The Grey Nomads - General

Haji-Baba · Haji-Baba

Just waiting on the reports from the meet and greet up there last couple of weeks. Wife and I spent a week there and enjoyed ourselves. Caught plenty of crays and a few fish. Quite a few Grey Nomad Members there as well as many more other Caravanners and Campers. Weather was great, getting a bit cool when w...

herbie · herbie

Was talking to my son on phn tonight,he was saying that the Hall Of Fame is in financial trouble, dur to visitor numbers down and goverment cut backs in funding and sponsorship from corporal sponsorship.One million dollars down in profit in last twelve months.He said they are scratching their heads...

Weedy Pigeon · Weedy Pigeon

Weedy Pigeon here after a long time away. Thinking of going the way of a campervan and would appreciate any do's and don'ts. Last time I had anything to do with vans was in 1971 when I used to sleep on a mattres in the back of a Kombi. Camping was basically free everywhere and nobody cared much what you did. T...

gollymolly · gollymolly

We are leaving Mt Gambier in a few days heading to Robe for maybe 4 days. Any suggestions for camping.

Santa · Santa

Travelling to WA soon, thought about the ferry, might save a bit of time. South Australia, Wallaroo to Cowell ferry approx a 1 hour trip, for the Kea and 2 adults about $270, then have to drive another 100k to link up with the Eyre highway at Kimba. It's only 400k around there by road, less than a tank of d...

Hoodathunkit · Hoodathunkit

I had a mildy agitated discussion with my M.O.T.H. on Sunday about our prospective future travels. I asked him what he hoped to see and do, I told him I would like to go to some of the festivals and gatherings that happen... like the Birdsville races etc... His response was, "You can't plan anythin...

Frog53 · Frog53

Hi everyone, Thought I would just drop in and say hello its been a little while but we have been busy at Dr's and specialist for the wife in Frankston, Melbourne. Although things are not the way we would like and the old girl is no that well we left Melbourne and headed for Mildura via Moama and while at mil...

Plendo · Plendo

I initially posted this on Techies Corner, but did not get as much feedback as I expected, so I have brought t here to the bigger audience. For thos of you who have seen it before I appologise.We have ordered our van, and now we need to make a decision as to which tow vehicle to use. We will have an ATM on our va...

herbie · herbie

Just watching ABC news to the count down for our population to reach 23million people. we have 13 peope to go until we reach it at almost 10pm

Romy5152 · Romy5152

Well now, it has been a while since I've been in here, but life has a habit of happening.

So now, the Dream Pot has moved over, and the Thermomix has entered my life. It's not portable like the Dream Pot, and it hasn't arrived yet, but I was wondering if anyone else has one or is about to get one? Comments a...

brickies · brickies

Darwin Mayor says if you can't afford to pay camping fee stay home

herbie · herbie

A beaut little c/v park to stay in is at Wirrulla about 60k from Streaky Bay on the Eyer Peninsula sa. Small park with only 4 powered sites. Pick the keys up for showers over the road at the general store $5 per night or if not needing showers a donation box is there for use of power.A interesting little p...

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

About time I got back in here eh what! We've been home for a little bit getting medical things sorted.. then we took of to the southwest of western Oz with friends.. they've just got themselves a caravan and we wanted a looksee... We took off from there over a week ago and have been making our way to the Ayr...

kettle · kettle

We have just purchased a caravan shade annex from Campshades (Julie Dunkley), service is excellent, she is very precise regarding measurments and the finished product is A1. Still to be trialled on our maiden voyage but the practice run on the front lawn was impressive. If you have Aussie Traveller...

biggles · biggles

Hi folks .. Just propped here at Boomi for about a week and, speaking with the locals yesterday, I was provided with the activities for the Day. This quaint little town is living in a suspended growth atmosphere .. A few years ago some locals formed a "co-op" to manage the Artesian spa/pool a...

Dougwe · Dougwe

UPDATE Sunday April 21, 2013 Well as you know I was in Townsville all last week and tried very hard to get used to the heat and humidity but unfortunately it got the better of me and I was feeling very down, yep I buckled under pressure so after a week decided I better change my plans slightly so I decided t...

