0:00:02 > 0:00:04Hello and welcome to Wanted Down Under,
0:00:04 > 0:00:06the show that catapults a British family right across
0:00:06 > 0:00:09to the other side of the world to help them make
0:00:09 > 0:00:11the biggest decision of their life.
0:00:11 > 0:00:17Mat and Cass Harris hope that a move Down Under will provide their family with an exciting new life.
0:00:17 > 0:00:22For me, it's part of an adventure I never had when I was younger. Going to Australia,
0:00:22 > 0:00:24we're going to experience a different culture.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26It's a nice place to bring up children.
0:00:26 > 0:00:30Their desire is to relocate to a part of Australia
0:00:30 > 0:00:33that's very different from the rest of the country.
0:00:33 > 0:00:34It's SO remote.
0:00:34 > 0:00:37It's even extremely remote for most Australians to get to.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40And to live there would fulfil a huge ambition for Mat.
0:00:40 > 0:00:44I love Australia, I really do. I fell in love with it ten years ago.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46If it doesn't happen, I'll be gutted.
0:00:46 > 0:00:51After 18 years as a stonemason, can Mat carve out a future for him
0:00:51 > 0:00:56and his family, and will they decide to go where they're Wanted Down Under?
0:01:21 > 0:01:25The gloomy economic situation in the UK makes the beaches and surf of Australia
0:01:25 > 0:01:31look pretty enticing for many. Those under 45 and with a skill that's on the shortage list
0:01:31 > 0:01:35could be packing up and heading for a new life Down Under.
0:01:35 > 0:01:41Last year, over 60 Brits a day did just that, but how did they come to make such a big decision?
0:01:45 > 0:01:48We've given another 20 British families the opportunity to spend
0:01:48 > 0:01:53a week Down Under, to see if it's all they ever dreamt it would be.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56After that, they'll have to vote one way or the other.
0:01:56 > 0:02:00Will they stay in the UK, or will they move to Australia?
0:02:01 > 0:02:06Sports-mad Mat and Cassandra Harris live with their baby son, Horatio, in Surrey.
0:02:06 > 0:02:12Having travelled to Australia some years ago, Mat thinks it could offer his family a better future
0:02:12 > 0:02:14than they're likely to find in the UK.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18The way of life out there's going to be so vastly different to here.
0:02:18 > 0:02:23You've got less people there, so you're going to have less people standing on people's toes
0:02:23 > 0:02:27and so you can have less violence and it's just a nicer place to bring up children.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31Unlike most British wannabe migrants, the Harrises are considering moving to
0:02:31 > 0:02:35a part of Australia which isn't all about sun, sand and surf.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38In Tasmania, the weather is quite like this country.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42It's got like all your four distinct seasons and I just love the rain and cold weather.
0:02:42 > 0:02:47So, going to Australia wasn't about moving somewhere hot for me.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51I'm not overly brilliant in the heat, I must admit,
0:02:51 > 0:02:53but I'm also not brilliant in the wet.
0:02:53 > 0:02:59Mat is hoping his job as a stonemason will provide their ticket out of the UK.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03Tasmania has the second oldest city in Australia, Hobart,
0:03:03 > 0:03:05and with that comes stonework.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09There is a lot of old buildings out in Hobart.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12Whether they all need repairing straight away, I'm not sure!
0:03:12 > 0:03:17But they may be less illustrious than the sort of buildings Mat's used to.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20I've worked on Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral,
0:03:20 > 0:03:24the Houses of Parliament, all numbers of churches and colleges in Oxford.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27I'll be setting my sights a lot lower when I go to Tasmania.
0:03:27 > 0:03:32Mat is aware that his thoughts of moving are not welcome news for his parents.
0:03:32 > 0:03:39They're not exactly thrilled at the idea of me upping sticks and going to Tasmania and taking the family away.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42I've no doubt at all, I'd really, really miss them.
0:03:42 > 0:03:48Although I'll miss my family, it's this one that's the important one now
0:03:48 > 0:03:51and he's our family and we've got to do what's best by him,
0:03:51 > 0:03:54rather than what's best by the rest of the family.
0:03:54 > 0:03:59They may be singing from the same hymn sheet about wanting to give Tasmania a try,
0:03:59 > 0:04:01but Cass is aware of some differences of opinion.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04We can never decide on anything or agree on anything.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07I think we'll disagree on absolutely everything!
0:04:07 > 0:04:11Mat would like to live in a nice stone house, maybe somewhere by the sea.
0:04:11 > 0:04:16- I'd like to live out in the country. - I'd love to have an ocean view,
0:04:16 > 0:04:19but we'll come to some sort of compromise, I'm sure.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21Which normally means I put my foot down,
0:04:21 > 0:04:25"We're not doing this, or that," and then ten minutes later
0:04:25 > 0:04:27I agree Cass was right in the first place!
0:04:27 > 0:04:30But there's one thing they do agree on.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34I'd rather be sat here in 30 years and say, "At least we went,
0:04:34 > 0:04:37"we gave it a shot," than sit here and think, "What if we had?"
0:04:37 > 0:04:41I think if it doesn't work out, it's best to actually see
0:04:41 > 0:04:46whether it hasn't worked out, rather than say, "Oh, I wish I'd have gone to Australia.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49"I really wish I had tried doing something with my life."
0:04:49 > 0:04:53And that's what I want to do. I want to experience things.
0:04:55 > 0:05:01To help the Harrises find out if Tasmania is everything they imagine, we gave them an amazing opportunity.
0:05:01 > 0:05:06The chance to spend a week investigating all aspects of life there.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10We have three different lifestyles for the family to sample.
0:05:10 > 0:05:15One in the country, one in the city and one on the coast.
0:05:15 > 0:05:20Each with an offer of a job and a brand new way of life for them to enjoy on their budget.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23First, let's take a look at the country lifestyle.
0:05:23 > 0:05:28Tasmania is known as the Apple Isle, due to the orchards of the stunning Huon Valley.
