The Grey Nomads - General

seachange · seachange

Hi, I am a newbie to the forum. My hubby and I are 'baby boomers', not quite grey nomads but getting there! We live in Nth Qld and have decided to relocate to tasmania. It is so dreadfully hot here almost all year round and I don't think I could face another summer. Our dilemma is, we don't know whether to sel...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hello everyone, We've had a couple write to us regarding housesitting services in Adelaide. They are planning a 14 week trip later this year and are thinking of organising a housesitter through Housesitting Services P/L in Adelaide. Has anyone used their services or know of anyone who has? The c...

jimcon · jimcon

A few years ago I was shown 2 reference directery books which showed all the camping areas in australia and their map references, I did not take much notice at the time, but now find that their information would be invaluable on our up-coming trip around oz. Can anyone help with likely titles of books/d...

chrismack · chrismack

i want to travel melbourne to cooma. can someone tell me if bairnsdale to cooma is a difficult winding road. which is the quickest drive melb/albury/cooma or melb/bairnsdale/cooma or melb/tathra/cooma thanks. chris mack -- Edited by chrismack at 16:52, 2008-01-17

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

I'm quite new to this camping lifestyle, and my family are not interested in travelling, so I'm a 'Solo Traveller'. I'm up in the Adelaide Hills,and am very keen to experience some short trips to iron out any problems with my camper setup, but I'm somewhat nervous of camping by myself, and somewhat shy...

raezen · raezen

Hi, looking for all/any info on travelling this wonderful country solo female. Its a big, scary thing to do. I have yearned to do this for years but circumstances have not prevailed until now. Decisions? Stay put in unfulfilling job and life to pay off mortgage or sell up, (buy m/h, caravan, camp...

Isla · Isla

We plan to travel via the Gibb River Road during June or July. I would like to hear from others who have travelled this route...Also i have heard of cave paintings somewhere in the NT known as the Bradshaw paintings(i think i have that right) and would like to see them.Has anyone any info as to where they...

nifty · nifty

my parents recently befreinded a "grey nomand" he travelled to tasmania and when there rang them appering to be "desperate" his bus had been broken into and his id and money stolen. he asked them to lend him enough money to get home and promised to pay it back as soon as he get her...

Ron · Ron

I am in the process of buying an 18FT Jaco Pop Top Van, duel axle. I drive a Falcon AUIII Futura Sedan. Is this vehicle suitable for towing the Jaco? Any advice?

dave289 · dave289

hi all has anyone camped at this spot at sceale south australia,we are heading that way in march and hope to do a bit of bushcamping dave289:

alibarber · alibarber

G'day, New to the site and after some info. Our old 96 Discovery is getting a bit long in the tooth (265,000km) to be a reliable tow horse so we're looking to update on a budget. We've come across a Sante Fe 03 model with only 52k on the clock. Auto top of range for $20k. However a mate has warned me of them bein...

stixi64 · stixi64

Hi I am not quite a grey nomad yet but in my mid 40's , i intend to travel from Perth up to the top of WA and the territory from about mid May till end Sept 08. it will be a working holiday. I am a RN and get work any where, but hard to know what the school and child care situation is like before I get to a place. I have a...

Webmaster · Webmaster

We received an email from the following couple hoping for some advice regarding buying a rig for travelling around Australia. Can anyone out there help? "We are looking to make contact with grey nomads who might be willing to assist us-either with advice, selling 4 WD and/or caravan and/or ki...

skiclub · skiclub

My Husband and I are planning to travel from Brisbane to Perth in a couple of months time via Broken Hill. We were planning to stay in Wilcannia for one night between Dubbo and Broken Hill. Has anyone stayed there, as I have heard varied comments and I must say I am a little concerned. Or can anyone ad...

