The Grey Nomads - General

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

Upon travelling through Woodenbong i got to the main road from Casino to Tenterfield, app 60 km's east of Tenterfield i had to look twice and blink my eyes a few times tosee if i seen the hotels name right http://www.lunatichotel.com.au/

revemike · revemike

Well, the decal is on... now to plan the trip ...

Deetric · Deetric

I have had a few issues with Shire in the past about dump points so I was happy to see that they finally have one installed. Just thought I would share this news.HomeDump Point For Caravan and RV Travellers - May 15, 2014Media releaseThe City of Busselton has installed a new dump point to cater for the gro...

Jonathan · Jonathan

Refers : Latest Media Releases - NSW Police Online white 2008 Toyota Hilux 4WD .. NSW AY 44 NI -- Edited by Jonathan on Tuesday 3rd of June 2014 06:39:49 AM

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

I am after some good answers, not any smartie answers please :( I am with dodo wreless internet, there speed is slow but being cheaper i changed to them app15 months ago. Prior i was withTelstra paying $59.95 a month for 8 gig ,it seened dodo was far cheaper and took up there offer of 12 gig for $39.95 in w...

Vic41 · Vic41

Have you noticed when winter hits in the southern parts of Oz how quiet the forum gets as the Sunseekers that can head for the warmer climes up north? Although some still keep in touch with the forum, due to coverage in some areas it is limited to when they do get coverage or have the time to do so..... Ho...

Fried Rice · Fried Rice

Felicity and I will take off on Tuesday (3rd) in our little VW Trakkadu (Fried Rice) for a boomerang kind of loop from here (Brissy) to Innamincka/Cameron Corner/Sturt NP then via Broken Hill and the bitumen to Eyre Peninsula. Coming back will be via the track to Birdsville and home via Central Queens...

glassies · glassies

Hello everybody, firstly a very big thank you to leonie and jim for calling in and staying with us we always offer a bed but they like there little home away from home so we wont argue with that im sure we will be just the same when we hit the road. secondly im packing for tassie we leave wed by 10.30 we sha...

jbrinks · jbrinks

Getting confused looking for a new van . We like the rear door entry with the ensuite on the right as you enter , fridge in front of you , cafe and kitchen then bed at the back. As we understand this alters the underneath of the van where wheels and axle are and ball weights with either design . Does one tow be...

dragonfly1 · dragonfly1

Here is some information on our trip that new travellers might be interested in kms travelled 5148 average fuel consumption 10.8 litres per 100 Klms average speed 64 kms per hour total driving time 80.19 hours this information off the computer we were away for 5 weeks total cost was $2449.26 made up o...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Tomorrow we move on from Townsville, hope to utilize a few of the free camps to the north of town as we slowly head to Cairns, over the hill & across to the NT over the next few weeks. Will be on the lookout for any more GN's along this way. Our rig is now a Iveco dual cab with a large alloy canopy & a van i...

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

I heard from a nomad a year ago that in Coober Pedy Sa is a place for $10.00 a night for a van with power and hot showers? It isn't a caravan park, but i think he said its a large block behind a house where this is, any info from anyone?

buffy61 · buffy61

Hi all heading towards Brisbane tomorrow via NSW Coast. any recommendations for free camping spots on the way. or anywhere to visit? Cheap sites could work for us too...travelling with adult son so getting expensive to stay in parks....and we prefer free camping! Oh.. Vivid Light display in Sydne...

grahamg · grahamg

Anyone going to the Barunga Festival - south of Katherine over the long weekend. https://www.facebook.com/BarungaFestival

Steve11 · Steve11

G,day All, about to join the get nomads scene .....can't wait! We are going to buy a 16' pop. What do you consider compulsory, convenient or nice to have extras? Solar( fixed or portable), outdoor shower, outdoor bbq, bike rack, annexe, air cond, toilet/shower, water filters, stereo, leather or fab...

