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our first big trip
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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...
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Newbie on here :)
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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
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Jennifer
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Bedford Weir, near Blackwater, Qld
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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...
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briche
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Cable Beach, Broome. Where are the grey nomads
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Hi all we are in the Cable Beach Caravan Park, was wondering if there are any other grey nomads here???????
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gypsynolmate
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TIME HAS COME;
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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...
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justcruisin01
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We are moving on today...........
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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...
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pauline
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InJune
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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.
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wheelbarrow race
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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...
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kandagal
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First big trip
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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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Lilliputians
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Towing in 5 gear
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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...
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briche
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From Tassie to the Hunter Valley and on to Port Douglas
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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....
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SuburbanNomad
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Where is Every one
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We are traveling North and have hardley seen a caravan heading North lots
Going south WE at the Ningingully pub for night
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cannylass
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campervan storage in Darwin
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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...
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Bass Straight PV Fares rebate
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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...
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vehicle insurance
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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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pipes
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on the road again
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Hi everyone so excited we are off on the road just need to put the last things into the van tomorrow can't wait. Helena.
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a relative of wombat??
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http://media.smh.com.au/national/selections/baby-wombat-at-m...
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milo
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My New Three wheeler
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This for those of you Interested in my New Fold Up Bike..I forgot who suggested a fold up one...So thank you I am well Pleased with It
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jimbo
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Message from Sheba.
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Just had a phone call from Sheba to let everyone know her computer is out of action so unable to get on here at the moment. She will be back on as soon as able.
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Happywanderer
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ON THE MOVE AGAIN;
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The wheels are turning again, left south Brissy at lunch time & headed north again to the Glasshouse Mts camping area for a couple of nights. This afternoon we had the pleasure of a drink & chat with Graeme & Della, (Glassies ).Della is looking very well considering what she has been throu...
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