The Grey Nomads - General

lost Gypsy · lost Gypsy

Hi all , looking forward to starting our new life on the road but trying to keep cost down , eventually we are hoping to free camp as much as possible , but for now will have to visit caravan parks often. We are about to buy a 33' bus and heard that showgrounds offer a discount for buses, does anyone know if t...

Sue & K · Sue & K

In about a month we plan to meet up with some Queensland friends in Byron Bay, can anyone suggest a 'dog friendly' caravan park in that area? thanks, Sue

clazandaza · clazandaza

Was I joking when I said it got a tad cool up near Herberton? This morning (Sunday) I heard from a bloke who overheard another fella telling somebody else that he heard on good authority that it was -8 at Wondeccla at 0500hrs this morning. I didn't argue the point as we had ice on the grass all over the sho...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

We are heading into Kakadu in a few days and If you don't mind I would like to pick your brains. We are looking for a nice camping area within the park to take out caravan (which is definately not an off-road one) The sites on the net that I looked at don't mention if camp sites are accessible by caravan. It wo...

Helena · Helena

After being housebound for around 8 months finally able to get back on the travels will be leaving in a couple of days only for a month but hey at least it is on the road. can't wait Helena.

JohnM · JohnM

At long last, received clearance from the quacks that I can travel again, albeit at an easy pace and not too far from Home, but it's a start, was starting to believe that last Nov was my last trip. Chest infection has cleared (caused by immune system being down due to Chemo & Radiation), can eat a norm...

clazandaza · clazandaza

Hi All. For anyone visiting the Atherton Tablelands/Cairns area this weekend we will be at Wondeccla sportsgrounds, just two or three ks out of Herberton. We are camping overnight (free) and Sunday morning is the monthly Wondeccla Markets at the sportsgrounds. Quaint little country market w...

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

Just noticed how many Guru's there are......Congratulations ALL

milo · milo

just found out one of my aunts msy not have long to live, not only with dementia but also cancer.. might be a few weeks or a couple months, not sure..... she's 83 ,puts a damper on things...... life is too short at any age

bozo101 · bozo101

Hi folks, I am a newbie on the GN site, having only recently managed to poke my nose into the solos forum, me being a solo traveller. Can anyonne tell me if they have pulled a van into a place called 'Eddies Camp', near Hopevale in NQ. It looks like heaven, and a great place for fishing tragics, like myself...

noels · noels

Hi to all I have an elderly air con about 12 years old model 136.302 I'v broken the cover I cannot replace it as they say its too old so I was wondering if one had an old one they dont need any more you may want to sell thankyou Noelene

milo · milo

G'day every one my dad and i are back home, both tired after a long day traveling home but happy weve done a cruise... we can tick that one of the list... will post up pics soon im stuffed, croock from a cold and over tired, but enjoyed the cruise and even thru some scary rough weather, it was an adventure...

Vic · Vic

Here's a couple of shots, still have a couple of things to add myself, but mostly finished. It has one sliding window with flyscreen, can be used for single or double bed, rear lift up end on bed that can be accessed from outside (as well as inside) for easy access to storage, LED reading lights, roof ligh...

Sheba · Sheba

Don't know if every-one knows this, [ I didn't 'till just a few minutes ago.] but you can now fill in your Census Form Online.http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/home/2011+census+fact+sheet:+ecensus -- Edited by Sheba on Wednes...

Vic · Vic

Just had the Hi Ace converted at last (no pic's yet) but first had to take it to a weighbridge and get a weight certificate. Then I take that with the vehicle to the Motor Transport Inspection Centre, wait in long line to have the vehicle examiners inspect the vehicle....did you put in an applicat...

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

Hi Everyone, Does anyone use a portable fire pit? Going away this weekend again and fires are allowed but you have to have your own pit. Could easily go to bunnings and buy one but every one I've ever seen are fairly cheap and I reckon they would just melt. Also, I've always wondered what does one do with th...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

As of tomorrow I'm an independent, accredited oversize pilot.

