The Grey Nomads - General

Ma · Ma

We left Chinchilla on Sunday after two very peaceful weeks at Doug's place. Couldn't get a better camping place to recharge the batteries. Thanks for the hospitality Doug. Stayed last night at Westmar rest area. There are flush loos, hot showers and the pub has very cold beer!!!! The road noise wa...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Ever seen an iceberg from top to bottom?From a rig manager for Global Marine Drilling in St. Johns, Newfoundland. They have to divert the path of these things away from the rig by towing them with ships. In this particular case, the water was calm, and the sun was almost directly overhead, so th...

tezza · tezza

Really feel i should wish Vic a happy birthday for tomorrow, 19th. Hope it's a good one and will run into you again one day and buy you a drink. Is it 94?

Nicholstones · Nicholstones

When we leave Cairns in late September we intend to mooch our way down the east coast as far as Bundaberg before cutting inland again. My question is, where is the best place to visit the reef from? Virtually all the towns down the coast talk about reef access, which provides the best tour/cruise/exper...

jonathan · jonathan

Just like to say how much I've been spoiled in the last two days .. met Lilly and enjoyed being shown around this City of Tamworth on Sunday.. before having a few beers of course .. Then this afternoon, after she had done a days work, collected this GN and showed me a most wonderful tour of the outlying town...

Beth54 · Beth54

I went to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers yesterday, and took a look at Spring Bluff on the way home. I think these photo's tell the story. QR did a fantastic job, working 24/7 to get it open again. It was a massive job. So much rock a soil had to be brought in. Murphy's Creek is below here. -- Edited by Beth...

gubby · gubby

Well the time has come to drag the van out of it's resting place, begin the pretrip checks and get ready to roll. Taking a wander up to the Gold Coast to finally use our tickets for the Outback Spectacular, you may remember it was on the cards awhile ago but the Mrs got crook, but alls stable at the moment, we...

milo · milo

well, were almost home , currently at wellington... (no not new zealand!!) Its been a good trip , but a few probs here and there with the van , but im sure we'll get them sorted out at some stage.... home tomorrow night!!

tezza · tezza

Well we are out of the Mukinbudin caravan park on 29th and heading to Milly Milly station, 250k nw of Cue. we are going via Kalgoorlie Lienster, sandstone and Mt magnet. can anyone suggest good camps or van parks along the way? We also need to leave our van unattended but not on power for a week at mt. magne...

blaze · blaze

Interesting visitor today while fishing, circled the boat for about 10 minutes, the boat was 5.25 meter stacer runabout, this fellow was all of 5 meters, liked the shiney prop and not more than a kilometer from middleton beach in Albany cheers blaze

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

I am surprised at the amount of vanners out here in the back blocks, comming & going in all directions. Its good to see that we dont all favour the coast, this way the small town get some of the trade as well. Currently at Bourke, head towards Broken Hill tomorrow ,then to Menindee & the flinders....

milo · milo

spent the day looking arond silverton, driving along the mad max road and to the mad max museaum, its fabulos, loved all the behind the seens pics and the couple of replicas they have there , pics later... im stuffed but going off to the pub to watch the footy.. milo

The dog lady · The dog lady

Hi all, I'm taking delivery of my Hiace next month, and plan to take my mother (the bionic woman) on a 2 week trial retirement trip in November (I retire next year). I'll be picking her up at Brisbane airport and we want to spend the time away from the city, with towns only being for brief visits. I've previ...

ken thomas · ken thomas

Hello all Is anybody having trouble opening the latest news ?? Ken

tommogt · tommogt

Hi all , just wondering where all the nomads retreat to in The Hot summer months.? Mainly been told around Armidale area.? What are your thoughts Campers.? We sold our house and bought a 21 foot setup . Not off road vehicle + van. Like to hear your places ... Cheers -- Edited by tommogt on Saturday 17th...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Saw on the news that the campers at the showground Canberra was evacuated due to that big chemical fire. Any grey nomads there? Rosie

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

House settlement finalised mid August -moved into local C/park as we had a few medical appointments to deal with then off on the great adventure. But still here at Kelmscott, with Barry back in hospital today - clots on both lungs - 3rd hospital admission since 24/8. so looks like we'll be here a bit lo...