Vic41 · Vic41

Saw this ad in the paper today, some interesting comments supporting the caravan parks and opposed to towns providing free camping;

Jack · Jack

After touring FNQ until late July my wife and I are considering travelling from the Cairns area to Tennant Creek. We have a standard caravan and a 4x4, any suggestions on preferred routing and places to stay ( have to be dog friendly)?

_wombat_ · _wombat_

HW and the team? have not heard anything since they were on their way to Darwin.

dragonfly1 · dragonfly1

We left Berri and arrived in Morgan early around 10 30 and stayed in the caravan park on the river we did washing and charged every thing up as this was the end of our trip we only stayed one night as we had been here a couple of times before. Next morning we started for home and travelled to Merbein where we st...

petengail · petengail

http://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/short-term-diesel-fuel-shortage-in-perth-after-bp-import-query/story-fnii5thn-1226937453184

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Has anyone seen this hotel in Nsw and looked twice? (Preview) Upon travelling through Woodenbong i got to the main road from Casino to Tenterfield, app 60 km's east of Tenterfield i had to look twice and blink my eyes a few times tosee if i seen the hotels name right http://www.lunatichotel.com.au/	graham (chickenman)	10	937	05:47 PM Jun 3, 2014 by chaslib
	Decal on ... now to plan the trip.... (Preview) Well, the decal is on... now to plan the trip ...	revemike	3	747	04:26 PM Jun 3, 2014 by revemike
	Dump point in Busselton Shire.. Now open. (Preview) I have had a few issues with Shire in the past about dump points so I was happy to see that they finally have one installed. Just thought I would share this news.HomeDump Point For Caravan and RV Travellers - May 15, 2014Media releaseThe City of Busselton has installed a new dump point to cater for the gro...	Deetric	3	1472	03:27 PM Jun 3, 2014 by Deetric
	Police Alert: white 2008 Toyota Hilux 4WD with NSW registration AY 44 NI (Child taken) (Preview) Refers : Latest Media Releases - NSW Police Online white 2008 Toyota Hilux 4WD .. NSW AY 44 NI -- Edited by Jonathan on Tuesday 3rd of June 2014 06:39:49 AM	Jonathan	3	721	12:12 PM Jun 3, 2014 by Jonathan
	Any good wirless internet service besides Telstra and yuky slow Dodo? (Preview) I am after some good answers, not any smartie answers please :( I am with dodo wreless internet, there speed is slow but being cheaper i changed to them app15 months ago. Prior i was withTelstra paying $59.95 a month for 8 gig ,it seened dodo was far cheaper and took up there offer of 12 gig for $39.95 in w...	graham (chickenman)	24	2210	11:00 PM Jun 2, 2014 by MOLLUSCAN
	Sunseekers.... (Preview) Have you noticed when winter hits in the southern parts of Oz how quiet the forum gets as the Sunseekers that can head for the warmer climes up north? Although some still keep in touch with the forum, due to coverage in some areas it is limited to when they do get coverage or have the time to do so..... Ho...	Vic41	29	1078	05:00 PM Jun 2, 2014 by Vic41
	Cameron Corner then South (Preview) Felicity and I will take off on Tuesday (3rd) in our little VW Trakkadu (Fried Rice) for a boomerang kind of loop from here (Brissy) to Innamincka/Cameron Corner/Sturt NP then via Broken Hill and the bitumen to Eyre Peninsula. Coming back will be via the track to Birdsville and home via Central Queens...	Fried Rice	4	816	03:39 PM Jun 2, 2014 by Gerty Dancer
	Tasmania (Preview) Hello everybody, firstly a very big thank you to leonie and jim for calling in and staying with us we always offer a bed but they like there little home away from home so we wont argue with that im sure we will be just the same when we hit the road. secondly im packing for tassie we leave wed by 10.30 we sha...	glassies	3	599	02:14 PM Jun 2, 2014 by justcruisin01
