The allure of Australia

[Hillbilly]

Now they're really deadly. Imagine riding along to have one those cute little fellas decides he just can't stand the taste of Gum Tree leaves any more. So he let's go of life, falling through space then Bang! Fur and guts all over your helmet, handle bars,dash and you don't want to see what's covered your pillion. .

Then there's the wonderful plant life, like the bush with the spiny leaves in Barrington Tops. This pretty piece of foliage is covered in broad leaves that have spikes with a neurotoxin. They kill you in just 20 minutes. So much for a nice walk in the bush wih shorts.

[Al]

The tree dwelling Drop-bear's are pretty damn dangerous as well...

The critters that jump aren't any better either... We have fitted "shoo-roos" to our RAV4, ute and to the bike. Seem to do the job!
Have seen a lot of dingo on my morning rides to work, run away with the whistle of the shoo-roo.
Biggest problem here is the feral 2 legged (sometimes legless) bastards coming home from the pub!

Al

[SPman]

The critters that jump aren't any better either... We have fitted "shoo-roos" to our RAV4, ute and to the bike. Seem to do the job!
Al

I reckon the Akropovic does the same job - the bouncy blighters sure bugger off as I approach......

[scumdog]

Hmmm, too many dumb-arsed hot-rod/modified vehicle laws and too many dumb-arsed gun laws in Aussie, I'll just stay here in this broken-arsed dumb over-regulated country I'm in for now.

[Terminated]

Tan me hide when I'm dead, Fred
Tan me hide when I'm dead -

Well they tanned his hide when he died Clive
And that's it hanging on the shed......


31yrs in Aussie and 23yrs in Godzone.
Lived in Perth, Melbourne, Canberrra, Sydney. Been to every other capital city.

My favourite spot was Perth and south of Perth. Was born and raised in Sydney, loved the harbour and the beaches up and down the coast.

As far as bike riding in New Zealand goes, I think that goes without saying, this is truly gods own paradise.

[Hillbilly]

Yeah, tomorrow (Friday) is slated as being 31 degrees. It's still September, so it really looks like it will be another 45 - 49 degree Summer. At least it's a dry heat like Perth.

Saw a couple of Cops in Bikes setting a really great example today. OK it's warm, but short sleeved thin cotton shirts with exposed elbows and no armour?

[Deano]

Are there any twisties?

Judging by the size of their chicken strips.......no. Not in Melbourne anyway.

[slowpoke]

I could keep going on and fuggin' on about the differences between the two countries but it boils down to this: Ostraya and New Zelund are both great places to live, but neither of them is perfect.

Just one last observation: holidaying in a country is totally different to living there.

[Drunken Monkey]

The differences are pretty small if you compare them to differences between here and say the U.K. (another popular destination), but sometimes it is enough if all you need is a change of headspace.

As for all these "the weather is better" over there, it really does depend on where you go. I can assure you that Auckland winters are milder than Melbourne winters. Christchurch winters, while too cold for a warm blooded beast like me, are thankfully usually not too wet. It does get pretty wet and windy in Melbourne during the winter.
If better weather is your driving factor, go for Brissie/Gold Coast for that 'tropical' feel and Perth for that Californian style dry heat.

[McJim]

Saw a couple of Cops in Bikes setting a really great example today. OK it's warm, but short sleeved thin cotton shirts with exposed elbows and no armour?

They're obviously just trying to get rid of the chicken strips on their arms. Leave them in peace!

[terbang]

Lived in Darwin and Sydney. Great places though I prefer to live in NZ even though I have retained my investment in Syd. Yup there are some good twisties over there but generally NZ is better for riding.

[Al]

As far as employment goes, I have found Australia, well the Northern Territory, to be easier to work in - no politically correct bullshit around here!

Be good now

Al

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

this is a timely thread, just thinking of the whole oz shift at the moment. hotter women (make that, actual women, not something from the bush or a dairy farm, moooooh!), better wages and more opportunities for a young fella like myself.

Now, question. I on my learners but I can go for my restricted at any time. Is this gonna be worth it (spending the money then buggering off)? How do the licences work over there, can I somehow come out the other side with a full, unrestricted licence or do you simply use your nz licence other there? You know what I mean, just trying to be cunning.

[Marknz]

this is a timely thread, just thinking of the whole oz shift at the moment. hotter women (make that, actual women, not something from the bush or a dairy farm, moooooh!), better wages and more opportunities for a young fella like myself.

Now, question. I on my learners but I can go for my restricted at any time. Is this gonna be worth it (spending the money then buggering off)? How do the licences work over there, can I somehow come out the other side with a full, unrestricted licence or do you simply use your nz licence other there? You know what I mean, just trying to be cunning.

If you have a full license you can transfer it over. If not, then you will have to start from afresh, but the compulsory courses are very good value if you can look past the cost.

[Hillbilly]

Now, question. I on my learners but I can go for my restricted at any time. Is this gonna be worth it (spending the money then buggering off)? How do the licences work over there, can I somehow come out the other side with a full, unrestricted licence or do you simply use your nz licence other there? You know what I mean, just trying to be cunning.

Depends on which state you want to move to. They all have different laws and prices. In NSW, it's $68 to do your P plates, but in SA it's $298 just to go for your L's.