Helena · Helena

Hi Just caught up with Ma and Blue what a great couple they are had a really pleasant couple of hours with them thanks for the hospitality Ma and Blue safe travels. Helena.& Bill

Douglas · Douglas

Hi guys and gals, I am another newby to the vanning world and to this forum. I have been hovering around watching whats going on for several months just trying to get myself up to speed on everything caravanning. I have a new van on order and have sent a couple PM's to Ma tyring to get a few tips - thanks Ma f...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Just a quick checkin note, all is going well, currently at Kidman Camp, Nth Bourke. Boorma, May's bend is now sighn posted. Thanks.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	HOMEWARD BOUND (Preview) We left Chinchilla on Sunday after two very peaceful weeks at Doug's place. Couldn't get a better camping place to recharge the batteries. Thanks for the hospitality Doug. Stayed last night at Westmar rest area. There are flush loos, hot showers and the pub has very cold beer!!!! The road noise wa...	Ma	13	1803	10:20 AM Sep 20, 2011 by Ma
	WHATS YOUR RATIO,? SCOTCH PER ICE BLOCK THAT IS;; (Preview) Ever seen an iceberg from top to bottom?From a rig manager for Global Marine Drilling in St. Johns, Newfoundland. They have to divert the path of these things away from the rig by towing them with ships. In this particular case, the water was calm, and the sun was almost directly overhead, so th...	justcruisin01	11	1085	09:33 AM Sep 20, 2011 by Ma
	Happy birthday Vic ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Really feel i should wish Vic a happy birthday for tomorrow, 19th. Hope it's a good one and will run into you again one day and buy you a drink. Is it 94?	tezza	34	1690	11:18 PM Sep 19, 2011 by Vic
	Visiting the Reef (Preview) When we leave Cairns in late September we intend to mooch our way down the east coast as far as Bundaberg before cutting inland again. My question is, where is the best place to visit the reef from? Virtually all the towns down the coast talk about reef access, which provides the best tour/cruise/exper...	Nicholstones	6	882	09:46 PM Sep 19, 2011 by Nicholstones
	Thank you Lilly ! (Preview) Just like to say how much I've been spoiled in the last two days .. met Lilly and enjoyed being shown around this City of Tamworth on Sunday.. before having a few beers of course .. Then this afternoon, after she had done a days work, collected this GN and showed me a most wonderful tour of the outlying town...	jonathan	2	408	09:37 PM Sep 19, 2011 by jonathan
	After the January floods (Preview) I went to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers yesterday, and took a look at Spring Bluff on the way home. I think these photo's tell the story. QR did a fantastic job, working 24/7 to get it open again. It was a massive job. So much rock a soil had to be brought in. Murphy's Creek is below here. -- Edited by Beth...	Beth54	5	760	09:00 PM Sep 19, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Weigh the anchor... (Preview) Well the time has come to drag the van out of it's resting place, begin the pretrip checks and get ready to roll. Taking a wander up to the Gold Coast to finally use our tickets for the Outback Spectacular, you may remember it was on the cards awhile ago but the Mrs got crook, but alls stable at the moment, we...	gubby	21	988	08:16 PM Sep 19, 2011 by Travel Bug
	Almost home!! (Preview) well, were almost home , currently at wellington... (no not new zealand!!) Its been a good trip , but a few probs here and there with the van , but im sure we'll get them sorted out at some stage.... home tomorrow night!!	milo	2	747	07:21 PM Sep 19, 2011 by milo
