The Grey Nomads - General

wildlifer · wildlifer

HI, I asked our local Livingstone Shire Council (Central Queensland) about the initiative of the Frazer Coast Councils. Happily, I got this reply:COUNCIL RESOLUTIONTHAT Livingstone Shire Council accept Caravanning Queenslands invitation to be the first Queensland LGA to officially partic...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Gooday to you all. I read a lot about c/ps and i myself am one for bush camps (back to nature) complete set up. But a lot of talk about c/ps like it has been said who needs (jumping castles) bad back no use (mini golf) no good at 18 big ones. Question is of all the different parks catering for a certain cliental...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Looking to buy, and found what we like, and now are checking out the manufacturer..............but there is precious little on the internet (Thank you Dr Google). Anyone got any knowledge of this company and their products? Rosie

Allan Marais · Allan Marais

Folks , if you or anyone are in and around Wedderburn on Tuesday/Melbourne cup day look out for Hamish and Andy's race that stops a nation.Get Set up and head for the Wedderburn race track on Tuesday. Looks like great fun and a boost for the local community.. Cheers and check for more details on their Fac...

goinsoon · goinsoon

Anyone thinking of staying in Dalby (Qld) think again, because of pressure from greedy caravan park owners the council has stopped camping in the showground, I suggest bypass Dalby and visit a town that values travellers.

kiwijims · kiwijims

THUNDERSTORM DETAILS: As at 3.03pm today the Bureau of Meteorology advises there is a risk of severe thunderstorms in the north western parts of the warning area this afternoon and extending throughout the area this evening. Storms may be accompanied by: Damaging winds Heavy rainfall, which may...

kiwijims · kiwijims

I woke at 2.00 am this morning to hear Thunder rolling around and lightning flashing over the dry hills, it was bucketing down, with some good gusts of wind chunked in for good measure, Not a sign of a weather warning from BOM, guess they were all snuggled up in bed, with-out a care in the world !!! ...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-23/porongurup-campsite-owner-says-free-rv-sites-hurt/6879984?section=wa\

oz_in_nz · oz_in_nz

This occurred on October 21st at the Airlie Beach Lagoon car park. The car was hit by the van with the resultant damage to the car. The male driver left a note on the windscreen which was removed by his female passenger afterwards. This was all witnessed by bystanders who took the photo. The van has NSW pl...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of the Pilbara, Midwest Gascoyne and Goldfields MidlandsTuesday 27 October 2015 - 2:57 PM If you live in an area bounded by Paraburdoo to Yarrie to Carnegie to Laverton to Mt Jackson you should take action and stay safe with thunderstorms to come. This...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-27/weather-bureau-admits-goldfields-storm-warning-cancellation/6886038?section=wa

Hurls · Hurls

Hi, Can anybody out there recommend a van park in Dubbo. Probably staying for a few nights. TIA. Cheers Hurls

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-22/weather-watch-severe-storms-may-sweep-se-qld-bom-says/6875684-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursday 22nd of October 2015 10:23:58 PM

missmary · missmary

Hi I'm doing my first trip,from Taree where I'm picking up my rig a 93 Toyota coaster and travelling home to Tweed Hds do you know of any free camping along the way "I know its not very far but thought I would try everything out on the way" any comments appriciated

circlek · circlek

We are on the last leg of our trip and are heading home tomorrow, my husband & I are amazed at how many people disregard the 'rules' at caravan parks. We're currently at Woodgate Beach Caravan Park, we love it here and this is our 4th time here and yes, we know it's school holidays but the amount of chil...

