Thread: Dalby, Queensland Australia

Thanks for the info. I will fly from Houston to Denver, Denver to Los Angles, Los Angeles to Sidney, and Sidney to Brisbane. I will meet people there and drive to Dalby.

I have been a little worried about my razors getting confiscated. Sure would not want that to happen. My cell phone will not work there I hear. I plan to use Skype and Email to communicate with my family.

Originally Posted by Raudrive

Thanks for the info. I will fly from Houston to Denver, Denver to Los Angles, Los Angeles to Sidney, and Sidney to Brisbane. I will meet people there and drive to Dalby.

I have been a little worried about my razors getting confiscated. Sure would not want that to happen. My cell phone will not work there I hear. I plan to use Skype and Email to communicate with my family.

Hi Raudrive,

If you get stuck and need access to a hone or two, please let me know. I'm in Brisbane and pretty easy to get to from the road that comes from Dalby to Brisbane.

Hope you didn't have too much trouble at customs Mostly they are worried about fruits and foods bringing in diseases that would wipe out our crops.

Oh - if you are going to be driving out in the country (and out of town) a few pointers:

1. Kangaroos are big, you don't want to hit one.
2. They are most active at dawn and dusk - avoid driving at this time.
3. Look for the eyes reflecting your headlights, that is the best way to spot them
4. If you do have one in front of you DO NOT Swerve, break hard, but don't swerve or your will likely loose control and roll over (I speak from experience here ).

Ash.

Thanks for the tips.
I have been here a week now. I am involved with the ethanol plant here.
Customs was not a problem. They were concerned with foreign dirt on my shoes and that was about it. They were nice and polite.
The driving on the left side can be challenging but has been OK. The blinkers and windshield controls are always a problem for me.
The people here have all been great, very friendly and helpful.including the ones with a red stripe on its belly.
Thanks again for the comments and help.
Rick



I have not seen any kangaroos but will keep my eyes open. Have seen some nasty looking spiders i
If you get stuck and need access to a hone or two, please let me know. I'm in Brisbane and pretty easy to get to from the road that comes from Dalby to Brisbane.

Hope you didn't have too much trouble at customs Mostly they are worried about fruits and foods bringing in diseases that would wipe out our crops.

Oh - if you are going to be driving out in the country (and out of town) a few pointers:

1. Kangaroos are big, you don't want to hit one.
2. They are most active at dawn and dusk - avoid driving at this time.
3. Look for the eyes reflecting your headlights, that is the best way to spot them
4. If you do have one in front of you DO NOT Swerve, break hard, but don't swerve or your will likely loose control and roll over (I speak from experience here ).

Ash.[/quote]

Originally Posted by Raudrive

Thanks for the tips.
I have been here a week now. I am involved with the ethanol plant here.
Customs was not a problem. They were concerned with foreign dirt on my shoes and that was about it. They were nice and polite.
The driving on the left side can be challenging but has been OK. The blinkers and windshield controls are always a problem for me.
The people here have all been great, very friendly and helpful.including the ones with a red stripe on its belly.

I have the same problem with the blinkers and wiper controls - both the cars that I drive have them on opposite sides!

I did neglect to mention that we have some of the worlds most poisonous creatures

The 10 Most Dangerous Animals in Australia

Enjoy our country! all are welcome.

Ash.

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The people here have all been great, very friendly and helpful.including the ones with a red stripe on its belly.

Rick

Are you referring to our red bellied black snakes ? They're good to have around. They keep brown snakes away which are responsible for most snake bite deaths in Oz. As for tiger snakes & taipans well... just keep your distance
Enjoy your stay

I would have never thought a spider would keep a snake away, wow.

We have been very busy with the ethanol plant but I hope it will get lined out so I can get out and about to do some looking around.

The coastal area is beautiful. Everyone has been great here.

Rick

Originally Posted by Raudrive

I would have never thought a spider would keep a snake away, wow.

Rick

My bad. You must have been talking about red-back spiders.

You wrote 'red stripe on belly' so thought you were talking about red belly black snakes.

When I read your post I was thinking spider and you were thinking snake. I understand now. Not a problem. Thanks

One of the operators here came in with a dead brown snake after the post about the top 10 deadly animals here in OZ. He scared the out of me and just about everyone else. I do know what they look like now!

Originally Posted by onimaru55

My bad. You must have been talking about red-back spiders.

You wrote 'red stripe on belly' so thought you were talking about red belly black snakes.