I'm escorting a bulldozer D9 from Tailem Bend to Adelaide, wide, high and heavy. Well, a neighbour put me in contact with the haulier who needs a pilot. My former boss has gone underground with my pay for 3 month's work. :furious...

Beth54 · Beth54

Today I did something I've never done in my life before. I dobbed in someone with an unrestrained toddler in the back of their car. I rang the police and reported them. The woman who answered the phone was just as horrifed as I was..although she's probably heard a lot worse. Would you do the same?

Landfall · Landfall

With only four, (whose counting) sleeps left to go, we will be on the ferry and over to the Northern Island for our trip away over winter. (and it's been [still is] very cold here) Last week, we started to pack the car ready to go after having it thoroughly checked and serviced. By the time we put in the a...

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Just food for thought. We have come across three parks in recent weeks that have a sign in the laundry stating that washing machines in vans are banned!! is this just revenue raising or not, we do not like using public washing machines in parks, especially when you see some of the people using them. I am a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	so $10 camp sites are out ? (Preview) Hi all , looking forward to starting our new life on the road but trying to keep cost down , eventually we are hoping to free camp as much as possible , but for now will have to visit caravan parks often. We are about to buy a 33' bus and heard that showgrounds offer a discount for buses, does anyone know if t...	lost Gypsy	9	1258	12:36 PM Jun 21, 2011 by rossjdaniel
	Byron Bay (Preview) In about a month we plan to meet up with some Queensland friends in Byron Bay, can anyone suggest a 'dog friendly' caravan park in that area? thanks, Sue	Sue & K	5	685	11:55 AM Jun 21, 2011 by rosco
	WONDECCLA RE-VISITED (Preview) Was I joking when I said it got a tad cool up near Herberton? This morning (Sunday) I heard from a bloke who overheard another fella telling somebody else that he heard on good authority that it was -8 at Wondeccla at 0500hrs this morning. I didn't argue the point as we had ice on the grass all over the sho...	clazandaza	11	840	05:57 PM Jun 20, 2011 by jimricho
	Kakadu camping (Preview) We are heading into Kakadu in a few days and If you don't mind I would like to pick your brains. We are looking for a nice camping area within the park to take out caravan (which is definately not an off-road one) The sites on the net that I looked at don't mention if camp sites are accessible by caravan. It wo...	Hylda&Jon	17	1265	09:13 AM Jun 21, 2011 by _wombat_
	housebound ending (Preview) After being housebound for around 8 months finally able to get back on the travels will be leaving in a couple of days only for a month but hey at least it is on the road. can't wait Helena.	Helena	11	921	09:44 AM Jun 20, 2011 by Smokeydk
	Cleared to Travel Next Week (Preview) At long last, received clearance from the quacks that I can travel again, albeit at an easy pace and not too far from Home, but it's a start, was starting to believe that last Nov was my last trip. Chest infection has cleared (caused by immune system being down due to Chemo & Radiation), can eat a norm...	JohnM	22	1209	04:06 PM Jun 19, 2011 by Travel Bug
	WONDECCLA MARKETS (Preview) Hi All. For anyone visiting the Atherton Tablelands/Cairns area this weekend we will be at Wondeccla sportsgrounds, just two or three ks out of Herberton. We are camping overnight (free) and Sunday morning is the monthly Wondeccla Markets at the sportsgrounds. Quaint little country market w...	clazandaza	9	947	07:13 AM Jun 19, 2011 by jimricho
	Guru's (Preview) Just noticed how many Guru's there are......Congratulations ALL	Smokeydk	15	1038	05:02 PM Jun 19, 2011 by jandas fun
	lifes too short... (Preview) just found out one of my aunts msy not have long to live, not only with dementia but also cancer.. might be a few weeks or a couple months, not sure..... she's 83 ,puts a damper on things...... life is too short at any age	milo	9	1019	09:46 PM Jun 18, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	eddies camp - Hopevale NQ (Preview) Hi folks, I am a newbie on the GN site, having only recently managed to poke my nose into the solos forum, me being a solo traveller. Can anyonne tell me if they have pulled a van into a place called 'Eddies Camp', near Hopevale in NQ. It looks like heaven, and a great place for fishing tragics, like myself...	bozo101	14	4098	08:09 PM Jun 19, 2011 by glassies
