The Grey Nomads - General

donnybabes · donnybabes

Hi all visited the whales ,saw quite a few but not a lot of activity in the water.Should you go to the head of the bight the drive is approx 5 km from hwy,good road.There is a stone building/shed at the entry to the viewing area,apparently you can stay in this are (large enough for c/vansto turn ) until open...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Referring to the different atitudes of some Councils to attracting the patronage of Grey Nomads I would like to point out the different view held in the USA. I seem to recall the figure of 86 thousand sites available in and around Pheonix Arizona to attract the travelling public.Mainly for the winter...

gst · gst

Well van is in now lets hope they can be fix it a new floor I hope or I'll have to look for a new van or back to a tent -- Edited by gst on Tuesday 21st of August 2012 11:56:20 AM

deebee · deebee

Anyone going to Darwin with a Pet Please note "HIDDEN VALLEY TOURIST PARK" charge $5 / night for a pet (which is ridiculous) Cheers Dee

Beth54 · Beth54

Doesn't seem to be working for me. Anyone else having the same problem? When I click on the unsubscribe line within an email, the window opens and says Unsubscribe failed. Ensure you are logged in, as the correct user, to unsubscribe from this topic. I am logged in with the correct name etc. Maybe it's...

RnD Drifters05 · RnD Drifters05

Hi Rex and I are on the road full time, currently at Rocky Creek QLd Because we prefer to travel inland and free camp in out of the way spots we have been told we will need to get a Satellite TV as we will not get digital tv reception without one. Can anyone help what is the best system? Our budget is limited so...

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

After speaking with a couple of GN who are planning a trip I found that quarantine information was not common knowledge, the link below will help. For those of you who fish ensure that all your fishing gear is dry and clean, as these will come under scutiny. Vehicles should be free of mud and vegetable ma...

Beth54 · Beth54

Coming home on the M1 tonight in peak hour traffic, 3 lanes flowing nicely, I'm in the middle lane. Cars in front start breaking, then going around 'something'. When I reached the 'something' causing the fracas, it was a Land Cruiser towing a horse float at 60-70kph...60-70 KPH!!! FOR GOD'S SAKE MAN...

spida · spida

When I got the new springs a month ago the guy suggested I get the van wheel bearings checked. Did so this morning and they were very dry! He has put in 'bearing buddies' so that I can pump grease in every few 1000kms. As I know nothing about things like this I was so relieved to find a garage who explained thi...

Palebushman · Palebushman

After an enjoyable and rewarding tour of Northern Queensland, since April this year, we have started our tour in to the South East of Queensland. Our first stop in a show-ground was Redcliffe, our base during the EKKA, and very reasonably priced too, considering it's proximity to the EKKA. Powered s...

Roving-Dutchy · Roving-Dutchy

Hi Could someone tell me what the temperature is at the Boomi Artesian Pool, and what is the town of Boomi like. We have previously stayed at Moree and been in the pools at the Gwyder caravan park and thought that we might give Boomi a try, we will be there the first couple of weeks in Sept. Cheers David

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Watched on Channel 2 Landline a few minutes ago. A very interesting story about volunteers who go out yearly in a group to clean up the track. It was very well organised with camp kitchen, trailers for the rubbish and the proper OH&S clothing to protect from other traffic. They pick up some interes...

briche · briche

Leaving Mt Suprise today for Ravenshoe where we will be until Monday and wIll then move on to Rocky Creek. Will leave there on the 25th for Cairns. Catching up with one of Cheryl's sisters and then leaving there on the 29th. Only one issue about that, we don't know where we are headed for, what a great prob...

bill12 · bill12

Today is the aniversary of the battle on Long Tan during the vietnam war, and the Long Tan cross , erected by 6 RAR, is on display at the War memourial in Canberra. I had a couple of mate who wer involved in this battle, and sad to say, they are both dead, one Frank Goedhart, drank himself to an early grave.G...

