The Grey Nomads - General

delapan · delapan

well we are finally here, frosts every morning and a howling bitter wind, the campsites are chock a block with vehicles of all descriptions............but the bore is wonderful !!! has been worth the trip, regards, gary

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Hi Everybody... We've been on the road for 10 weeks and have covered over 10,000 k's, bringing us to Fitzroy Crossing. Theres not a lot here, except a particularly nice caravan park. (Fitzroy River Lodge) Suddenly we find ourselves sleeping a bit later in the morning, sitting around reading or ch...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Hello Everybody, Finally back home after a 6 hour trip on public transport. An hour from Geelong to Melbourne, then a two hour wait. A bus ride of two hours to Bendigo with a 3 minute wait then onto the last bus to Echuca. Arrived home just before 4pm. (by taxi) All the trains are off the tracks for track ma...

sufil · sufil

We are in Esperance for a week. We are staying at Bathers Paradise Caravan Park,Castletown. Yesterday there were 2 whales swimming about 50 metres off the beach just in front of the park , they were there all day. Haven't been for a walk this morning so don't know if they are still there today. (Sorry...

GrumpyOne · GrumpyOne

Hey Guys n Gals, Well just watched the final launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, would you believe the shuttle program has been going for 30 years and they have had 135 launches. Out of the 135 launches they have only had 2 catastrophic failures which have taken the lives of 14 crew & the total loss...

blaze · blaze

When we arrived in Albany the wife scored a good job as a cassual so we decided we would hang here for a few months, so I ended up with a job at the same place doing the maintance. Got dragged into the office yesterday and the boss said she heard we were moving on soon. I told her that was on the cards as we had to b...

Sheba · Sheba

Found this on another Forum, and thought some of you might like to add it to your Mobiles. I'm also going to put ICE numbers on mine. [In case of emergency.] Think Policelink. Call 131 444 [ Except Victoria apparently. 000 there.] Available 24 hours, 7 days a week to report non-urgent property cr...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

A certain business owner in Barcaldine has the council in court as he is trying to have the Loyde Jones Weir free camp closed. The council have had to put a camping fee on the show ground as a result of the same persons actions. Does he think that the people will take their business to his park if this happ...

GrumpyOne · GrumpyOne

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bronnie · bronnie

Hello everyone, I am a newbie.I have been reading this site as a visitor for a few weeks, and you all sound like such great people. I am not in a position to travel at the moment, but that is my dream...

pauline · pauline

Well here we are at Longreach, in caravan park and enjoying a bit of luxury, so many vans up here, can't believe it. Stayed the last 2 nights camping beside Coopers Creek, was just fantastic could have stayed a lot longer, hope everyone out there is having a great time and keeping safe.

ozjohn · ozjohn

Today I was enjoying a coffee with a couple of friends outside a Coffee Shop in Balnarring Vic. A Cop pulled in, as as he was walking into the Fish Shop he stopped and looked at a 4X4 parked outside. As he was doing this a bloke approached the vehicle and opened the door. the Cop 'very politely' called him to...

MikeMin · MikeMin

We arrived at Mission Beach FNQ yesterday and we will be staying for at least three months. Took a look at Tully on our way up and repairs seem to be going full steam ahead. We were quite surprised to notice all the way up from Cardwell that there were still many houses with tarpaulins on the roofs. Of co...

milo · milo

its not just us caravaners n motor homes that have to watch out , even the trucks have there trouble, i was in the tardis for a while today sorting things out and could feel the wind , would have been fun tuesday night. also the building next to winebego in bomaderry,nowra got burnt down, and half nowra was...

Cupie · Cupie

Yes .. I know that this forum is about Caravanning .. hence the 'Subject' But ... 6 in a row!!!! Beautiful!!!!! Why do Queenslanders of my generation have such a passion for State of Origin ....Well in my days of playing, NSW had pokies & we didn't. Clubs like St.George would buy our good play...

peter and rose · peter and rose

Hope someone out there can fill in a few blanks as to free camping sites (yes we have camps 6) We have been on the road since feb and have found free camping to be the best way of enjoying the lifestyle (and saving Money) We are currently at alva beach and are heading to fletcher creek (42kms north of charte...

gubby · gubby

All you shutter bugs out there had better have your pics in... Last chance for a go at the Satphone... Wombats going all out...

spice · spice

Camping at Guyra Showground is no longer available after pressure to the Local Council from local Caravan Park Operator, Rod

gst · gst

Getting the van out for the week end and spending a couple days with the radio club.