	Electotrolux Air con (Preview) Hi to all I have an elderly air con about 12 years old model 136.302 I'v broken the cover I cannot replace it as they say its too old so I was wondering if one had an old one they dont need any more you may want to sell thankyou Noelene	noels	2	495	01:10 PM Jun 25, 2011 by noels
	were back!!!!!! (Preview) G'day every one my dad and i are back home, both tired after a long day traveling home but happy weve done a cruise... we can tick that one of the list... will post up pics soon im stuffed, croock from a cold and over tired, but enjoyed the cruise and even thru some scary rough weather, it was an adventure...	milo	15	821	07:09 PM Jun 16, 2011 by milo
	Vic's Campervan Conversion - Some items to be added etc ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here's a couple of shots, still have a couple of things to add myself, but mostly finished. It has one sliding window with flyscreen, can be used for single or double bed, rear lift up end on bed that can be accessed from outside (as well as inside) for easy access to storage, LED reading lights, roof ligh...	Vic	48	3507	11:31 PM Jun 18, 2011 by Vic
	2011 Census. (Preview) Don't know if every-one knows this, [ I didn't 'till just a few minutes ago.] but you can now fill in your Census Form Online.http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/home/2011+census+fact+sheet:+ecensus -- Edited by Sheba on Wednes...	Sheba	23	1421	06:22 PM Jun 21, 2011 by Sheba
	Been a long day........Fun at the vehicle inspection centre.. (Preview) Just had the Hi Ace converted at last (no pic's yet) but first had to take it to a weighbridge and get a weight certificate. Then I take that with the vehicle to the Motor Transport Inspection Centre, wait in long line to have the vehicle examiners inspect the vehicle....did you put in an applicat...	Vic	19	885	10:36 AM Jun 23, 2011 by Vic
	portable fire pits (Preview) Hi Everyone, Does anyone use a portable fire pit? Going away this weekend again and fires are allowed but you have to have your own pit. Could easily go to bunnings and buy one but every one I've ever seen are fairly cheap and I reckon they would just melt. Also, I've always wondered what does one do with th...	gordon_adl	24	14015	05:00 PM Oct 29, 2011 by Beth54
	Going It Alone (Preview) As of tomorrow I'm an independent, accredited oversize pilot. I'm escorting a bulldozer D9 from Tailem Bend to Adelaide, wide, high and heavy. Well, a neighbour put me in contact with the haulier who needs a pilot. My former boss has gone underground with my pay for 3 month's work. :furious...	Cruising Granny	25	1463	09:41 PM Jun 18, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Unrestrained children (Preview) Today I did something I've never done in my life before. I dobbed in someone with an unrestrained toddler in the back of their car. I rang the police and reported them. The woman who answered the phone was just as horrifed as I was..although she's probably heard a lot worse. Would you do the same?	Beth54	17	808	08:53 PM Jun 15, 2011 by lyn-n-ken
	Almost ready. (Preview) With only four, (whose counting) sleeps left to go, we will be on the ferry and over to the Northern Island for our trip away over winter. (and it's been [still is] very cold here) Last week, we started to pack the car ready to go after having it thoroughly checked and serviced. By the time we put in the a...	Landfall	19	1207	01:04 PM Jun 21, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Washing machines not allowed ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just food for thought. We have come across three parks in recent weeks that have a sign in the laundry stating that washing machines in vans are banned!! is this just revenue raising or not, we do not like using public washing machines in parks, especially when you see some of the people using them. I am a...	Dreamcaster51	45	3606	05:07 AM Mar 18, 2013 by Cruising Cruze
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