Guest tester23 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 i wouldnt say that, even though i lived in WA for 9yrs i never saw one , but ive never looked for them, my west aussie mate asured me there was, more likely HE is wrong. ive also lived in SA for 10yrs, ive never seen a wild one there either. and at the moment im living in the Adelaide hills.[ATTACH]1256[/ATTACH] Not sure how often you get out, but we regularly see Koalas when walking through Mt Lofty and Morialta falls parks. Also when cruising in our tinny through the river murray in the Riverland if you look hard enough you can usually spot a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sazzle76 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 What fab info from everyone!.... just over 3 weeks and I will be in Adelaide!!!!!!!!!!! Like the Koala spotting idea, gives me something to do with the kids whilst OH is working ( Oh, and to look forward to rain... can totally not imagine what that feels like!! LOL One thing that will be odd is not wondering if it will snow for xmas. Think im glad we chose SA over VIC now. (even if it is only for our 6 week reccie) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tester23 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Not long now Sazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sazzle76 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Not long now Sazzle oh god yeh i couldnt sleep last night tho for worrying about the fact our outbound flight has still not been confirmed ( fingers crossed tho, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Sowters Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hi all Were coming to Adelaide January 2010, you've all made it so inviting. We are travelling blind as we've never been to Oz and we can't wait for the massive change in lifestyle. Thanks for all the tips and advice, Kind regards Mark, Tania n Emily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest needingtogo Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hi "The Sowters," we are also looking at coming to Adelaide in January 2010 depending on house selling and visa grant. This thread is just brilliant and I have so enjoyed reading out all the lovely points about Adelaide to my husband. Enjoy all the preparations and see you in Adelaide. Bex.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest debcat Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 SA drivers are simply shocking, you have to experience it to understand, the place is great apart from that and the grafitti! By the way McLaren Vale is even better than the Barossa, around 60 wineries with free tastings, terrific food and cleanskins at a spanking $6 a bottle. Welcome to Australia.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Obedoh Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 SA drivers are simply shocking, you have to experience it to understand, the place is great apart from that and the grafitti! By the way McLaren Vale is even better than the Barossa, around 60 wineries with free tastings, terrific food and cleanskins at a spanking $6 a bottle. Welcome to Australia.x Can agree with the grafitti, arrived on Tuesday and couldn' believe from the airport to our temp rental in Morphett Vale the garffiti on peoples fences, really spoils the place. Going to do a trip to McClaren Vale in next few days, so will try your tip on the cleanskins wine. Any other good info. We are looking for somewhere with good schools, village atmosphere with local shops you can walk to, witthin 30 mins of CBD, don't mind North, South, East, West, modern housing, not too many Brits. PN is the closest yet. Thanks Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest debcat Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Can agree with the grafitti, arrived on Tuesday and couldn' believe from the airport to our temp rental in Morphett Vale the garffiti on peoples fences, really spoils the place. Going to do a trip to McClaren Vale in next few days, so will try your tip on the cleanskins wine. Any other good info. We are looking for somewhere with good schools, village atmosphere with local shops you can walk to, witthin 30 mins of CBD, don't mind North, South, East, West, modern housing, not too many Brits. PN is the closest yet. Thanks Jackie Try Willunga while you're in the McLaren Vale region, only 5 kms down the Main Road. Schools you can walk to, pretty village, great farmer's market on Saturday, about 40 mins from CBD, 3 pubs (unheard of in SA). Great access to the south coast too, if you go down to Victor Harbor and Middleton right now there are a load of Southern Right whales, some of them mothers and calves, a sight to behold. Best cleanskins from Pertaringa winery, best lunch at penny's Hill or Leconfield. Enjoy exploring, welcome to Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Try Willunga while you're in the McLaren Vale region, only 5 kms down the Main Road. Schools you can walk to, pretty village, great farmer's market on Saturday, about 40 mins from CBD, 3 pubs (unheard of in SA). Great access to the south coast too, if you go down to Victor Harbor and Middleton right now there are a load of Southern Right whales, some of them mothers and calves, a sight to behold. Best cleanskins from Pertaringa winery, best lunch at penny's Hill or Leconfield. Enjoy exploring, welcome to Australia. I like Willunga as well - three pubs in a lovely rural community!!! I was down there yesterday and even in that miserable rain it was a pleasure to be there. Bit too far from the CBD though if you work near there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Obedoh Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I like Willunga as well - three pubs in a lovely rural community!!!I was down there yesterday and even in that miserable rain it was a pleasure to be there. Bit too far from the CBD though if you work near there. Sounds idyllic, just the sort of palce we are looking for, but maybe a bit far from city. OH doesn't want to spend two hours a day to and from work as he will be doing a lot of driving anyway. I like PN as its like some of the little places on the coast where I grew up near Whitby, not really loving other places around. Any other suggestions? Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Obedoh Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Try Willunga while you're in the McLaren Vale region, only 5 kms down the Main Road. Schools you can walk to, pretty village, great farmer's market on Saturday, about 40 mins from CBD, 3 pubs (unheard of in SA). Great access to the south coast too, if you go down to Victor Harbor and Middleton right now there are a load of Southern Right whales, some of them mothers and calves, a sight to behold. Best cleanskins from Pertaringa winery, best lunch at penny's Hill or Leconfield. Enjoy exploring, welcome to Australia. Thanks for the tips. Went to Middleton today, did a de-tour to Willunga and really liked it, just what I like. Also went to Gowler and really, really liked that. Would love that somewhere closer to the city. Saw whales for the first time at Middleton, also liked the vineyards on the way, saw kangaroos and parrots for the first time. The alpaka farms are funny. Thanks Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tester23 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Well we are actually moving from Adel to Syd. But our time here has been great, and we will miss it, but while we're young its time to experience some new cities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Well we are actually moving from Adel to Syd. But our time here has been great, and we will miss it, but while we're young its time to experience some new cities If you are young I can see the need to travel around a few more Aussie city's. Sydney and Melbourne are very interesting but just too busy for me. Have a great time - ya might come back here eventually:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tester23 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yeh, being young and in Adel for the last 4 years is enough. Its a great city but we feel we have outgrowqn it for the time being. May come back, although the other half prefers the Queensland weather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Graham from Oz Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Try Mount Barker......adelaide hill or the surounding towns....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tester23 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Mount Barker is a fair commute to the CBD each day though, as is any of the towns/suburbs in the hills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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