0:05:28 > 0:05:34Here, families can live the relaxed country life on the doorstep of some great snow sports.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39Unlike mainland Australia, property prices in Tasmania are still relatively low.
0:05:39 > 0:05:47A three bedroom home can be as inexpensive as £70,000, but average at around £160,000.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50And in the country, the plots can be generous, too.
0:05:50 > 0:05:56Set in beautiful countryside, James Turvey owns this stonemason's business.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00Occasionally, we get some big jobs in and we need to call stonemasons in to help,
0:06:00 > 0:06:04so it'd be good to see you. In Tassie a lot of our work consists of
0:06:04 > 0:06:08restoration in sandstone and granite. Let's go and look at what we've done!
0:06:08 > 0:06:11Here we have a set of lions that we've restored.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13I think this type of thing would interest you,
0:06:13 > 0:06:15so when you come to Hobart, give us a bell.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19So, that was the kind of lifestyle they could expect in the country,
0:06:19 > 0:06:22but what might be possible in the city on their budget?
0:06:23 > 0:06:27The city of Hobart is one of the most picturesque in the world.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30A thriving hangout, it plays host to a vibrant arts scene,
0:06:30 > 0:06:33plenty of festivals and a dynamic cafe society.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37Property prices are a touch higher here, but still extremely
0:06:37 > 0:06:43affordable with three bedroom homes available for a mere £175,000.
0:06:43 > 0:06:48A short commute away is a stonemason's job offer, earning £25 per hour.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51Managing director Brad Rizzolo tells us more.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55Here we cut sandstone for residential and commercial projects,
0:06:55 > 0:07:00also for heritage restoration work. This is our factory, where the majority of work is done.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04We have state-of-the-art machinery that enables us to do sophisticated work.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08In their spare time, the guys enjoy sports - surfing, rock climbing, bushwalking.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11So, Tasmania has a lot to offer.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14Mat, I've looked at your resume.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16You sound like you've got skills we could use.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18When you're in Tasmania, come and see us.
0:07:18 > 0:07:24It looks that they could shape up pretty well in the city, but what about a new life on the coast?
0:07:24 > 0:07:28The coves and bays of the Hobart area make for magnificent coastal
0:07:28 > 0:07:31living, where there's a variety of sports to keep you occupied.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34A three bedroom home set back from the waterfront goes
0:07:34 > 0:07:42for around £200,000, a lot less than what you might expect to pay for similar properties in mainland Oz.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45For a stonemason like Mat, there's the potential to work on
0:07:45 > 0:07:49construction sites like this, as Aubrey Wood explains.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51It's a really exciting project we're working on.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55We specialise in construction, rather than restoration.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59It's really creative work, and what a great place to spend your day!
0:07:59 > 0:08:02Mat, you're going to love Tasmania.
0:08:02 > 0:08:07It's a beautiful place. We're five minutes from the coast, we've got the mountain as our backdrop.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10A great place to bring your family and raise your children
0:08:10 > 0:08:13and it's a brilliant quality of life. Tassie's great!
0:08:15 > 0:08:18Mat, there's loads of opportunities in Tas for a stonemason.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21When you get here, look me up.
0:08:21 > 0:08:25In all three options, Mat could expect roughly the same wage.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28The country option, which Cass prefers,
0:08:28 > 0:08:31offers a relaxed lifestyle and less expensive
0:08:31 > 0:08:32properties around £160,000.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36The city option comes with pricier homes, but the work is better suited
0:08:36 > 0:08:41to the type of stonemasonry that Mat does in the UK.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44The coastal option is more expensive, with property fetching
0:08:44 > 0:08:49around £200,000, but the location is just what Mat's looking for.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53Three very different possibilities for our families to try,
0:08:53 > 0:08:57so which one did they decide would suit them best?
0:08:57 > 0:09:00The Harrises are trying out the city lifestyle, where Mat will be
0:09:00 > 0:09:03doing the restoration work that he loves.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07And after a journey of 22 hours which has taken them from London,
0:09:07 > 0:09:10via Singapore and Melbourne, the family touched down in Hobart,
0:09:10 > 0:09:12the state capital of Tasmania.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19The scenery as you fly is just absolutely amazing. It's like so...
0:09:19 > 0:09:22So much space and, like, so few buildings.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26Did we see snow-capped mountains? There is snow-capped mountains here?
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- I saw snow.- Right!
0:09:28 > 0:09:31Cass kept on saying, "There's snow-capped mountains!"
0:09:31 > 0:09:34"No, it's cloud, there's no snow!"
0:09:34 > 0:09:39- I'm raring to go. I can't wait! I'm so excited!- Let's do it.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47They're staying for the week in the suburb of North Hobart,
0:09:47 > 0:09:50in an old-style house with plenty of character.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- Wow!- It's really nice, isn't it?
0:09:56 > 0:09:58Wow, look at this, a fireplace!
0:09:58 > 0:10:01Mummy's always wanted a fireplace in the bedroom!
0:10:01 > 0:10:04Best start a fire! THEY LAUGH
0:10:05 > 0:10:08So, Cass is happy, but what else is on offer?
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- It is much nicer than our flat, isn't it?- Just a smidgen!
0:10:11 > 0:10:16Just a bit, yeah. A bit more character. I think I like my kitchen at home better.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Look at that, Horatio, boys' toys!
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- Barbecue! Man's work!- Does that mean Daddy's going to cook for a change?
0:10:24 > 0:10:27Does that mean Daddy's going to cook for a change?
0:10:27 > 0:10:29Wow!
0:10:29 > 0:10:32That's it if he doesn't break it first!
0:10:32 > 0:10:36It's been a long trip and they take a moment to reflect.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40It's so different from ours. Ours was purpose-built in the 1950s,
0:10:40 > 0:10:45and although it serves a purpose, this is just lovely. Really nice.
