The Grey Nomads - General

crocodile · crocodile

Howdy all, been looking through the camps aust books and seen various camp spots on the oxley highway. have heard some talk of donation style payment ( which is no probs anywhere) of camping behind or near the long flat hotel, hope that is the correct name for the hotel. also was told pub has showers/to...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

To anyone interested. This is just an update to some recent posts regarding removal of wheel nuts on vehicles. The Power Enforcer. The Parent company in Holland gave my details to the Australian distributors and they have advised me that the price of the tool is $55 + $15 postage and handling within...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I have just spent over half an hour talking with the owners of the Corop Store. They started to question me when I said I had just come from there after going out to catch up with a couple of grey nomads (pricey43). They were able to tell me exactly what is going on out there as they want it to stay open just as m...

herbie · herbie

One of the highlights of our trip up to the Cape was a last minute decision to detour out to Chilli Beach and Portland Roads .In the Iron Range National Park,The road in is about 110km,but it can take up to five hrs to cover it. The park is world significance as it has the largest area of remnant lowland rain...

hako · hako

My darling wife Joy is currently crook with a coughing bug - means being house-bound, misreable and sitting in a comfortable lounge. Every now and then as I pass by her outstretched legs to throw another log on the fire, I will tickle the underside of her feet and will always get the reply 'you can do th...

wazzawiseone · wazzawiseone

http://www.nynganobserver.com.au/story/1598583/debunking-the-myths/?cs=1242

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi fellow GN's, You might remember a few weeks ago I put a question in 'Techies Corner' about my fridge in the Avan not working on 240v but is on Gas and 12v ok, well, I have to pack up shop and it goes in tomorrow (Friday) at 8.00am to hopefully be fixed. I will be back at the free camp in my daughters back yard b...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

hi Campers, Travelled from Woomera to Coober Pedy few days ago and counted around 13 'dead' cars on that stretch of road - remarked to DH 'what on earth is wrong with this road?' then, few km further, came across a bad caravan accident, front bonnet of vehicle bashed in and back of caravan caved in. 3 p...

spida · spida

Camp 6 says we can stay at Karratha roadhouse as long as we spend money there - so filled up the ute - and then found that we are no longer allowed to stay there. Ranger has told them we will be fined $100 is caught. Very big area out the back but maybe we get in the way of trucks Next stop south is 40km - BUT found...

barina · barina

Hi all Well after a 4.5 day internet drought due to rv parks limiting free wifi things are looking up this afternoon. Tomorrow not sure we move on from here. We left cedar city and went to Lee Vinning very nice place near lake mono. The next day we headed for Yosemite park.....OMG!!!!!!! What a drive, ma...

In your profile · goldcoaster

When you go into your Profile on this site,what happens when you Write on Whiteboard ?

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers, We are in Yulara, (Uluru) and freezing.... Thought we left freezing Vic. behind.... Anyways, going to Alice Springs in a couple of days and wondering if anyone can recommend a CP there... I think there are 5 parks but not sure which is the 'safest'.. Thanks, Jay-Jay

oldboar · oldboar

Happily settled in at Kerribee Park, Mareeba awaiting the rodeo / agricultural show this weekend. The rodeo is apparently the biggest in northern Queensland so should be really interesting. So far have met Biggles (Jonathon), Rowdy Rabbit & Gunnago (Rod & Heather), Shady & me (Nor...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Mr D and I today celebrated our 2 anniversary of being on the road. Since leaving Brisbane 2 years ago, we have travelled out to Birdsville, where we worked at the Birdsville Races, fished in the Diamantina River and caught our first yellow belly, worked on a 70,000 acre cattle station near Winton...

Shogun · Shogun

Im heading up to Birdsville for the races this year as I have never been there. Wondering if anyone else will be up there around that time? Brett

pricey43 · pricey43

Have been tied up down South with looking after my mother. Finally we are getting a 2 week break so heading up along the Murray. Will make our first stop Greens Lake for a couple of nights then up to Tocumwal. Any one else in the area?

