[Gaiters]

Have a look here http://www.avru.org/general/general_eastbrown.html

The Eastern brown (pretty much the only snake I'd worry about) has fangs of 3mm in length. So you have jeans, boots and socks to create a total of what... 10-15mm???

There's no way a brown is going to bite you through your boots.

ANY gaitor over the top of long pants is going to provide protection against Australian snakes, they do not need to be "proof" against the fangs.

[Machetes]

Cane knifes are better.

[Light Alternatives...]

Probably on the 22 magnum for out to 100m.

[Light Alternatives...]

So I have a stack of 18650 batteries and a couple of good torches, but would like to get another one or two with a scope mount. Very simply, what torch would you recommend and what mount? Just your own opinions, no facts required. For shooting, not spotting.

[Hanging Up Bolts In Safe]

Obviously NSW will have their own rules, but in Qld a rifle must be stored with the bolt removed or action broken.

[Safe In A Wooden Farm House]

If they did give too much grief over coach screws (that's the way mine is done in Qld) then it would probably be easier to cut a hole in the floor and set the safe into concrete under the floor rather than building besa brick walls.

I would assume imovable = a permanent structure.

[Boots?]

When I buy boots or shoes from overseas, I buy my first pair from Australia.

Yup, you pay a lot more, but you get to try the sizes and make sure they fit.

Then, once I know the size and style I like, I can buy them from the US next time and save 50% or more.

[G'day from - QLD]

G'day, I'm Craig. Currently in Townsville, we're travelling around Australia at the moment.

We're in the process of buying a few hundred acres out near Texas Qld.