0:10:45 > 0:10:50- If I could buy a house like this in the UK I would, definitely.- Yeah.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53Back inside, Cass is feeling apprehensive.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57The worst thing that could happen is that we fall in love with Tasmania
0:10:57 > 0:11:01and then we find out there's not enough work for Mat. That would just be awful.
0:11:01 > 0:11:05Come here, come here. Because it's a bit of a niche market
0:11:05 > 0:11:09and what are the wages going to be like?
0:11:09 > 0:11:13I mean, if the wages are half decent and there's plenty of work,
0:11:13 > 0:11:16the only thing that's stopping us is family and friends.
0:11:16 > 0:11:21One of the other concerns I've got is getting you a network of friends out here.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24Because if I'm working, I'm going to have that virtually straight away,
0:11:24 > 0:11:28- especially if I'm playing sport as well.- Yeah.- It's getting you into
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- a mother and toddler group.- Yeah. I'm sure we could find one.- Yeah.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35So, there's plenty for the Harrises to think about this week.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39Their plans for a future in Australia depend on everything falling into place,
0:11:39 > 0:11:41and that's a lot to ask.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50The Harrises live in Leatherhead, a market town just off the M25 in Surrey.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53Home is a first floor maisonette, which means they're pressed for a space,
0:11:53 > 0:11:56especially with a growing baby to consider.
0:11:56 > 0:12:01It's worth £210,000, but Mat and Cass are hoping to upgrade to something bigger.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08Property prices in Tasmania are cheaper than the rest of Australia
0:12:08 > 0:12:11and tend to come with larger plots of land.
0:12:11 > 0:12:16Cass and Mat believe they could find a suitable family home for around £185,000,
0:12:16 > 0:12:20which means a mortgage of about 100,000.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22We found three houses for them to view.
0:12:24 > 0:12:29The first is in Ranelagh, 30 miles into the countryside from Hobart.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32It has four bedrooms and a substantial area of land,
0:12:32 > 0:12:36but its unique selling point is the amazing vistas.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39All this would set the Harrises back around £185,000,
0:12:39 > 0:12:45which is within their budget, and as Cass wants to live in the country, it should be right up her street.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48- The views are amazing! - Oh, wow! Look at that!
0:12:48 > 0:12:50Are you going to have a look?
0:12:55 > 0:12:56Wow!
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- Look at that!- It really is nice.
0:13:01 > 0:13:06This is what I had in mind when I thought about moving to Tasmania.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10It's very picturesque, I must admit. Oh, wow! They've got goats as well!
0:13:10 > 0:13:13It just could be a very quiet existence.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16I like a little bit of hustle and bustle, but...
0:13:16 > 0:13:19it just seems it might be a bit quiet.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22I really like the idea of the country lifestyle.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26I've already done the city lifestyle in London and had enough of that.
0:13:26 > 0:13:30I just think living out here, it's so lovely, the air is so fresh,
0:13:30 > 0:13:32I think it would be lovely for Horatio as well.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- Cassie, you've never lived in the country.- No, that's true.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- I grew up there.- I fancy a change. Yeah, but you grew up on a street!
0:13:40 > 0:13:42There's a little more here.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47But I think Mat would really like to live by the sea.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52This is not too far from the sea, so, a 15-minute drive, so...
0:13:54 > 0:13:58What do you think? You're holding your opinions to yourself?
0:13:58 > 0:14:01He doesn't want to cause a family rift!
0:14:03 > 0:14:08Yep, I'd keep schtum, Horatio! Back inside, they go to see what upstairs has to offer.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- You'll be all right down here, won't you, Rache?- Hee-hee.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19Oh, wow! That's beautiful.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- The views!- Look at the curtains!
0:14:26 > 0:14:27They're well funny!
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- Imagine waking up to this every morning.- Yeah.
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- This is a lovely little sunny room, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- It's a little nursery room, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43I could see myself living here really easily.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48- I don't know about you. Has it grown on you?- I'd like to do more research, personally.
0:14:48 > 0:14:52It is stunning, without a shadow of a doubt. Those views are very special,
0:14:52 > 0:14:54but I'll reserve judgement.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57Outside, they take the chance to survey the land.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01Can the three Billy Goats Gruff persuade Mat?
0:15:03 > 0:15:06Hello, hello, hello! Say hello, goat!
0:15:06 > 0:15:08Hello, goaty!
0:15:08 > 0:15:10It's beautiful out here, isn't it?
0:15:10 > 0:15:13There's no doubt about it, it is a very special place.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- But still not for you.- It's whether the work's there or not.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18You'd probably have to...
0:15:18 > 0:15:22- commute into Hobart.- Yeah. - This is my dream home.
0:15:22 > 0:15:27I think Mat might take a bit of persuading, but, yeah, this is perfect for me.
0:15:27 > 0:15:32That seems to be Cass decided before she's even seen the next house.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39Property two is in Oakdowns, a coastal suburb 20 minutes from Hobart.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43It has three bedrooms, one en suite, and a large kitchen.
0:15:43 > 0:15:50The sea views mean it comes with a price tag of £200,000, a little over their initial budget.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02WIND BLOWS, BELL CLANGS
0:16:02 > 0:16:05Stunned silence! In a good way?
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- This is nice.- It's not quite as nice as the other place, I must admit.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11But, it has its advantages.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- It's a nicer sized kitchen. - It's a much bigger kitchen, isn't it?
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- This is an absolutely massive kitchen.- Yeah. A bit clinical.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- Would you prefer the farmhouse look?- Yeah!
0:16:23 > 0:16:26- A sort of a country farmhouse, is it?- Yeah!
0:16:26 > 0:16:30Cass has already decided where she wants to live, but what about the bedrooms?
0:16:30 > 0:16:34A little room for you again, Horatio. It's all blue!
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- It's a nice little room for you, isn't it?- Next door is close.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40Next door is very close, yeah.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43Are we going to have a look at the other rooms, then?
0:16:43 > 0:16:45It's an OK size again, isn't it?
