the good weather and in that respect Newquay can't compete.

Originally Posted by Rooksie

i was finding it hard to imagine beaches better than Newquay to be honest!! however, it absolutely lashed down all day saturday when we were there and we had to take refuge in the boozer :D

Originally Posted by Bix

Aye.....I don't doubt it.
The weather can be such a damned let down and usually is.

Did you see any of the Australian lifeguards ?
They often spend a season on the Newquay beaches.

Actually some of my fondest memories are walking along the beaches in mid winter. August I think it was :D

Originally Posted by Rooksie

Oh bugger missed that!!! we stayed at Headland Hotel on Fistral Beach - it was bloody amazing (we could only afford one night there!!). The wind was a killer - 1 step forward and 2 back (or maybe we were pished?? :o )

Originally Posted by Bix

I've stayed there once for a conference and the whole place shook with the wind.

Fistral is the beach that was on the world circuit for surfing. I think they held the finals there a few times.

Can be quite dangerous.
I know a few people who have been dumped on the beach when only knee high in the water.

Originally Posted by Joanne

You could fly to Oz for that price!

Originally Posted by Rooksie

thats exactly what my dad said this lunchtime - i could have thrown his beer all over him!! :(

Originally Posted by Professional Princess

Did you know Rooksie that when you get to 35 years old, you are allowed to deduct years from your life.

You and I will Never Ever be 40, Ive decided.