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Vic · Vic

Just some info for anyone passing through Denmark, I spent a couple of nights at the River Bend Caravan Park (nice setting on the banks of the Denmark River), cost was $25 a night for singles). Then at Elle's invitation coordinated by John (Yeoeleven......otherwise known by me as "Rubber Tr...

cannylass · cannylass

We have just downloaded Google earth and we can now see what the caravan parks are like before we go

cannylass · cannylass

I have just given this web site to a small Nuresary just up the road from where I live I was telling the lady she can get someone in to help her parents to house sit as long as they can provide power and a shower so it will be interesting to see if she doesadvertise

Anvid · Anvid

Recently while house-sitting, we were told about a place at Mandurang which is just south of Bendigo. There was only a marker on the ground which my wife had to brush away the gravel and dust to decipher it. Nearby was a plaque on a stone and a disused church. That whet our appetite to see other centr...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Hi all, Just wondering if someone out there could tell me how you go about paying for the use of roads that have a toll charged for them? I am coming from Townsville down the coast in April/May and I have noticed some roads I will be on have a toll charge. I have a etag in Melbourne that covers city-link and ea...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

here tis

lilly31 · lilly31

what lovely weather we are have for the festival ..It had been year'sence we had nice weather like this ..Day are warm but not the heat we always get this time of year..Night's have be beautifull a cool brezze nealy every night ..Hope all you nomads that are hear are enjoing it ..I would like to me...

delapan · delapan

i see we have a section for great caravan parks, do we have one for dirty/grotty expensive ones ?? regards, gary

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Just in case you hadn't heard, camping at the Warrnambool Showgrounds was cancelled about two months ago until further notice. Council has been under pressure from the van parks in the town complaining the Showgrounds were taking away 'patronage'. Showgrounds was $20/night - van parks r...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Just about to do a full service on the front end of the old tug, steering swivell knuckle bearings & seals etc. This is just preventative maintance as there is nothing visualy wrong,just time to have a look & its easier to do at home than down the road some where. During the years in the trade we al...

Beth54 · Beth54

http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/costs1.htm#camping

hagar · hagar

Has anyone had any experience with amaysim mobile network, deal looks good but is it in reality http://www.amaysim.com.au/

_wombat_ · _wombat_

jonathan · jonathan

Hi folks .. If anyone is familiar with the area, I've just found out that I need to spend a few days in the area the end of February. Be great to find a reputable CP or secure site that would be suitable .. I do have other 'feelers' out elsewhere as well, so will keep all informed .. Thanks all Jon

goinsoon · goinsoon

Teary morning this morning, we went to the recruiting office in Brisbane and watcher our grandaughter being sworn into the army and then saw her off in the bus to Kapooka. Gosh we will miss her, but wish her all the luck and love in the world. Next time we will see her she will be in uniform at her passing out...

valnrob · valnrob

Was looking through the subforums on this site, in particular the free camping section. Looked thru page 1 then on page 2 saw Girgarre posted by Happy Wanderer. Thought I'd take a peep and there saw that Girgarre, not far from Aysons Reserve and Greens Lake had a small camp and shower and toilets in a fr...

deb-gary · deb-gary

we are still hunting but were very impressed with a majestic had lots of features, extra height which gave a real feel of roominess, and priced well.one question is the debate between timber and aluminum frames.any feed back as usual is welcome.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

In the current Grey Nomad newsletter Gavin asked for information for caravanners on the road in regard to Bush Fire Safety Plans. I have been a Blue Mountains Fire Fighter for the past 38 years and now have the role as Community Safety Facilitator for four communities in the lower Blue Mountains. Bush...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Heard this on the local ABC radio, and thought some one on the road might see this young bloke. Brad is a 22 yrs old uni grad who is running solo from Canberra to Cape York, starting 1/1/2012 and raising funds for mental health research. His web site (bradrunsnorth.com) says he is heading east from Canbe...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Movie on prime tonight, 8 below, should be good as I have seen a clip from it on utube. about huskeys . JC,