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- Very green! I think we've been spoilt by that first house.- Yeah.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52They can't seem to get over the crowded feel of the area.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56You've got that nice view of the sea, but everywhere looks like it's being built on,
0:16:56 > 0:17:01so maybe in five years you'd have no view at all, where in the other place even if you wanted
0:17:01 > 0:17:07to sell the land and someone built on that land because you're up high, you'll never, ever lose the view.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09Cass isn't much taken with the decor.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12I'd probably have to redecorate the whole...
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- It's not...- It's not... - It's not my cup of tea.- No.
0:17:15 > 0:17:17But it does feel a bit warmer, down on the coast.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- It's got its plus points! - Yeah, I like the cold!
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- Well, you're in the minority there, Cass.- Yeah.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- It's an OK sized room. - It's en suite.- I'm not really that fussed about en suite.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34I'd rather have a bigger room with more space in it than an en suite.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38Although he's keen to live by the sea, Mat's not impressed with this location.
0:17:38 > 0:17:44You can see the sea there, but we had a scoot round and there's no beach there at all to speak of.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48It's not my idea of a coastal little town.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53If we're ever going to move here, it's got to be right, hasn't it?
0:17:53 > 0:17:57Otherwise, it's just another thing that'll make you feel homesick.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- I don't think this one is the one for us.- No, Horatio wants to go now!
0:18:04 > 0:18:07It's a thumbs down from Horatio, then!
0:18:07 > 0:18:10While Cass calms him down, Mat gives the garden the once over
0:18:10 > 0:18:14and finds something close to every man's heart - a shed!
0:18:17 > 0:18:21TV, sound system, tools, somewhere to keep yourself warm.
0:18:23 > 0:18:25A bit of work! Some stone here as well!
0:18:25 > 0:18:29Is the shed enough to persuade him of the merits of this house?
0:18:29 > 0:18:31Not on this property, no.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34And not probably this area,
0:18:34 > 0:18:38but I still like the coast! That's not changed one bit!
0:18:39 > 0:18:44Hmm, some disagreement between Cass and Mat, so there's a lot riding on the final house.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48Property three is in Moonah, 10 minutes from central Hobart.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52It's got three bedrooms, offers spacious open-plan living
0:18:52 > 0:18:58and is on the market for 360,000, or around £175,000.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- The area looks OK, doesn't it?- Yeah.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- Yeah, I quite like it, actually. - Yeah?- Yeah, it's quite sort of...
0:19:07 > 0:19:11- It's got an OK feel about it. - It's got a bit of character to it.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14Agreement at last! A promising start.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- This is nice.- It is, isn't it?
0:19:18 > 0:19:20- That's really nice.- It's lovely.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- A really nice hallway, isn't it? - Yeah.- It's spacious.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- Is this the kitchen?- Yeah.
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- So, kitchen, dining room and lounge all in one.- Yes, yeah.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36But I still quite like it.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40I like my kitchen to be a bit separate from the rest of the living area.
0:19:40 > 0:19:44Yeah, but it's really nicely done. It's got a lot of character.
0:19:44 > 0:19:49It's still an old house and, yeah, I kind of like it.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- I don't reckon you do, though. - I don't like it.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55No, it's too open-plan for me. Way too open-plan.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57But it's nice! It's quite roomy.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02Yeah, but it's still open-plan. I hate open-plan living. It's still really nice.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05It's finished really well, but...
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- It's in a nice area. - I'd have to change the kitchen.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- You'd have to change the kitchen? - Yeah.
0:20:10 > 0:20:11What would you change?
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- The cupboards, the benches. - What would you change about the cupboards?- They're horrible.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18They're too white.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- Well, just paint them, I dunno! - Paint them!
0:20:22 > 0:20:25So, it seems they don't agree on this house either.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28This looks like the master bedroom.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- It's a decent size, isn't it? - A bit dark.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33The wardrobes aren't up to much.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37We've got our own wardrobes, I wouldn't worry too much about that.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41Mat's fighting a losing battle. How will the bathroom stack up?
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- Glass bricks.- Yeah.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- Tasteful(!)- OK, not so well.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- Yeah, shall we have a look outside?- Yeah?
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- Yeah. A bit of a garden.- Yeah. - Bigger than what we've got now.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- It is.- Yeah, a proper shed this!
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- Really?- Or, as they used to be known, as outhouses!- Outhouses, yeah.
0:21:07 > 0:21:13- And the toilet, yeah. Potential. - Potential.- Yeah.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16It's got potential.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- Is that the house or the shed? - The shed!
0:21:20 > 0:21:26I'm actually quite taken with this property. It's just a nice house.
0:21:26 > 0:21:28Exactly, it's nice.
0:21:28 > 0:21:33If we're going to, like, make the move, then we'll move somewhere that's just more than nice.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37OK, so Cass doesn't like nice.
0:21:37 > 0:21:42She loved the first house with its traditional charm and spectacular views,
0:21:42 > 0:21:45but Mat was worried about such splendid isolation.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48The second house did nothing for either of them,
0:21:48 > 0:21:51with the neighbours too close and the lack of beach.
0:21:51 > 0:21:57And property three was right up Mat's street, but Cass found fault with pretty much everything.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01They don't agree on much about these properties, so how will they vote?
0:22:01 > 0:22:06I think, overall, you do get more for your money than you do in the UK.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09Without a shadow of a doubt.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11I think we're split though, aren't we?
0:22:11 > 0:22:17What you get for your money over here, to what you get for over in the UK, I'd choose...
0:22:17 > 0:22:19Australia.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27Back in the UK, Mat works as a stonemason.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31He knows any move depends on finding work in Tasmania.
0:22:33 > 0:22:39He's come to meet Brad Rizzolo, managing director of the biggest stonemasonry company in Hobart.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- Nice to meet you, Mike. - Yeah, likewise. Welcome to Tasmania.