Sue & K · Sue & K

Next Thursday hubby and I head off again. Living down on the Vict and NSW border its cold wet and miserable at the moment so can't wait to find somewhere more reasonable. Not doing a 'big' trip this time, just drifting up the mid coast to just before Brisbane. Plan to do a mixture of off-road & carav...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	cold at burren junction (Preview) well we are finally here, frosts every morning and a howling bitter wind, the campsites are chock a block with vehicles of all descriptions............but the bore is wonderful !!! has been worth the trip, regards, gary	delapan	7	1747	08:36 AM Jul 11, 2011 by NeilandRaine
	Time to slow down (Preview) Hi Everybody... We've been on the road for 10 weeks and have covered over 10,000 k's, bringing us to Fitzroy Crossing. Theres not a lot here, except a particularly nice caravan park. (Fitzroy River Lodge) Suddenly we find ourselves sleeping a bit later in the morning, sitting around reading or ch...	Gerty Dancer	16	1154	09:47 PM Jul 10, 2011 by Shorty
	I'm back home! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello Everybody, Finally back home after a 6 hour trip on public transport. An hour from Geelong to Melbourne, then a two hour wait. A bus ride of two hours to Bendigo with a 3 minute wait then onto the last bus to Echuca. Arrived home just before 4pm. (by taxi) All the trains are off the tracks for track ma...	Happywanderer	45	2064	12:54 PM Jul 10, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Whale sightings. (Preview) We are in Esperance for a week. We are staying at Bathers Paradise Caravan Park,Castletown. Yesterday there were 2 whales swimming about 50 metres off the beach just in front of the park , they were there all day. Haven't been for a walk this morning so don't know if they are still there today. (Sorry...	sufil	17	865	10:59 AM Jul 10, 2011 by blaze
	FINAL CHAPTER (Preview) Hey Guys n Gals, Well just watched the final launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, would you believe the shuttle program has been going for 30 years and they have had 135 launches. Out of the 135 launches they have only had 2 catastrophic failures which have taken the lives of 14 crew & the total loss...	GrumpyOne	2	2673	09:28 AM Jul 10, 2011 by BobnBev
	What to do (Preview) When we arrived in Albany the wife scored a good job as a cassual so we decided we would hang here for a few months, so I ended up with a job at the same place doing the maintance. Got dragged into the office yesterday and the boss said she heard we were moving on soon. I told her that was on the cards as we had to b...	blaze	3	657	11:16 PM Jul 9, 2011 by Vic
	Useful Number. (Preview) Found this on another Forum, and thought some of you might like to add it to your Mobiles. I'm also going to put ICE numbers on mine. [In case of emergency.] Think Policelink. Call 131 444 [ Except Victoria apparently. 000 there.] Available 24 hours, 7 days a week to report non-urgent property cr...	Sheba	4	902	10:08 PM Jul 9, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Another camp may go; (Preview) A certain business owner in Barcaldine has the council in court as he is trying to have the Loyde Jones Weir free camp closed. The council have had to put a camping fee on the show ground as a result of the same persons actions. Does he think that the people will take their business to his park if this happ...	justcruisin01	16	2557	03:53 PM Jul 9, 2011 by lantana
	SOMETHING FOR THE RICH KIDS (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=300573533956&Category=16042	GrumpyOne	3	923	12:54 PM Jul 9, 2011 by beachball57
	Helloooo ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello everyone, I am a newbie.I have been reading this site as a visitor for a few weeks, and you all sound like such great people. I am not in a position to travel at the moment, but that is my dream...	bronnie	36	1623	11:18 AM Jul 9, 2011 by bronnie
	UPDATE (Preview) Well here we are at Longreach, in caravan park and enjoying a bit of luxury, so many vans up here, can't believe it. Stayed the last 2 nights camping beside Coopers Creek, was just fantastic could have stayed a lot longer, hope everyone out there is having a great time and keeping safe.	pauline	3	764	08:56 AM Jul 9, 2011 by pauline
	Best laugh in ages ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Today I was enjoying a coffee with a couple of friends outside a Coffee Shop in Balnarring Vic. A Cop pulled in, as as he was walking into the Fish Shop he stopped and looked at a 4X4 parked outside. As he was doing this a bloke approached the vehicle and opened the door. the Cop 'very politely' called him to...	ozjohn	38	2002	08:17 AM Jul 9, 2011 by Ma
	Mission Beach in recovery mode (Preview) We arrived at Mission Beach FNQ yesterday and we will be staying for at least three months. Took a look at Tully on our way up and repairs seem to be going full steam ahead. We were quite surprised to notice all the way up from Cardwell that there were still many houses with tarpaulins on the roofs. Of co...	MikeMin	4	785	07:23 AM Jul 9, 2011 by jimricho
	even trucks have trouble in wild weather (Preview) its not just us caravaners n motor homes that have to watch out , even the trucks have there trouble, i was in the tardis for a while today sorting things out and could feel the wind , would have been fun tuesday night. also the building next to winebego in bomaderry,nowra got burnt down, and half nowra was...	milo	3	1015	07:06 PM Jul 8, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	The Queensland Caravan rolls on!!! (Preview) Yes .. I know that this forum is about Caravanning .. hence the 'Subject' But ... 6 in a row!!!! Beautiful!!!!! Why do Queenslanders of my generation have such a passion for State of Origin ....Well in my days of playing, NSW had pokies & we didn't. Clubs like St.George would buy our good play...	Cupie	10	1019	07:03 PM Jul 8, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	HELP WITH ITINERARY !!!!!! (Preview) Hope someone out there can fill in a few blanks as to free camping sites (yes we have camps 6) We have been on the road since feb and have found free camping to be the best way of enjoying the lifestyle (and saving Money) We are currently at alva beach and are heading to fletcher creek (42kms north of charte...	peter and rose	2	628	04:55 PM Jul 8, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Last Day of Photo Comp... (Preview) All you shutter bugs out there had better have your pics in... Last chance for a go at the Satphone... Wombats going all out...	gubby	8	750	04:49 PM Jul 8, 2011 by _wombat_
	Guyra Showground (Preview) Camping at Guyra Showground is no longer available after pressure to the Local Council from local Caravan Park Operator, Rod	spice	12	2940	07:50 AM Jul 8, 2011 by _wombat_
	HF radio club get together Townsville (Preview) Getting the van out for the week end and spending a couple days with the radio club.	gst	3	738	11:23 PM Jul 7, 2011 by gst
	Counting down the days (Preview) Next Thursday hubby and I head off again. Living down on the Vict and NSW border its cold wet and miserable at the moment so can't wait to find somewhere more reasonable. Not doing a 'big' trip this time, just drifting up the mid coast to just before Brisbane. Plan to do a mixture of off-road & carav...	Sue & K	4	499	10:09 PM Jul 7, 2011 by Travel Bug
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