Anyone heading for Dapto??
 

I'm not too sure but is anyone out there heading for Dapto, Wollongong or anywhere close?? We've applied for our Visa last July and so far can't see anyone else heading where we are everyone seems to be heading for either Perth or Brissie. Anyone got any links to find out more about any schools in the area that aren't public schools??

Cheers in advance
Vicky:unsure:

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I don't know Dapto particularly well but drive through it occasionally. I have to say that the bits you see on the main road are not particularly inviting and the main drag looks pretty run down.

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Hi there vickys, can't help with your query I'm afraid. Why did you guys choose "dapto"? (what a wierd name).

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Our relatives that we are going to be staying with currently live there, they say that there is some horrible bits but they live in the nice bit, once we actually go we are open to finding somewhere round and about's there so that we can have the family support whilst settling in. We are not fixed on stopping in Dapto itself but hopefully we will find an area close by our fmaily members over there. You got any advice at all???

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Hi Vickys, no advice at all from me I'm afraid as I don't know the place.

I think that having family close by is a great thing though...so good luck to you!

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I've also driven past Dapto many times. Never stopped but I do know there is/was a dog track there. My OH and I always look at each other and say 'Dapto Dogs' every time we see the Dapto sign.

There are some nice areas in the vicinity. Go a bit further south and there are a lot of new houses at Albion Park. Shellharbour is a bit further round with a huge amount of new development. That whole area between Wollongong and Kiama (and beyond) is really lovely - rolling hills with the sea in the background.

It's a nice part of the world with gorgeous beaches and relatively cheap (compared to Sydney) housing costs. Shopping in Wollongong is good too.
It's a good place to start out. :)

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Thank you so much for that Nicky that has made me so much at ease, I was started to get a bit worried :)

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lol - we always go 'How fast are you going' because there's that bloody great speeding billboard there.

Would echo the above. Dapto itself is no vision of beauty, but it's a good starting point to explore south coast nsw. :)

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Hi Vicki

We moved over to Nowra back in July last year, its about an hours drive to Dapto from here let us know what your plans are and maybe we could arrange a meet up.
Kaz

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Hi, the majority of the Wollongong Area is lovely, but Dapto is not one of those areaa. Although Kanahooka, next to Dapto is nicer.

You will be fine, there are great beaches, lovely shools and lots to do, it is an area that has everything from mountains to beaches with lots of lovely suburbs.

If you can afford it I would go more for the Wollongong and northern suburbs areas, including Figtree, Mt Kembla, Mt Keira, Thirroul, Austinmer, Woonona and if you are renting, then Central Wollongong can be excellent if you choose the right area (close to the beach).

I lived there for 14 years and enjoyed every aspect of my life there.

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That would be fantastic Kaz, we've sent in our visa application (136 MODL) last july and done all our med's and everything but haven't heard a thing yet, hopefully it won't be too long but i will give you a shout when we know more

thanks for that homewardbound we are starting off in Dapto as that's where my OH family lives who we will be staying with initially but from there we hopefully are going to buy but are also open to renting for a short while if we don't find anything we particularly like. I'm of the mind that we won't be able to make that particular decision until we are actually there. Thanks for your information. How come you are coming back to Lincoln?? (please feel free to tell me to mind my own business if you want though and don't answer that):thumbsup:

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Hi Vicky
Hope you hear something soon re your application. The waiting is the hardest part.. Look forward to hearing your good news.

Kaz

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[ Thanks for your information. How come you are coming back to Lincoln?? (please feel free to tell me to mind my own business if you want though and don't answer that):thumbsup:[/QUOTE]


PM'd you.
;)

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lol - delicately put. :D

Would add Stanwell Park to that excellent list. :)

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Thanks Kaz, i'll let you know as soon as i find out anything. We got our PCC's through yesterday morning so they'll be scanned over to our agent tomrrow am. Fingers crossed :)