	kalgoorlie to Cue (Preview) Well we are out of the Mukinbudin caravan park on 29th and heading to Milly Milly station, 250k nw of Cue. we are going via Kalgoorlie Lienster, sandstone and Mt magnet. can anyone suggest good camps or van parks along the way? We also need to leave our van unattended but not on power for a week at mt. magne...	tezza	11	1391	04:50 PM Sep 19, 2011 by _wombat_
	While fishing today (Preview) Interesting visitor today while fishing, circled the boat for about 10 minutes, the boat was 5.25 meter stacer runabout, this fellow was all of 5 meters, liked the shiney prop and not more than a kilometer from middleton beach in Albany cheers blaze	blaze	16	1136	04:42 PM Sep 19, 2011 by johnq
	TRAVELLERS; (Preview) I am surprised at the amount of vanners out here in the back blocks, comming & going in all directions. Its good to see that we dont all favour the coast, this way the small town get some of the trade as well. Currently at Bourke, head towards Broken Hill tomorrow ,then to Menindee & the flinders....	justcruisin01	9	962	04:12 PM Sep 19, 2011 by justcruisin01
	mad max was great (Preview) spent the day looking arond silverton, driving along the mad max road and to the mad max museaum, its fabulos, loved all the behind the seens pics and the couple of replicas they have there , pics later... im stuffed but going off to the pub to watch the footy.. milo	milo	12	971	01:04 PM Sep 19, 2011 by Boroma577
	Places to stay in SEQld & Northern NSW (Preview) Hi all, I'm taking delivery of my Hiace next month, and plan to take my mother (the bionic woman) on a 2 week trial retirement trip in November (I retire next year). I'll be picking her up at Brisbane airport and we want to spend the time away from the city, with towns only being for brief visits. I've previ...	The dog lady	13	2306	12:51 PM Sep 19, 2011 by Boroma577
	Grey Nomads 3 (Preview) Hello all Is anybody having trouble opening the latest news ?? Ken	ken thomas	21	1268	10:54 AM Sep 19, 2011 by Les_Donz
	Where do the Grey-nomads retreat to in hot Summer NSW.? (Preview) Hi all , just wondering where all the nomads retreat to in The Hot summer months.? Mainly been told around Armidale area.? What are your thoughts Campers.? We sold our house and bought a 21 foot setup . Not off road vehicle + van. Like to hear your places ... Cheers -- Edited by tommogt on Saturday 17th...	tommogt	13	1058	07:37 AM Sep 19, 2011 by stoney123
	Canberra showground- campers evacuated (Preview) Saw on the news that the campers at the showground Canberra was evacuated due to that big chemical fire. Any grey nomads there? Rosie	Rip and Rosie	7	843	10:16 PM Sep 18, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
	Waiting, waiting, waiting.............. (Preview) House settlement finalised mid August -moved into local C/park as we had a few medical appointments to deal with then off on the great adventure. But still here at Kelmscott, with Barry back in hospital today - clots on both lungs - 3rd hospital admission since 24/8. so looks like we'll be here a bit lo...	villatranquilla	21	1169	08:10 PM Sep 18, 2011 by pauline
	met a grey nomad (Preview) Hi Just caught up with Ma and Blue what a great couple they are had a really pleasant couple of hours with them thanks for the hospitality Ma and Blue safe travels. Helena.& Bill	Helena	21	1113	07:38 PM Sep 18, 2011 by jonathan
	I suppose I had better toss me hat in the ring ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys and gals, I am another newby to the vanning world and to this forum. I have been hovering around watching whats going on for several months just trying to get myself up to speed on everything caravanning. I have a new van on order and have sent a couple PM's to Ma tyring to get a few tips - thanks Ma f...	Douglas	40	2112	08:56 AM Sep 17, 2011 by _wombat_
	CHECK IN; (Preview) Just a quick checkin note, all is going well, currently at Kidman Camp, Nth Bourke. Boorma, May's bend is now sighn posted. Thanks.	justcruisin01	5	786	08:24 AM Sep 17, 2011 by rockylizard
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