After Years of planning we finally land in Melbourne on 10th March! wahooo exciting times

[dinkydoo]

Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey, Tecoma and Belgrave are LOVELY!!!!! Not a lot of rentals around, but it is a fabulous area at the foothills of the 'hills'

Ferntree Gully is pretty damned good too

 

The train line (Belgrave) is great - from Upper Gully to the city it's about 55 minutes on the train. Anywhere around the hills seems to have a bit more of a 'villagey' feel - it is a particular type of person who's attracted to the area (yep me included).

 

BUT - you need to remember that you're on the edge (or in) a high-fire risk area, so you need to be prepared for that. However that's also a good thing - the area has a lot of active CFA (volunteer fire brigade) stations, which can be a great way to meet people if you join up. (Plus volunteering is always a good thing)

 

Shopping-wise, Knox City is a short drive away, Berwick is a quick drive too. And there are loads of quirky shops, cafes etc

 

 

 

Thanks Jo, I'm looking forward to investigating while the hubby goes to work! We are staying in Harkaway initially while we decide.

[JoandJon]

That should give you a good chance to figure out if it's for you or not

 

The cinema at Belgrave is fabulous too - much nicer than the big soul-less megaplexes - good luck with it all!

[leccylou]

Hi everyone....

 

thanks for the info on places/areas. Etc its always nice to hear from people in the know........

well we're on the final stretch now, 4 more days to go!!

Good luck with the rest of your planning....I'm hoping this is the hardest part, can't wait to get on the plane and chill out with a singapore sling :-)

louise x

[dinkydoo]

Hi everyone....

 

thanks for the info on places/areas. Etc its always nice to hear from people in the know........

well we're on the final stretch now, 4 more days to go!!

Good luck with the rest of your planning....I'm hoping this is the hardest part, can't wait to get on the plane and chill out with a singapore sling :-)

louise x

 

 

Good luck Louise, hope your last few days aren't too stressful! See you on the other side!!!!

 

sharon

[dinkydoo]

That should give you a good chance to figure out if it's for you or not

 

The cinema at Belgrave is fabulous too - much nicer than the big soul-less megaplexes - good luck with it all!

 

 

Thank you, might be asking you for more info when we arrive!!

 

Sharon