Geoff n Jen · Geoff n Jen

I am having trouble finding any Does anyone know of one?

herbie · herbie

Just read in c/ van news that a brand new c/ van was taken out of some persons drive way in a suburb in Adelaide .He had it wheel locked ,and they cut them off and towed it away.Also Brissy c/ van show will not be allowd to be open on the sunday , this year due to sunday trading.The issue was brought about by nea...

herbie · herbie

If anyone is heading to Alice springs a grate place to base yourself is at the National Transport hall Of Fame. For $20pre week (to help towards the $6000 per month power bill ) and 25hrs of volunteer( couple ) work per week .We thought we would stay a week we enjoyed it that much we stayed 5 weeks.There...

briche · briche

We finally got into SA territory today and at the moment we are camped at Salt Creek camp area in the heart of Coorong. Cheryl is in her element with so many birds, etc for her to photograph. If she keeps going at this rate she will need a new camera. Tomorrow we start to move up towards Lake Alexandrina and e...

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	Wurumba Dam Get Together (Preview) Just waiting on the reports from the meet and greet up there last couple of weeks. Wife and I spent a week there and enjoyed ourselves. Caught plenty of crays and a few fish. Quite a few Grey Nomad Members there as well as many more other Caravanners and Campers. Weather was great, getting a bit cool when w...	Haji-Baba	5	1235	06:41 AM Apr 26, 2013 by Haji-Baba
	Hall Of Fame Longreach (Preview) Was talking to my son on phn tonight,he was saying that the Hall Of Fame is in financial trouble, dur to visitor numbers down and goverment cut backs in funding and sponsorship from corporal sponsorship.One million dollars down in profit in last twelve months.He said they are scratching their heads...	herbie	16	1600	06:08 AM Apr 26, 2013 by herbie
	Looking at Campervans (Preview) Weedy Pigeon here after a long time away. Thinking of going the way of a campervan and would appreciate any do's and don'ts. Last time I had anything to do with vans was in 1971 when I used to sleep on a mattres in the back of a Kombi. Camping was basically free everywhere and nobody cared much what you did. T...	Weedy Pigeon	5	682	04:57 AM Apr 26, 2013 by Duh
	Robe SA (Preview) We are leaving Mt Gambier in a few days heading to Robe for maybe 4 days. Any suggestions for camping.	gollymolly	15	870	09:17 PM Apr 25, 2013 by neilnruth
	Speaking of rip off's. (Preview) Travelling to WA soon, thought about the ferry, might save a bit of time. South Australia, Wallaroo to Cowell ferry approx a 1 hour trip, for the Kea and 2 adults about $270, then have to drive another 100k to link up with the Eyre highway at Kimba. It's only 400k around there by road, less than a tank of d...	Santa	12	2301	02:39 AM Apr 26, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Do you Plan or Mosey? (Preview) I had a mildy agitated discussion with my M.O.T.H. on Sunday about our prospective future travels. I asked him what he hoped to see and do, I told him I would like to go to some of the festivals and gatherings that happen... like the Birdsville races etc... His response was, "You can't plan anythin...	Hoodathunkit	23	1079	01:59 AM Apr 26, 2013 by EllenajoeL
	Long time away but hello (Preview) Hi everyone, Thought I would just drop in and say hello its been a little while but we have been busy at Dr's and specialist for the wife in Frankston, Melbourne. Although things are not the way we would like and the old girl is no that well we left Melbourne and headed for Mildura via Moama and while at mil...	Frog53	7	798	12:05 AM Apr 26, 2013 by neilnruth
	Jeep, Disco, or Touareg Initially Posted on Techies Corner (Preview) I initially posted this on Techies Corner, but did not get as much feedback as I expected, so I have brought t here to the bigger audience. For thos of you who have seen it before I appologise.We have ordered our van, and now we need to make a decision as to which tow vehicle to use. We will have an ATM on our va...	Plendo	14	1314	07:23 PM Apr 25, 2013 by Delta18