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Denmark Again...... (Preview) Just some info for anyone passing through Denmark, I spent a couple of nights at the River Bend Caravan Park (nice setting on the banks of the Denmark River), cost was $25 a night for singles). Then at Elle's invitation coordinated by John (Yeoeleven......otherwise known by me as "Rubber Tr...	Vic	12	1140	12:42 AM Jan 24, 2012 by Vic
	Google Earth (Preview) We have just downloaded Google earth and we can now see what the caravan parks are like before we go	cannylass	12	1502	12:40 AM Jan 24, 2012 by 03_troopy
	House sitting (Preview) I have just given this web site to a small Nuresary just up the road from where I live I was telling the lady she can get someone in to help her parents to house sit as long as they can provide power and a shower so it will be interesting to see if she doesadvertise	cannylass	4	1175	12:35 AM Jan 24, 2012 by goinsoon
	Geographic centres of Victoria and New South Wales (Preview) Recently while house-sitting, we were told about a place at Mandurang which is just south of Bendigo. There was only a marker on the ground which my wife had to brush away the gravel and dust to decipher it. Nearby was a plaque on a stone and a disused church. That whet our appetite to see other centr...	Anvid	8	805	12:12 AM Jan 24, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	Road tolls (the payment ones) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if someone out there could tell me how you go about paying for the use of roads that have a toll charged for them? I am coming from Townsville down the coast in April/May and I have noticed some roads I will be on have a toll charge. I have a etag in Melbourne that covers city-link and ea...	Dougwe	33	3682	10:45 PM Jan 23, 2012 by Dougwe
	CG & Yeoeleven pic 4 u (Preview) here tis	_wombat_	16	1011	04:40 PM Jan 23, 2012 by _wombat_
	Great weather for Tamworth (Preview) what lovely weather we are have for the festival ..It had been year'sence we had nice weather like this ..Day are warm but not the heat we always get this time of year..Night's have be beautifull a cool brezze nealy every night ..Hope all you nomads that are hear are enjoing it ..I would like to me...	lilly31	1	614	04:13 PM Jan 23, 2012 by NeilandRaine
	grotty caravan parks (Preview) i see we have a section for great caravan parks, do we have one for dirty/grotty expensive ones ?? regards, gary	delapan	12	1626	04:14 AM Jan 23, 2012 by _wombat_
	Warrnambool Vic Showgrounds (Preview) Gday... Just in case you hadn't heard, camping at the Warrnambool Showgrounds was cancelled about two months ago until further notice. Council has been under pressure from the van parks in the town complaining the Showgrounds were taking away 'patronage'. Showgrounds was $20/night - van parks r...	rockylizard	15	5271	06:50 PM Jan 22, 2012 by whiteman
	TOYOTA RIP OFF; (Preview) Just about to do a full service on the front end of the old tug, steering swivell knuckle bearings & seals etc. This is just preventative maintance as there is nothing visualy wrong,just time to have a look & its easier to do at home than down the road some where. During the years in the trade we al...	justcruisin01	19	2207	01:53 AM Jan 23, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Keeping cost down (Preview) http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/costs1.htm#camping	Beth54	17	1220	05:48 PM Jan 22, 2012 by Beth54
	AMAYSIM PHONE SIM (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with amaysim mobile network, deal looks good but is it in reality http://www.amaysim.com.au/	hagar	8	2627	12:07 AM Jan 23, 2012 by _wombat_
	Guess who this is (Preview)	_wombat_	7	647	12:03 AM Jan 23, 2012 by _wombat_
	North Avoca NSW (Preview) Hi folks .. If anyone is familiar with the area, I've just found out that I need to spend a few days in the area the end of February. Be great to find a reputable CP or secure site that would be suitable .. I do have other 'feelers' out elsewhere as well, so will keep all informed .. Thanks all Jon	jonathan	6	840	11:36 PM Jan 22, 2012 by jonathan
	MUM AND NAN'S TEARS (Preview) Teary morning this morning, we went to the recruiting office in Brisbane and watcher our grandaughter being sworn into the army and then saw her off in the bus to Kapooka. Gosh we will miss her, but wish her all the luck and love in the world. Next time we will see her she will be in uniform at her passing out...	goinsoon	19	1221	11:35 PM Jan 22, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	Girgarre (Preview) Was looking through the subforums on this site, in particular the free camping section. Looked thru page 1 then on page 2 saw Girgarre posted by Happy Wanderer. Thought I'd take a peep and there saw that Girgarre, not far from Aysons Reserve and Greens Lake had a small camp and shower and toilets in a fr...	valnrob	1	667	10:37 PM Jan 22, 2012 by Happywanderer
	caravans (again) (Preview) we are still hunting but were very impressed with a majestic had lots of features, extra height which gave a real feel of roominess, and priced well.one question is the debate between timber and aluminum frames.any feed back as usual is welcome.	deb-gary	17	2785	02:37 PM Jan 22, 2012 by Ma
	Bush Fire Safety Plans (Preview) In the current Grey Nomad newsletter Gavin asked for information for caravanners on the road in regard to Bush Fire Safety Plans. I have been a Blue Mountains Fire Fighter for the past 38 years and now have the role as Community Safety Facilitator for four communities in the lower Blue Mountains. Bush...	aussietraveller	5	718	07:33 AM Jan 22, 2012 by aussietraveller
	Brad runs north (Preview) Heard this on the local ABC radio, and thought some one on the road might see this young bloke. Brad is a 22 yrs old uni grad who is running solo from Canberra to Cape York, starting 1/1/2012 and raising funds for mental health research. His web site (bradrunsnorth.com) says he is heading east from Canbe...	Rip and Rosie	4	872	06:29 AM Jan 22, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Movie (Preview) Movie on prime tonight, 8 below, should be good as I have seen a clip from it on utube. about huskeys . JC,	justcruisin01	4	867	05:53 AM Jan 22, 2012 by Boroma577
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