The Grey Nomads - General

freddy fingers · freddy fingers

hi all, we are considering a trip up thru the vic alps towing a 22ft van, has any body done the miles from Corryong to Omeo, on to mt. Hotham and down to Mytleford? we are also looking for free camps along the way and any thing of interest that you must see. Any input would be grateful. regards, Fred.

kiwijims · kiwijims

The good times are returning for those looking for cheap fuel here in Perth W.A. Today Thur 4/8 the cheapest ULP is selling for 96.3 Cpl with around 21 Stations selling it for under $1.00 Cpl, Diesel fuel is also cheaper, the cheapest is $ 112.5 Cpl this price is also dropping very quickly, "YE HAR" K...

Bigman · Bigman

Hi All, sad day with our Motorhome under water at a storage facility in Sydney's Western suburbs. Very sad that there are many others in the same boat! Banks on the creek two kms away burst overnight. The van next to mine is just over a month old. Let's see how good CIL is with their claim process......on...

Two Strays · Two Strays

Hi All Passed through Clairview the other day, much to the navigators and my surprise all the access points to free camping have been blocked off by concrete railway slippers. The little op shop/teahouse has had its turnover slashed since the removal of the free camp sites. This little enterprise di...

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

We have been away 9 weeks travelling from Sydney, Broken Hill, Port Augusta up the Stuart Hwy to Katherine then through the Kimberkey to the West coast. From Port Hedland we have come down the Great Northern Highway through the Pilbara and tonight we are in Sandstone. We have stayed in lots of carava...

Phil C · Phil C

Its been a while, so lets look after each other. Im fine and still on my meds. Doing well Love you guys.

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

We have been away 9 weeks travelling from Sydney, Broken Hill, Port Augusta up the Stuart Hwy to Katherine then through the Kimberkey to the West coast. From Port Hedland we have come down the Great Northern Highway through the Pilbara and tonight we are in Sandstone. We have stayed in lots of carava...

LLD · LLD

Local businesses in Bingara are trying to see how much money campers are bringing into town. In most shops, there is a box to put you receipts in (not petrol though) if you are camping. Rather a clever idea we thought. Interesting to see the final outcome. There is one paid park and many freebies along th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

After getting quite a few people asking me about my July Update not being done yet I thought I would put a post here again. My July Update was put in the 'Solo' section of the forum by mistake so you will find it there. I blame 'Uncle Al' for that. He obviously got up first that day. So if you havn't seen the...

MOLLUSCAN · MOLLUSCAN

We read about this caravan park in Wikicamps and it is a treasure. Leinster is a BHP town, sadly very quiet and seems to be winding down. The Supermarket is well stocked and there is a BP for fuel. They provide a lovely bushy caravan park,shady with concrete slabs, free washing machines and free dryer...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I offer the following I received in an email today ... Now up and running, Stolen Caravan Registry provides users with a FREE website to list stolen caravan, RV's, motorhomes, camper trailers etc. Your free listing is then shared through our social media channels and throughout our online a...

the rocket · the rocket

Does anyone know if st. Lawrence camp ground is open? Thanks

neverhome · neverhome

We are planning our first ever big trip with our small dog, going from Adelaide to Darwin over 4 weeks. Is there anything we need to know. She is long haired so will be trimmed before we leave, she has been happy in the van with us when we have gone away for a weekend. Thanks

putz · putz

Havea problem with redarc pro .when plugged in to caravan wont set to auto only manaul.light only flashes on auto .after travelling for about 1 hour.and stop when car starts up will go straight to auto mode.but wont do it first thing in morning when connecting to van

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

We are going on a weekend run next weekend to check out the Beulah silos staying friday night at donald the catch up with a nephew then on to bendigo Saturday night to catch up with freinds there looking to stay at Notley camp ground it looks good on wiki camps anyone been there before would be nice to hear...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

I have just returned from travelling up and down the West Coast.At every site I stop at, I talk to at least half a dozen of the nearest campers, and just give a wave and hello, to others while picking up rubbish, as my form of holiday exercise.As I did not see any Grey Nomad stickers, I now ask the question"W...

