The Grey Nomads - General

bill12 · bill12

I am going to visit my sister wholives on Nth Stradbroke island .I am leaving the tinny at afriends place in Logan as it costs nearly $200 to take it over, while my car in $112. How do they work that one out? Also Unpowered sites at Amity Pt c/van pk are $44! Isn't that ridiculous for a little hankercheif of s...

suziq · suziq

Hi Everyone, Could someone help me please. My Son & young Grandson are traveling to Brisbane along the coast, he has Camps free book but does not show free camping. Is there any place to stop overnight or may be show ground camping. Thanks Sue.

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

Just saw this on YouTube http://youtu.be/5U4-y6ewOoI

barina · barina

Note the new venue for this year...... http://www.caravanshow.com.au/

Sylva · Sylva

HI everyone, Pete and i have been working in Yeppoon for the last four months and its time to get back on the road. In the time we have been sitting here the awning has become quite dirty from the trees, birds and salt/dust in the air, other than the normal soap and water what else will work to get the more st...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-18/man-dies-in-extreme-heat-in-remote-wa-after-truck-breakdown/6023592

magraret · magraret

Hi all we will be in perth in a couple of weeks and we notice that the parks are not cheap DO they have showgrounds that will take vans and if so is there a web sight that shows which show grounds do please

kiwijims · kiwijims

Looks like W.A. is in for it's first Cyclone of the Season............BLUE Alert for people between Kuri Bay and Mardie in the Kimberley and PilbaraSunday 18 January 2015 - 10:13 AMA BLUE ALERT is current for people in or near the coastal and inland communities between Kuri Bay and Mardie in the Kimbe...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-19/car-dealership-fire-in-west-perth/6024708?section=wa

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

We were in Wagga Wagga for 3 nights at the free campgrounds there, it was a little water logged , altho 2 nights we stayed on the higher ground, the morning we left we kinda floated the bus out to the road LOLOLOLOLOL I don't think I've seen so much wet ground ever! it's not real wet over in WA and we don't have...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-18/slithery-surprise-for-women-as-snakes-invade-two-darwin-homes/6023824

gollymolly · gollymolly

Rod and I aRe animal sitting in Tamworth and renovating our van. I was such a beautiful day so we headed into town to see what this Festival was all about.i am a blues,soul and jazz lover. It was fabulous and some much amazing talent out there.As you walk up the Main Street music everywhere,there is nothi...

starcraft · starcraft

Hi all, hope everyone had a good Xmas and are enjoying the new year so far. We are in the process of planning a trip to Broome from early June to late July up through the centre. We are hoping to do as much free camping as possible, but after reading different articles on various sites it seems free ca...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-19/residents-urged-to-prepare-for-possible-cyclone-wa-pilbara-coast/6024432

dazz49 · dazz49

Hi Fellow travelers, I also posted in Caravan Park recommendations We came upon this wonderful spot on Wiki Camps for caravans and motorhomes Not in Camps 7 Absolutely a top spot, Open October to May. By a lake $10 per vehicle per night. Pets restrained OK Good fresh water access and clean flush...

chopit · chopit

We are waiting out the school holidays & state election at the Boonah Showgrounds. Friday afternoon a large group of 'vans & camper trailers set up at the opposite side of the show ring. Saturday is expecting to get to near 40 degs. By 9am it was obvious the group were The Historic Speedway Asso...

hako · hako

I spent yesterday helping linemark on the Cunningham Highway near the Freestone turnoff and noticed on the rear of a large semi a sign which stated something like "before you overtake think of the dangers to your passengers if something goes wrong" - that was the drift of the sign. I though...

iana · iana

I'm very, very deaf, with out my hearing aids I would be lost. I use a blue tooth communicator with between my mob phone and hearing aids. Its the best thing out, apart from being a bit rude, i.e. when a call comes through it takes over , no matter who you are talking to. I use my Sennheiser head phones to list...