	Back side door vs centre door any difference for towing (Preview) Getting confused looking for a new van . We like the rear door entry with the ensuite on the right as you enter , fridge in front of you , cafe and kitchen then bed at the back. As we understand this alters the underneath of the van where wheels and axle are and ball weights with either design . Does one tow be...	jbrinks	9	3121	01:16 PM Jun 2, 2014 by Friar Park
	Gold Coast to Murray trip information (Preview) Here is some information on our trip that new travellers might be interested in kms travelled 5148 average fuel consumption 10.8 litres per 100 Klms average speed 64 kms per hour total driving time 80.19 hours this information off the computer we were away for 5 weeks total cost was $2449.26 made up o...	dragonfly1	2	564	12:52 PM Jun 2, 2014 by Friar Park
	Moving on; (Preview) Tomorrow we move on from Townsville, hope to utilize a few of the free camps to the north of town as we slowly head to Cairns, over the hill & across to the NT over the next few weeks. Will be on the lookout for any more GN's along this way. Our rig is now a Iveco dual cab with a large alloy canopy & a van i...	justcruisin01	15	1013	10:14 AM Jun 2, 2014 by justcruisin01
	After info on Coober Pedy in Sa. (Preview) I heard from a nomad a year ago that in Coober Pedy Sa is a place for $10.00 a night for a van with power and hot showers? It isn't a caravan park, but i think he said its a large block behind a house where this is, any info from anyone?	graham (chickenman)	10	1827	09:39 AM Jun 2, 2014 by before the box
	Sydney to Brisbane via Coast...any free camping?? (Preview) Hi all heading towards Brisbane tomorrow via NSW Coast. any recommendations for free camping spots on the way. or anywhere to visit? Cheap sites could work for us too...travelling with adult son so getting expensive to stay in parks....and we prefer free camping! Oh.. Vivid Light display in Sydne...	buffy61	7	3768	12:36 AM Jun 2, 2014 by Zoomtopz
	Barunga festival (Preview) Anyone going to the Barunga Festival - south of Katherine over the long weekend. https://www.facebook.com/BarungaFestival	grahamg	4	455	09:32 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Foz
	Important extras when buying a new van? (Preview) G,day All, about to join the get nomads scene .....can't wait! We are going to buy a 16' pop. What do you consider compulsory, convenient or nice to have extras? Solar( fixed or portable), outdoor shower, outdoor bbq, bike rack, annexe, air cond, toilet/shower, water filters, stereo, leather or fab...	Steve11	9	1018	07:46 PM Jun 1, 2014 by russhenn
	Caravan Park Support Ad - Sunday Times 25th May 2014 - Page 42 Classifieds (Preview) Saw this ad in the paper today, some interesting comments supporting the caravan parks and opposed to towns providing free camping;	Vic41	28	2175	07:26 PM Jun 1, 2014 by russhenn
	Cairns to Tennant Creek (Preview) After touring FNQ until late July my wife and I are considering travelling from the Cairns area to Tennant Creek. We have a standard caravan and a 4x4, any suggestions on preferred routing and places to stay ( have to be dog friendly)?	Jack	5	798	06:30 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Jack
	where is (Preview) HW and the team? have not heard anything since they were on their way to Darwin.	_wombat_	20	4549	04:24 PM Jun 1, 2014 by _wombat_
	Good Coast to Murray update (Preview) We left Berri and arrived in Morgan early around 10 30 and stayed in the caravan park on the river we did washing and charged every thing up as this was the end of our trip we only stayed one night as we had been here a couple of times before. Next morning we started for home and travelled to Merbein where we st...	dragonfly1	2	450	03:53 PM Jun 1, 2014 by dragonfly1
	Diesel shortagte in Perth (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/short-term-diesel-fuel-shortage-in-perth-after-bp-import-query/story-fnii5thn-1226937453184	petengail	1	419	02:17 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Vic41
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