The Grey Nomads - General

SAGITARIUS · SAGITARIUS

Hi there I am a newby contemplating buying a van and doing the 'lap' Have a landcruiser series 100 for tow vehicle thinking of buying a van approx tare 2000 to 2500kg. I have heard it cost an average of $100 per day to travel, approx $50 for fuel $50 for van site and food on top. Obviously if staying put for...

milo · milo

Daylight saving will end in New South Wales on Sunday 3 April 2011 at 3:00 am finaly, its hard to keep up with freinds and relies in different states..

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Last september the little town of Kandanga, Qld, located between Gympie & Kenilworth,not for from where the Gympie muster is held ,opened up a little RV Park. Much of this town & surroundings has been bought by the government when they proposed daming the Mary river,as a result many left et...

petengail · petengail

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/leaping-stingray-lands-on-woman-on-boat/story-fn3dxity-1226031100664

petengail · petengail

I went to REPCO this morning to get a set of LED Brake lights for the van. The listed price was $84.99. The assistant asked me if I was a member of a state motoring association. We are in QLD, and I said how about NRMA, he said no problem NRMA, RACV whatever one you belong to. I paid on Visa and paid $54.99,...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

We wish to thank all for your support & taking this onboard as it was intended. As a result of a second medical check my mates wife has suffered some broken ribs, appart from that they are doing ok. Thanks again, J .& L.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Just so we don't hijack anymore threads, I have started a new one just for you. Have taken note of the bakery mentioned by someone else in Narribri, will try that on my way through next month. How far have you gone today and which way are you going?

bill12 · bill12

Its official. Magnetic island has had a meter of rain in a month , less 2 days, and we have had 101 inches since xmas, a new record. Can someone make it stop?I am going mildew.UPDATE!We have , according to the met bureau, had 1212.8mm! -- Edited by bill12 on Tuesday 29th of March 2011 03:03:29 PM

robell · robell

hi, can anyone tell me are there any states other than N S W where cast or throw netting is illegal. I have about five cast nets and i get all of my bait and sometimes a feed of both fish and prawns with them and i would hate to have to travell without them

DillyDallyingAround · DillyDallyingAround

I just received this and want to share it with all the grandparents and parents. I dont know how true it is but better to be sure than sorry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vARzvWxwY

Clare46 · Clare46

I have just joined after lurking for sometime so wanted to say Hi. I'm a solo traveler and even though I do not own a RV of any kind I do a lot of traveling in a rented Toyoto Hi Ace which suits me as I have a good rental co. with reasonable rates and security deposit and the last vechicle only had 33,000km on th...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi ... I have just got home from a few days camping on Somerset Dam in SE Qld. fishing from the kayak for Red Claw. There are thousands there for the taking ... no bag limit as they are an introduced species in SEQ. We got more than 100 a night in 15 traps. Average length at least 120mm. If you want a qu...

jimbo · jimbo

I was wondering if any of you People's could give me a rough Idea. On how much too ask for this Generater.. I no longer have any use for it. It is well looked after and Clean Goes like a Collins st Tram...I intend to sell it at outr next Garage Sale

john french · john french

I had a look this morning at buying a new van(pop top, about 17ft, no shower or toilet & liked the Galaxy regent Also quite liked the Coronet prince Didn't mind the Jayco discovery Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Check out road conditions around the country at http://www.exploroz.com/Roads/Default.aspx

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I notice the latest story on the front of the site is about Sheep Dog Trials and the fact the Grey Nomads are starting to get involved with their own dogs and winning. When I was a kid and would go to the A.P & I Shows I would spend hours watching the sheep dog trials. Had family who used to event in them. St...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

The Glass house mountains caravan village is closed due to power & sewage problems, the permanants are still there but no more travellers.This park has been sold to the main roads for the duplication of the Steve Irwin way, so there goes another on. The next one a little south, [wont mention a name...

rocan · rocan

after 3 months finally got the van out of the yard after all the rain.even though we only got away for a week it was so refreshing to be on the road.the roads west of townsville as far as richmond are in good condition but a lot of water laying in the paddocks.look ing forward to 3 months in W.A. from mid july....