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I am at the very early stage of planning to travel around Oz. I am still debating whether to go with a caravan, motorhome or a 5th wheeler. I am hoping to do some extensive travelling, ie I live in Rockhampton and would want to travel slowly along the coast at least to South Australia and back. I would ap...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have just discovered one massive rip off, went and had my eyes checked and needed new glasses selected some light half frames and chose self tint and anti glare lenses. quote -frames $480 lenses $840. Total $1320 complained about price and chose to use own frame price back to $840 said still too ex...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Another ripoff on Nth Stradbroke. (Preview) I am going to visit my sister wholives on Nth Stradbroke island .I am leaving the tinny at afriends place in Logan as it costs nearly $200 to take it over, while my car in $112. How do they work that one out? Also Unpowered sites at Amity Pt c/van pk are $44! Isn't that ridiculous for a little hankercheif of s...	bill12	9	1256	12:33 PM Jan 21, 2015 by brickies
	Free Camps Qld Coast between Bowen & Brisbane (Preview) Hi Everyone, Could someone help me please. My Son & young Grandson are traveling to Brisbane along the coast, he has Camps free book but does not show free camping. Is there any place to stop overnight or may be show ground camping. Thanks Sue.	suziq	6	1463	10:22 AM Jan 21, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	The Black Spur Wind storm Tree Fall, Victoria, Australia (Preview) Just saw this on YouTube http://youtu.be/5U4-y6ewOoI	03_Troopy	3	986	08:36 AM Jan 21, 2015 by jules47
	Caravan and Camping Show Melbourne 2015 (Preview) Note the new venue for this year...... http://www.caravanshow.com.au/	barina	4	1052	07:00 AM Jan 21, 2015 by goldcoaster
	Cleaning Awnings (Preview) HI everyone, Pete and i have been working in Yeppoon for the last four months and its time to get back on the road. In the time we have been sitting here the awning has become quite dirty from the trees, birds and salt/dust in the air, other than the normal soap and water what else will work to get the more st...	Sylva	9	2614	10:05 PM Jan 20, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Another Man Dies In WA after Truck Breakdown. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-18/man-dies-in-extreme-heat-in-remote-wa-after-truck-breakdown/6023592	Weevil	2	778	06:38 PM Jan 20, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	show grounds in WA (Preview) Hi all we will be in perth in a couple of weeks and we notice that the parks are not cheap DO they have showgrounds that will take vans and if so is there a web sight that shows which show grounds do please	magraret	5	2059	03:35 PM Jan 20, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	CYCLONE DEVELOPING OFF KIMBERLEY COAST with UPDATES AS THEY COME IN....... (Preview) Looks like W.A. is in for it's first Cyclone of the Season............BLUE Alert for people between Kuri Bay and Mardie in the Kimberley and PilbaraSunday 18 January 2015 - 10:13 AMA BLUE ALERT is current for people in or near the coastal and inland communities between Kuri Bay and Mardie in the Kimbe...	kiwijims	1	1478	03:28 PM Jan 20, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	CARS BURNT IN DEALERS YARD (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-19/car-dealership-fire-in-west-perth/6024708?section=wa	kiwijims	1	622	03:17 PM Jan 20, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	update on where we are (Preview) We were in Wagga Wagga for 3 nights at the free campgrounds there, it was a little water logged , altho 2 nights we stayed on the higher ground, the morning we left we kinda floated the bus out to the road LOLOLOLOLOL I don't think I've seen so much wet ground ever! it's not real wet over in WA and we don't have...	AmandaJayne	4	980	12:01 PM Jan 20, 2015 by Big Gorilla
	Ladies Bitten By Snakes At Humpty Doo and Rapid Creek in NT (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-18/slithery-surprise-for-women-as-snakes-invade-two-darwin-homes/6023824	Weevil	4	960	11:40 PM Jan 19, 2015 by Weevil
	Tsmworth Festival (Preview) Rod and I aRe animal sitting in Tamworth and renovating our van. I was such a beautiful day so we headed into town to see what this Festival was all about.i am a blues,soul and jazz lover. It was fabulous and some much amazing talent out there.As you walk up the Main Street music everywhere,there is nothi...	gollymolly	8	720	09:14 PM Jan 19, 2015 by milo
	Tassie to Broome via Uluru and Darwin (Preview) Hi all, hope everyone had a good Xmas and are enjoying the new year so far. We are in the process of planning a trip to Broome from early June to late July up through the centre. We are hoping to do as much free camping as possible, but after reading different articles on various sites it seems free ca...	starcraft	4	834	08:15 PM Jan 19, 2015 by starcraft
	Possible Cyclone & Flooding Warning in the Pilbara & Kimberleys - WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-19/residents-urged-to-prepare-for-possible-cyclone-wa-pilbara-coast/6024432	Weevil	0	431	06:28 PM Jan 19, 2015 by Weevil
	Old Macs Farm and Fishery Launceston camp spot (Preview) Hi Fellow travelers, I also posted in Caravan Park recommendations We came upon this wonderful spot on Wiki Camps for caravans and motorhomes Not in Camps 7 Absolutely a top spot, Open October to May. By a lake $10 per vehicle per night. Pets restrained OK Good fresh water access and clean flush...	dazz49	5	1846	01:13 PM Jan 19, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	Some people are keen. (Preview) We are waiting out the school holidays & state election at the Boonah Showgrounds. Friday afternoon a large group of 'vans & camper trailers set up at the opposite side of the show ring. Saturday is expecting to get to near 40 degs. By 9am it was obvious the group were The Historic Speedway Asso...	chopit	4	852	12:34 PM Jan 19, 2015 by chopit
	Safety advice sign on back of truck - never seen one before. (Preview) I spent yesterday helping linemark on the Cunningham Highway near the Freestone turnoff and noticed on the rear of a large semi a sign which stated something like "before you overtake think of the dangers to your passengers if something goes wrong" - that was the drift of the sign. I though...	hako	2	1030	09:41 AM Jan 19, 2015 by hako
	Just to liven the show up, I thought I would touch on the subject of deafness. (Preview) I'm very, very deaf, with out my hearing aids I would be lost. I use a blue tooth communicator with between my mob phone and hearing aids. Its the best thing out, apart from being a bit rude, i.e. when a call comes through it takes over , no matter who you are talking to. I use my Sennheiser head phones to list...	iana	14	1106	01:29 AM Jan 19, 2015 by cultana
	Caravan, Motorhome or 5th Wheeler? (Preview) I am at the very early stage of planning to travel around Oz. I am still debating whether to go with a caravan, motorhome or a 5th wheeler. I am hoping to do some extensive travelling, ie I live in Rockhampton and would want to travel slowly along the coast at least to South Australia and back. I would ap...	rexboggs5	20	2702	09:59 PM Jan 18, 2015 by Magyar Connection
	Discovered new Ripoff (Preview) I have just discovered one massive rip off, went and had my eyes checked and needed new glasses selected some light half frames and chose self tint and anti glare lenses. quote -frames $480 lenses $840. Total $1320 complained about price and chose to use own frame price back to $840 said still too ex...	aussietraveller	13	1725	08:09 PM Jan 18, 2015 by Cadpete
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