The Grey Nomads - General

briche · briche

Hi everyone, Cheryl my co traveller and wife likes to give blood to the red cross when she is able but we have run into a snag. We are in Rockhampton for a coupke of days and they don't have any spare slots while we are here. We are heading for Makay and checking with them this morning same problem. Cheryl has...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

On our first major trip up north for winter we anticipated heaps of vans on the road, we left Blue Mountains last monday and headed up through Singleton, Gunnedah, Narrabri and now in Moree for a few days do most travel via another route or are we a bit early, we have been looking forward to meeting some ot...

cannylass · cannylass

I wonder how long it takes you to get your Van ready for going away.My better half takes just about every thing out when we come home. And its taken me four days to get the van ready for our trip tomorrow

Comebak-Wilson · Comebak-Wilson

Obviously those two dont agree, so...my first go.

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Can someone tell me how far north my kids would have to go from Canberra to find a warm place that is interesting the second week in July? They want to head somewhere for the second week of the holidays with the camper. It need not be tropical just not freezing. The children are 11 and 9 and they like to r...

jilly888 · jilly888

Hi Guys...we are newbies after some input please.We are about to take off on our first big trip (well 7 weeks is big for us).We are heading up to Cairns in June will spend some time up there and then head down the coast,not sure how far down it will depend on time and weather. We were wondering what would be t...

Jennifer · Jennifer

We are thinking of going across the Nullabour next week from South west vic.And then spending time in the West , can perhaps be away for a few months. Good idea weatherwise, do you think ? All suggestions helpful. Thanks

briche · briche

Been here for just under a week and leaving tomorrow ( 7 day stay). It's a great place and have met some loverly campers as well. We have made some new friendships here and will stay in touch as we continue north. One of the things that makes this site work so well is the attitude, friendship of the caretake...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

Hi all we are in the Cable Beach Caravan Park, was wondering if there are any other grey nomads here???????

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

After a great week at Cobb & Co its time to head a little further north each day to far NQ. A great camp area here & we all had a very good time, shame good things have to end & move on. We will be taking is slowly & heading up the coast, hopefully to Cooktown, them back down maybe a little inlan...

pauline · pauline

from Beachmere heading to Mackay, will probably stay at Calliope tonight and then maybe St Lawrence tomorrow night, we have been here for 6 weeks gee it has gone quick...........the1st 2 weeks we had lots of rain but since then it has been beautiful, a great little park that is well run and very friendl...

cannylass · cannylass

If any one is stopping at Injune best to book , it seems the mines have taken over ,we were but down the back with the noise genarators .My goodness what a change since we were last here not many sites for the visitors.

kandagal · kandagal

I'm in Chillagoe now after being a marshall on the wheelbarrow race from Mareeba to Chillagoe - a total of over 140kms. I feel like I've pushed a barrow all the way. I was in a vehicle with a different team each day & my job as marshall was to oversee safety aspects, rule adherence & time allowed...

Lilliputians · Lilliputians

Well after 2 short trips away we are ready for our first big one. We are heading to the Red Centre from the Mornington Peninsula on Tuesday. We will be free camping on the way to Coober Pedy, probably 4 stops, spending a few days there then heading for Uluru, probably making base at one of the roadhouses b...

briche · briche

Hi all, just a question that I have had many different answers. Is it ok to tow a van in 5 th gear when you are on a level stretch of road. There have been comments such as thats ok as long as you don't try and drive up hill in hat gear. Mine Blythe way is a 100 series toyota, auto. Others have said under no circums...

SuburbanNomad · SuburbanNomad

Since we picked up our Oasis Van we have not stopped. Our highlights in Tassie for the 2 months would include the East and Northern coasts. We arrived back on the Gold Coast just long enough to have a small repair fixed and then off to the Hunter Valley where we enjoyed the best weather they had seen in May....

cannylass · cannylass

We are traveling North and have hardley seen a caravan heading North lots Going south WE at the Ningingully pub for night

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Hi all, recently I went to Bali from Perth and was fortunate to be able to leave my Hi Ace at a forum members house. I am planning to return to Bali for a month from Darwin next week and am looking for an economic storage option. I have no contacts in Darwin and will be arriving tomorrow looking for an economi...

Cupie · Cupie

I was poking about the Centrelink site when I stumbled across "The Bass Straight Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme Rebate". It seems that vehicles towing caravans or motor homes (plus all the other passenger vehicles) may be elegible for a fare rebate of up to $732 return. It seems t...

pipes · pipes

G'day all. I've been "off the air" with GM for quite a few months, as I found Albany a great place to take a break. However, after a recent 6 week motorcycling trip across Oz, I decided to buy a small "live in vehicle" again, and take off. It is a four cylinder, diesel, 1991 T3500 Mazd...

