The Grey Nomads - General

kiwi rainbow · kiwi rainbow

Many, many thanks to Barina for driving from Melbourne to visit the grey nomads here at Greens Lake. Also a huge thank you for the scrumptious lunch which we all enjoyed. Look forward to catching up again.

spida · spida

I did it - with van in tow - that was fun Down to 2nd but roaring up the hill. Think I went the wrong way round (as Kiwi would) but too easy!!!!

Beth54 · Beth54

Wilsons Promontory that is! We are camped at Shallow Inlet Campground, CAW 6 #93. Excellent place. Particularly after the hussle and bustle of Melbourne. It was so quiet and dark last night..very peaceful. There's a CP just before you enter this Reserve if you want to have power etc. The reserve cos...

briche · briche

Well Kiwi-as has been at Greens Lake less that 24 hours and we have been blessed with another example of Brants prowess in the kitchen. One again he has show that he is more than a pretty face. From all of us present, thanks mate they were yummy. B & C

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I am looking at a trip to Armidale at the end of the month and thinking of going via Glouster up the Thunderbolt way we will be towing a 21 foot van and i am wondering what the road is like between Glouster and Walcha any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

briche · briche

Well we finally arrived at Greens Lake. Now set up and taking it easy with Dougwe amongst others. The sites just great. Will be here at least till Wed. Brian and Cheryl

skippy · skippy

Hey there, since my former plans of heading north to the sunshine in my newly aquired Hino bus failed miserably, Im planning a trip to northern NSW to hopefully find a place to relocate to and call home. Currently residing in Mt Gambier, but too cold for me in winter, not into the humidity of QLD, so am th...

ken thomas · ken thomas

I am looking at changing my prado for a d max ute because of the 3 ton towing capacity. If anybody has one what is your opinion ?/ My van has a tare weight of 2160kg Ken

Gazeagle · Gazeagle

Would like any and all feedback on the Coromal Element, went and looked at the B542s today and was impressed that Coromal seem to have lifted there game a lot. Has anyone purchased one of these vans that can give feedback, wether it be good or bad. Thanks Gaz

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Has anyone used the water at Cecil Plains for drinking? I'm wondering if thats what made me so sick. I bottled some on the advice of a couple in a motorhome who said they drink it all the time and filled their tank while there. I drank it all the way down to Echuca and became sick the next morning. Have come ri...

Robyn K · Robyn K

We are about to start our new adventure in the playground. Heading South first today Hopefully we will meet some GN's on our travels. Robyn & Steve

abes · abes

G"day Heard a rumour today that the tracks down to the cliffs edge along the bight have been closed to the general public due to ?????. Hope that its only a rumour as the handbrake an' me will be travelling to SA from West OZ early next year and wanted to check out the views along the way. Has anybody g...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

It is with much sadness that I have to report that our great travelling companion, our beautiful border collie "Brodie (the Roadie)" passed away yesterday. Brodie was diagnosed with cancer of the liver on Saturday and passed away at the surgery in Clare, South Australia peacefully on M...

Turtle Trekers · Turtle Trekers

Just wondering if any fellow GN's have had any dealings with this (mainly) online store situated at Seven Hills in NSW? We purchased a product some weeks ago and their after sales service and communication skills seem to be lacking or is it just us? Louise and Alan

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I previously said I would try to keep forum members updated on bushfires as they occured, this is proving impossible due to the shear number of fires at this early stage in the season, which doesnt look good for the rest of this years season especially in the grass lands where fires move extreemly quic...

tcp99 · tcp99

2012 Nissan XTrail ST to go with Avan. When a dealer wants to sell a car amazing what a deal you can do. Has heated or cooled cup holders!! Daughter went with me to watch me spend her inheritance. She was not impressed at all. Terry

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-15/body-found-in-gold-coast-caravan-park-fire/4372780

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hell Folks, (and Wombats) we are off again on Mon 19th Nov for a couple of weeks. Heading to Bairnsdale for one night then on up the Omeo Highway to spend a few days at Anglers Rest campground before moving on slowly to Tallangatta. Love to see any Nomads that might be in the area same tims as us. Rig is a 21' 6...

ozzimax · ozzimax

Living in Perth is it better to travel up the west coast or go south across Nullabor and up East coast at this time of year June we will be towing with Holden Comador station wagon pulling a17foof coromal pop top

