Five reasons why Tasmania is awesome!

**bikerlinz** · 08-01-2011, 08:38 PM

Tasmania is an awesome place to live. We moved here a little over a year ago and LOVE it! To dispel a few myths, here is some stuff that you would love too:

1. THE WEATHER - contrary to popular myth, Tasmania has beautiful weather. It is on the same latitude south as Madrid is north. We have more sunshine than Melbourne and Hobart is the second driest state capital in Australia. Yes, it would feel cold if you came from Darwin, but coming from the UK it is heavenly. We have four seasons same as the UK, but much more sunshine and we are protected (by the sea) from the temperature extremes you see either in the UK or on the Oz mainland. Winter is where you REALLY notice the difference. Max daytime temperatures in the winter are actually WARMER than Madrid. In the middle of winter 2010 I was sat outside a restaurant by the Derwent with my daughter having lunch in a t-shirt and watching a school of dolphins swim past. Unbelievable!

2. THE LIFESTYLE - we live in open country, but I work in Hobart CBD. The journey takes 20 minutes, 25 if there's 'traffic' (i.e. 30 other cars). I struggle to think where else this would be possible. Certainly not Sydney or Melbourne. Hobartians don't know how lucky they are. Having spent much of my time commuting into either London or Oxford, we don't have real traffic in Hobart!

3. THE PLACE - is epic! Lonely Planet put the east coast of Tassie as its No. 1 place in the world to visit in 2009, and with good reason. White talc sandy beaches and clean blue water. And only 1-2h drive from Hobart. But the beaches are everywhere and empty. We went down to Dodges Ferry about a week ago with friends from the mainland. Their comment (on walking onto a beautiful white beach with clear blue sea that had about 5 people on it) was 'we love Tasmania!'. And don't get me started on Cradle Mountain national park!

4. THE PEOPLE - are fab. We have made some really good friends since moving here, and the sense of community is something that I remember from growing up in the UK 40 years ago. When we arrived there was a neighbourhood barbie organised to welcome us and so that everyone could introduce themselves.

5. THE COFFEE - if you love coffee you'll love Hobart. Tasmanians are infamous for not allowing large franchises to take hold (except McDonald's and KFC) and Starbuck's lasted about 3 months. Instead we have Oomph (which is Tasmanian and far better) and lots of small cafes with really good local coffee.

This should get you started. We love it here, it is a perfect place to raise a child, or to simply enjoy life in a beautiful place that is not polluted and overcrowded.

Hope to see you all here soon,

Lindsay.

**Guest47308** · 08-01-2011, 08:46 PM

Wow Tasmania sounds like a lovely place, i have to admit i thought it would be quite dreary.... But the way you have described it is lovely. If we ever make it to Oz, we will defo stop by and give it a visit.

**siamsusie** · 08-01-2011, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by PerkiPie

Wow Tasmania sounds like a lovely place, i have to admit i thought it would be quite dreary.... But the way you have described it is lovely. If we ever make it to Oz, we will defo stop by and give it a visit.

Tasmania dreary

absolutely not, its the jewel of Australia seriously!

**siamsusie** · 08-01-2011, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by bikerlinz

Tasmania is an awesome place to live. We moved here a little over a year ago and LOVE it! To dispel a few myths, here is some stuff that you would love too:

1. THE WEATHER - contrary to popular myth, Tasmania has beautiful weather. It is on the same latitude south as Madrid is north. We have more sunshine than Melbourne and Hobart is the second driest state capital in Australia. Yes, it would feel cold if you came from Darwin, but coming from the UK it is heavenly. We have four seasons same as the UK, but much more sunshine and we are protected (by the sea) from the temperature extremes you see either in the UK or on the Oz mainland. Winter is where you REALLY notice the difference. Max daytime temperatures in the winter are actually WARMER than Madrid. In the middle of winter 2010 I was sat outside a restaurant by the Derwent with my daughter having lunch in a t-shirt and watching a school of dolphins swim past. Unbelievable!

