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None of us have been everywhere in Australia but if all us grey nomads combined our photo's the result would probably cover most of it. This is the spot to try and stump each other as to where a particular scenic photo has been taken. Please include something in the photos submitted that will be an obviou...
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What's the weather like where you are?
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Are you boiling hot, freezing cold, or soaking wet? Is the wind howling or is there a gentle sea breeze cooling you as you sip a pina colada on the beach? Feel free to use this section to let other nomads know how the weather is where you are in this wonderful country, and how you are planning to make the most...
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MAGIC Place you have been...
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For me two places stand out ( more will come to mind, but I'm a senior so I am having a moment) 1 Mataranka, a stunning spot I thought, the springs are usually full of grey nomads immersed in the warm water, the meals at the resaurant were fantastic and the Van Park though a bit on the dusty side was very clean...
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The following is on a trucking companies web site to assist drivers who will be on the highways with trucks: https://centurion.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Driver-Road-Safety-Tips-Card.pdf Copy and past onto your browser.
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Fire Updates
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for those travelling around NSW this might be a good site http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ thanks Cindy for making this a sticky with this crisis still going -- Edited by milo on Wednesday 23rd of October 2013 11:14:43 AM
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GN Merchandise update
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Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you all know that – due to ‘overwhelming’ public demand – we have recently extended our line of grey nomads merchandise. You can see the range at our shop here. I know there was some chat on here a month or two ago about people wanting shirts and I am delighted to say we have...
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Toilet Paper
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I have been using the Thetford toilet paper in my cassette toilet, am I wasting my money, does standard toilet paper really cause problems in these toilets, is there a brand available in supermarkets that will also do the job ? Ian
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More on towing for those that want to know, and 'specially for ISUZU D-MAX
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Watch this video, but especially the last third re the D-MAX. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RANf_yUxZs On the same page is a couple more discussions re other towing vehicles. Very interesting.
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Sky News Regional
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Sky News Regional will no doubt take viewers from ABC regions. Interesting to see what the comparable viewing numbers are over the next 3 months. Sky News Regional | Sky News Australia | Sky News Australia
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TRAKKA off-road
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Howdy all. I am after some advice. I am on the downslide to retirement & intend to travel extensively. I have recently been using a caravan, but have decided a small motorhome may suit me better in the future.....it is just me & 2 medium dogs. I am in the fortunate position of being able to afford...
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Recent experiences at Kakadu
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Fellow travellers, Havent been to Kakadu for many years - it was beautiful in 97 however we have heard some reports over the last few months that the park has become run down and many places are not open - could any of you guys provide feedback I would appreciate your comments thanks and regards ron ...
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Chainsaw sharpening
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I am not very good at sharpening chainsaws :( I think I make one side sharper than the other which causes the saw to cut in an arc and the bar to bind in the wood. I use a hand file in a Stihl guide and regularly rotate the file a little, nevertheless it doesn't seem to help much. I'm wondering if one of the 12V sh...
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Habitat 3
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M wife and I are retired living in Melbourne and are looking to lap Australia and then the odd few days away every so often. We have no experience in RV'ing but have been looking around to see what is the best for us. On that note our preference at this stage is: Sunliner Habitat 3 or;Sunliner Trex Unfortu...
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Katherine to Emerald?
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Moving back east - 2 cars, a cat and a dog. Planned stops: depending on when we kick off from Kununurra, first night will be Katherine or Mataranka. I will be tenting it. Driver 2 would prefer a motel (but she may lose out). 2nd will be Barkly Homestead. 3rd is Kyuna or Winton. Then into Emerald. From there...
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Gibb River Road
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Well be hitting the GRR in a couple of weeks. Has anyone done it recently and have any tips or thoughts?
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Hughenden Qld. Water Tank Art
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I read last night on Facebook that the two water tanks in Hughenden have been painted in June 2021. When I saw the photo of the one in Alyss Street I thought it was a silo by the shape of it. The other is in McLaren Street. Has anyone got photos they'd like to post?
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Question about dams
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I know the summer camp in Vic is called Greens lake, but can someone please tell me the queenland dam thats somewhere near Rockhampton.
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Volunteers cleaning outback
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Just read about this couple, and they are looking for volunteers to help them - Eco Touring. Cleaning up the outback is a bonus as this couple lives the Aussie road trip dream - ABC News
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Our foam double mattress could do with a little more umph and we are thinking of a mattress topper, either the egg carton stuff or maybe the flat memory foam. Can anyone advise on this topic? -- Edited by albro on Friday 15th of April 2016 01:05:07 PM
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Royal Flair.
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Hi everyone, I'm looking at buying a 2010 Royal Flair van Royce Elite off-road caravan, and would love to hear from anyone with any experience or knowledge of them. Cheers, Outback Zack.
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