Phillipn · Phillipn

Their is a link in the topic on merging traffic [ NSW hand book ] . In the section on number plates their is no mention on the height from the ground,[ the old 1300mm rule]. I know that the subject has been a hot topic in the past, I wonder why is it not mentioned.

dishlicker · dishlicker

Do you have to have a load rated shacle to connect your van to the tow vehicle yes or no ???

magraret · magraret

HI all it seems that we will need new tyres for our Nisson but are unsure of which way to go We don't go on sand a lot , may have to travel along dirt roads but we don't go off road driving We are towing a jayco 20ft starcraft and get about 370 kl per tank which is 80 lt any advice when we greatly appreciated please...

deverall11 · deverall11

Looked at a retirement village near Toowoomba on the weekend. House prices for a 3 bed, 1 bath 2 toilets in the area is around $350k to $450k. For a 2 bedroom villa, 1 bath 2 toilets the entry fee is $300k. For this amount you do not own the building or the land but merely purchase what they call a lease whi...

Jamjar · Jamjar

Does anyone know of anywhere free to camp in areas above? J. -- Edited by Jamjar on Sunday 25th of October 2015 09:50:15 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Freedom camping (Preview) HI, I asked our local Livingstone Shire Council (Central Queensland) about the initiative of the Frazer Coast Councils. Happily, I got this reply:COUNCIL RESOLUTIONTHAT Livingstone Shire Council accept Caravanning Queenslands invitation to be the first Queensland LGA to officially partic...	wildlifer	11	1953	12:43 AM Oct 29, 2015 by Joe50
	which park ? (Preview) Gooday to you all. I read a lot about c/ps and i myself am one for bush camps (back to nature) complete set up. But a lot of talk about c/ps like it has been said who needs (jumping castles) bad back no use (mini golf) no good at 18 big ones. Question is of all the different parks catering for a certain cliental...	dishlicker	7	992	11:41 PM Oct 28, 2015 by Jamjar
	Anyone heard of Universal Vacationer Vans? (Preview) Looking to buy, and found what we like, and now are checking out the manufacturer..............but there is precious little on the internet (Thank you Dr Google). Anyone got any knowledge of this company and their products? Rosie	Rip and Rosie	1	595	11:23 PM Oct 28, 2015 by jules47
	Wedderburn race day (Preview) Folks , if you or anyone are in and around Wedderburn on Tuesday/Melbourne cup day look out for Hamish and Andy's race that stops a nation.Get Set up and head for the Wedderburn race track on Tuesday. Looks like great fun and a boost for the local community.. Cheers and check for more details on their Fac...	Allan Marais	0	607	08:59 PM Oct 28, 2015 by Allan Marais
	DALBY (Preview) Anyone thinking of staying in Dalby (Qld) think again, because of pressure from greedy caravan park owners the council has stopped camping in the showground, I suggest bypass Dalby and visit a town that values travellers.	goinsoon	19	7993	08:35 PM Oct 28, 2015 by jules47
	Take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of the Great Southern and Goldfields Midlands regions of W.A. (CANCELLED) (Preview) THUNDERSTORM DETAILS: As at 3.03pm today the Bureau of Meteorology advises there is a risk of severe thunderstorms in the north western parts of the warning area this afternoon and extending throughout the area this evening. Storms may be accompanied by: Damaging winds Heavy rainfall, which may...	kiwijims	0	436	08:24 PM Oct 28, 2015 by kiwijims
	" No Warning " (Preview) I woke at 2.00 am this morning to hear Thunder rolling around and lightning flashing over the dry hills, it was bucketing down, with some good gusts of wind chunked in for good measure, Not a sign of a weather warning from BOM, guess they were all snuggled up in bed, with-out a care in the world !!! ...	kiwijims	5	886	05:24 PM Oct 28, 2015 by kiwijims
	Porongurup W.A. Campsite owner says free RV sites hurt local businesses (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-23/porongurup-campsite-owner-says-free-rv-sites-hurt/6879984?section=wa\	kiwijims	9	1244	04:01 PM Oct 28, 2015 by BJ from WA
