LOCATION PICKS

VICTORIA BASS COAST

(eg Phillip Island) Natural habitat Fresh air Proximity to Melbourne

GOLDFIELDS & SPA COUNTRY

(eg Castlemaine) Active arts scene Diverse range of medical facilities

Relaxed village feel

NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

Close to Illawarra coast

Relatively close to Canberra and Sydney

Weather is largely free from Sydney’s humidity

Rural setting close to the beach

NORTH COAST

(eg Port Macquarie) Commercial airport Range of shops Medical facilities

QLD SUNSHINE COAST

(eg Buderim, Bribie Island)

Close to Brisbane Choice of living inland or on coast

Varied housing options

DARLING DOWNS

(eg Toowoomba)

Recreation and cultural facilities

Ideal conditions for gardeners

Sense of community Climate is cooler than in Brisbane

TASMANIA EAST COAST

(eg St Helens)

Weather (claimed to have 200 days of sunshine a year)

Good community feel

Close to Binalong Bay (one of the best white sand beaches)

HUON VALLEY

Close to Hobart for amenities

Four distinct seasons

Lifestyle (gourmet) and leisure (such as golf and gardening)

SA ADELAIDE HILLS

(eg Mount Barker) Natural open spaces South Eastern Freeway enables access to Adelaide

Choice of shops

FLEURIEU PENINSULA

(eg Victor Harbor)

Large number of community groups and clubs Medical services Proximity to Adelaide

WA GREAT SOUTHERN

(eg Denmark)

Arts and culture Restaurants Natural environment Sense of community

SOUTH WEST

(eg Margaret River)

A Mediterranean climate

Art and culture (vineyards, restaurants, music festivals, art galleries) Lifestyle Proximity to sea and forests