0:22:42 > 0:22:45Yeah, cheers, fella. I've seen a couple of your carvings.
0:22:45 > 0:22:52- Is that the sort of thing you're interested in?- Yeah, rather than some of the granite and marbles,
0:22:52 > 0:22:54it's more sedimentary. More architectural.
0:22:54 > 0:22:59Well, that's a fair part of our business, is the restoration and conservation,
0:22:59 > 0:23:03- so, yeah, we can go and have a look around...- Yeah, let's do it!- OK.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09That's a good start. Mat's passion is for restoring old buildings.
0:23:09 > 0:23:12Brad introduces him to some of the team.
0:23:12 > 0:23:13All right, mate.
0:23:13 > 0:23:17Whereabouts is the work mainly based? Is it in Hobart itself?
0:23:17 > 0:23:22- A lot of this is in Hobart. - Yeah.- The beauty of Hobart is that everything is very close.
0:23:22 > 0:23:27So, the furthest guy who lives away is probably 15 minutes, 20 minutes, you know?
0:23:27 > 0:23:32I'm travelling probably about an hour and 40, maybe two hours if it's bad.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35It makes a long day, there and back.
0:23:35 > 0:23:40- It certainly does.- So, you'd definitely have more free time here.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Good news for Mat, no commute!
0:23:45 > 0:23:50Assuming, that is, he can persuade Cass to give up her dream of a house in the country.
0:23:50 > 0:23:56She and Mat are both keen for her to fit into the local community and find suitable facilities
0:23:56 > 0:24:00for Horatio, so she's come to research a local playgroup.
0:24:03 > 0:24:08- Hi, there!- I'm Lisa. How are you? - Hiya, Lisa. I'm Cass and this is Horatio.- Hello, Horatio!
0:24:08 > 0:24:10Welcome! This is our playgroup.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- We are the largest playgroup in Tasmania.- Yeah?- Yeah.
0:24:13 > 0:24:18We hold playgroup every day, from 10 o'clock to around 12, although we tend to hang around
0:24:18 > 0:24:21and have a chat with the mums and stuff.
0:24:21 > 0:24:24We also hold a dads' playgroup, if you're interested.
0:24:24 > 0:24:28I suppose it's a good place for parents to meet, as well?
0:24:28 > 0:24:32It is. I've only just moved back to Tassie a couple of years ago after growing up here,
0:24:32 > 0:24:36and I knew no-one and so that's the main reason most of our families come.
0:24:36 > 0:24:41It can be isolating if you're by yourself, so it's a great way to make friends.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44- It sounds like fun. - Would you like to meet some mums?
0:24:44 > 0:24:46- Yeah, that would be lovely, wouldn't it?- OK.
0:24:46 > 0:24:50'Coming here today and just in general all the people we've met,
0:24:50 > 0:24:53'I don't think I'd feel isolated at all. Everyone is so friendly.'
0:24:53 > 0:24:56It's been really nice for me to see that there are places like this,
0:24:56 > 0:24:59that I can come to if we do decide to move here.
0:24:59 > 0:25:04It's important for Mat, while he's at work, to know I've got something like this to come to,
0:25:04 > 0:25:08so he can concentrate on his work and he's not worrying about me and Horatio all the time.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14Back at the yard, Mat is quizzing Brad about the amount of employment
0:25:14 > 0:25:17available to a stonemason in Tasmania.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20Have you got much work on your books at the moment?
0:25:20 > 0:25:24We've got a fair bit coming up. We're sort of in the...
0:25:24 > 0:25:28Just waiting on another contract just before we can come in. The work can vary
0:25:28 > 0:25:33on and off depending on the money. The government tend to have a fair bit of control over
0:25:33 > 0:25:37the funding because a lot of their buildings are government-owned.
0:25:37 > 0:25:40Although there are plenty of heritage buildings in Tasmania
0:25:40 > 0:25:44in need of repair, it seems the funding isn't always forthcoming.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47Could this mean work might be unreliable?
0:25:47 > 0:25:51And, if so, the pay would have to be really good.
0:25:51 > 0:25:57So, the big question then, what sort of money would I be looking for, for us to come over to Tasmania?
0:25:57 > 0:26:00What should I be pitching myself at?
0:26:00 > 0:26:06Depending on the... The sub contractors normally they're around the 35 an hour.
0:26:06 > 0:26:10Guys on the books somewhere between 23 to 25 an hour.
0:26:12 > 0:26:18- Yeah, OK. - Right, let's say Mat gets a job as one of Brad's staff on 25 an hour.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21That translates into around £25,500 pounds a year.
0:26:21 > 0:26:25Mat's currently on about eight grand more than that in the UK.
0:26:25 > 0:26:32That doesn't sound great. And at the playgroup, Cass is also pondering matters financial.
0:26:32 > 0:26:35We've looked at the houses and they're definitely cheaper.
0:26:35 > 0:26:40We've done a bit of shopping and the shopping is actually more expensive here.
0:26:40 > 0:26:44I've just been talking to other ladies and things like electricity are quite expensive,
0:26:44 > 0:26:50so I think the whole potential move to Tasmania is going to to be based around Mat's work,
0:26:50 > 0:26:54because for the first couple of years we'll probably be a single-income family.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58It seems Cass has had a reality check, but can the same be said for Mat?
0:26:58 > 0:27:04Brad has brought him into Hobart to see one of the buildings his team is restoring.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07It used to be a jam factory.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10- A jam factory?- In its heyday, yeah.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13I can see you've had a few indents go in there already.
0:27:13 > 0:27:18Mat's keen to find out how much of the work available to him is in restoration.
0:27:18 > 0:27:23There is a number of buildings that are in need of repair and they will slowly get there,
0:27:23 > 0:27:27but funding, as you know in the UK as well, is always the issue.
0:27:27 > 0:27:30Yeah, it's expensive, stone.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33It's settled my mind in seeing how much work is out here for me.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37There's definite potential, either actually in Hobart or Port Arthur.