	Population Count Down (Preview) Just watching ABC news to the count down for our population to reach 23million people. we have 13 peope to go until we reach it at almost 10pm	herbie	19	974	03:41 PM Apr 25, 2013 by GaryKelly
	Thermomix (Preview) Well now, it has been a while since I've been in here, but life has a habit of happening. So now, the Dream Pot has moved over, and the Thermomix has entered my life. It's not portable like the Dream Pot, and it hasn't arrived yet, but I was wondering if anyone else has one or is about to get one? Comments a...	Romy5152	29	3860	06:32 AM Apr 25, 2013 by Romy5152
	Story on front pages of website (Preview) Darwin Mayor says if you can't afford to pay camping fee stay home	brickies	21	1122	10:01 PM Apr 24, 2013 by Duh
	WIRRULLA C/ V Park sa (Preview) A beaut little c/v park to stay in is at Wirrulla about 60k from Streaky Bay on the Eyer Peninsula sa. Small park with only 4 powered sites. Pick the keys up for showers over the road at the general store $5 per night or if not needing showers a donation box is there for use of power.A interesting little p...	herbie	7	986	04:51 AM Apr 25, 2013 by herbie
	on the Ayre Highway (Preview) About time I got back in here eh what! We've been home for a little bit getting medical things sorted.. then we took of to the southwest of western Oz with friends.. they've just got themselves a caravan and we wanted a looksee... We took off from there over a week ago and have been making our way to the Ayr...	AmandaJayne	10	973	04:44 AM Apr 25, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Caravan Shade Annex (Preview) We have just purchased a caravan shade annex from Campshades (Julie Dunkley), service is excellent, she is very precise regarding measurments and the finished product is A1. Still to be trialled on our maiden voyage but the practice run on the front lawn was impressive. If you have Aussie Traveller...	kettle	5	1077	03:20 AM Apr 25, 2013 by Baz421
	Boomi NSW ANZAC DAY (Preview) Hi folks .. Just propped here at Boomi for about a week and, speaking with the locals yesterday, I was provided with the activities for the Day. This quaint little town is living in a suspended growth atmosphere .. A few years ago some locals formed a "co-op" to manage the Artesian spa/pool a...	biggles	7	658	03:10 AM Apr 25, 2013 by jandas fun
	UPDATE Sunday April 21, 2013 (Preview) UPDATE Sunday April 21, 2013 Well as you know I was in Townsville all last week and tried very hard to get used to the heat and humidity but unfortunately it got the better of me and I was feeling very down, yep I buckled under pressure so after a week decided I better change my plans slightly so I decided t...	Dougwe	22	1137	09:08 PM Apr 24, 2013 by Beth54
	Caravan Parks close to MCG (Preview) I am having trouble finding any Does anyone know of one?	Geoff n Jen	10	2175	07:22 PM Apr 24, 2013 by Geoff n Jen
	another c/ van taken (Preview) Just read in c/ van news that a brand new c/ van was taken out of some persons drive way in a suburb in Adelaide .He had it wheel locked ,and they cut them off and towed it away.Also Brissy c/ van show will not be allowd to be open on the sunday , this year due to sunday trading.The issue was brought about by nea...	herbie	18	1132	05:13 PM Apr 24, 2013 by brickies
	Alice Springs (Preview) If anyone is heading to Alice springs a grate place to base yourself is at the National Transport hall Of Fame. For $20pre week (to help towards the $6000 per month power bill ) and 25hrs of volunteer( couple ) work per week .We thought we would stay a week we enjoyed it that much we stayed 5 weeks.There...	herbie	12	1088	04:02 PM Apr 24, 2013 by rastas
	Have moved into SA (Preview) We finally got into SA territory today and at the moment we are camped at Salt Creek camp area in the heart of Coorong. Cheryl is in her element with so many birds, etc for her to photograph. If she keeps going at this rate she will need a new camera. Tomorrow we start to move up towards Lake Alexandrina and e...	briche	15	1201	02:30 AM Apr 24, 2013 by BriVee
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