deadlyprincess · deadlyprincess

Picked up our 2008 200 series VX landcruiser today, one owner, school run city car, now to fit the bullbar, driving lights UHF, navi, anderson plug etc, one step close to getting out into the playground, awaiting the completion of the van, then trip to melbourne to pick it up (mid Dec) then slow trip...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Sunday Surprise Lunch (Preview) Many, many thanks to Barina for driving from Melbourne to visit the grey nomads here at Greens Lake. Also a huge thank you for the scrumptious lunch which we all enjoyed. Look forward to catching up again.	kiwi rainbow	6	743	06:25 PM Nov 19, 2012 by barina
	Mt Panorama (Preview) I did it - with van in tow - that was fun Down to 2nd but roaring up the hill. Think I went the wrong way round (as Kiwi would) but too easy!!!!	spida	11	944	03:49 PM Nov 19, 2012 by spida
	I've been to the Prom. (Preview) Wilsons Promontory that is! We are camped at Shallow Inlet Campground, CAW 6 #93. Excellent place. Particularly after the hussle and bustle of Melbourne. It was so quiet and dark last night..very peaceful. There's a CP just before you enter this Reserve if you want to have power etc. The reserve cos...	Beth54	14	1512	02:22 PM Nov 19, 2012 by Beth54
	Pikelets at Geens Lake (Preview) Well Kiwi-as has been at Greens Lake less that 24 hours and we have been blessed with another example of Brants prowess in the kitchen. One again he has show that he is more than a pretty face. From all of us present, thanks mate they were yummy. B & C	briche	18	1322	03:35 AM Nov 19, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Glouster to Walcha (Preview) I am looking at a trip to Armidale at the end of the month and thinking of going via Glouster up the Thunderbolt way we will be towing a 21 foot van and i am wondering what the road is like between Glouster and Walcha any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.	aussietraveller	7	1733	03:27 AM Nov 19, 2012 by jimricho
	We are at Greens Lake (Preview) Well we finally arrived at Greens Lake. Now set up and taking it easy with Dougwe amongst others. The sites just great. Will be here at least till Wed. Brian and Cheryl	briche	14	1078	05:43 PM Nov 18, 2012 by Frog53
	Melbourne to Brisbane (Preview) Hey there, since my former plans of heading north to the sunshine in my newly aquired Hino bus failed miserably, Im planning a trip to northern NSW to hopefully find a place to relocate to and call home. Currently residing in Mt Gambier, but too cold for me in winter, not into the humidity of QLD, so am th...	skippy	11	900	05:02 AM Nov 18, 2012 by Beth54
	Isuzu D max dual cab ute (Preview) I am looking at changing my prado for a d max ute because of the 3 ton towing capacity. If anybody has one what is your opinion ?/ My van has a tare weight of 2160kg Ken	ken thomas	10	2812	03:58 AM Nov 18, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Coronal Element (Preview) Would like any and all feedback on the Coromal Element, went and looked at the B542s today and was impressed that Coromal seem to have lifted there game a lot. Has anyone purchased one of these vans that can give feedback, wether it be good or bad. Thanks Gaz	Gazeagle	2	643	02:28 AM Nov 18, 2012 by Gazeagle
	Drinking water Cecil Plains ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anyone used the water at Cecil Plains for drinking? I'm wondering if thats what made me so sick. I bottled some on the advice of a couple in a motorhome who said they drink it all the time and filled their tank while there. I drank it all the way down to Echuca and became sick the next morning. Have come ri...	Happywanderer	38	1925	02:21 AM Nov 18, 2012 by brickies
	Heading off (Preview) We are about to start our new adventure in the playground. Heading South first today Hopefully we will meet some GN's on our travels. Robyn & Steve	Robyn K	11	782	11:50 PM Nov 17, 2012 by Robyn K
	Great Aussie Bight (Preview) G"day Heard a rumour today that the tracks down to the cliffs edge along the bight have been closed to the general public due to ?????. Hope that its only a rumour as the handbrake an' me will be travelling to SA from West OZ early next year and wanted to check out the views along the way. Has anybody g...	abes	10	827	11:43 PM Nov 17, 2012 by snapper49
	The passing of a great mate. (Preview) It is with much sadness that I have to report that our great travelling companion, our beautiful border collie "Brodie (the Roadie)" passed away yesterday. Brodie was diagnosed with cancer of the liver on Saturday and passed away at the surgery in Clare, South Australia peacefully on M...	Dunmowin	24	1614	07:29 PM Nov 16, 2012 by _wombat_
	Solar Energy Store (Preview) Just wondering if any fellow GN's have had any dealings with this (mainly) online store situated at Seven Hills in NSW? We purchased a product some weeks ago and their after sales service and communication skills seem to be lacking or is it just us? Louise and Alan	Turtle Trekers	10	3612	05:26 AM Nov 16, 2012 by neilnruth
	Bush fire Danger information (Preview) I previously said I would try to keep forum members updated on bushfires as they occured, this is proving impossible due to the shear number of fires at this early stage in the season, which doesnt look good for the rest of this years season especially in the grass lands where fires move extreemly quic...	aussietraveller	1	535	05:21 AM Nov 16, 2012 by neilnruth
	Also Picked Up New Tug (Preview) 2012 Nissan XTrail ST to go with Avan. When a dealer wants to sell a car amazing what a deal you can do. Has heated or cooled cup holders!! Daughter went with me to watch me spend her inheritance. She was not impressed at all. Terry	tcp99	9	1104	05:04 AM Nov 16, 2012 by Nomad246
	One dead in Gold Coast Caravan Park (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-15/body-found-in-gold-coast-caravan-park-fire/4372780	petengail	2	801	11:58 PM Nov 15, 2012 by brickies
	trip (Preview) Hell Folks, (and Wombats) we are off again on Mon 19th Nov for a couple of weeks. Heading to Bairnsdale for one night then on up the Omeo Highway to spend a few days at Anglers Rest campground before moving on slowly to Tallangatta. Love to see any Nomads that might be in the area same tims as us. Rig is a 21' 6...	Magnarc	1	656	10:17 PM Nov 15, 2012 by Recoup
	prevailing winds for travel around Australia from Perth June 2013 in Coramal pop top (Preview) Living in Perth is it better to travel up the west coast or go south across Nullabor and up East coast at this time of year June we will be towing with Holden Comador station wagon pulling a17foof coromal pop top	ozzimax	7	3194	10:14 PM Nov 15, 2012 by ozzimax
	New Tug (well new to us) (Preview) Picked up our 2008 200 series VX landcruiser today, one owner, school run city car, now to fit the bullbar, driving lights UHF, navi, anderson plug etc, one step close to getting out into the playground, awaiting the completion of the van, then trip to melbourne to pick it up (mid Dec) then slow trip...	deadlyprincess	5	622	07:22 PM Nov 15, 2012 by aussietraveller
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