2. THE LIFESTYLE - we live in open country, but I work in Hobart CBD. The journey takes 20 minutes, 25 if there's 'traffic' (i.e. 30 other cars). I struggle to think where else this would be possible. Certainly not Sydney or Melbourne. Hobartians don't know how lucky they are. Having spent much of my time commuting into either London or Oxford, we don't have real traffic in Hobart!

3. THE PLACE - is epic! Lonely Planet put the east coast of Tassie as its No. 1 place in the world to visit in 2009, and with good reason. White talc sandy beaches and clean blue water. And only 1-2h drive from Hobart. But the beaches are everywhere and empty. We went down to Dodges Ferry about a week ago with friends from the mainland. Their comment (on walking onto a beautiful white beach with clear blue sea that had about 5 people on it) was 'we love Tasmania!'. And don't get me started on Cradle Mountain national park!

4. THE PEOPLE - are fab. We have made some really good friends since moving here, and the sense of community is something that I remember from growing up in the UK 40 years ago. When we arrived there was a neighbourhood barbie organised to welcome us and so that everyone could introduce themselves.

5. THE COFFEE - if you love coffee you'll love Hobart. Tasmanians are infamous for not allowing large franchises to take hold (except McDonald's and KFC) and Starbuck's lasted about 3 months. Instead we have Oomph (which is Tasmanian and far better) and lots of small cafes with really good local coffee.

This should get you started. We love it here, it is a perfect place to raise a child, or to simply enjoy life in a beautiful place that is not polluted and overcrowded.

Hope to see you all here soon,

Lindsay.

Great post there Lindsay... my husband a Tasmanian has finally come home to this wonderful state and we are exceptionally happy here.
We are skiers and Cradle Mountain is just up the road from me so we are in seventh heaven here. Greens Beach on my door step together the National parks.. yes we have everything.

Pleased you love it as much as we do.

Susie x

**Bod** · 08-01-2011, 08:57 PM

If I thought I could find decent paid work I'd be there a week tuesday.

Tassie is by far the most beutiful place Aus has to offer.

Great post and really jealouse

John x

**siamsusie** · 08-01-2011, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by ESSEX TO AUS

If I thought I could find decent paid work I'd be there a week tuesday.

Tassie is by far the most beutiful place Aus has to offer.

Great post and really jealouse

John x

Yes John, you are so right there, I am totally in awe of the place.

hope you both and the baby are well xx

**Bod** · 08-01-2011, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by siamsusie

Yes John, you are so right there, I am totally in awe of the place.

hope you both and the baby are well xx

Thanks Susie

Bonnie is so beutiful and full of life.
The weather was cold and drizzly when we were there, but it still stood head and shoulders above all else.

I'm jealous of you two

x

**siamsusie** · 08-01-2011, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by ESSEX TO AUS

Thanks Susie

Bonnie is so beutiful and full of life.
The weather was cold and drizzly when we were there, but it still stood head and shoulders above all else.

I'm jealous of you two

x

Bonnie is such a beautiful name, I am also thrilled for you guys, they are a special gift.

This is the view from my garden John, the River Tamar at the end of my garden, temps of 34 here today...

Susie xx

**Bod** · 08-01-2011, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by siamsusie

Bonnie is such a beautiful name, I am also thrilled for you guys, they are a special gift.

This is the view from my garden John, the River Tamar at the end of my garden, temps of 34 here today...

Susie xx

Your now rubbing it in

x

**guest37336** · 08-01-2011, 09:36 PM

Apart from the scenery, the apples, coffee, (NO BLOODY LEMONS

) etc, there is a certain lady out there

who I owe a lot to.

I have no idea if the picture included is anything like the lady in question, couldn't care less really, but classy, compassionate and caring are her main traits.

And she is a dab hand with a Durian fruit as well.

Cheers Tony.