What is your favourite Australian "county" or place? why?

Question

Wat is your favourite australia "county" and why, by counties I mean victoria, queensland etc.

I will be staying in australia for the best part of 2008 and early 2009 so any tips on places to see r apreciated.

thx

that its: states!, i couldnt for the life of me think of the propper word, thats why i put counties in speech marks. lol thx alfie

Answer 1

Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania etc are States not counties. Each has its own charms and places of interest. If you are going to be in Australia for a year, you will probably have time to see quite a bit so somewhere reasonably central would be a good idea. For this reason, I would choose Sydney as a base.

Sydney has much to see and do in the city and more within 200km. Melbourne and Brisbane are a day's drive or an hour's flight away. Canberra is three hours down the freeway. Adelaide and Hobart are about an hour and a half away by air. Perth, Darwin, Cairns and Alice Springs are a three or four hour flight wherever you start from.

Answer 2

I've not been in Tasmania, and it might be my favorite, if I had been there, but I have been in all the rest. First, avoid ACT. This area is a fine political center. Let the polies keep it.
My favourite is the Adelaide area in South Australia. Fine weather, beautiful vineyards and hills, friendly people, moderate costs, good shopping, great beaches, wonderful hiking trails, and easy access by public transportation to the central business district make it a pleasure. Second favorite is Cairnes area in north Queensland. Third is Brissie, Fourth Melbourne (too much traffic...) Sydney is my last choice, but rural NSW is beautiful. The Northern Territory is vast, beautiful, full of adventure, but the people there seemed a bit more aloof, and less friendly. Perhaps it is just the heat and the flies. Perth and West Australia would be high on the list, but they are so far from anywhere that you spend too much time traveling to get there. The traffic in rural NSW and Queensland is not a problem. Traffic around Melbourne and Sydney can be. The absoulte worst in Australia is more pleasant than downtown anywhere in the US, so enjoy wherever you are. Get acquainted with the locals. It is the people that really make Australia great. Enjoy! (I am jealous and envious!!!)

Answer 3

Andrew Strauss - He was probably one of the most underrated batsmen in the modern era. I remember some brilliant innings he played against India under tough circumstances when the rest of the batting order collapsed. He was a good leader too. Shane Bond - Was such a rare talent, it's a shame that injuries clouded most of his career. He didn't had a ferocious bowling action, but bowled freakishly fast. Malcolm Marshall - A nightmare for batsmen. Former players who played against him or with him say that he never gave less than 100% whether he was playing for a club or his country. Pass into nothingness; but still will keep. Ricky Ponting - The guy had a hungry heart, you could see that on his face, he really wanted to win for his country. As an Indian supporter I always felt relieved when he got out. Was a genuine fighter. Inzamam Ul Haq - The guy was entertaining to watch, I mean from his batting to his fielding and his interviews! But I respect him a lot for the batsman he was. I've also heard that he's a very down to earth human being. Imran Khan did a huge favor fpr Pakistan cricket when he spotted him in his younger days and included him in the world cup squad of 1992. The rest is history. Charminda Vas - Awesome bowler, wasn't the fastest but had good control over line and length. I remember him bowling some magnificent spells against India's formidable batting line-up. Never saw him getting pissed at anything too, that's rare for fast bowlers. Jacques Kallis - Cricket fans around the world have respect for him. In the current era his stats are just amazing. yea, that pretty much sums it all.

Answer 4

West Australia has a lot to offer from the wineries at Margret River,Monkey Mia to feed the dolphins,Karijina National Park,Rottnest Island,Broome and a visit to El Questro station will make you feel like an Aussie it is a long way from the rest of the states but thats what makes it so special.Also Melbourne is a great place to visit but it depends on what kind of holiday you want you can rough it in the outback or you can go round Melbourne on a tram they cater well for tourists.Hope you have a great visit and make sure you go to the footy while here you will love it.

Answer 5

Western Australia is my favourite state. From the Nullabore plains, Margaret River (wine and surf), to dessert and gorges and my favourite place of all Broome. Riding on a camel on the most beautiful beach in Australia watching the sunset across the Indian Ocean........lovely. It's so isolated from the rest of the Country and untouched.

Answer 6

I am biased but even so queensland is the best state- we have the diversity and dusty reds of the outback to the lush greens of the tropical rainforests and of course some of the best beaches in the world not to mention a temprate enviroment to go with it.

in short we have a range of locations to suit budgets/ likes/ dislikes, if you cant find it in queensland you wont find it in australia.....

there truly is no where like home.

Answer 7

As you can see everywhere has it's fans.
There are great places to see all over Oz.

The Great Ocean Road in Victoria.
All the beaches.
The Red Centre.
The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland.
Sydney Harbour.
Cober Pedy in South Australia.
Monkey Mia & Broome in Western Australia.
The Outback.
and more

There's plenty to keep you busy.

Answer 8

You cant go past the Northern Territory the true outback, with Red DIrt. As far as magical places to visit you must see Ayers Rock (Uluru) and Kakadu.

Answer 9

Go for NSW North Coast beautiful area and is only approx 3-4 hr drive into QLD- Brisbane.

Answer 10

Start by calling them STATES. Me, I like central NSW, round about Coffs Harbour (despite it being the home of that filmstar bloke, wotsisname). Good sea and fishing/surfing, good hinterland, plenty of work available, good tourism, good housing, good roads, good local politicians, good weather, good beer... good grief... I'm off back! Good bye!!!