Baller_ lpskier Posted March 28, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted March 28, 2015 My wife and I are thinking about spending a Northern Hemisphere winter in Australia in the next few years. We'll rent a condo or a house and probably buy (and then resell) a car. I'd want to be very close to skiing and tournaments, and reasonably close to or in a city. I suppose that to ski and make friends, I'd join a ski club. Other than skiing, we'd like to sight-see, bike ride, play tennis, etc. Being near the ocean and a beach would be a big plus for my wife. What communities and clubs should we consider? If we had to pick December through February or January through March (there may be visa restrictions, I'm not sure), which would you recommend? Is it a simple matter to join a club or is there a membership process? Is there anything else we should be wary of or consider? Are there any places that seem to meet our requirements that we should nevertheless avoid? Thanks for your advice! Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNKEE Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi, I can't comment about clubs, but for location that is beach side, try either Sunshine Coast Queensland, @ozski can fill you in. Or Port Macquarie, Mid to north coast NSW, Stoney Park is the local ski park there. Both towns are beach located, and both an excellent place to live, just watch that you might not want to go home, because you can probably ski all year round at Sunshine Coast, and 9/12 months at Port Mac. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Intheday Posted March 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 28, 2015 West coast February March for better weather less wind in March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Pierre Umbah Posted March 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 28, 2015 Gday. Agree with Punkee. There aren't that many "clubs", or "ski schools" for that matter, in Australia. Ozski Resort (Ski School) at the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast Water Ski Club are probably going to be your best bets. These are North and South of Brisbane respectively. Its a warm climate where you can ski almost year round. And there are lots of great beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiGurl Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I have to agree with the two comments - OZSKI - just awesome. Close to Coolum Beach - nice little town, Great ski site and Emma Sheers is an excellent coach. While staying in Burleigh Heads along the Gold Coast I skied with the Gold Coast Ski Club which was very reasonable prices because it is a club - super nice people took me out a few times; great coach Jodi Skipper. Good luck - I'm jealous...I did not want to go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyoung Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Agree with all the above. I have never been to any of them but have heard great things. Bushy browns, Oz ski resort and stoney park are on the east coast and are near some beautiful beaches. Another place which would be awesome is Bonneys near Perth on the west coast also close to some amazing beaches. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted March 29, 2015 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2015 The biggest trap is that you might not want to leave.. Our exchange rate is pretty good for you guys as well. We have plenty of skiing options here is SE Queensland right now, tournament scene is pretty strong. I don't see any downside really, I've pictures of the Northern US winter.. PM me if you have any direct questions, we are always looking for more skiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Australia is pretty big so it depends where you want to be. Don't discount Perth. Great beaches, loads of sun, two great ski clubs, one with 5 private lakes the other on the river next to the city. In season there's at least a dozen tournaments in the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted April 1, 2015 Author Baller_ Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks for your advice, everyone. Hopefully I'll be coming to a tournament near you soon! Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeski123 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Ozski resort has good coaches, a beach very close, many shops, many bike riders riding around, and there should be something to do with tennise their. It is awesome their, we go for holidays their all the time. its very relaxing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerveit Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'm there in October/November - looking at skiing between Myuna Ski club (newcastle), Stoney Park however someone suggested (as I'm staying in Sydney), Sydney waterski Club - anyone know this place? if anyone is around these places feel free to PM for a ski/Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kironsmith Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Hey everyone, So i got my car about 3 months ago so its relatively new. Anyways I went on a Vacation Trip In Maui and had my car parked outside under a car cover for 4 days, i come back and the i try using the keys but they're not working. They're keyless keys so I can't manually open the car. Do anyone here know whats wrong? Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted June 18, 2016 Author Baller_ Share Posted June 18, 2016 Change the battery in the key fob. Or call AAA. Good luck! #iskiconnelly Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 Been to OZ 10 times 1982--1991 inclusive. If you go there, you must make to sure to attend the Moomba event. At least for the Finals day. Nothing like it elsewhere. Moomba is in Melbourne. The rest of the time, you should spend some time at Perth for the 5 lakes ski park there, that was developed by Frank Bonney (rip). Stoney Park on the East side is apparently a nice site, although I haven't been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted June 21, 2016 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2016 Been to OZ 10 times 1982--1991 inclusive. If you go there, you must make to sure to attend the Moomba event. At least for the Finals day. Nothing like it elsewhere. Moomba is in Melbourne. The rest of the time, you should spend some time at Perth for the 5 lakes ski park there, that was developed by Frank Bonney (rip). Stoney Park on the East side is apparently a nice site, although I haven't been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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