The Grey Nomads - General

Allana001 · Allana001

We are going to travel around Oz in a couple of months and don't know which would be better. A caravan or a pop up van or camping. We are planning on going for at least a year. No pets or kids. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Allana

frangipani · frangipani

Yep, free camping, they only want a donation,very proud I used my first dump, ezy pezzy, its an old abandoned town and mine, there's a bbq area, toilets, nice spot., oh and I remembered to take the breather cap off the hot water service this morning, had a beautiful hot shower. Sorry forgot my lippy at h...

keiron · keiron

Hello again fellow Nomads. I have finally got SHMBO to embark on an extended road trip..... 4 weeks without 5 Star accom. To the point of this enquiry. I am wanting to spend most of these 4 weeks west of Toowoomba, North of the NSW Border and south of Mt Isa. What, in your experienced opinion should one NOT...

Jenzarl · Jenzarl

Last weekend I traveled from the Sunshine Coast to Bundaburg for a wedding. During the three and a half to four hour trip we lost track of how many vans we passed after we counted to 50 vans. I didn't start counting till I was nearly to Gympie and only then because I started to notice that we were passing the...

NatalieC · NatalieC

We are wanting to set ourselves up so that we can use Free Camps. Can anyone please tell us what would be the minimum we would need to be able to run an airconditioner and microwave oven ? We don't have a lot of money, and would like to be able to go away more often without paying for caravan parks all the time....

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-17/pedal-powered-cars-line-up-at-busselton-foreshore/5674228

GEODIA · GEODIA

A question for the forum, probably asked many times before, but what do forum readers think $28 per person per night for an unpowered private camping site, can use generators or $20 per person per night and $20 for power. plus the permit you need to buy just to travel on the road $20, and we don't have an of...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hope you have a good day mate. Good to see youlast week. 15/8 must be a good date

roadtourer · roadtourer

My fellow GN's, I'm just wondering how you all go about your travels and with internet? I have been looking at gongles and know they are available but wondering how you all go about accessing the internet while on the road. Currently we are with TPG on ADSL+ but am looking into buying a dongle and what gre...

frangipani · frangipani

Hi, all thanks for all the great encouragement, today left Iron Knob, where I had free camped last night, there was a dump spot, and water, a nice big camp spot. This morning I set off to Ceduna, I shed a tear or three, that was one of the places my Sam wanted to get to before he passed, it wasn't to be. Then...

D and D · D and D

We're looking for a free camp at Emerald in Q/L. We have to get some work done of the ute in Emerald so we have to stay there and a number of people we've spoken to discouraged us from staying at the bridge so we're looking for alternatives if there are any. Regards Dave

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, currently in Penrith near Sydney but will be up with the sparrows in the morning (Sunday) and hope to be over the Mexican boarder early to mid afternoon. Staying in Wodonga or Howlong, probably Howlong but no sure howlong for though maybe not too long I am going to try and not stop in Yass NSW cos tha...

Cruising Cruze · Cruising Cruze

Happy Birthday Doug Have a nice day my friend Cheers John

pondsmob · pondsmob

In a weeks time we are off on a desert adventure, not taking the van this time, but got the patrol all decked out with all essentials and sleeping in the roof top tent. When internet access is available may post photos.

Aemerf · Aemerf

In the meantime, we have to do a few modifications, don't we, just because we can??? Rip out the curtains, tear down pelmets, annihalate the dining area -

frangipani · frangipani

Athena was a pleasure to drive, I pulled up apprx 50ks out of Mildura, stayed at a Truck stop, only had one truck with me, I did see him till this morning. it was 3 degs over night, had to wear beanie, scarf extra blankies,. But I loved it. Can't get the hot water going, so boiled water on stove instead, had...

frangipani · frangipani

After having my late husbands home grown mandarins confiscated at Renmark, it only got better, some scenery at Renmark. I was sent an Angel in the name of Jeff, he owns The Spalding Pub, let me free camp in his back yard, this is what he does for the weary traveller, I was able to charge my tablet, so i decid...

Blue · Blue

the latest topic that has been replied in doesn't refresh to the top?