0:27:37 > 0:27:41There seems to be quite a few buildings falling to bits and they need the funding
0:27:41 > 0:27:46either by state or some very wealthy Australians chipping in the money,
0:27:46 > 0:27:50otherwise all their heritage will just fall to bits and disappear into dust.
0:27:50 > 0:27:56What little I've seen of it, I can actually make a difference to it.
0:27:56 > 0:28:02But, as we've heard, Mat would earn considerably less in Tasmania than he does back home.
0:28:02 > 0:28:06The money is not as much as I hoped, but it's still just about liveable.
0:28:06 > 0:28:09You just have to economise and try and do other things.
0:28:09 > 0:28:15He's determined to look on the bright side about his work prospects, but how will he vote?
0:28:15 > 0:28:20After meeting Brad and realising there's a lot of work out here for me and there's still a lot of
0:28:20 > 0:28:26buildings that need to be restored, my vote would be going to Australia.
0:28:29 > 0:28:34The Australian state of Tasmania is situated 150 miles south-east of the mainland
0:28:34 > 0:28:39and is therefore close to the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica.
0:28:39 > 0:28:44This, and the dangers of climate change, mean that although it's not as hot as other parts of Oz,
0:28:44 > 0:28:49there are still a few very important things to bear in mind about the weather there.
0:28:49 > 0:28:51# Slip! Slop! Slap!
0:28:51 > 0:28:54# Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen
0:28:54 > 0:28:56# And slap on a hat
0:28:56 > 0:28:59# Slip! Slop! Slap!
0:28:59 > 0:29:04# In the sun this summer say
0:29:04 > 0:29:06# Slip! Slop! Slap!
0:29:06 > 0:29:08# Slip! Slop! Slap! #
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Originally when the campaign started it was just Slip! Slop! Slap!
0:29:11 > 0:29:14And that was the early '80s and it was very much directed on
0:29:14 > 0:29:16slipping on clothing, hats and sunscreen.
0:29:16 > 0:29:20We've actually extended the message now to include using UV alert
0:29:20 > 0:29:23to show people the times of the day that our UV's high,
0:29:23 > 0:29:26as well as seeking shade and sliding on some sunglasses.
0:29:26 > 0:29:30Despite the campaign's important message, many sun lovers still ignore it.
0:29:30 > 0:29:35Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, and two out of three Australians
0:29:35 > 0:29:39will develop some form of the condition in their lifetime.
0:29:39 > 0:29:44Teenagers are a group that we know have got a high awareness of the message, but aren't following
0:29:44 > 0:29:49through with their practices, so it's a group we'd like to see protecting their skin more.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52They are often a group, too, that get sunburnt,
0:29:52 > 0:29:54which puts them at a higher risk of skin cancer.
0:29:54 > 0:30:00What are Joanne's top tips for those people desperate to bask in the Aussie sunshine?
0:30:00 > 0:30:04My advice is to protect your skin as much as possible.
0:30:04 > 0:30:08Fair skin would be damaged by the sun, particularly unprotected fair skin.
0:30:08 > 0:30:12Please don't be fooled, on a cool or cloudy day our UV levels can still be very high
0:30:12 > 0:30:15and skin damage can still happen on those days.
0:30:15 > 0:30:20Make sure you check the UV alert every day and protect your skin as much as possible.
0:30:23 > 0:30:27Mat and Cass Harris from Surrey are sure that life would improve
0:30:27 > 0:30:31immensely if they move to Australia. They're just split on whereabouts.
0:30:31 > 0:30:35I really like the idea of the country lifestyle.
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- Cassie, you've never lived in the country!- No, that's true.
0:30:39 > 0:30:43- I grew up there!- Mat is positive he'll find a job he loves.
0:30:43 > 0:30:46There's definite potential, in Hobart or Port Arthur.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49There seems to be a few buildings falling to bits.
0:30:49 > 0:30:53But is he being realistic about supporting his family on a single income?
0:30:53 > 0:30:58And hearing messages from loved ones could make the decision tougher still.
0:30:58 > 0:31:02It's nice to be able to spend time with your family and your friends.
0:31:04 > 0:31:08Which is something that I might miss. I might miss completely.
0:31:08 > 0:31:12I might come out here and it would be too much.
0:31:15 > 0:31:20The Harrises feel that life in the UK is too fast and furious for them,
0:31:20 > 0:31:23so they'd be looking for something more tranquil down under.
0:31:23 > 0:31:28Tasmania is equivalent to the size of Ireland, but its entire
0:31:28 > 0:31:32population is under half a million, so it'll certainly be quieter.
0:31:32 > 0:31:37But, will the lifestyle on offer stack up?
0:31:38 > 0:31:42They've come to the Bonorong Wildlife Centre, where Park Ranger Greg Irons
0:31:42 > 0:31:44introduces them to some of the residents.
0:31:46 > 0:31:47Look at her!
0:31:49 > 0:31:56One animal which is native to this part of Australia is preceded by his fearsome reputation.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58But how scary is the Tasmanian devil, really?
0:31:58 > 0:32:02One of the most misunderstood animals in the world.
0:32:02 > 0:32:04It's a really funny thing the way they're portrayed.
0:32:04 > 0:32:08Obviously, being called a devil you're off to a pretty poor start.
0:32:08 > 0:32:11But, that's the local Aussie... Have you heard devils?
0:32:11 > 0:32:15Imagine two people screaming at the top of their lungs, that's what they sound like.
0:32:15 > 0:32:20The first settlers arrived in Tassie, they hear people screaming convinced that Tassie
0:32:20 > 0:32:24is haunted. So, they were deemed a devil before they were ever sighted.
0:32:24 > 0:32:29There doesn't seem to be much that's devilish about that cutie, but Tasmanian devils have recently
0:32:29 > 0:32:34been ravaged by a gruesome disease and they're now an endangered species.
0:32:34 > 0:32:39The facial tumour disease, it's devastating them at the moment, you know?
