01 / PLAN YOUR SEARCH
Build your search in three steps
First, choose the area you would comfortably travel within for an initial meeting. Next, consider whether a nearby suburb or regional centre is practical. Only then decide whether you want a connection involving longer trips. A bigger search area is not automatically a better fit.
02 / PLAN YOUR SEARCH
Suburban and regional searches need different decisions
A Sydney or Melbourne search might involve choosing which side of the city is convenient. Around a regional town, the decision may be whether to drive to the next centre at all. In either case, decide on the journey you are willing to make before encouraging someone to plan around you.
Make distance work for you.
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03 / PLAN YOUR SEARCH
Separate interstate interest from nearby dating
Someone in Brisbane and someone in Perth can have plenty in common, but that does not make an initial meeting simple. If you are open to interstate travel, explain the circumstances and confirm the local time before arranging a call. Tourism Australia’s time zone guide explains the regional differences. If you want local dates, keep that preference clear rather than continuing a distant conversation out of politeness.
04 / PLAN YOUR SEARCH
Agree the effort before the plan
Talk about who is travelling, how much time is available and whether the arrangement works for both people. Do not assume that interest obliges someone to make the longer journey. For a first meeting, arrange your own transport and choose a public place you can leave independently.
A question before you start
Should I keep increasing my search distance?
Only if you would actually be happy to make the journey. A smaller practical search can be more useful than distant conversations you have no intention of taking further.
Location examples help you plan a search; available profiles depend on your area and preferences. Read our dating safety advice before meeting someone new.
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