I would advise that you pack a steamer....those Vics boys are so accustomed to the cold that they are probably in boardies already I am sure Tux N Simondo will give you an honest run down when they wake up.

Cheers T & T, I thought that might be the case.
Looking forward to the trip and family time plus it's aways fun surfing new spots.

Well if I was going to vic for a Holliday I'd be wearing a rubber

Cheers for the Otway advice Tux and I???ll be packing the wool lined Patagonia R2......you can take the boy out of NZ but.....

definitely sealed steamer, booties are the go too. even if its just to save your feet from reefs.

Just get yourself down to Phillip Is , that's all I've got

Cheers Weiry, I'd like to get to PI one day, this trips all about the family so I'll have to stay close to AB. When I get back to the west after Christmas I'll be road tripping to a few of the super secret spots in and around Perth.
Thanks for the rubber advice team, all the best to you guys, hope Santa gives you some sweet waves, cold beers and some family fun in the coming weeks.