I'm moving to Canberra with my GF in January for work. We don't know anyone who lives in the ACT. I've looked on the net, but I can't seem to get much information on stuff like: Suburbs to avoid Good suburbs (we will be renting, at least for the first year) Things to avoid in general Cafe's How someone from out of town can go about getting weed. Restaurants Nightclubs Social Clubs Live Music Shopping Places to exercise Places to visit General advice about heating Gym's that aren't a rip off. Sport Transport Places to go bushwalking/Mountain bike riding Info about ANU and the University of Canberra social scene (I may go back to uni for a semester) and just some other general advice. And a whole heap of other stuff I haven't even thought of yet. Any advice would be appreciated.
Firstly you have my sincerest sympathies. I have lived there for 15 years, so I know the place very well. Its like a furnace in the summer and a fridge/freezer in the winter. But I'm not going to sit here and answer all your questions in one reply. Maybe a few over the next week or so. Bushwalking and mountain biking, both very good in Namadgi National Park go to the Visitors Center just the other side of Tharwa. They will help you out there. About heating, Have it!!! also cooling for summer. Be aware electric fan heaters are both ineffective and expensive to run. Reverse cycle aircon is the best. Followed by.......Gas I think. Sport, its everywhere, its the sportiest place you will find. Shopping, its also the most over retailed place in the country. Weed? your going to ANU aren't you! That will do for now PM me if you want more.
