aurantia

I am thinking of moving to the Cairns northern beaches (Palm Cove etc.).

Could anyone let me know if there is much of a problem with mozzies or midges and if this becomes a nuisance only in the wet season.

Also, I hear that stinger nets don't keep out the small irukandji jellyfish (although I've read that they are trialling finer nets) but are the authorities also reliable in issuing warnings whenver the jellyfish are in the vicinity.

I'd appreciate any feedback.

The A Team

Stinger nets are only stinger resistant and offer little protection against irukandji which are tiny, even with the stinger suits people do sometimes get stung on their faces. I stick to my pool as there have been a few too many crocodiles for my liking up here in the north There is a problem with mozzies and there was a serious outbreak of Dengue fever so apply copious amounts of tropical strength bug spray. That said, the good far outweighs the bad and don't let a few nuisances put you off.

Sally Simpson

Dengue is already a problem this year & wet season has barely begun!
As for the jellyfish, as previous poster said, stinger nets offer no protection against irikanji & you must adhere to the life guard notices. My advice is to rent/buy somewhere with a pool!
On the plus side, the climate is absolutely perfect for 9 months of the year. It's all give & take in this country!

yellowmellow

Would agree, lived in Perth for 18 months and were a little apprehensive of the move, But we love it here, Yes my other half gets eaten even with the bug stuff, but the weather, the views, the rainforest all make it worth while.

And as for the pool get one! we are in a house without one, and tied into a 12 months lease only got another 9 months to go!
Pool needed!

Hope the move goes well.