Oma · Oma

We were camped at Green Lake, Vic for 9 days the weeks leadiing up to Easter & there were 2 other couples from Vic on their annual trip up to our sunny clime. I have lost their details but just wondering where they are at the moment.

ledavidson · ledavidson

Afternoon all. Thinking seriously of upgrading to 70 series Landcruiser GXL troupie. Has anyone out there any experience with one? Have a Navara kingcab at present and have loved convenience of the side and rear access of canopy and the room for fridge etc behind the front seats, thus keeping them d...

ozjohn · ozjohn

BORDER RV & CAMPING EXPO Wodonga RacecourseThis weekendThomas Mitchell Drv. Wodonga Friday 17th & Saturday 18th - 9:30 - 5:00 Sunday 19th - 9:30 - 4.00 Adults $10 Concession $8 Children under 15 Free. No pets permitted. I'll be present on the Oz Parks stand in the building just off the rear of...

kell · kell

Hi, peeps hows everyone going , We r great we left brisbane easter weekend an made it to gayndah where the picking season basicially just started and it is slowly coming to an end. We are wanting to head up north an work an travel to see the beautiful QLD, Is there anyone out there that knows what work is com...

spooner · spooner

We have had our Jayco Sterling now for 10 1/2 months. We are just about to put the van in for the fourth time to get the same warranty work done, "again", which occured to the van on the way home from being picked up from the Dealer in Brisbane. Warranty runs out in 1 and 1/2 months, what happens th...

KFT · KFT

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-17/outback-safety-push-targets-grey-nomads/4204950?section=qld

