kiwi_sparkles Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 We are looking at relocating to either Auckland (I'm a kiwi, although lived in London since 1999) or Brisbane. I've not been back to Brisbane since I was 16. My husband (British) has never been. We are planning on heading over for a weeks reccie and to see if we can envisage living there. Will be looking at having a relocation agent take us tour while we are there. Can anyone recommend a suburb to stay in for our trip? We are in our 40s, and want somewhere close-ish to the CBD, with cafes and restaurants. Not fussed about nightlife as such, but we do love a good brunch! My husband is a Londoner through and through, so it needs to be fairly lively so that he doesn't get withdrawal symptoms the minute we touch down. Based on my own research, I'm thinking West End, Paddington or Bulimba. Is there anywhere else worth checking out? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_sparkles Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Grrr, typing on my phone and it posted before I finished the title which should have said reconnaissance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelly Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 24 minutes ago, kiwi_sparkles said: Based on my own research, I'm thinking West End, Paddington or Bulimba. These are all great. Also check out New Farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_sparkles Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 8 hours ago, Jelly said: These are all great. Also check out New Farm. Thank you - will take a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobHatton Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 New Farm, Fortitude Valley and West End would be my pick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_sparkles Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, BobHatton said: New Farm, Fortitude Valley and West End would be my pick... Thank you! Sounds like we are in the right track. Now the fun bit - to research some nice hotels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobHatton Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Do you mean motels? There's a string of them along Kingsford Smith Drive and these are only a 5-10 minute drive to New Farm/Fortitude Valley... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, BobHatton said: Do you mean motels? There's a string of them along Kingsford Smith Drive and these are only a 5-10 minute drive to New Farm/Fortitude Valley... Wouldn’t recommend Kingsford Smith Drive with the long term roadworks and there are no restaurants or cafes within walking distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_sparkles Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 No motels. I've nothing against them (we use them a lot when we do US road trips, and in NZ) , but for this trip, given importance of the visit, I want to stay somewhere extra nice. So it'll either be a hotel, or an apartment. If we end up in New Farm or West End then hopefully somewhere with a river view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, kiwi_sparkles said: given importance of the visit, I want to stay somewhere extra nice. Why? I'd be going for an AirBnB apartment myself. If the idea is to check out what it would be like to live there, staying in luxury isn't going to give you a realistic idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_sparkles Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 Yeah that's why I also mentioned an apartment. However it's more about checking out the different suburbs, seeing what areas we think we'd like best. Because even staying in an apartment won't really be like living there.... as it's all just fun when you're on holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csc1980 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 How about south Brisbane such like Greenbank area? My concern is low crime rate, good schools, and jobs. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_sparkles Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 8 hours ago, Csc1980 said: How about south Brisbane such like Greenbank area? My concern is low crime rate, good schools, and jobs. Thanks Thanks! Just had to look that area up as I've not heard of it and I think it may be a little bit too far from the CBD. I'm keen for low crime area (there's no kids so school's aren't an issue) but ideally it would be walking distance, or no more than 15-20 mins by train/river, to the city. Not sure how crime in Brisbane compares to central London, but I suspect (although may well be wrong!) that Brisbane is a bit safer therefore being closer to CBD should be OK..... famous last words! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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