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	Giving blood (Preview) Hi everyone, Cheryl my co traveller and wife likes to give blood to the red cross when she is able but we have run into a snag. We are in Rockhampton for a coupke of days and they don't have any spare slots while we are here. We are heading for Makay and checking with them this morning same problem. Cheryl has...	briche	5	703	07:54 PM May 23, 2012 by Happywanderer
	which way are you going (Preview) On our first major trip up north for winter we anticipated heaps of vans on the road, we left Blue Mountains last monday and headed up through Singleton, Gunnedah, Narrabri and now in Moree for a few days do most travel via another route or are we a bit early, we have been looking forward to meeting some ot...	aussietraveller	14	1690	07:12 PM May 23, 2012 by Esmeralda
	How long (Preview) I wonder how long it takes you to get your Van ready for going away.My better half takes just about every thing out when we come home. And its taken me four days to get the van ready for our trip tomorrow	cannylass	13	1194	06:25 PM May 23, 2012 by cannylass
	Alittle knowledge can be dangerous and why I had a go at a collage (Preview) Obviously those two dont agree, so...my first go.	Comebak-Wilson	3	839	05:35 AM May 23, 2012 by golivers travels
	WANTED - a warm spot, second week in July (Preview) Can someone tell me how far north my kids would have to go from Canberra to find a warm place that is interesting the second week in July? They want to head somewhere for the second week of the holidays with the camper. It need not be tropical just not freezing. The children are 11 and 9 and they like to r...	Evie n Rhys	11	1117	02:44 AM May 23, 2012 by bronnie
	our first big trip (Preview) Hi Guys...we are newbies after some input please.We are about to take off on our first big trip (well 7 weeks is big for us).We are heading up to Cairns in June will spend some time up there and then head down the coast,not sure how far down it will depend on time and weather. We were wondering what would be t...	jilly888	18	1325	01:57 AM May 23, 2012 by Nicholstones
	Newbie on here :) (Preview) We are thinking of going across the Nullabour next week from South west vic.And then spending time in the West , can perhaps be away for a few months. Good idea weatherwise, do you think ? All suggestions helpful. Thanks	Jennifer	16	1307	12:25 AM May 23, 2012 by Arrabella Avan
	Bedford Weir, near Blackwater, Qld (Preview) Been here for just under a week and leaving tomorrow ( 7 day stay). It's a great place and have met some loverly campers as well. We have made some new friendships here and will stay in touch as we continue north. One of the things that makes this site work so well is the attitude, friendship of the caretake...	briche	4	1344	03:14 PM May 22, 2012 by ParamountCruiser
	Cable Beach, Broome. Where are the grey nomads (Preview) Hi all we are in the Cable Beach Caravan Park, was wondering if there are any other grey nomads here???????	gypsynolmate	9	1076	08:44 AM May 22, 2012 by briggspc
	TIME HAS COME; (Preview) After a great week at Cobb & Co its time to head a little further north each day to far NQ. A great camp area here & we all had a very good time, shame good things have to end & move on. We will be taking is slowly & heading up the coast, hopefully to Cooktown, them back down maybe a little inlan...	justcruisin01	9	885	03:17 AM May 22, 2012 by Happywanderer
	We are moving on today........... (Preview) from Beachmere heading to Mackay, will probably stay at Calliope tonight and then maybe St Lawrence tomorrow night, we have been here for 6 weeks gee it has gone quick...........the1st 2 weeks we had lots of rain but since then it has been beautiful, a great little park that is well run and very friendl...	pauline	5	872	01:22 AM May 22, 2012 by pauline
	InJune (Preview) If any one is stopping at Injune best to book , it seems the mines have taken over ,we were but down the back with the noise genarators .My goodness what a change since we were last here not many sites for the visitors.	cannylass	14	1116	04:11 PM May 21, 2012 by gypsy rover
	wheelbarrow race (Preview) I'm in Chillagoe now after being a marshall on the wheelbarrow race from Mareeba to Chillagoe - a total of over 140kms. I feel like I've pushed a barrow all the way. I was in a vehicle with a different team each day & my job as marshall was to oversee safety aspects, rule adherence & time allowed...	kandagal	4	741	04:12 AM May 21, 2012 by Zoomtopz
	First big trip (Preview) Well after 2 short trips away we are ready for our first big one. We are heading to the Red Centre from the Mornington Peninsula on Tuesday. We will be free camping on the way to Coober Pedy, probably 4 stops, spending a few days there then heading for Uluru, probably making base at one of the roadhouses b...	Lilliputians	21	1780	02:46 AM May 21, 2012 by Pam
	Towing in 5 gear (Preview) Hi all, just a question that I have had many different answers. Is it ok to tow a van in 5 th gear when you are on a level stretch of road. There have been comments such as thats ok as long as you don't try and drive up hill in hat gear. Mine Blythe way is a 100 series toyota, auto. Others have said under no circums...	briche	17	5933	01:39 AM May 21, 2012 by Hylda&Jon
	From Tassie to the Hunter Valley and on to Port Douglas (Preview) Since we picked up our Oasis Van we have not stopped. Our highlights in Tassie for the 2 months would include the East and Northern coasts. We arrived back on the Gold Coast just long enough to have a small repair fixed and then off to the Hunter Valley where we enjoyed the best weather they had seen in May....	SuburbanNomad	5	738	06:18 PM May 20, 2012 by jimricho
	Where is Every one (Preview) We are traveling North and have hardley seen a caravan heading North lots Going south WE at the Ningingully pub for night	cannylass	14	1155	07:07 AM May 20, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	campervan storage in Darwin (Preview) Hi all, recently I went to Bali from Perth and was fortunate to be able to leave my Hi Ace at a forum members house. I am planning to return to Bali for a month from Darwin next week and am looking for an economic storage option. I have no contacts in Darwin and will be arriving tomorrow looking for an economi...	yeoeleven	7	2997	02:11 AM May 20, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Bass Straight PV Fares rebate (Preview) I was poking about the Centrelink site when I stumbled across "The Bass Straight Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme Rebate". It seems that vehicles towing caravans or motor homes (plus all the other passenger vehicles) may be elegible for a fare rebate of up to $732 return. It seems t...	Cupie	10	1044	01:40 AM May 20, 2012 by Cupie
	vehicle insurance (Preview) G'day all. I've been "off the air" with GM for quite a few months, as I found Albany a great place to take a break. However, after a recent 6 week motorcycling trip across Oz, I decided to buy a small "live in vehicle" again, and take off. It is a four cylinder, diesel, 1991 T3500 Mazd...	pipes	4	816	04:45 PM May 19, 2012 by pipes
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