i'm really curious about the financials of a big move. Do you load EVERYTHING on a big truck, and then have to buy again, what gets broken in transit. i think most of my furniture would not survive a huge drive. And surely, there must come a time, when for the cost of the moving truck, it would be same/or cheaper, to buy new whitegoods when you get there? I can never get my head around it (the money part).

And working out where to live, when a different state is new to you.

it all sounds so overwhelming to me.

sometimes i think about it, as i live in a very dry part of Australia.

back to you Daintree, c'mon - with a username like yours honey, it's obviously where your heart is, GO FOR IT! i think you'll kick yourself if you don't.

Kids have 18 years - so yes, your Vic rellies will miss out on 2 of those 18 years. (not counting visits).

Sounds like a great adventure to me.