Thanks for the welcome This forum really does have a great feel about it.
I've never managed to get all the way across to Perth/WA, but really should at some stage. It won;t be as nice as here but sounds pretty bloody good, except for that absurd AFL thing
There are definitely some beautiful spots in the mountains around here Fretworn, and only just over an hour to the coast the other way. The only problem with driving locally is the idiots who drive the Monaro Hwy to the snow during snow season. True numpties!