Vic41 · Vic41

I saw a new Hi Ace Diesel today and was talking to the driver (council vehicle) he said the new one he was driving was a five cylinder manual with a Volvo motor and had a lot more grunt than the previous 4 cylinder petrol Hi Ace work vehicle and much better fuel consumption. I was surprised it had a Volvo mo...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We are at Macrossan Park on the flinders hwy just east of charters Towers, is anyone in the area for a catchup. It rained most of the day but weather on the improve tomorrow. slowly making our way to Mt Isa.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What to choose! (Preview) We are going to travel around Oz in a couple of months and don't know which would be better. A caravan or a pop up van or camping. We are planning on going for at least a year. No pets or kids. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Allana	Allana001	7	785	05:32 AM Aug 18, 2014 by Dougwe
	staying the night at Iron Bark mine (Preview) Yep, free camping, they only want a donation,very proud I used my first dump, ezy pezzy, its an old abandoned town and mine, there's a bbq area, toilets, nice spot., oh and I remembered to take the breather cap off the hot water service this morning, had a beautiful hot shower. Sorry forgot my lippy at h...	frangipani	16	1673	06:21 PM Aug 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	Quick trip to outback Qld (Preview) Hello again fellow Nomads. I have finally got SHMBO to embark on an extended road trip..... 4 weeks without 5 Star accom. To the point of this enquiry. I am wanting to spend most of these 4 weeks west of Toowoomba, North of the NSW Border and south of Mt Isa. What, in your experienced opinion should one NOT...	keiron	3	573	05:37 PM Aug 17, 2014 by Jetta7
	Caravaners on the move (Preview) Last weekend I traveled from the Sunshine Coast to Bundaburg for a wedding. During the three and a half to four hour trip we lost track of how many vans we passed after we counted to 50 vans. I didn't start counting till I was nearly to Gympie and only then because I started to notice that we were passing the...	Jenzarl	5	927	02:56 PM Aug 17, 2014 by Pejay
	Being self-sufficient for free camping. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are wanting to set ourselves up so that we can use Free Camps. Can anyone please tell us what would be the minimum we would need to be able to run an airconditioner and microwave oven ? We don't have a lot of money, and would like to be able to go away more often without paying for caravan parks all the time....	NatalieC	36	2704	01:35 PM Aug 17, 2014 by Plendo
	WA Pedal Power Car Prix at Busselton WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-17/pedal-powered-cars-line-up-at-busselton-foreshore/5674228	Vic41	0	314	12:25 PM Aug 17, 2014 by Vic41
	EL QUESTRO (Preview) A question for the forum, probably asked many times before, but what do forum readers think $28 per person per night for an unpowered private camping site, can use generators or $20 per person per night and $20 for power. plus the permit you need to buy just to travel on the road $20, and we don't have an of...	GEODIA	17	3176	12:24 PM Aug 17, 2014 by wendyv
	Happy birthday Cruisin Cruze (Preview) Hope you have a good day mate. Good to see youlast week. 15/8 must be a good date	Dougwe	14	745	12:22 PM Aug 17, 2014 by my van
	Internet - How do you....? (Preview) My fellow GN's, I'm just wondering how you all go about your travels and with internet? I have been looking at gongles and know they are available but wondering how you all go about accessing the internet while on the road. Currently we are with TPG on ADSL+ but am looking into buying a dongle and what gre...	roadtourer	13	1160	11:01 AM Aug 17, 2014 by Tamey
	i'm at Yalata (Preview) Hi, all thanks for all the great encouragement, today left Iron Knob, where I had free camped last night, there was a dump spot, and water, a nice big camp spot. This morning I set off to Ceduna, I shed a tear or three, that was one of the places my Sam wanted to get to before he passed, it wasn't to be. Then...	frangipani	7	795	09:05 AM Aug 17, 2014 by shekon
	Camp Sites at Emerald Qld (Preview) We're looking for a free camp at Emerald in Q/L. We have to get some work done of the ute in Emerald so we have to stay there and a number of people we've spoken to discouraged us from staying at the bridge so we're looking for alternatives if there are any. Regards Dave	D and D	6	1048	08:13 AM Aug 17, 2014 by D and D
	FAREWELL PENRITH HELLOW MEXICO (Preview) Yep, currently in Penrith near Sydney but will be up with the sparrows in the morning (Sunday) and hope to be over the Mexican boarder early to mid afternoon. Staying in Wodonga or Howlong, probably Howlong but no sure howlong for though maybe not too long I am going to try and not stop in Yass NSW cos tha...	Dougwe	16	943	08:00 AM Aug 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	Happy Birthday Dougwe ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Happy Birthday Doug Have a nice day my friend Cheers John	Cruising Cruze	47	1208	03:03 AM Aug 17, 2014 by roadtourer
	Travelling to Birdsville (Preview) In a weeks time we are off on a desert adventure, not taking the van this time, but got the patrol all decked out with all essentials and sleeping in the roof top tent. When internet access is available may post photos.	pondsmob	1	371	02:59 AM Aug 17, 2014 by roadtourer
	Retired, new (older) van, and nearly ready to go!! (Preview) In the meantime, we have to do a few modifications, don't we, just because we can??? Rip out the curtains, tear down pelmets, annihalate the dining area -	Aemerf	5	673	08:17 PM Aug 16, 2014 by Aemerf
	i'm on my way (Preview) Athena was a pleasure to drive, I pulled up apprx 50ks out of Mildura, stayed at a Truck stop, only had one truck with me, I did see him till this morning. it was 3 degs over night, had to wear beanie, scarf extra blankies,. But I loved it. Can't get the hot water going, so boiled water on stove instead, had...	frangipani	13	918	10:29 AM Aug 16, 2014 by The Hats
	second day. (Preview) After having my late husbands home grown mandarins confiscated at Renmark, it only got better, some scenery at Renmark. I was sent an Angel in the name of Jeff, he owns The Spalding Pub, let me free camp in his back yard, this is what he does for the weary traveller, I was able to charge my tablet, so i decid...	frangipani	10	766	08:32 AM Aug 16, 2014 by Kendo
	How Come... . (Preview) the latest topic that has been replied in doesn't refresh to the top?	Blue	5	1053	03:56 AM Aug 16, 2014 by Glenelg
	New Hi Ace Diesel... (Preview) I saw a new Hi Ace Diesel today and was talking to the driver (council vehicle) he said the new one he was driving was a five cylinder manual with a Volvo motor and had a lot more grunt than the previous 4 cylinder petrol Hi Ace work vehicle and much better fuel consumption. I was surprised it had a Volvo mo...	Vic41	13	892	10:13 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Vic41
	Macrosan park (Preview) We are at Macrossan Park on the flinders hwy just east of charters Towers, is anyone in the area for a catchup. It rained most of the day but weather on the improve tomorrow. slowly making our way to Mt Isa.	Poppy sore eye	6	697	09:25 PM Aug 15, 2014 by Olley46
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