0:32:39 > 0:32:42We might not have them in the wild in ten years.
0:32:42 > 0:32:44- That's a really...- Really?
0:32:44 > 0:32:46Yeah, it's a really, really sad tale.
0:32:46 > 0:32:50It's obviously something we're all hoping they'll find a cure for,
0:32:50 > 0:32:56but it's an infectious tumour and it's unheard of before, so Tassie has a massive, massive fight
0:32:56 > 0:32:58over the next little while to sort that one out.
0:32:58 > 0:33:01If people can focus on the other things affecting them,
0:33:01 > 0:33:04the amount killed by dogs, the amount killed on the road.
0:33:04 > 0:33:08There are things that everyone can do and as far as the disease goes,
0:33:08 > 0:33:13we have to sit tight. Mother Nature is a funny thing. She's the one who probably introduced it
0:33:13 > 0:33:17and will hopefully sort it out, too. This with our record in Australia of extinctions,
0:33:17 > 0:33:19it would be a shame to lose the population.
0:33:26 > 0:33:32The Harrises are gradually getting to grips with what Tasmania has to offer a young family,
0:33:32 > 0:33:35but doubts remain for Cass about whether it would be the right move.
0:33:37 > 0:33:43I'm just not sure whether I've seen enough of Tasmania yet to make my mind up completely.
0:33:43 > 0:33:47I think Mat would definitely move here straight away, wouldn't you?
0:33:47 > 0:33:49- Yeah.- I need a bit more convincing.
0:33:49 > 0:33:54I think it'd all depend on where we were based and where we lived.
0:33:54 > 0:33:57But what we've seen so far and the people are lovely.
0:33:57 > 0:34:01They're all really, really sound people. So, yeah,
0:34:01 > 0:34:04I'm quite sold on it. I'll just see if I can talk Cass round.
0:34:04 > 0:34:11I'm sure that after the time we've spent here, I'll come to a definite decision, yes, or no.
0:34:11 > 0:34:17So, in a bid to bring Cass around to his way of thinking, Mat suggests an excursion
0:34:17 > 0:34:20to see the one thing he knows will make Cass happy.
0:34:20 > 0:34:26Most British people when they think of Australia imagine blue skies, crashing surf and fantastic beaches.
0:34:27 > 0:34:31Tasmania does offer those things, but its position off the southernmost tip
0:34:31 > 0:34:36of mainland Australia means it's normal to see snow in winter.
0:34:42 > 0:34:46- Fantastic!- It's a scorcher! It's a lovely, lovely day!
0:34:51 > 0:34:54I can't throw it at you, you've got a baby!
0:34:59 > 0:35:01It's gone down my jacket!
0:35:16 > 0:35:20It's great. It's exactly what we wanted, isn't it, really?
0:35:20 > 0:35:24- We didn't want the stereotypical Australia, hot weather.- Part of it's hot.
0:35:24 > 0:35:27- Yeah, but... - My big toe is certainly not.
0:35:27 > 0:35:30I think I might have just got a bit of frostbite!
0:35:30 > 0:35:34Tasmania has got so much to offer, it really has.
0:35:34 > 0:35:38Feeling snow between your toes is slightly different from feeling sand between your toes,
0:35:38 > 0:35:44which most people when they come to Australia would expect. But, yeah, it was invigorating!
0:35:44 > 0:35:47The only downside is it's SO remote.
0:35:47 > 0:35:53You tend to find most Australians have never been to Tasmania, let alone most Brits.
0:35:53 > 0:35:59If it was on my doorstep it wouldn't be as spectacular as it is, I suppose.
0:35:59 > 0:36:04I think Cass's overarching concern about moving to Tas is
0:36:04 > 0:36:10the fact that it's such a long way away that it would cause a problem say if her dad became ill,
0:36:10 > 0:36:14or something happened, it would be a problem to get back in time.
0:36:14 > 0:36:19When we got off the flight in Hobart, I realised just how far Hobart is away from home.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22The journey was so long.
0:36:22 > 0:36:26I spoke to my mum the other day. I was feeling down, and I'm sure we'd be homesick
0:36:26 > 0:36:32for the first few weeks or months, but you've just got to get on with it. It's just one of those things.
0:36:32 > 0:36:37The move for us has to be unanimous. If I can't persuade Cass into being absolutely 100%
0:36:37 > 0:36:41it's not worth coming because it will cause problems within the family,
0:36:41 > 0:36:47and that's the last thing I want. I want the whole family to be happy because it's a joint decision.
0:36:47 > 0:36:50But, yeah, I'm starting to fall in love with it.
0:36:52 > 0:36:58So, Mat is beginning to feel that he could call Tasmania home, but Cass has some grave concerns.
0:36:58 > 0:37:02Will the beauty of the Tasmanian countryside cast its spell over her?
0:37:02 > 0:37:04It's time for the Harrises to vote.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08Do they prefer their lifestyle back in the UK, or in Australia?
0:37:08 > 0:37:11We've had lovely day here in Mt Field National Park.
0:37:11 > 0:37:15It's given us a great idea of the kind of lifestyle we'd have in Tasmania.
0:37:15 > 0:37:17So, I'd say our family vote would be...
0:37:17 > 0:37:19BOTH: Australia!
0:37:23 > 0:37:27After a whirlwind of a week, it's time for the Harrises to confront the reality
0:37:27 > 0:37:32of leaving the UK. Here are some messages from their loved ones back home.
0:37:32 > 0:37:35Right, then, let's see what this is all about.
0:37:35 > 0:37:41- Hi, Cass and Mat.- Hi, Mum! - And my little treasure Horatio. Matthew is a great son-in-law.
0:37:41 > 0:37:46He's very supportive of Cassandra and I know she'll always be happy with him.
0:37:46 > 0:37:53Our relationship with Mat is very relaxed. We're always texting each other with silly jokes and things.
0:37:53 > 0:37:55He's got a great sense of humour.
