The Grey Nomads - General

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

lulu · lulu

gday. could anyone help us we are looking for info on putting an antenna /aerial on van for tv and cb reception..can anyone help with do.s and donts of types of models or brands fixed or removable thank you

mecca · mecca

Hi to all up in Queensland (wide bay area).I have just booked for a week (for starters)in Maryborough but after seeing the weatherforcast dosnt look too promising up there at the moment,maybe I should cancel for the time being.What are your thoughts !.Only the missus and myself going.

sullyrs · sullyrs

the boss and i are on the verge of buying a van (looking at bushtrackers) we are aged 53 and are very uncertain is there any books that anyone can recommend also do we sell our home or rent it out so many questions any help would be appricated

mecca · mecca

Hi once again and merry xmas to all. I would like to ask all you guys which 4wd you drive and whether they came upto your expectations and why.I (not wanting to lash out with my hard earned super)am looking at buying a Ssangyong Musso.Is there anyone out there with one ,would love to hear of your experian...

briche · briche

Cheryl and i are preparing for a 2 to 3 trip around Australialate 2008. The question has arisen diesel powered 4 WD or LPG or a combination of the two. There appears to be advantages all the way round, such as lpg is cheaper but it's good insurance to be able to run on diesel during those times when lpg is n...

Kath · Kath

We have just purchased our 'next home' which is a caravan. We are still preparing to set off on the next stage and adventure in our lives which will be travelling and seeing as much of Aussie as we can. As we are in the process of selling our house I have started to look at who do we insure the caravan with. ...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Avoid buying fuel @ Eucla..was $1.83 litre Wednesday. Mundrabila best @ $1.58 Border Village @ $1.72 Had the road to myself Xmas Eve / Day..except for a camel which made for a quick change of undies...

nonamenomad · nonamenomad

Hello all, first post , need advice on obtaining medication while travelling the great southern land. I can get a script for six months, but what happens after that period? and is the script good in all states? My wife and I both require medication. Any information would be appreciated. Thankyou.

AileenH · AileenH

I watched 60 minutes article on the grey nomads and they featured Barn Hill in Western Australia. I gather it is up the coast right on the sea. Could anyone please tell me where it is as it really looks fantastic as a secluded place to camp away from the hussle and bussle.

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi everyone, We've been in contact with a couple who have recently purchased a van park and are in the process of renovating it and making it appealing to grey nomads. They have a pool but are keen to get some feedback regarding what other facilities/activities that grey nomads would like to see at a va...

bazza4433 · bazza4433

I purchased a waeco fridge 4 years ago,after 2 yrs it showed signs of corrosion on the outside metal.The fridge was replaced by waeco but now this fridge is showing the same rust signs.has anyone had the same experience?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	939	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	1676	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	1232	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	1405	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	1331	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	1645	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	1307	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	1238	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	1417	03:31 PM Jan 6, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	tv antennas (Preview) gday. could anyone help us we are looking for info on putting an antenna /aerial on van for tv and cb reception..can anyone help with do.s and donts of types of models or brands fixed or removable thank you	lulu	2	1297	09:05 AM Jan 6, 2008 by lulu
	Queensland weather 28-12-07 (Preview) Hi to all up in Queensland (wide bay area).I have just booked for a week (for starters)in Maryborough but after seeing the weatherforcast dosnt look too promising up there at the moment,maybe I should cancel for the time being.What are your thoughts !.Only the missus and myself going.	mecca	2	1212	12:25 PM Jan 1, 2008 by vk4fw
	uncertianty (Preview) the boss and i are on the verge of buying a van (looking at bushtrackers) we are aged 53 and are very uncertain is there any books that anyone can recommend also do we sell our home or rent it out so many questions any help would be appricated	sullyrs	2	1234	12:21 PM Jan 1, 2008 by vk4fw
	4wd (Preview) Hi once again and merry xmas to all. I would like to ask all you guys which 4wd you drive and whether they came upto your expectations and why.I (not wanting to lash out with my hard earned super)am looking at buying a Ssangyong Musso.Is there anyone out there with one ,would love to hear of your experian...	mecca	12	1797	02:58 PM Dec 31, 2007 by Patricia
	lpg or diesel (Preview) Cheryl and i are preparing for a 2 to 3 trip around Australialate 2008. The question has arisen diesel powered 4 WD or LPG or a combination of the two. There appears to be advantages all the way round, such as lpg is cheaper but it's good insurance to be able to run on diesel during those times when lpg is n...	briche	3	1371	09:33 PM Dec 29, 2007 by briche
	Insurance (Preview) We have just purchased our 'next home' which is a caravan. We are still preparing to set off on the next stage and adventure in our lives which will be travelling and seeing as much of Aussie as we can. As we are in the process of selling our house I have started to look at who do we insure the caravan with. ...	Kath	4	1628	09:31 PM Dec 28, 2007 by Kath
	Fuel @ Eucla (Preview) Avoid buying fuel @ Eucla..was $1.83 litre Wednesday. Mundrabila best @ $1.58 Border Village @ $1.72 Had the road to myself Xmas Eve / Day..except for a camel which made for a quick change of undies...	Ole Grizzly	1	1530	02:16 PM Dec 28, 2007 by Peter_n_Margaret
	medication while on the road (Preview) Hello all, first post , need advice on obtaining medication while travelling the great southern land. I can get a script for six months, but what happens after that period? and is the script good in all states? My wife and I both require medication. Any information would be appreciated. Thankyou.	nonamenomad	6	2216	02:58 PM Dec 27, 2007 by magpiemax
	Where is Barn Hill W.A.? (Preview) I watched 60 minutes article on the grey nomads and they featured Barn Hill in Western Australia. I gather it is up the coast right on the sea. Could anyone please tell me where it is as it really looks fantastic as a secluded place to camp away from the hussle and bussle.	AileenH	3	2033	02:40 PM Dec 27, 2007 by magpiemax
	Activities for grey nomads in van parks (Preview) Hi everyone, We've been in contact with a couple who have recently purchased a van park and are in the process of renovating it and making it appealing to grey nomads. They have a pool but are keen to get some feedback regarding what other facilities/activities that grey nomads would like to see at a va...	Webmaster	4	1659	01:59 PM Dec 27, 2007 by magpiemax
	waeco 12v fridges (Preview) I purchased a waeco fridge 4 years ago,after 2 yrs it showed signs of corrosion on the outside metal.The fridge was replaced by waeco but now this fridge is showing the same rust signs.has anyone had the same experience?	bazza4433	2	1647	10:38 AM Dec 19, 2007 by magpiemax
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