I wouldn't mind living in QLD. I've been to Cairns and all the local touristy places around there. Stayed in Yorkey's Knob, which was quiet and out of the way. But the missus is a Novocastrian, so that's where I ended up. And yes, you need a car here. Maybe not for every day use, but there would be no way for me to get to work without one.

Before anyone jumps on that last comment, understand that I do ride to work when I can. But when the winds are 100Km/h, or it's pissing down rain, I'm not going to ride along a link road where the speed limit is 90. I've already worked out an alternate route for parts of my commute, but there's no other options for 2 bad stretches. And then when I arrive, I have to deal with trucks, forklifts, and trains.

I suppose I'll only dabble, and will never be a full convert. Still no guilt, no apology.