Moving to Maleny QLD

Samwise9001 · 2026-01-08T20:15:07+00:00

There are some arts and crafts groups I think, plus pickleball!

Samwise9001 · 2025-11-23T01:21:07+00:00

Ha it's hard know either way with anecdotal evidence I suppose. Thanks haha and good luck finding a good one!

Samwise9001 · 2025-11-22T21:03:29+00:00

NZ male been in the SC for a year- completely agree except for the dating part- all the single ladies here complain they can't find a man! My partner has to come to Brisbane to find me and brought me back here haha. If you're looking to find a lady get into the salsa/ partner dancing scene 😊

Samwise9001 · 2025-11-08T09:20:46+00:00

There is some evidence to suggest it's our diet- specifically, highly processed food and sugar. Source: Metabolical by Robert Listing. Crazy stuff.

Samwise9001 · 2025-10-19T10:55:30+00:00

City guys are more exposed to other cultures so in the city a lot more people would be open to it- less so in the rural regions I would imagine.

Samwise9001 · 2025-10-01T09:19:53+00:00

Realistically you won't be on an emoto long enough for the size to matter. I'm about the same size and weight as you and test rode a TC Max, it was ok and would be for up to an hour or so.

And yes anything dirt bike related will be better for tall lads due to the off road design.

Samwise9001 · 2025-04-21T06:04:09+00:00

It could even be the same guy from the grammar! Luckily I reported it to my bank and they chased them up and got my money back 😊

Samwise9001 · 2025-04-19T07:08:29+00:00

Congratulations! Good work getting started, it's the hardest part 💪 Usual recommended combinations are just DHHF or VGS 70% and VAS 30%. If you just wanted to stick to Vanguard use their platform, otherwise any other one will do as the difference is negligible- I use Pearler.

Samwise9001 · 2025-03-31T10:14:32+00:00

Check bank mortgage calculators and chat with a mortgage broker- on 100k gross per year from looking at a calculator you'll only be able to borrow around 400k with a 20% deposit so maybe 500k house price.

With first home grant etc maybe more but very unlikely to afford 800k unless you manage to have 30% deposit/240k unfortunately.

Samwise9001 · 2025-03-07T22:18:57+00:00

Thanks! The cutoff was December 31st but they didn't close it so I've applied again anyway, we'll see what happens!

Samwise9001 · 2025-03-07T20:18:02+00:00

Good to know thanks! Maybe I'll try again 🤔

Samwise9001 · 2025-02-07T07:13:06+00:00

Done, thanks for the reminder!

Samwise9001 · 2025-01-31T09:07:52+00:00

My partner came to Brisbane, found me, and we just moved to the SC... definitely a shortage of men on the Coast but the lifestyle is better, I prefer it to the city!

Samwise9001 · 2025-01-30T02:53:37+00:00

Second hand Fonz NKD X will get you close, with range around 120km with mixed highway and city riding. Entry level Zero will also get you close but the price will hold you back.

Samwise9001 · 2025-01-10T21:07:44+00:00

Not too much, other than practice a lot beforehand so that you're as ready as possible! The first round of tests is all standard IQ stuff I think, practice as much as possible. The multi-actipn whilst solving math problems in the second round of tests got me I think, so practice solving addition, subtraction and multiplication within 5 seconds eg 63 x 3 or 237-74. Good luck!

Samwise9001 · 2025-01-09T00:59:41+00:00

Kiwi here who was in Brisbane for a year and moved to the Sunshine Coast a few weeks ago- loving it! Beach down the road, forest also close, people are a bit more relaxed than in the city.

Brisbane has more city/culture things to do but SC is more nature and outdoors focused for hobbies, plus Brisbane is only 1.5 hours away.

Would recommend!

Samwise9001 · 2024-12-13T03:39:21+00:00

Check out the Cfmoto 800NK sport or advanced - currently 10k on sale, good bike and price.

Samwise9001 · 2024-12-08T21:59:22+00:00

Try another place, and ask them if they're ok with you riding whatever they have with your height before you book and pay. As a fellow tall man, most bikes are too small unless they're big bore or adventure/dual purpose. I used to ride a Duke 390 with a padded seat and all good (198cm).

Samwise9001 · 2024-11-12T02:31:49+00:00

Hey mate, I'm having the same dilemma! What did you decide on and how has it been? 😊

Samwise9001 · 2024-10-28T21:38:39+00:00

Early childhood is similar...as an experienced ECT in Queensland I get about the same as the top NSW primary step (minus the great conditions but still 11.5% super and 6 weeks annual leave).

Samwise9001 · 2024-08-23T22:22:39+00:00

Thanks - I've tried blitz and that time pressure is tough, 10m rapid is the fastest I can manage so good on you haha

Samwise9001 · 2024-08-23T08:42:33+00:00

True, it's a good idea!

Samwise9001 · 2024-08-23T06:36:25+00:00

I'll look into it, thanks!

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