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Grayling Jun 4th 2009 10:58 am

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by nixster (Post 7633949)
if anybody from brisbane would like to give me some advice on nice suburbs with good primary and high schools, not too far from the beach and not too far to commute it would be greatly received.:)

Brisbane does not have any beaches.

The nearest decent beaches are around an hour away North or south.

If you live near a beach it will be a long commute to the city and vice versa.

G

IvanM Jun 4th 2009 11:28 am

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 
How close to the ocean is Melbourne?

Originally Posted by Grayling (Post 7635256)
Brisbane does not have any beaches.

The nearest decent beaches are around an hour away North or south.

If you live near a beach it will be a long commute to the city and vice versa.

G


IvanM Jun 4th 2009 11:31 am

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by The Crow (Post 7632853)
Far from a dump IMO :)

I noticed Phillip Bay is 14C. Brrrrrrrr.

jond Jun 4th 2009 11:52 am

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by IvanM (Post 7635330)
I noticed Phillip Bay is 14C. Brrrrrrrr.









It's Winter, what do you expect 28C:p

IvanM Jun 4th 2009 12:15 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 
20C in Sydney and Gold Coast.


Originally Posted by jond (Post 7635360)
It's Winter, what do you expect 28C:p


fish.01 Jun 4th 2009 12:17 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by IvanM (Post 7635384)
20C in Sydney and Gold Coast.

And 23c in Brisbane today. Has this rain finally stopped.....

IvanM Jun 4th 2009 12:20 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by fish.01 (Post 7635388)
And 23c in Brisbane today. Has this rain finally stopped.....

Not sure about Brisbane but I can see blue skies over the harbour from my desk.

The Crow Jun 4th 2009 12:32 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by IvanM (Post 7635330)
I noticed Phillip Bay is 14C. Brrrrrrrr.

It's winter :rolleyes:

The Crow Jun 4th 2009 12:33 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by IvanM (Post 7635390)
Not sure about Brisbane but I can see blue skies over the harbour from my desk.

I can see blue skies over the Dandenongs from my sofa :sneaky:

The Crow Jun 4th 2009 12:37 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by IvanM (Post 7635325)
How close to the ocean is Melbourne?

I think you know the answer to your question :huh: However, for those who don't, the bay beaches are right in Melbourne, stunning outer bay beaches are about 45 mins away. Ocean beaches - I guess would be 1 1/2 hours? But of course, depends where you live in the greater Melbourne area.

Personally I love the outer bay beaches (white sand, shallow turquoise sea) - great for young kids :thumbup: I can relax more, knowing that they're not going to be knocked over by giant waves ;)

Deancm Jun 4th 2009 2:14 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by IvanM (Post 7635325)
How close to the ocean is Melbourne?

Melbourne is a port city.

Deancm Jun 4th 2009 2:15 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by IvanM (Post 7635330)
I noticed Phillip Bay is 14C. Brrrrrrrr.

Melb 17C. Sun's out, clear skies. It's like a spring day in the UK.

asprilla Jun 4th 2009 2:26 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 

Originally Posted by The Crow (Post 7635414)
Personally I love the outer bay beaches (white sand, shallow turquoise sea) - great for young kids :thumbup: I can relax more, knowing that they're not going to be knocked over by giant waves ;)

Very good point....many of the beaches up here aren't actually that safe unless you are a very experienced swimmer...so you always need to stay between the flags.

Having said that, there are still quite a few sheltered beaches that are great for young kids.

IvanM Jun 4th 2009 2:39 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 
I don't actually know the driving time and I am actually seriously considering a relocation to there or Brissie. How is the water in the Bay?


Originally Posted by The Crow (Post 7635414)
I think you know the answer to your question :huh: However, for those who don't, the bay beaches are right in Melbourne, stunning outer bay beaches are about 45 mins away. Ocean beaches - I guess would be 1 1/2 hours? But of course, depends where you live in the greater Melbourne area.

Personally I love the outer bay beaches (white sand, shallow turquoise sea) - great for young kids :thumbup: I can relax more, knowing that they're not going to be knocked over by giant waves ;)


IvanM Jun 4th 2009 2:39 pm

Re: melbourne or brisbane?
 
I was talking water temps.

Originally Posted by Deancm (Post 7635576)
Melb 17C. Sun's out, clear skies. It's like a spring day in the UK.



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