0:37:55 > 0:37:58Mat's someone who's really, really very good at his job
0:37:58 > 0:38:03and Mat's one of the few blokes that I do look up to as a mason
0:38:03 > 0:38:06and good luck to him in Tassie.
0:38:06 > 0:38:09Cassandra is always very happy. She takes life as it comes.
0:38:09 > 0:38:12My relationship with Cass,
0:38:12 > 0:38:15I would describe as really close.
0:38:15 > 0:38:19Like a best friend. I'm getting quite emotional, now!
0:38:19 > 0:38:25And with regards to her moving to Tasmania, I was, like...
0:38:25 > 0:38:29- gobsmacked, really.- They couldn't go much further, could they?
0:38:29 > 0:38:31It's right at the other end of the earth, but
0:38:31 > 0:38:34it's up to them, isn't it?
0:38:34 > 0:38:38I was obviously very, very pleased for them, but I just thought, God,
0:38:38 > 0:38:42I'd obviously miss them and be upset if they did move away.
0:38:42 > 0:38:47They're part of my routine. It would be very, very sad.
0:38:47 > 0:38:50We'll miss them all, but especially Horatio.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52We'll not see him growing up.
0:38:52 > 0:38:57Not having contact with young Horatio will be a real, real horrible thing.
0:38:57 > 0:39:00We'll miss them, very much so.
0:39:00 > 0:39:02You can't...
0:39:02 > 0:39:07not have one of your best mates near you and not miss them.
0:39:07 > 0:39:11He's a real friend, as well as a son.
0:39:11 > 0:39:14As his godmother, obviously I hope Horatio is doing well.
0:39:14 > 0:39:18I'm missing his cuddles. I'm sure that whatever you decide to do,
0:39:18 > 0:39:23whether to stay on in Tasmania or come back here, I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
0:39:23 > 0:39:26Just follow your dreams, all three of you, and support each other.
0:39:26 > 0:39:30That's all I want for you. All we all want.
0:39:30 > 0:39:32I really envy your chance.
0:39:32 > 0:39:35Please make the most of it and have a really great time.
0:39:35 > 0:39:40We're going to be missing you, but...your opportunity, you take it.
0:39:45 > 0:39:48It will be sad to leave people.
0:39:48 > 0:39:55It's made me mindful of what other people are going to miss about us as a family.
0:39:55 > 0:40:00I think you just think about what moving, the impact it's going to have on us, don't we?
0:40:00 > 0:40:07And seeing that, you realise it's going to have an impact on other people as well.
0:40:07 > 0:40:14People will miss not having Horatio running round and seeing him grow up.
0:40:14 > 0:40:19My old man, I know he'd be really gutted if I went.
0:40:19 > 0:40:24So would my mum, she's already said as much.
0:40:24 > 0:40:30It'll be hard for my dad as well, because he's in a nursing home, so the only time he gets to
0:40:30 > 0:40:35see him anyway is if we take up to the north east. There would be NO way he could ever travel.
0:40:35 > 0:40:40- So, that would be quite hard. - It's a big... It's a big jump.
0:40:40 > 0:40:44We've still got a few things to iron out...
0:40:46 > 0:40:52..but we'll have a good conversation about it and see what we're going to do.
0:41:00 > 0:41:06That has all come as a bit of a reality check for Mat and Cass and as they prepare to leave for home,
0:41:06 > 0:41:10they reflect on the life-changing decision they're about to make.
0:41:10 > 0:41:16We had a deal before we came that we both had to be 100% sure. So, it has to be 100% from both of us.
0:41:16 > 0:41:21I've yet to 100% make my mind up. There's things I need to consider -
0:41:21 > 0:41:25my friends, family, the financial situation.
0:41:25 > 0:41:28They all need to be looked at independently.
0:41:28 > 0:41:31And seeing messages from loved ones has made them
0:41:31 > 0:41:34aware of the many thousands of miles they are from home.
0:41:34 > 0:41:38It's nice to be able to spend time with your family and your friends.
0:41:40 > 0:41:44Which is something that I might miss. I might miss completely.
0:41:44 > 0:41:47I might come out here and it would be too much.
0:41:50 > 0:41:55The Harrises have spent a busy week on the island state of Tasmania,
0:41:55 > 0:41:57a world away from their home in Leatherhead.
0:41:57 > 0:42:01It's like going back to the Jurassic period, isn't it? It's bizarre!
0:42:01 > 0:42:05Mat discovered that to live there he'd have to take a drop in wages.
0:42:05 > 0:42:08The money is not as much as I hoped, but you just have to economise.
0:42:08 > 0:42:13But this would be offset by the amazing lifestyle Tassie has to offer.
0:42:13 > 0:42:15It's great. It's exactly what we wanted, isn't it?
0:42:15 > 0:42:18I'm starting to fall in love with it.
0:42:18 > 0:42:23As they head towards the biggest decision of their lives, Mat and Cass must weigh up their choices.
0:42:23 > 0:42:27Could Tasmania provide a better standard of living for the family?
0:42:27 > 0:42:32Or will the lower than expected salary mean they'll be heading back to their life in the UK?
0:42:32 > 0:42:38It's crunch time. They're voting for their future, but on which side of the globe will that be?
0:42:40 > 0:42:43We've been to some wonderful places and met some lovely people.
0:42:43 > 0:42:47We've been given a really good idea of what kind of lifestyle we could have out here.
0:42:47 > 0:42:50Work-wise, there seems to be plenty of work for me,
0:42:50 > 0:42:56which will keep us all happy and employed. So, for the Harris family, it's going to be...
0:42:56 > 0:42:57BOTH: Australia!
0:43:00 > 0:43:04Mat felt pretty confident all along that Tasmania held the key
0:43:04 > 0:43:11to the family's future happiness, but in the end the place and its people won Cass over.
0:43:11 > 0:43:14And now they're all set to move where they're Wanted Down Under.
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