the.badger
Well-Known Member
We're thinking about moving up Cairns or Townsville way... Any thoughts? What's it like to live up there?
But if I could convince him that there are cassowaries in near Townsville he might be swayed.
I won't make my decision until I spend at least 2 weeks at each, the Daintree does tickle my fancy..
I love humidity so looking forward to the tropical climate with warmer winters!
I live in Cairns and wouldn't live anywhere else... as my friend put it - Townsville is for people who want to find work easily and Cairns (the unemployment capital of Australia) is for people who love the outdoors.
But work isn't hard to find - you just have to look
I vote Cairns. Maybe a bit biased. Been here 8 years and love it. Feel I've found one of the best places in Australia. Surrounded by such beauty. So many amazing places to go. Rainforest, reef what more could you want? I have to admit im stuck here now due to family circumstances but don't mind at all.
I think Townsville has better services though eg hospital.
I think you should visit both for a quick trip and see what feels more like your cup of tea. Good luck with the move.
How about the people though? Same in both towns?
If Cairns is the unemployment capital of Australia, might say something about the people there?
Yeah, winter there is warmer than summer here We only have enough time to spend 1 week in each I think, which is a shame. Slave to the needle and all that
What about facilities, jobs, housing etc in each town? Anyone know? Is the landscape around each town very different? Are there lots of hills around Townsville? (Other half is a keen mountain biker). Are there lots of creeks near Townsville?
I've been to Cairns for about half an hour, and never to Townsville, so I'm in the dark here!
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