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

-- Edited by justcruisin01 on Friday 25th of March 2011 06:17:53 PM

k8ty · k8ty

Can anyone give us some advice on collecting water for the tank of our camper trailer,it has a capacity of 80 litres. are petrol stations happy for travellers to fill their tanks?or where is the best place to do this.We are travelling around the coast of Australia so will hopefully be close to water at l...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	True cost of travel ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi there I am a newby contemplating buying a van and doing the 'lap' Have a landcruiser series 100 for tow vehicle thinking of buying a van approx tare 2000 to 2500kg. I have heard it cost an average of $100 per day to travel, approx $50 for fuel $50 for van site and food on top. Obviously if staying put for...	SAGITARIUS	33	4022	11:25 PM Mar 31, 2011 by Sheba
	Daylight savings ends this weekend (Preview) Daylight saving will end in New South Wales on Sunday 3 April 2011 at 3:00 am finaly, its hard to keep up with freinds and relies in different states..	milo	12	949	09:59 PM Mar 31, 2011 by Cee
	RV PARK; (Preview) Last september the little town of Kandanga, Qld, located between Gympie & Kenilworth,not for from where the Gympie muster is held ,opened up a little RV Park. Much of this town & surroundings has been bought by the government when they proposed daming the Mary river,as a result many left et...	justcruisin01	9	2692	09:53 PM Mar 31, 2011 by justcruisin01
	Leaping Stingrays (Preview) http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/leaping-stingray-lands-on-woman-on-boat/story-fn3dxity-1226031100664	petengail	6	982	04:52 PM Mar 31, 2011 by bill12
	NRMA/RACV etc Discount at REPCO (Preview) I went to REPCO this morning to get a set of LED Brake lights for the van. The listed price was $84.99. The assistant asked me if I was a member of a state motoring association. We are in QLD, and I said how about NRMA, he said no problem NRMA, RACV whatever one you belong to. I paid on Visa and paid $54.99,...	petengail	5	2123	11:25 AM Mar 31, 2011 by Beth54
	THANKS; (Preview) We wish to thank all for your support & taking this onboard as it was intended. As a result of a second medical check my mates wife has suffered some broken ribs, appart from that they are doing ok. Thanks again, J .& L.	justcruisin01	5	1590	08:38 PM Mar 30, 2011 by Helena
	Gillyb, where are you? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just so we don't hijack anymore threads, I have started a new one just for you. Have taken note of the bakery mentioned by someone else in Narribri, will try that on my way through next month. How far have you gone today and which way are you going?	Happywanderer	37	3265	06:24 PM Mar 30, 2011 by jules47
	A Month and a meter (Preview) Its official. Magnetic island has had a meter of rain in a month , less 2 days, and we have had 101 inches since xmas, a new record. Can someone make it stop?I am going mildew.UPDATE!We have , according to the met bureau, had 1212.8mm! -- Edited by bill12 on Tuesday 29th of March 2011 03:03:29 PM	bill12	8	1073	04:40 PM Mar 30, 2011 by colsa
	Cast or throw nets (Preview) hi, can anyone tell me are there any states other than N S W where cast or throw netting is illegal. I have about five cast nets and i get all of my bait and sometimes a feed of both fish and prawns with them and i would hate to have to travell without them	robell	11	7097	11:13 AM Mar 30, 2011 by Delta18
	phones and photos (Preview) I just received this and want to share it with all the grandparents and parents. I dont know how true it is but better to be sure than sorry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vARzvWxwY	DillyDallyingAround	10	1576	10:18 AM Mar 30, 2011 by GrumpyOne
	Saying Hi (Preview) I have just joined after lurking for sometime so wanted to say Hi. I'm a solo traveler and even though I do not own a RV of any kind I do a lot of traveling in a rented Toyoto Hi Ace which suits me as I have a good rental co. with reasonable rates and security deposit and the last vechicle only had 33,000km on th...	Clare46	17	1538	11:02 PM Mar 29, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Red Claw 'crayfish' by the hundreds (Preview) Hi ... I have just got home from a few days camping on Somerset Dam in SE Qld. fishing from the kayak for Red Claw. There are thousands there for the taking ... no bag limit as they are an introduced species in SEQ. We got more than 100 a night in 15 traps. Average length at least 120mm. If you want a qu...	Cupie	16	22452	10:57 PM Mar 29, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Generater (Preview) I was wondering if any of you People's could give me a rough Idea. On how much too ask for this Generater.. I no longer have any use for it. It is well looked after and Clean Goes like a Collins st Tram...I intend to sell it at outr next Garage Sale	jimbo	4	867	09:21 PM Mar 29, 2011 by Wombat 280
	buying a van (Preview) I had a look this morning at buying a new van(pop top, about 17ft, no shower or toilet & liked the Galaxy regent Also quite liked the Coronet prince Didn't mind the Jayco discovery Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?	john french	16	2341	07:47 PM Mar 28, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Road Conditions (Preview) Check out road conditions around the country at http://www.exploroz.com/Roads/Default.aspx	Gary and Kerry	13	1760	02:10 PM Mar 28, 2011 by gillyb
	SheepDog Trials. (Front story) (Preview) I notice the latest story on the front of the site is about Sheep Dog Trials and the fact the Grey Nomads are starting to get involved with their own dogs and winning. When I was a kid and would go to the A.P & I Shows I would spend hours watching the sheep dog trials. Had family who used to event in them. St...	Happywanderer	7	1288	11:27 AM Mar 28, 2011 by Allara
	CARAVAN PARKS; (Preview) The Glass house mountains caravan village is closed due to power & sewage problems, the permanants are still there but no more travellers.This park has been sold to the main roads for the duplication of the Steve Irwin way, so there goes another on. The next one a little south, [wont mention a name...	justcruisin01	9	1909	10:46 PM Mar 27, 2011 by Wombat 280
	finally got out (Preview) after 3 months finally got the van out of the yard after all the rain.even though we only got away for a week it was so refreshing to be on the road.the roads west of townsville as far as richmond are in good condition but a lot of water laying in the paddocks.look ing forward to 3 months in W.A. from mid july....	rocan	3	1198	08:58 PM Mar 27, 2011 by Gary and Kerry
	SUDDEN END TO TRIP (Preview) -- Edited by justcruisin01 on Friday 25th of March 2011 06:17:53 PM	justcruisin01	15	1538	03:21 PM Mar 27, 2011 by Delta18
	water (Preview) Can anyone give us some advice on collecting water for the tank of our camper trailer,it has a capacity of 80 litres. are petrol stations happy for travellers to fill their tanks?or where is the best place to do this.We are travelling around the coast of Australia so will hopefully be close to water at l...	k8ty	19	2514	10:10 PM Mar 26, 2011 by blaze
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