CLC50 · CLC50

Hi all Read your story on camping with your Dog. I have enclosed two links Below Click Link Below then your State & Detailshttp://www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au/dog_accommodation.htm

dave289 · dave289

shortly we will be going on a trip with friends for approx month, where is this leading ? well we have some other friends (3 couples )who went on a self liveaboard boat to the whitsundays now they dont speak to each other, good friends are hard to come by, our situation is different as travelling by carava...

Webmaster · Webmaster

We've had an enquiry from a couple who are interested in purchasing a dream pot and wondered if anyone out there has one or knows anyone who has one. Dream pots seem to be a convenient and healthy way to cook, but we would appreciate any feedback about what they're really like 'on the road'. Many thanks...

larlee · larlee

Hi guys..im a newbie...just starting out in the nomad tradition .been to QLD and did the strawberry thing now heading to ACT (why...not sure on that) but need to find reasonable priced park in ACT will be workin in fyshwick and tuggeranong ...please help if u can

mecca · mecca

They say thats the number of nomads out on the road. OK So whos out there, where are you and what are you doing? Go on make me jealous.

burch · burch

Hi Has anyone had any experience good or bad with National Luna Fridges? We are setting up a camper trailer and are looking for a good reliable fridge

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Advice, tips sought (Preview) Hi, I am a newbie to the forum. My hubby and I are 'baby boomers', not quite grey nomads but getting there! We live in Nth Qld and have decided to relocate to tasmania. It is so dreadfully hot here almost all year round and I don't think I could face another summer. Our dilemma is, we don't know whether to sel...	seachange	0	857	02:10 AM Feb 15, 2008 by seachange
	Housesitting Advice (Preview) Hello everyone, We've had a couple write to us regarding housesitting services in Adelaide. They are planning a 14 week trip later this year and are thinking of organising a housesitter through Housesitting Services P/L in Adelaide. Has anyone used their services or know of anyone who has? The c...	Webmaster	0	1123	11:48 AM Feb 14, 2008 by Webmaster
	Travelling Directories (Preview) A few years ago I was shown 2 reference directery books which showed all the camping areas in australia and their map references, I did not take much notice at the time, but now find that their information would be invaluable on our up-coming trip around oz. Can anyone help with likely titles of books/d...	jimcon	1	1012	10:28 PM Feb 12, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	melbourne to cooma...help! (Preview) i want to travel melbourne to cooma. can someone tell me if bairnsdale to cooma is a difficult winding road. which is the quickest drive melb/albury/cooma or melb/bairnsdale/cooma or melb/tathra/cooma thanks. chris mack -- Edited by chrismack at 16:52, 2008-01-17	chrismack	2	1067	10:17 PM Feb 10, 2008 by flamingo
	Travelling Companions (Preview) I'm quite new to this camping lifestyle, and my family are not interested in travelling, so I'm a 'Solo Traveller'. I'm up in the Adelaide Hills,and am very keen to experience some short trips to iron out any problems with my camper setup, but I'm somewhat nervous of camping by myself, and somewhat shy...	Ole Grizzly	2	1413	09:11 AM Feb 9, 2008 by Ole Grizzly
	travelling solo (Preview) Hi, looking for all/any info on travelling this wonderful country solo female. Its a big, scary thing to do. I have yearned to do this for years but circumstances have not prevailed until now. Decisions? Stay put in unfulfilling job and life to pay off mortgage or sell up, (buy m/h, caravan, camp...	raezen	6	1639	08:26 PM Feb 6, 2008 by raezen
	Gibb River Road (Preview) We plan to travel via the Gibb River Road during June or July. I would like to hear from others who have travelled this route...Also i have heard of cave paintings somewhere in the NT known as the Bradshaw paintings(i think i have that right) and would like to see them.Has anyone any info as to where they...	Isla	4	1426	10:23 PM Feb 5, 2008 by Davo
