Hi Peeps,
We are coming over from Perth as soon as the house here sells ( anyone wanna buy it ) <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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There may be a chance to get work in Ballarat, any tips on what it like to live there ?
I know it's a smallish country town,
but is it cliquey hicksville with straw chewing farmers or a pleasant relaxed place ?
Looking on google it looks quite nice and house prices seem good.
Is there a major downside other than distance from Melbourne ?
And comments would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Hi there,
I have not spent much time there but I would say it is a pretty nice town. And I knew a guy who left Melbourne to go and retire in Ballarat so it must be alright. The only thing I actually remember is they have a McDonalds and of course they have their tourist attraction, Sovereign Hill. I think there is a V-Line train from ballarat to the city so that might help a bit.
Cheers, Glen
I've been to Ballarat & it's really lovely. Yes they got The Reject Shop, KMart & all those kinds of places.
Ballarat is a beautiful place and you would be so lucky to move there. We use to go for alot of holidays there as a kid and my sister was born there. I wouldn't really call it a small country town as it really has gone ahead. Sadly with the droughts etc the beautiful lake wendouree where i use to go and feed the swans as a young girl is all dried out.
They have many attractions there, Sovereign Hill being the main Attraction. Its a step back in time to the Gold Rush days where people are dress in period costume and you can buy wanted posters or boiled sweets to name a couple. You can pan for gold or ride on the cobb and co coach. Plenty to see and do . They also have Eureka Stockade etc. There are beautiful gardens and they were known for their Begonias.. Ballarat is a very pretty spot with many beautiful Trees and as you drive through the Arch of Victory the rows of trees are stunning. I love Ballarat and Im sure you would to. Plenty of great shops too! And not too far from Melbourne for a day trip <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='<_<' /> Hope that helps.
Snazza
Thanks for the replies everyone, It sounds nice out there.
All we need now is to sell our house here and were off...
we are currently looking at ballarat as well, great schools and infrastructure and housing is really affordable, i think its only a matter of time before the town booms. only down side is the weather, its very cold
And I think it would be particularly cold today!!!!! Brhhhhh <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/kosa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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