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We haven't been doing much yet, I was quite ocuppied with my work so far so can't really say we're enjoying it yet but we're happy to be here. When we get to know the place more, it can only get better!

Hi Aarti, Yep, we've been in Rocky for 5 months now, what do you want to ask?

Sorry it took me so long to reply Aarti. When you posted we had less than two weeks in Oz and not looking at the net... Thank you very much for the notice. I'll give them a call and hope it's not too late. We're still in Melbourne and looking at end of May for getting in Rocky. We're still not decided on Rocky or Yeppoon although rather Rocky for start. I might pop in early May for a look around. Anything else one might have to contribute, please do.

Sounds good goingbacksoon. I guess we'll prioritise Frenchville and the north part of Norman Gardens. Thanks for all the tips.

Thanks Tina.

Goingbacksoon you hit the nail on the head. We've actually been advised to look into Frenchville, Norman Gardens maybe too, but i wasn't aware there actually are breezes getting there. How come when Mt Archer is right by it? Is public transport available in the area around/northeast of the University? We're looking into public schools at the moment, both primary and high schools needed, at least until we settle in and sort out finances, any advice there is welcome. As for Catholic schools, no offence but we're not catholic so we think not. And as newcomers we'd feel "safer" having the kids close by rather than having them take the bus for such a distance, but thanks for the insight. You mentioned it is a buyers market. Would that make it a renters market too or not necessarily so? Tina2 thank you so for your time!

No, what I meant was go to Rocky to work but the subject's dillema remains...We'll have to see for ourselves of course but every help ia appreciated.

Not a comforting thought for us as we're set to go, but thanks (I guess) anyway.

Hello Miller family! This was a pleasant surprise, I didn't expect to get another reply so much later. Thank you so much for the info. We are currently living in Chania, Greece, a seaside town so we really like the cooling effect the sea breeze offers as weel as the beach of course. We are accustomed to high temps, summer here is around 33 to 36C but rarely reaches 38C+, never 40-42's! So we are concerned with the heat somewhat. But we'll be arriving in April so we won't feel any of the real summer time to tell the difference. On the other hand Yeppoon does seem to offer limited variety compared to Rocky. I guess as you said we'd have to get there and see... I'll be working at the airport so I guess that's about another 10' drive? Do you know already if there are any ballet or martial arts schools in Yeppoon? We'dlike to have the kids continue doing what they're used to, there will be enough changes in their lives... Thanks, Pano

Thank you AdR, great tips! Thank you so for your time.

Awsome info AdR, thank you so much. Yes we do love the beach but I do think instead of commuting another 40 mins daily, we'd better do this whenever we go to the beach. That is if really the temps are not that different, cause I saw last year they had a 5C max difference. I'll look into the schools you proposed. Is Yeppoon really noticeably more exp.?

Thank you Bobj. As we'll be moving from Greece I don't want to give the kids any more hard time than the move itself will be.

Couldn't spot a secondary school in Emu, is there?

Hi all, Got a job in Rocky starting about March 2015 and I've looking into accomodation and schooling. We have three kids aged 13, 11 and 5. I've found Yeppoon to be much cooler in temp compared to Rockhampton and that's definetely a plus. I really don't think i'd mind spending the 40 mins on the road between Yeppon and Rocky. But is there anything else one might find in favor of one or the other? Living, costs, schools, recreation (for the kids...), anything else you can think of. Thanks