The Grey Nomads - General

Lilliputians · Lilliputians

1700km and 6 days from home and staying at Coober Pedy SA (the opal centre of the world) for 4 nights. Have had some lovely nights free camping on the way. Parts of South Australia are like being in a boat on the ocean, as there is nothing as far as the eye can see, awe inspiring!... on on

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

Hi all My wife and I are seriously considering selling up and travelling, we have looked at Motorhomes and Caravans its not an easy decision. We were wondering what has more benefits from other Grey Nomads

Brendebbrendan · Brendebbrendan

Do you know best park to stay in Grampians Thanks Brendan & Debbie

jonathan · jonathan

.. after leaving Cobb& Co yesterday morning, I've now settled down for a little quiet time at Fletcher Creek which is 40 k's north of Charters Towers .. quick trip eh ! .. hehe ! Its beautiful here .. not many people here .. about 100 prob .. worth a look if anyone is up this way .. tomorrow .. off to the t...

greynomads6457 · greynomads6457

I was just wondering if ther is anyone that can help me with info on catching the spirt of tasmania we are going there in early jan 2013 at 9 pm at night and need somewhere to park up for the day with our nissan navara and 21 foot jayco caravan in melbourne any idea's. Thanks Barry & Lee

willem269 · willem269

Would it be possible for a moderator to change the title of a posting. Example, Magraret posted: Ariels for tvs when travelling What happens is if one uses the search function, Magraret posting will not come up as people are searching for aerials. Understand met right please, this is not nagging or co...

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...

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	On our way (Preview) 1700km and 6 days from home and staying at Coober Pedy SA (the opal centre of the world) for 4 nights. Have had some lovely nights free camping on the way. Parts of South Australia are like being in a boat on the ocean, as there is nothing as far as the eye can see, awe inspiring!... on on	Lilliputians	10	747	01:06 PM May 24, 2012 by Fried Rice
	Travelling ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all My wife and I are seriously considering selling up and travelling, we have looked at Motorhomes and Caravans its not an easy decision. We were wondering what has more benefits from other Grey Nomads	uncle wombat	38	2110	02:13 AM May 24, 2012 by uncle wombat
	Grampians (Preview) Do you know best park to stay in Grampians Thanks Brendan & Debbie	Brendebbrendan	5	661	12:29 AM May 24, 2012 by jimricho
	Fletcher Creek Qld .. (Preview) .. after leaving Cobb& Co yesterday morning, I've now settled down for a little quiet time at Fletcher Creek which is 40 k's north of Charters Towers .. quick trip eh ! .. hehe ! Its beautiful here .. not many people here .. about 100 prob .. worth a look if anyone is up this way .. tomorrow .. off to the t...	jonathan	11	1727	09:45 PM May 23, 2012 by jonathan
	SPIRT OF TASMANIA (Preview) I was just wondering if ther is anyone that can help me with info on catching the spirt of tasmania we are going there in early jan 2013 at 9 pm at night and need somewhere to park up for the day with our nissan navara and 21 foot jayco caravan in melbourne any idea's. Thanks Barry & Lee	greynomads6457	3	845	08:22 PM May 23, 2012 by golivers travels
	Moderator please (Preview) Would it be possible for a moderator to change the title of a posting. Example, Magraret posted: Ariels for tvs when travelling What happens is if one uses the search function, Magraret posting will not come up as people are searching for aerials. Understand met right please, this is not nagging or co...	willem269	8	852	08:12 PM May 23, 2012 by _wombat_
	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	715	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	1750	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	1270	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	849	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	1129	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	1360	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	1387	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	1354	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	1086	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	895	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	904	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	1140	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	752	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	1847	02:46 AM May 21, 2012 by Pam
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