The Grey Nomads - General

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi all I'm doing a fair bit of country travelling mostly between country Vic and FNQ ( no swearing please !) what do you reckon - is it worth investing inone of these and what do you suggest I consider buying ? Mike

done dreaming · done dreaming

Its bucketing down in cairns. I thought this was the dry season. We have been here 3 weeks and it has rained 2 of them.It is expensive as i've gone thru 4 casks instead of 2

Tamey · Tamey

We stayed in Esperance Bay Holiday Park from where we took a tour of the Port. Unfortunately my wife left her purse on the bus and we didn't realise it was missing for about 2 hours after we returned to the park. All our efforts to contact the bus driver and the guide were in vain, until my wife sought advice...

the rocket · the rocket

hI everyone, We are looking to stay on a farm in or near Gladstone for July. Would anyone know anyone willing to let us stay for a bit of money. No electricity, no water required. Thanks. Rocket n Strop -- Edited by the rocket on Thursday 4th of June 2015 11:57:28 AM

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Word from another traveler that the c/p at Port Hedland is $56. Guess who will not be staying there. JC.

OMD · OMD

linda just cooked thermo-chef pumpkin soup and we both done webers bread and butter pudding in the weber, two of the best things we put in the van. I think we eat better out here than we did at home. OMD

brickies · brickies

Just had a phone call from a mate that he was going to stop at this site number 38 in camps 8 , It's is now closed and no camping signs have been installed , Alligator Creek Roadhouse is 22klm south of Townsville he has been told the roadhouse sick of cleaning up rubbish left behind .

OMD · OMD

Spent awhile now searching the forums trying to solve my water pressure problem. It works fine on the 12 volt pump but not under mains pressure so after cleaning this cleaning that but to no avail until today. Never thought of checking hose, yep the hose has a one-way valve in it and restricts The water...

Peter Anschau · Peter Anschau

My wife and I are contemplating selling up and hitting the road but have a number of concerns and would appreciate feedback from people who have been in a similar position and took the plunge. I am 59 and wify is 57 both still working but had enough, two weddings in the next 6 months and then decision time W...

JayDee · JayDee

Quote ...."Sunshine Coast council in Queensland has decided to increase out-of-season site fees at its Cotton Tree and Mooloolaba caravan parks to $57 nightly. Sites at other parks will rise by about 4 percent." unquoteI am betting that the price is for 2 people, so now consider same o...

Spydermann · Spydermann

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/3133526/pioneer-park-freedom-camping-trial-could-be-cancelled/?cs=62

Heather42 · Heather42

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3115354/The-Appleby-aftermath-Historic-market-town-left-strewn-debris-mattresses-toilet-rolls-annual-horse-fair.html

OMD · OMD

Hi all, anyone stayed at workmans beach up at Agnes waters, we thought we would head up there on Saturday from here at woodgate, then we are going onto Cape Palmerston on word of mouth that one. cheers OMD

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/severe.shtml Cheers - John

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day All, The other day travelling through Gilgandra we came across an AVan at a rakish angle back end out towards the centre of the road. A lady, looking bewildered was in attendance. We pulled over and went back to see if we could help. Another passerby came over and between us we managed to lift th...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/ravenshoe-cafe-explosion-witnesses-...

Oxley · Oxley

I have been on the road fulltime for 18 months and mainly work 3 month at a time, mainly in meat processing.I have also twice now had a crack at some of the Caretaker situations advertised on Gumtree (maybe my first mistake) and twice bitten. First property was run by a cranky goat, who decided I hadnt p...

OMD · OMD

We went to spend a few days in toowoomba couple of weeks back but as we had a small dog and the dog friendly parks were booked out so kept going but did try the one out of town by the river, they wanted $2.50 for our dog. I asked what they would be feeding her, lol. What is the money for, she is a mini foxy that li...

Stratman77 · Stratman77

We are seriously considering upgrading to an 18' van with shower and toilet. At this moment, the two that meet our budget and tare requirements and that we actually like are the Coromal and the Avan. We already have an 8yo Avan hardtop which has been excellent, extremely comfortable and reliable, but...