	Car hit by van in carpark (Preview) This occurred on October 21st at the Airlie Beach Lagoon car park. The car was hit by the van with the resultant damage to the car. The male driver left a note on the windscreen which was removed by his female passenger afterwards. This was all witnessed by bystanders who took the photo. The van has NSW pl...	oz_in_nz	6	1467	03:33 PM Oct 28, 2015 by oz_in_nz
	STORM WARNING RE-ISSUED BY BOM ;;(UP-DATED 6.00PM W.A TIME) (Preview) Take action with thunderstorms coming in parts of the Pilbara, Midwest Gascoyne and Goldfields MidlandsTuesday 27 October 2015 - 2:57 PM If you live in an area bounded by Paraburdoo to Yarrie to Carnegie to Laverton to Mt Jackson you should take action and stay safe with thunderstorms to come. This...	kiwijims	3	1957	11:11 AM Oct 28, 2015 by banjo
	B.O.M. MAKES BIG BOO-BOO (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-27/weather-bureau-admits-goldfields-storm-warning-cancellation/6886038?section=wa	kiwijims	2	1093	12:54 AM Oct 28, 2015 by nimrod
	Caravan Park in Dubbo (Preview) Hi, Can anybody out there recommend a van park in Dubbo. Probably staying for a few nights. TIA. Cheers Hurls	Hurls	10	1626	10:22 PM Oct 27, 2015 by D and D
	Severe storms, wild winds may sweep through south-east Queensland, (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-22/weather-watch-severe-storms-may-sweep-se-qld-bom-says/6875684-- Edited by kiwijims on Thursday 22nd of October 2015 10:23:58 PM	kiwijims	11	1230	05:20 PM Oct 27, 2015 by chopit
	taree to tweed hds (Preview) Hi I'm doing my first trip,from Taree where I'm picking up my rig a 93 Toyota coaster and travelling home to Tweed Hds do you know of any free camping along the way "I know its not very far but thought I would try everything out on the way" any comments appriciated	missmary	2	655	04:43 PM Oct 27, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Complete disregard for rules at caravan parks (Preview) We are on the last leg of our trip and are heading home tomorrow, my husband & I are amazed at how many people disregard the 'rules' at caravan parks. We're currently at Woodgate Beach Caravan Park, we love it here and this is our 4th time here and yes, we know it's school holidays but the amount of chil...	circlek	24	2321	04:36 PM Oct 27, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Number Plates (Preview) Their is a link in the topic on merging traffic [ NSW hand book ] . In the section on number plates their is no mention on the height from the ground,[ the old 1300mm rule]. I know that the subject has been a hot topic in the past, I wonder why is it not mentioned.	Phillipn	14	1371	12:09 PM Oct 27, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	road rules (closed) (Preview) Do you have to have a load rated shacle to connect your van to the tow vehicle yes or no ???	dishlicker	29	1869	11:47 AM Oct 27, 2015 by Webmaster
	new tyres for a nisson navara (Preview) HI all it seems that we will need new tyres for our Nisson but are unsure of which way to go We don't go on sand a lot , may have to travel along dirt roads but we don't go off road driving We are towing a jayco 20ft starcraft and get about 370 kl per tank which is 80 lt any advice when we greatly appreciated please...	magraret	12	1212	11:29 AM Oct 27, 2015 by Jackie
	When is a scam not a scam? (Preview) Looked at a retirement village near Toowoomba on the weekend. House prices for a 3 bed, 1 bath 2 toilets in the area is around $350k to $450k. For a 2 bedroom villa, 1 bath 2 toilets the entry fee is $300k. For this amount you do not own the building or the land but merely purchase what they call a lease whi...	deverall11	8	1096	08:10 AM Oct 27, 2015 by villatranquilla
	Free camping, Liverpool, Campbelltown Areas NSW? (Preview) Does anyone know of anywhere free to camp in areas above? J. -- Edited by Jamjar on Sunday 25th of October 2015 09:50:15 PM	Jamjar	8	2433	12:32 AM Oct 27, 2015 by Jamjar
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