Koala · Koala

Hi All, just wondering has anyone stayed recently at " Kidman Camp" outside of Bourke in NSW ? I just want to know if others enjoyed their stay or if anyone experienced any issues i.e. Theft, vandalism or any other frightening experiences. We would really be interested in going out there for a weeken...

MUX 1 · MUX 1

Hi everyone. My husband and I are leaving in November in a 20 ft caravan to do the BIG lap for a year possibly longer. I would like to share our travels, photos, etc. with friends and family but not all my Facebook friends. I am wary of a closed FB group as others can still see posts in others pages. Do you kee...

keiththerat · keiththerat

Hi has any one been to Lawn Hill gorge lately,I was wondering what the road conditions were like. keith.

PETER ZMIGROD · PETER ZMIGROD

does anyone own a bt 50 2014 with an "opposite lock" FLEET bull bar OL110MA11 - I am thinking of getting one for our next trip, but is conrcerned that the extra o/hang length may be a prob parking in our garage was hoping to check with someone who has the same already fitted thks muchly peter

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	Corryong to Omeo (Preview) hi all, we are considering a trip up thru the vic alps towing a 22ft van, has any body done the miles from Corryong to Omeo, on to mt. Hotham and down to Mytleford? we are also looking for free camps along the way and any thing of interest that you must see. Any input would be grateful. regards, Fred.	freddy fingers	9	4291	11:28 PM Aug 16, 2016 by jimboz
	Fuel Price does a nose dive in Perth (Preview) The good times are returning for those looking for cheap fuel here in Perth W.A. Today Thur 4/8 the cheapest ULP is selling for 96.3 Cpl with around 21 Stations selling it for under $1.00 Cpl, Diesel fuel is also cheaper, the cheapest is $ 112.5 Cpl this price is also dropping very quickly, "YE HAR" K...	kiwijims	6	830	07:47 PM Aug 16, 2016 by Tony Bev
	The Result of Sydney Weekend Weather (Preview) Hi All, sad day with our Motorhome under water at a storage facility in Sydney's Western suburbs. Very sad that there are many others in the same boat! Banks on the creek two kms away burst overnight. The van next to mine is just over a month old. Let's see how good CIL is with their claim process......on...	Bigman	24	1414	04:13 AM Aug 16, 2016 by Bigman
	The demise of campers freedom at Clairview. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi All Passed through Clairview the other day, much to the navigators and my surprise all the access points to free camping have been blocked off by concrete railway slippers. The little op shop/teahouse has had its turnover slashed since the removal of the free camp sites. This little enterprise di...	Two Strays	30	3383	01:08 AM Aug 16, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Free camps! So much better than Caravan Parks (Preview) We have been away 9 weeks travelling from Sydney, Broken Hill, Port Augusta up the Stuart Hwy to Katherine then through the Kimberkey to the West coast. From Port Hedland we have come down the Great Northern Highway through the Pilbara and tonight we are in Sandstone. We have stayed in lots of carava...	MOLLUSCAN	8	1507	10:09 PM Aug 15, 2016 by meetoo
	Mental Health checkin (Preview) Its been a while, so lets look after each other. Im fine and still on my meds. Doing well Love you guys.	Phil C	20	1486	05:25 PM Aug 15, 2016 by aussie_paul
	Free camps! So much better than Caravan Parks (Preview) We have been away 9 weeks travelling from Sydney, Broken Hill, Port Augusta up the Stuart Hwy to Katherine then through the Kimberkey to the West coast. From Port Hedland we have come down the Great Northern Highway through the Pilbara and tonight we are in Sandstone. We have stayed in lots of carava...	MOLLUSCAN	2	837	01:48 PM Aug 15, 2016 by jules47
	Bingara - Benefits from Campers (Preview) Local businesses in Bingara are trying to see how much money campers are bringing into town. In most shops, there is a box to put you receipts in (not petrol though) if you are camping. Rather a clever idea we thought. Interesting to see the final outcome. There is one paid park and many freebies along th...	LLD	8	1157	08:11 AM Aug 15, 2016 by Ame25