elliemike · elliemike

Just came across this site on the Web. Might be useful. https://www.home-camp.com/ People using their Home for overnight camping on the property. Interesting to see how it works out.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	CB /UHF radio um thingy (Preview) Hi all I'm doing a fair bit of country travelling mostly between country Vic and FNQ ( no swearing please !) what do you reckon - is it worth investing inone of these and what do you suggest I consider buying ? Mike	Roostertales	21	1347	05:49 PM Jun 12, 2015 by Roostertales
	Rainy days in Cairns (Preview) Its bucketing down in cairns. I thought this was the dry season. We have been here 3 weeks and it has rained 2 of them.It is expensive as i've gone thru 4 casks instead of 2	done dreaming	4	653	05:43 PM Jun 12, 2015 by Roostertales
	Great service in Esperance (Preview) We stayed in Esperance Bay Holiday Park from where we took a tour of the Port. Unfortunately my wife left her purse on the bus and we didn't realise it was missing for about 2 hours after we returned to the park. All our efforts to contact the bus driver and the guide were in vain, until my wife sought advice...	Tamey	6	814	05:12 PM Jun 12, 2015 by Shaggy Dog
	GLADSTONE FARM QUEENSLAND (Preview) hI everyone, We are looking to stay on a farm in or near Gladstone for July. Would anyone know anyone willing to let us stay for a bit of money. No electricity, no water required. Thanks. Rocket n Strop -- Edited by the rocket on Thursday 4th of June 2015 11:57:28 AM	the rocket	1	610	04:57 PM Jun 12, 2015 by bm
	C/P $$$$$$$$$$$$ (Preview) Word from another traveler that the c/p at Port Hedland is $56. Guess who will not be staying there. JC.	justcruisin01	9	1205	12:37 PM Jun 12, 2015 by Moonraker
	Thermo-chef and weber (Preview) linda just cooked thermo-chef pumpkin soup and we both done webers bread and butter pudding in the weber, two of the best things we put in the van. I think we eat better out here than we did at home. OMD	OMD	6	905	11:35 AM Jun 12, 2015 by gregnshas
	Alligator Creek Roadhouse (Preview) Just had a phone call from a mate that he was going to stop at this site number 38 in camps 8 , It's is now closed and no camping signs have been installed , Alligator Creek Roadhouse is 22klm south of Townsville he has been told the roadhouse sick of cleaning up rubbish left behind .	brickies	2	1103	11:01 AM Jun 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	Found it found it, water pressure fixed. (Preview) Spent awhile now searching the forums trying to solve my water pressure problem. It works fine on the 12 volt pump but not under mains pressure so after cleaning this cleaning that but to no avail until today. Never thought of checking hose, yep the hose has a one-way valve in it and restricts The water...	OMD	1	640	10:58 AM Jun 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	Taking that first step to becoming a grey nomad (Preview) My wife and I are contemplating selling up and hitting the road but have a number of concerns and would appreciate feedback from people who have been in a similar position and took the plunge. I am 59 and wify is 57 both still working but had enough, two weddings in the next 6 months and then decision time W...	Peter Anschau	23	1527	10:23 AM Jun 12, 2015 by Flags2
	C.Park fees go over the top (Preview) Quote ...."Sunshine Coast council in Queensland has decided to increase out-of-season site fees at its Cotton Tree and Mooloolaba caravan parks to $57 nightly. Sites at other parks will rise by about 4 percent." unquoteI am betting that the price is for 2 people, so now consider same o...	JayDee	12	1535	09:18 AM Jun 12, 2015 by brickies
	Free Camping Ballarat (Preview) http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/3133526/pioneer-park-freedom-camping-trial-could-be-cancelled/?cs=62	Spydermann	13	3398	09:13 AM Jun 12, 2015 by aussietraveller
	gypsies and campers leave a mess in UK (Preview) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3115354/The-Appleby-aftermath-Historic-market-town-left-strewn-debris-mattresses-toilet-rolls-annual-horse-fair.html	Heather42	5	894	08:17 AM Jun 12, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Workmans beach, (Preview) Hi all, anyone stayed at workmans beach up at Agnes waters, we thought we would head up there on Saturday from here at woodgate, then we are going onto Cape Palmerston on word of mouth that one. cheers OMD	OMD	4	963	07:29 AM Jun 12, 2015 by gandk
	Dangerous weather warning for Victoria... (Preview) Gday... http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/severe.shtml Cheers - John	rockylizard	4	817	08:06 PM Jun 11, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	A little Boo Boo (Preview) G'Day All, The other day travelling through Gilgandra we came across an AVan at a rakish angle back end out towards the centre of the road. A lady, looking bewildered was in attendance. We pulled over and went back to see if we could help. Another passerby came over and between us we managed to lift th...	Peterpan	10	1189	05:50 PM Jun 11, 2015 by Long Weekend
	Ravenshoe (Preview) http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/ravenshoe-cafe-explosion-witnesses-...	NeilandRaine	8	1531	03:48 PM Jun 11, 2015 by Happywanderer
	Working while travelling and bad experiences. (Preview) I have been on the road fulltime for 18 months and mainly work 3 month at a time, mainly in meat processing.I have also twice now had a crack at some of the Caretaker situations advertised on Gumtree (maybe my first mistake) and twice bitten. First property was run by a cranky goat, who decided I hadnt p...	Oxley	5	1465	08:37 AM Jun 11, 2015 by Oxley
	C/parks charging for pets, (Preview) We went to spend a few days in toowoomba couple of weeks back but as we had a small dog and the dog friendly parks were booked out so kept going but did try the one out of town by the river, they wanted $2.50 for our dog. I asked what they would be feeding her, lol. What is the money for, she is a mini foxy that li...	OMD	6	785	07:27 AM Jun 11, 2015 by Pondy
	Coromal or Avan? (Preview) We are seriously considering upgrading to an 18' van with shower and toilet. At this moment, the two that meet our budget and tare requirements and that we actually like are the Coromal and the Avan. We already have an 8yo Avan hardtop which has been excellent, extremely comfortable and reliable, but...	Stratman77	17	4417	12:11 AM Jun 11, 2015 by Stratman77
	Home Camp (Preview) Just came across this site on the Web. Might be useful. https://www.home-camp.com/ People using their Home for overnight camping on the property. Interesting to see how it works out.	elliemike	3	704	09:10 PM Jun 10, 2015 by Weevil
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