Not an aussie, but from all i've heard i'm pretty sure i'd like it there! It's funny you say it's mc paradise there, as i sometimes think to myself as i'd riding around in the appalachians the very same thing. Can you say what makes it great out your way? If I had to say... I guess for me it's light-to-no traffic, lots of variety in roads, no stop lights, and beautiful scenery. Maybe you could post a picture representative of what it is to you on one of your break-in rides!
Welcome to the forum :bch: