dreamers

We are torn between the two, love the idea of warmth all year round, but would we find it too much in reality. Would the culture shock between UK and Brissie be too much and should we go to Melbourne instead, where it has more 'seasons'? Anyone been out there (we haven't) that can advise would be great!!

wmoore

I'd be interested in any replies to this too. First chioice is Brisbane but I'm waiting to hear if Victoria will sponsor me for STNI.
Dreamers, I found an excellent site on Brisbane Our Brisbane but haven't found anything similar for Melbourne.

dreamers

We found that too - shame there isn't one about Melbourne. Supposed to be a fantastic place to live but researching it isn't easy!!

wmoore

I agree. I have trawled the web for some useful info about living in Melbourne and have pretty much drawn a blank. What I can say is that I prefer the houses in Brisbane, certainly the ones in my price bracket anyway - try Yahoo! AU & NZ Real Estate for ideas. This site seems to be about the closest thing to ourbrisbane.com. Or you could try www.lonelyplanet.com and search for it on there.

Meryl

On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 11:55:06 +0000, dreamers
<member22566@british_expats.com> wrote:

    >We are torn between the two, love the idea of warmth all year round, but
    >would we find it too much in reality. Would the culture shock between
    >UK and Brissie be too much and should we go to Melbourne instead, where
    >it has more 'seasons'? Anyone been out there (we haven't) that can
    >advise would be great!!

http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne.php
I choose to live in Melbourne

noodle

Why don't you look in the lifestyle and culture forum and do a search? I have seen this question asked many times and there has been loads of info given.

Personally, we are hoping to go to Melbourne as my husbands in IT and it seems there are many more jobs there than Brissy. Even more in Sydney, but it is more expensive. Also, my family couldn't cope with the constant heat and humidity in Brisbane. Although people slag of the weather in Melbourne, I have heard it's really nice, hot summers and cold winters, but not as cold as here.

pukka pom

Hi there Neil S posted a message on Friday saying there is a programme on Sky Travel (for those with Freeview or Sky in the UK) tomorrow morning at 8am (Sun) called Dream Destinations, features Melbourne and the Shitsundays. Don't forget the clocks change in the UK tonight!!

Apparently it was on this am as well, anyone see it???

S

pukka pom

Shitsundays - ooohhhhh I did laugh!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael Hoffman

pukka pom <member21938@british_expats.com> wrote in
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    > Melbourne and the Shitsundays. Don't forget the clocks change in the UK
    > tonight!!

Hey! We vactioned there (Long Island) and loved it. :-P

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Stella

Hello there:

I posted a similar message and still swinging now....

Dreamer, about your concern on the weather, let me share with you my
experience. I am Chinese residing in Borneo. You would think I am
used to hot and humid climate. But I've been to Queensland twice:
once in September 1997 (Bribane and Gold Coast), last in July
2003(Brisbane and Hervey Bay). Although neither time were summer, I
really felt the heat during my two visits. (Night was ok) I first
thought that I wasnt exposed enough to the sun in my country, since I
stay in the office most of the time. But later I was told the sunlight
IS stronger b'cos of the ozone layer or something like that. Maybe I
am still ok compared to you (I have darker/thicker skin. GRIN). But
for all the caucasians, I understand that they have to apply sun
screen when out. Strangely some of the Brisbanians dont seem to agree
with my notion on the weather. If some one can tell me more about the
sun/ozone layer there I'd be glad.

As for Melbourne, I went there three times (Sep 97, Jul 03, Dec 03/Jan
04), I really love it there: the trams, the city, the arts and
culture, the multi-cultural society, the suburbs, and of course the
cooler weather. The other thing I was told but unable to substantiate
is that they said since it's a bigger city, it has more job
opportunity.

Perhaps I am being biased b'cos I spent more days in Melbourne,
visited more places, and have many friends in Melbourne who showed me
around......

Here are some sites about Melbourne/Victoria:
http://www.theage.com.au/
http://groups.msn.com/Australiaherewecome
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/newcomersnetwork/
http://www.australia-migration.com/p...d_I_settle/192

The other option is head straight to the region/suburb that you might
be interested, examples:
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ncas/m...heltenham.html
http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/index.asp?flash=yes
http://www.knox.vic.gov.au/content.cfm?topicID=245
http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/intro.htm

Haha, sorry I may not seem to be too helpful, giving you heaps of
websites but not really an answer. (I have more websites stored in my
office if you want, GRIN). Anyway, do surf and let us know...

Cheers,
Stella

A Mate

Brisbane is warmer than Melbourne - but does have a distinct 'cool' season.
For weather/climate information investigate the Australian Bureau of
Meteorology site. It is packed with information - just follow the prompts.

http://www.bom.gov.au/




"dreamers" <member22566@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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    > We are torn between the two, love the idea of warmth all year round, but
    > would we find it too much in reality. Would the culture shock between
    > UK and Brissie be too much and should we go to Melbourne instead, where
    > it has more 'seasons'? Anyone been out there (we haven't) that can
    > advise would be great!!
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

AlmostBob

http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/, see also http://www.citysearch.com.au for
all the towns

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"dreamers" <member22566@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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    |
    | Originally posted by wmoore
    | > I'd be interested in any
    | replies to this too. First chioice is Brisbane but I'm waiting to hear
    | if Victoria will sponsor me for STNI.
    | > Dreamers, I found an excellent
    | site on Brisbane www.ourbrisbane.comOur Brisbane but haven't
    | found anything similar for Melbourne.
    |
    | We found that too -
    | shame there isn't one about Melbourne. Supposed to be a fantastic place
    | to live but researching it isn't easy!!
    |
    |
    | --
    | Posted via http://britishexpats.com

ige

I need to send you my hourly rates to correct your typing here!