Not been there but we reeeeeally like the looks of Bairnsdale - but heard Gippland's been suffering from major flooding lately - soggy Yorkshire to soggy Victoria!! lol
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Things are going to get a lot worse before they get a lot worse - Lily Tomlin; And then we get to Oz - Abi&Dan
Moving to Sale in 3 months and 1 week!!!!!! So far have found really good primary school - there are lots but Araluen P School seems great and the head is fantastic - already send our little boy balloons, stickers and letters from kids in his future class - as well as photos. The town itself seems to have loads to do. Lots of parks and a lovely lake; swimming complexes and cinema - plus only 20 mins from 90 mile beach!!!!. Plenty of nice shops, school selection and a great family church. Check out City of Sale, Gippsland, Victoria ~ Community Information Website ~ Sale, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Hope it helps and if you plan to end up there - give us a shout and we'll let you know how it is! Sarah
We were out in Oz in March and went and had a look round Gippsland. We actually fancied Lakes Entrance, until we got there!! Didn't like it at all.
However, we did discover Sale. Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!!!! Really nice looking town and all the residential areas looked neat and clean. I got the impression that people were proud of their town. House prices are good too.
Not so taken with Bairnsdale although it was fine.
Thanks all for your responses. Looking forward to getting out there for look myself to see at first hand. Due out in Oct 08 for a reccie, if any body wants to meet up for beer, coffee, chat whilst in Oz, feel free to mail me.
I will put my two bobs worth in for Ballarat, it is actually a city, has universities etc. and only 1.5 hours from Melbourne :) But if you want to be near beach, yes Sale
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