Hervey Bay
Jun 30th 2007 | 4:04 pm
#16
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Re: Hervey Bay
Hi there we also hoping to settle in Hervey Bay. We have been before but it is over 5 years ago now so it has probably changed. We also remember buying fleece jumpers and jeans whilst in Brisbane as we were freezing. I suppose this is a bit of a typical woman question but I have been wondering what kind of clothing to bring. Do I really need to bring things like long boots like we where here in the uk. I have to say if I leave them all behind my sister will be delighted. Also things like duvets, we have a 13 tog for winter but is it just going to be stored when we get there. Also another question, we are shipping all our household goods but have been wondering if it is worthwhile shipping our wardrobes as all the shipping agencies say that you have fitted out there. It will be sods law if we don't bring them we will need them, any thoughts.
Looking forward to living in Hervey Bay, hope we won't be disappointed.
We arrive in Brisbane 30th August and Hervey Bay 14th September.
Thanks
Miranda
Looking forward to living in Hervey Bay, hope we won't be disappointed.
We arrive in Brisbane 30th August and Hervey Bay 14th September.
Thanks
Miranda
It has changed quite alot in the last 5 years, it is much busier.
My advice is bring everything, you can wear boots and coats in the winter and definatley 13 tog duvets, as very few houses have any heating at all, so it is the same temperature in side as out, last week it was 7C! Not all houses have built-ins. Where are you moving from? Kate
Jun 30th 2007 | 4:09 pm
#17
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Re: Hervey Bay
Great to see you and steve last week,
Good luck with your move, see you when we get back form England.
love Kate
Jul 3rd 2007 | 9:07 pm
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Hello, im new to the forum i was glad to see this thread as myself and my family are applying for visas and want to live here my husbands a plasterer but can do various building related jobs and i've just done a nail technician course do you think we would get jobs ok, i also have 4 children aged 4,5,10,and 12 where would be the best area for schools,any info would be appreciated, hope to get reply,Thanks.
Jul 3rd 2007 | 9:18 pm
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Re: Hervey Bay
Hello, im new to the forum i was glad to see this thread as myself and my family are applying for visas and want to live here my husbands a plasterer but can do various building related jobs and i've just done a nail technician course do you think we would get jobs ok, i also have 4 children aged 4,5,10,and 12 where would be the best area for schools,any info would be appreciated, hope to get reply,Thanks.
The Hervey Bay area is a great place to want to live, we spent some time there last year and are going back again over Christmas this year...
Jul 3rd 2007 | 9:24 pm
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Jul 3rd 2007 | 11:17 pm
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Thanks Kate, what area is best for families to live my husband likes the sound of dundowran any suggestions? are the supermarkets local also would you know if there are any football schools near?thanks very much(hope u dont mind the questions!!) From Tracey.
Jul 4th 2007 | 7:20 am
#23
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Re: Hervey Bay
We live at Dundowran Beach and it is lovely. It's very quiet with miles of empty beach. Hervey Bay is about a 7 minute drive away, so not to far. They are building a new supermarket at Eli Waters estate which is on the edge of Hervey bay so from Dundowran you can get your shopping done without having to go right into Hervey Bay. Not sure about football schools. Hope this helps. No, i don't mind all the questions.
Jul 4th 2007 | 10:49 am
#24
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Re: Hervey Bay
Morning.
We have been in the bay nearly 2 months now and are really enjoying it. We have 2 kids who go to Urangan High school and Sandy straights Primary. They seem like good enough schools.... will tell more when parents evening comes along!!!!
We rented in Torquay for a couple of weeks and have now bought a house in Scarness.
Looking forward to exploring every restaurant on the prom!!
Angela
We have been in the bay nearly 2 months now and are really enjoying it. We have 2 kids who go to Urangan High school and Sandy straights Primary. They seem like good enough schools.... will tell more when parents evening comes along!!!!
We rented in Torquay for a couple of weeks and have now bought a house in Scarness.
Looking forward to exploring every restaurant on the prom!!
Angela
Jul 4th 2007 | 9:38 pm
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Morning.
We have been in the bay nearly 2 months now and are really enjoying it. We have 2 kids who go to Urangan High school and Sandy straights Primary. They seem like good enough schools.... will tell more when parents evening comes along!!!!
We rented in Torquay for a couple of weeks and have now bought a house in Scarness.
Looking forward to exploring every restaurant on the prom!!
Angela
We have been in the bay nearly 2 months now and are really enjoying it. We have 2 kids who go to Urangan High school and Sandy straights Primary. They seem like good enough schools.... will tell more when parents evening comes along!!!!
We rented in Torquay for a couple of weeks and have now bought a house in Scarness.
Looking forward to exploring every restaurant on the prom!!
Angela
great info, thanks,im looking forward to coming there, i hope it won't be to long should be there in 2008 hopefully, a lovely house on dundowran beach would be nice.
Jul 5th 2007 | 12:24 am
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Hi there,
Dundowran is very nice, I have met a very lovely couple who live there, (you know who you are!!!!!)
Keep in touch, as there are a few brits in this area!!
Dundowran is very nice, I have met a very lovely couple who live there, (you know who you are!!!!!)
Keep in touch, as there are a few brits in this area!!
Jul 6th 2007 | 6:18 am
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does anybody know anything about hervey bay united or anything about football around there 'cos my sons a excellent footballer and thats the only thing worrying him about emigrating is that he might miss out on footie!
Jul 6th 2007 | 8:53 am
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Not too sure about footie, or soccer, as my lad is into rugby, and he starts a boxing club on Monday!!!!! ( I`ve told him to tell anyone who hits him that his Mum will kill them )
Angela
Angela
Jul 8th 2007 | 12:11 am
#29
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Re: Hervey Bay
Flattery will get you every where, I will even remember to buy coffee next time you come over!!!!
Kate
Jul 15th 2007 | 12:33 am
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Hello, could anyone tell me what the electric supply is there, i was just wondering if i could bring my washing machine, dishwasher etc.. from the uk.Thanks.
