Originally Posted by
CPMaverick
Melbourne is an absolute treasure (I say without a hint of bias). But in May, I agree with choosing QLD (gasp) due to the weather.
I dunno, I'm pretty sure the OP at one point lived in Detroit so Melbourne in May will be a piece of cake. OP every city in Australia is "safe". I'd opt with Hobart or Melbourne. Totally different ends of the spectrum but both great towns. Hobart is my second favourite capital city in Australia as I remind my Victorian friends often.
Originally Posted by
CPMaverick
Surfers though, is like Miami without the culture. It's a big, loud party town. The beach is nice don't get me wrong. But you can do better.
I agree. The Goldie has its place if you want a big weekend with the boys, but otherwise Noosa etc is much nicer. I'd also consider Darwin, it's an interesting town feels like a real frontier sort of place. But yeah Hobart or Melbourne would be my first choice.