Helena · Helena

At long last we found a Mazda campervan which will suit us down to the ground it is a 1994 e2000, had an R.A.A. check done on it and was amazed to find that there is hardly anything wrong with it has been garaged since new and has only had two owners both of which have looked after it really well. Picking it up o...

grandpabob · grandpabob

Hi all, I am preparing for trip from Brisbane to Broken Hill via Lightning Ridge etc then on to Renmark, Echuca and returning via the Kidman Way to Cunnamulla then home. Before leaving I would like to have the wheel bearings checked and repacked and the brakes inspected and adjusted. As I have my van in...

gitsho · gitsho

Hi anybody works mamas beach, thinking off going there this weekend, rgds

johns · johns

I thought I read in this forum, that somewhere in Alice Springs (McDonald Ranges) where you could camp and do voluntary work to cover some of your cost ( the same as the transport museum.) Can someone direct me to the correct site please?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Long Flat Pub Oxley hwy Wauchope/walcha NSW (Preview) Howdy all, been looking through the camps aust books and seen various camp spots on the oxley highway. have heard some talk of donation style payment ( which is no probs anywhere) of camping behind or near the long flat hotel, hope that is the correct name for the hotel. also was told pub has showers/to...	crocodile	2	1372	11:35 PM Jul 12, 2013 by NeilandRaine
	Power Enforcer (Preview) To anyone interested. This is just an update to some recent posts regarding removal of wheel nuts on vehicles. The Power Enforcer. The Parent company in Holland gave my details to the Australian distributors and they have advised me that the price of the tool is $55 + $15 postage and handling within...	Yuglamron	1	589	11:00 PM Jul 12, 2013 by Roving-Dutchy
	Greens Lake Management Plan (Preview) I have just spent over half an hour talking with the owners of the Corop Store. They started to question me when I said I had just come from there after going out to catch up with a couple of grey nomads (pricey43). They were able to tell me exactly what is going on out there as they want it to stay open just as m...	Happywanderer	11	987	09:32 PM Jul 12, 2013 by QueenKombi
	Chilli Beach Cape York QLD (Preview) One of the highlights of our trip up to the Cape was a last minute decision to detour out to Chilli Beach and Portland Roads .In the Iron Range National Park,The road in is about 110km,but it can take up to five hrs to cover it. The park is world significance as it has the largest area of remnant lowland rain...	herbie	5	6153	04:42 PM Jul 12, 2013 by Palebushman
	The Human Touch (Preview) My darling wife Joy is currently crook with a coughing bug - means being house-bound, misreable and sitting in a comfortable lounge. Every now and then as I pass by her outstretched legs to throw another log on the fire, I will tickle the underside of her feet and will always get the reply 'you can do th...	hako	8	879	03:05 PM Jul 12, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Freedom Camping - best letter I have ever seen on the subject (Preview) http://www.nynganobserver.com.au/story/1598583/debunking-the-myths/?cs=1242	wazzawiseone	28	1645	05:36 AM Jul 12, 2013 by herbie
	MY 3 WAY FRIDGE UPDATE (Preview) Hi fellow GN's, You might remember a few weeks ago I put a question in 'Techies Corner' about my fridge in the Avan not working on 240v but is on Gas and 12v ok, well, I have to pack up shop and it goes in tomorrow (Friday) at 8.00am to hopefully be fixed. I will be back at the free camp in my daughters back yard b...	Dougwe	1	676	04:37 AM Jul 12, 2013 by Duh
	Caravan accident (Preview) hi Campers, Travelled from Woomera to Coober Pedy few days ago and counted around 13 'dead' cars on that stretch of road - remarked to DH 'what on earth is wrong with this road?' then, few km further, came across a bad caravan accident, front bonnet of vehicle bashed in and back of caravan caved in. 3 p...	Jay-Jay	13	1840	04:31 AM Jul 12, 2013 by The dog lady