	IT HAS BEEN DONE (Preview) After getting quite a few people asking me about my July Update not being done yet I thought I would put a post here again. My July Update was put in the 'Solo' section of the forum by mistake so you will find it there. I blame 'Uncle Al' for that. He obviously got up first that day. So if you havn't seen the...	Dougwe	4	1565	10:41 PM Aug 14, 2016 by Bruce and Bev
	Leinster WA - what a great place! (Preview) We read about this caravan park in Wikicamps and it is a treasure. Leinster is a BHP town, sadly very quiet and seems to be winding down. The Supermarket is well stocked and there is a BP for fuel. They provide a lovely bushy caravan park,shady with concrete slabs, free washing machines and free dryer...	MOLLUSCAN	4	936	12:41 PM Aug 14, 2016 by NeilandRaine
	New Stolen Caravan Registry Website (Preview) Gday... I offer the following I received in an email today ... Now up and running, Stolen Caravan Registry provides users with a FREE website to list stolen caravan, RV's, motorhomes, camper trailers etc. Your free listing is then shared through our social media channels and throughout our online a...	rockylizard	2	764	12:42 AM Aug 14, 2016 by Vince
	Qld. St. Lawrence (Preview) Does anyone know if st. Lawrence camp ground is open? Thanks	the rocket	6	1213	08:37 PM Aug 13, 2016 by JayDee
	Any advice on a van trip Adelaide to Darwin with small dog (Preview) We are planning our first ever big trip with our small dog, going from Adelaide to Darwin over 4 weeks. Is there anything we need to know. She is long haired so will be trimmed before we leave, she has been happy in the van with us when we have gone away for a weekend. Thanks	neverhome	10	1520	07:44 PM Aug 13, 2016 by wendyv
	redarc pro problem (Preview) Havea problem with redarc pro .when plugged in to caravan wont set to auto only manaul.light only flashes on auto .after travelling for about 1 hour.and stop when car starts up will go straight to auto mode.but wont do it first thing in morning when connecting to van	putz	3	846	05:36 PM Aug 13, 2016 by herks
	Notley camp ground greater Bendigo NP (Preview) We are going on a weekend run next weekend to check out the Beulah silos staying friday night at donald the catch up with a nephew then on to bendigo Saturday night to catch up with freinds there looking to stay at Notley camp ground it looks good on wiki camps anyone been there before would be nice to hear...	Woody n Sue	8	1840	08:58 AM Aug 13, 2016 by dishlicker
	Grey Nomad stickers (Preview) I have just returned from travelling up and down the West Coast.At every site I stop at, I talk to at least half a dozen of the nearest campers, and just give a wave and hello, to others while picking up rubbish, as my form of holiday exercise.As I did not see any Grey Nomad stickers, I now ask the question"W...	Tony Bev	14	1550	02:01 AM Aug 13, 2016 by MOLLUSCAN
	Kidman Camp, Bourke (Preview) Hi All, just wondering has anyone stayed recently at " Kidman Camp" outside of Bourke in NSW ? I just want to know if others enjoyed their stay or if anyone experienced any issues i.e. Theft, vandalism or any other frightening experiences. We would really be interested in going out there for a weeken...	Koala	15	1529	08:49 PM Aug 12, 2016 by Bricat70
	blogs, etc. keeping SOME family and friends updated on travels (Preview) Hi everyone. My husband and I are leaving in November in a 20 ft caravan to do the BIG lap for a year possibly longer. I would like to share our travels, photos, etc. with friends and family but not all my Facebook friends. I am wary of a closed FB group as others can still see posts in others pages. Do you kee...	MUX 1	11	1069	08:37 PM Aug 12, 2016 by grahamg
	Lawn hill (Preview) Hi has any one been to Lawn Hill gorge lately,I was wondering what the road conditions were like. keith.	keiththerat	8	1398	07:41 PM Aug 12, 2016 by wendyv
	bt 50 opposite lock FLEET bullbar o/all o/hang (Preview) does anyone own a bt 50 2014 with an "opposite lock" FLEET bull bar OL110MA11 - I am thinking of getting one for our next trip, but is conrcerned that the extra o/hang length may be a prob parking in our garage was hoping to check with someone who has the same already fitted thks muchly peter	PETER ZMIGROD	1	978	07:03 PM Aug 12, 2016 by Desert Dweller
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