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Having a Whale of a time (Preview) Hi all visited the whales ,saw quite a few but not a lot of activity in the water.Should you go to the head of the bight the drive is approx 5 km from hwy,good road.There is a stone building/shed at the entry to the viewing area,apparently you can stay in this are (large enough for c/vansto turn ) until open...	donnybabes	10	1246	06:12 PM Aug 22, 2012 by _wombat_
	Grey Nomads Wintering Habits (Preview) Referring to the different atitudes of some Councils to attracting the patronage of Grey Nomads I would like to point out the different view held in the USA. I seem to recall the figure of 86 thousand sites available in and around Pheonix Arizona to attract the travelling public.Mainly for the winter...	Yuglamron	7	1557	12:01 AM Aug 22, 2012 by Palebushman
	van floor reparies (Preview) Well van is in now lets hope they can be fix it a new floor I hope or I'll have to look for a new van or back to a tent -- Edited by gst on Tuesday 21st of August 2012 11:56:20 AM	gst	2	779	11:08 PM Aug 21, 2012 by gst
	Pet Charges in Darwin (Preview) Anyone going to Darwin with a Pet Please note "HIDDEN VALLEY TOURIST PARK" charge $5 / night for a pet (which is ridiculous) Cheers Dee	deebee	15	946	07:13 PM Aug 21, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Unsubscribing to a post (Preview) Doesn't seem to be working for me. Anyone else having the same problem? When I click on the unsubscribe line within an email, the window opens and says Unsubscribe failed. Ensure you are logged in, as the correct user, to unsubscribe from this topic. I am logged in with the correct name etc. Maybe it's...	Beth54	11	971	03:40 PM Aug 21, 2012 by Beth54
	Satellite TV (Preview) Hi Rex and I are on the road full time, currently at Rocky Creek QLd Because we prefer to travel inland and free camp in out of the way spots we have been told we will need to get a Satellite TV as we will not get digital tv reception without one. Can anyone help what is the best system? Our budget is limited so...	RnD Drifters05	20	2082	09:12 PM Aug 20, 2012 by _wombat_
	Quarantine reg's Tasmania (Preview) After speaking with a couple of GN who are planning a trip I found that quarantine information was not common knowledge, the link below will help. For those of you who fish ensure that all your fishing gear is dry and clean, as these will come under scutiny. Vehicles should be free of mud and vegetable ma...	Old Crofter	3	730	03:07 AM Aug 21, 2012 by Ole_Grizzly
	Danger on the M1 (Preview) Coming home on the M1 tonight in peak hour traffic, 3 lanes flowing nicely, I'm in the middle lane. Cars in front start breaking, then going around 'something'. When I reached the 'something' causing the fracas, it was a Land Cruiser towing a horse float at 60-70kph...60-70 KPH!!! FOR GOD'S SAKE MAN...	Beth54	18	1562	02:38 AM Aug 21, 2012 by dogbox
	Wheel Bearings (Preview) When I got the new springs a month ago the guy suggested I get the van wheel bearings checked. Did so this morning and they were very dry! He has put in 'bearing buddies' so that I can pump grease in every few 1000kms. As I know nothing about things like this I was so relieved to find a garage who explained thi...	spida	16	3560	05:37 PM Aug 20, 2012 by _wombat_
	BEWARE! The 'Greed Cancer' is infecting showgrounds too. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After an enjoyable and rewarding tour of Northern Queensland, since April this year, we have started our tour in to the South East of Queensland. Our first stop in a show-ground was Redcliffe, our base during the EKKA, and very reasonably priced too, considering it's proximity to the EKKA. Powered s...	Palebushman	32	5102	02:04 PM Aug 20, 2012 by jimricho
	Water Temperature at Boomi Artesian Pool (Preview) Hi Could someone tell me what the temperature is at the Boomi Artesian Pool, and what is the town of Boomi like. We have previously stayed at Moree and been in the pools at the Gwyder caravan park and thought that we might give Boomi a try, we will be there the first couple of weeks in Sept. Cheers David	Roving-Dutchy	2	872	12:49 AM Aug 20, 2012 by ROWDYRABBIT1
	Birdsville Track trash cleanup (Preview) Watched on Channel 2 Landline a few minutes ago. A very interesting story about volunteers who go out yearly in a group to clean up the track. It was very well organised with camp kitchen, trailers for the rubbish and the proper OH&S clothing to protect from other traffic. They pick up some interes...	Happywanderer	3	934	11:31 PM Aug 19, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	Moving on (Preview) Leaving Mt Suprise today for Ravenshoe where we will be until Monday and wIll then move on to Rocky Creek. Will leave there on the 25th for Cairns. Catching up with one of Cheryl's sisters and then leaving there on the 29th. Only one issue about that, we don't know where we are headed for, what a great prob...	briche	3	835	10:26 PM Aug 19, 2012 by glassies
	Long Tan day (Preview) Today is the aniversary of the battle on Long Tan during the vietnam war, and the Long Tan cross , erected by 6 RAR, is on display at the War memourial in Canberra. I had a couple of mate who wer involved in this battle, and sad to say, they are both dead, one Frank Goedhart, drank himself to an early grave.G...	bill12	20	1483	08:04 PM Aug 19, 2012 by Travel Bug
	We met at Green Lake (Preview) We were camped at Green Lake, Vic for 9 days the weeks leadiing up to Easter & there were 2 other couples from Vic on their annual trip up to our sunny clime. I have lost their details but just wondering where they are at the moment.	Oma	8	909	05:39 PM Aug 19, 2012 by jules47
	upgrading to V8 troupie (Preview) Afternoon all. Thinking seriously of upgrading to 70 series Landcruiser GXL troupie. Has anyone out there any experience with one? Have a Navara kingcab at present and have loved convenience of the side and rear access of canopy and the room for fridge etc behind the front seats, thus keeping them d...	ledavidson	7	1201	05:35 PM Aug 19, 2012 by ledavidson
	Wodonga/Albury Caravan Show (Preview) BORDER RV & CAMPING EXPO Wodonga RacecourseThis weekendThomas Mitchell Drv. Wodonga Friday 17th & Saturday 18th - 9:30 - 5:00 Sunday 19th - 9:30 - 4.00 Adults $10 Concession $8 Children under 15 Free. No pets permitted. I'll be present on the Oz Parks stand in the building just off the rear of...	ozjohn	5	696	03:52 AM Aug 19, 2012 by Pam
	Looking for work heading up north (Preview) Hi, peeps hows everyone going , We r great we left brisbane easter weekend an made it to gayndah where the picking season basicially just started and it is slowly coming to an end. We are wanting to head up north an work an travel to see the beautiful QLD, Is there anyone out there that knows what work is com...	kell	1	727	12:15 AM Aug 19, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	What can we do?? (Preview) We have had our Jayco Sterling now for 10 1/2 months. We are just about to put the van in for the fourth time to get the same warranty work done, "again", which occured to the van on the way home from being picked up from the Dealer in Brisbane. Warranty runs out in 1 and 1/2 months, what happens th...	spooner	11	1755	04:14 PM Aug 18, 2012 by magraret
	Grey Nomads (thats us) Focus of new safety strategy) (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-17/outback-safety-push-targets-grey-nomads/4204950?section=qld	KFT	0	759	03:56 AM Aug 18, 2012 by KFT
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