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Not quite yet with that kind of resolution! :) Here's a pic of what I'm talking about just grabbed off the internet. It has its applications definitely, especially with larger, rural projects. Obviously shadowing is an issue which can only be solved through an actual survey.

Nope it's much more detailed than nearmap. I'll try to dig out an example and post it up. It's typically used for larger mapping of inaccessible areas but I don't see why it couldn't be applied on a smaller scale for residential sites.

I think I know what you're talking about, is it the LIDAR system? A small plane flies overhead which has a laser attachment underneath. This fires thousands of points to the ground creating a 3D model. Haven't done any of this myself, only remembering from the remote sensing class at uni a few...

Theodolites use an infra-red beam which to some extent goes through shrubs when reflected back from the prism. Obviously won't go through anything solid though. Would be a difficult survey, but each tree would have to be located one by one, and to make sure we don't double up or miss any I'd be...

Haha ironically many surveyors are the inside-type people. Trees take much time to measure, they get in the way (more setups), clearing obscuring branches takes time etc. Would take a flat, empty block any day of the week! :P

Contours only for a standard size block to AHD should be around the $500-$700 + GST mark from your local surveyor. The surveyors board recommends around $1200 + GST for a full Feature and Level Survey to AHD (if you're needing existing buildings, trees, services, driveways, setbacks etc.)...