	beware of this man (Preview) my parents recently befreinded a "grey nomand" he travelled to tasmania and when there rang them appering to be "desperate" his bus had been broken into and his id and money stolen. he asked them to lend him enough money to get home and promised to pay it back as soon as he get her...	nifty	5	1885	09:58 PM Feb 5, 2008 by Davo
	Towing with a Falcon Sedan (Preview) I am in the process of buying an 18FT Jaco Pop Top Van, duel axle. I drive a Falcon AUIII Futura Sedan. Is this vehicle suitable for towing the Jaco? Any advice?	Ron	2	1162	09:41 PM Feb 5, 2008 by Davo
	bushcamp S.A (Preview) hi all has anyone camped at this spot at sceale south australia,we are heading that way in march and hope to do a bit of bushcamping dave289:	dave289	1	1092	08:51 PM Feb 1, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Hyundai Sante Fe (Preview) G'day, New to the site and after some info. Our old 96 Discovery is getting a bit long in the tooth (265,000km) to be a reliable tow horse so we're looking to update on a budget. We've come across a Sante Fe 03 model with only 52k on the clock. Auto top of range for $20k. However a mate has warned me of them bein...	alibarber	0	922	04:13 PM Jan 25, 2008 by alibarber
	child care on the road for 7 yr old (Preview) Hi I am not quite a grey nomad yet but in my mid 40's , i intend to travel from Perth up to the top of WA and the territory from about mid May till end Sept 08. it will be a working holiday. I am a RN and get work any where, but hard to know what the school and child care situation is like before I get to a place. I have a...	stixi64	0	769	01:34 PM Jan 22, 2008 by stixi64
	Overseas nomads need advice (Preview) We received an email from the following couple hoping for some advice regarding buying a rig for travelling around Australia. Can anyone out there help? "We are looking to make contact with grey nomads who might be willing to assist us-either with advice, selling 4 WD and/or caravan and/or ki...	Webmaster	2	1445	11:58 AM Jan 20, 2008 by Webmaster
	Western NSW (Preview) My Husband and I are planning to travel from Brisbane to Perth in a couple of months time via Broken Hill. We were planning to stay in Wilcannia for one night between Dubbo and Broken Hill. Has anyone stayed there, as I have heard varied comments and I must say I am a little concerned. Or can anyone ad...	skiclub	2	1018	01:09 PM Jan 16, 2008 by skiclub
	Camping with your Best Mate(Dog) (Preview) Hi all Read your story on camping with your Dog. I have enclosed two links Below Click Link Below then your State & Detailshttp://www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au/dog_accommodation.htm	CLC50	2	1177	02:09 PM Jan 11, 2008 by Elf
	groups travelling together (Preview) shortly we will be going on a trip with friends for approx month, where is this leading ? well we have some other friends (3 couples )who went on a self liveaboard boat to the whitsundays now they dont speak to each other, good friends are hard to come by, our situation is different as travelling by carava...	dave289	4	1117	01:19 PM Jan 11, 2008 by Elf
	Dream pot (Preview) We've had an enquiry from a couple who are interested in purchasing a dream pot and wondered if anyone out there has one or knows anyone who has one. Dream pots seem to be a convenient and healthy way to cook, but we would appreciate any feedback about what they're really like 'on the road'. Many thanks...	Webmaster	1	1412	11:55 AM Jan 10, 2008 by burch
	caravan parks in ACT HELP ME FIND ONE please (Preview) Hi guys..im a newbie...just starting out in the nomad tradition .been to QLD and did the strawberry thing now heading to ACT (why...not sure on that) but need to find reasonable priced park in ACT will be workin in fyshwick and tuggeranong ...please help if u can	larlee	2	1094	07:25 PM Jan 7, 2008 by larlee
	74,328 (Preview) They say thats the number of nomads out on the road. OK So whos out there, where are you and what are you doing? Go on make me jealous.	mecca	1	1023	03:38 PM Jan 6, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	National Luna Fridge/Freezer (Preview) Hi Has anyone had any experience good or bad with National Luna Fridges? We are setting up a camper trailer and are looking for a good reliable fridge	burch	1	1196	03:31 PM Jan 6, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
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