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Hey guys. We finally made it over here and have been having a blast for the last month and a half. Two of our kids are in Sunshine beach State High School and the younger 2 go to Noosaville State Primary. So far we're really happy about the decision to come to Noosa. It is expensive compared to the USA and especially when trying to set up a business. The are loving it and have found making friends very easy. They are all involved in sports, swimming lessons and surfing (yes even in the winter which is warm compared to what we are used to). The weather truly is fabulous! Shorts and t-shirts pretty much all the time. While waiting for the office to be ready I've been spending a lot of time 4x4ing along North Shore and doing a fair bit of surf fishing. It's so beautiful and relaxing that sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming! I'm finally going to be ready to care for patients in the office on Monday. I'm located at the 205/90 Goodchap and the name is Laguna Bay Chiropractic. ( www.lagunabaychiropractic.com ). Come visit me if you need a good Chiro! If anyone is moving to Noosa and has any questions, hit me up. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions that I can regarding housing, recreation, kids, schools...etc.

Hey thanks for the info! I'll check it out.

Thanks so much for the info, I really appreciate it. We'll check those out. We finally just booked a hotel along the river in Noosaville for a week but I'd like to get into a house quickly as I hate to just be throwing money away.

Alright Noosa people, we're having a hard time nailing down a house to lease. Everyone wants us to be physically present to do a walk through. I need advice on the best temporary, furnished housing to lease until we get to view a few homes and get into one of them. Any experience with this? Thanks in advance! We fly in on July 3rd!!!

Thanks, Great info! Can I get your (or anyones) thoughts on businesses in the Noosa Civic???? I am considering leasing space there and I'm curious what the locals opinion is about going there or shopping there. Do people actually shop there? Is it busy? Would you say the Civic is considered a good place to have a business? Thanks

Anyone in Noosa have a preference in cell phone companies?

Finally have a date! We bought our tickets for July 1st !!! We can't wait to settle into living in Noosa.

Thanks for this post! Lots of great info. We've been looking at Noosa Waters and wouldn't you know it, for the last 6 months there has been houses available and now that we are getting ready to move there is nothing! GRRRRR. Keep your eyes open for us, we're looking for a 4 bedroom in the 700pw price range.

Luckily, I will be bringing my work with me which is good and bad. Opening a new business is always stressful and expensive but rewarding when it's up and running.

Hey, KOKORO.... where do you recommend renting a house? We've been looking at Noosa Waters as well as Sunshine/Sunrise Beach. What do you recommend and why? Thanks

Keep your chin up Pinkestlady! It'll happen and when it does you will savor the sweetness even that much more! The waiting sucks because your whole life is in limbo but it won't last forever. It won't be long now so find something positive to focus on 1- you're smart 2- you're educated 3- you've got the points 4- hey, if they let me in..... they'll definitely be inviting you!!! Good luck to you, we'll be crossing our fingers for you!

Great replies guys and thanks for the advice. What do you figure about buying cars? I was thinking put a big chunk down on a car and make payments to start establishing some credit in Australia or am I better off just paying cash and buying outright? Any ideas on the best car in Oz for a family of 6? Pajero, Land Cruiser .... what else?

Hey, I know I saw a checklist floating around here but I can't find it. I'm looking for advice on what to do after arrival .... day one and so on. Besides the obvious like get a house and telephone number, more of how to get set up for medicare, do I need a tax number and where to get it.... that type of stuff. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks

Hey, Purely speculation on my part here but I would upload it on your immi account and then email the CO to let him know that it's done. I imagine that would be sufficient and that's what I would do in your shoes. Good luck, it sounds like you're moving right along!

Hey, did you see this thread? http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/queensland/228675-new-noosa.html This guy is living in Noosa and gave it quite a great review.