	Karratha roadhouse WA (Preview) Camp 6 says we can stay at Karratha roadhouse as long as we spend money there - so filled up the ute - and then found that we are no longer allowed to stay there. Ranger has told them we will be fined $100 is caught. Very big area out the back but maybe we get in the way of trucks Next stop south is 40km - BUT found...	spida	7	2592	08:40 PM Jul 11, 2013 by spida
	more USA (Preview) Hi all Well after a 4.5 day internet drought due to rv parks limiting free wifi things are looking up this afternoon. Tomorrow not sure we move on from here. We left cedar city and went to Lee Vinning very nice place near lake mono. The next day we headed for Yosemite park.....OMG!!!!!!! What a drive, ma...	barina	3	629	08:30 PM Jul 11, 2013 by Sheba
	In your profile (Preview) When you go into your Profile on this site,what happens when you Write on Whiteboard ?	goldcoaster	3	709	03:14 AM Jul 12, 2013 by nomadic1
	Caravan parks in Alice Springs (Preview) Hi Campers, We are in Yulara, (Uluru) and freezing.... Thought we left freezing Vic. behind.... Anyways, going to Alice Springs in a couple of days and wondering if anyone can recommend a CP there... I think there are 5 parks but not sure which is the 'safest'.. Thanks, Jay-Jay	Jay-Jay	7	668	01:27 AM Jul 12, 2013 by 03_troopy
	Mareeba (Preview) Happily settled in at Kerribee Park, Mareeba awaiting the rodeo / agricultural show this weekend. The rodeo is apparently the biggest in northern Queensland so should be really interesting. So far have met Biggles (Jonathon), Rowdy Rabbit & Gunnago (Rod & Heather), Shady & me (Nor...	oldboar	7	641	05:32 PM Jul 11, 2013 by Happywanderer
	2nd anniversary (Preview) Mr D and I today celebrated our 2 anniversary of being on the road. Since leaving Brisbane 2 years ago, we have travelled out to Birdsville, where we worked at the Birdsville Races, fished in the Diamantina River and caught our first yellow belly, worked on a 70,000 acre cattle station near Winton...	Dunmowin	12	1330	03:20 PM Jul 11, 2013 by Evie n Rhys
	Anyone going to Birdsville for the races this year? (Preview) Im heading up to Birdsville for the races this year as I have never been there. Wondering if anyone else will be up there around that time? Brett	Shogun	3	427	05:12 AM Jul 11, 2013 by Oz Gypsy
	Greens Lake Winter Stop. (Preview) Have been tied up down South with looking after my mother. Finally we are getting a 2 week break so heading up along the Murray. Will make our first stop Greens Lake for a couple of nights then up to Tocumwal. Any one else in the area?	pricey43	9	927	03:55 AM Jul 11, 2013 by pricey43
	we bought a whizz bang yep we bought a whizzbang (Preview) At long last we found a Mazda campervan which will suit us down to the ground it is a 1994 e2000, had an R.A.A. check done on it and was amazed to find that there is hardly anything wrong with it has been garaged since new and has only had two owners both of which have looked after it really well. Picking it up o...	Helena	27	1867	06:00 PM Jul 10, 2013 by Duh
	Mobile Caravan Service (Preview) Hi all, I am preparing for trip from Brisbane to Broken Hill via Lightning Ridge etc then on to Renmark, Echuca and returning via the Kidman Way to Cunnamulla then home. Before leaving I would like to have the wheel bearings checked and repacked and the brakes inspected and adjusted. As I have my van in...	grandpabob	8	1170	11:54 PM Jul 10, 2013 by grandpabob
	Workmans beach 1770 qld (Preview) Hi anybody works mamas beach, thinking off going there this weekend, rgds	gitsho	1	519	10:15 PM Jul 10, 2013 by jimbo
	some info required (Preview) I thought I read in this forum, that somewhere in Alice Springs (McDonald Ranges) where you could camp and do voluntary work to cover some of your cost ( the same as the transport museum.) Can someone direct me to the correct site please?	johns	2	657	08:03 PM Jul 10, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
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