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Mt Gambier SA
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Well it looks as if we are here a little longer. Took the 4 x drive in for its 80k service last Monday and found the front wheel bearings are chewing out the stubb axel. The parts have to come from Adelaide. So they have lent us a car until the 4x4 is ready. Repco has been really good to us and would recomm...
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deisel or gas caravan heaters
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Hi all, I know there has been a lot of discussion about various types of heaters both gas or diesel,but I haven't seen any mention of the Snugger SF 2 diesel which run about $1000 supply only. Considerably cheaper than the 2 other main contenders. Has anyone been there with these. I am looking for som...
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The outback is hardly flush with dunnies
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-26/outback-hardly-flush-with-dunnies/4652636
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ANZAC Day
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Hi all This Thursday is ANZAC Day as I am sure everyone is aware. On this sacred day I invite everyone to stop for a minute and give thanks to every person who has ever served our Country. If it wasn't for these brave souls we may not enjoy the freedom of travelling around as we do. If you're near an RSL, maybe...
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Shogun
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Wurumba Dam Get Together
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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...
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Hall Of Fame Longreach
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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...
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Looking at Campervans
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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...
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Robe SA
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We are leaving Mt Gambier in a few days heading to Robe for maybe 4 days. Any suggestions for camping.
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Speaking of rip off's.
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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...
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Do you Plan or Mosey?
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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...
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Long time away but hello
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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...
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Jeep, Disco, or Touareg Initially Posted on Techies Corner
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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...
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Population Count Down
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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
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herbie
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Thermomix
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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...
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Story on front pages of website
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Darwin Mayor says if you can't afford to pay camping fee stay home
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WIRRULLA C/ V Park sa
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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...
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on the Ayre Highway
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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...
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Caravan Shade Annex
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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...
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Boomi NSW ANZAC DAY
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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...
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UPDATE Sunday April 21, 2013
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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...
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