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INFO ON HOUSEBOATS - TWEED NORTHERN RIVERS
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Hi all, My first post but perhaps not my last if things progress according to plans ... Hubby and I have been grounded for a while but we're looking to kick start our travels again around the start of May with a stint - 1 to 3 weeks - on a houseboat perhaps somewhere between the Northern Rivers of NSW and...
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A BIG WELCOME TO ALL NEW GREY NOMADS.
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A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for a long period of time, where people post photos of fa...
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Hi there
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Just introducing ourselves to the forum. We are both retired and in our mid 60s. I worked for the State Government and my wife was a Finance Manager in a school, We drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee as our tow car, towing a 20'6" Supreme Spirit Series II caravan which we bought in 2014. It's very nice. Our p...
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AlanandNise
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G'Day all, just starting out and would appreciate any advice.
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G'Day all, my wife and I are just starting out on our dream of travelling this wonderful country. I have taken leave from work (six months) and aiming at semi or full retirement. We have just come back home after travelling across the Hay plains to Wollongong, down the South Coast into Victoria and back...
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What is "allowable"
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My last post i put up a campsite by its official name which was edited to read ****atoo Island. Does an official Australian place seem offensive
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Great Ocean Road Trip
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A group of us ( 2x 22ft Caravans & 1 camper trailer & small chihuahua dog ) are heading to do the Great Ocean Road at the end of february was wondering has anyone visited since the fires went through, & if so where's the best recommended places to camp & what's good to see along the route. ...
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Life's great.
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Hi to everyone. Just new to this site and thought I would say hi to everyone. Only retired last year and spent 6 months travelling from S.A., through N.S.W and into the south of Qld before sliding back down to Victoria. I am currently planning a trip up through the centre and then cutting across to Qld...
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Newbie Motorhome Couple
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Hi All, Stephen & Ninetta here. We've been talking about getting out there for along time and finally took the plunge last year. Picked up the Autotrail Delaware MH new late last year and have been doing some additions to it before our first trip. The intention is to do some short trips (weekends an...
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Intro - Peter
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Introduding myself. Peter Wright aka Platitudinus.Wife and myself in early 60's, semi-retired and owning/running an accommodation property on Mt Tamborine, QLD but looking to sell up anytime soon. Still do business consulting on the side. (Not a lot of common sense around anymore). Looking to b...
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Canadians needing some help and advice
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Canadians needing some help
Happy New Year Everyone out there doing things in life. My wife Belinda and I are two Canadian Nomads mainly cruising sailor types. We are currently in Malaysia and will be heading to Perth Western Australia for the last week of January. The 23 rd To the 30th. To pick up som...
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Temporary position vacant
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Not sure if this is the write place but I wish to advertise a position available for a Mature Experienced Aged Care Person. It has kindly been published on the the web page under Wanted but I really not sure if it will get out there. The position is temporary and is in the Snowy Mountains NSW. If you love...
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HELPFUL ADVIcE TO NEW COMERS TO THIS SITE
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If you are new to the Grey Nomads - a warm welcome to you. A few of us geriatrics have noticed that recently a few of you have come onto this Forum Rules and Introduce Yourself part of the Forum, not only to say hello, but with various tow vehicle or RV (RV = motor home, caravan, camper trailer etc) problem...
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Bruce and Bev
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cobbold gorge
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This is my first attempt getting on to the forum. I hope I have chosen the correct way. Have just been watching a program on Cobbold Gorge. Was wondering if this is only for 4 wheel drive vehicles. We have a Kluger towing our little old low line Coromel 17.6 single axle. Has anyone been there. Comme...
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Saying Hi
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good morning, my name is Jen and hubby is rob. we have just purchased a second hand 2014 lotus, the van I always wanted. Getting her ready for our first holiday, we are having a couple of problems locating the pressure valve to adjust the water pressure on our shur flo pump, hubby keeps sliding under th...
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Around Australia with a Budgie
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we have a tame budgie and no one available to look after him when we go on our travels. Is there any problems with travelling between states at the borders. I did hear that someone had to hand in some bird seed they were carrying to feed the wild birds, so not sure. Thanks in advance.
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Titles ?
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What makes up the Nomads titles ? I've noted "Newbie (obvious), member, senior member, veteran member, and guru.
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Travelling around Oz with a dog.
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hi all, we are a retired couple (62, me Jen & 67 Mal) plus a 4 yr old Golden Retriever, Hannah and we have started to plan for our grey nomad journey. But how do you all manage with a dog in tow? We are also exploring caravans and like the Majestic Knight. Any comments from Knight owners? We will be towing...
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CARAVAN STAY NEAR SPIRIT OF TASMANIA
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HELLO TO ALL, NEW THIS SORT OF THING SO HERE GO. WIFE AND I ARE GOING TO TAS IN FEB THIS YEAR. LEAVING ON THE MORNING FERRY. I AM TRYING TO FIND CARAVAN ACCOMODATION FOR TWO DAYS BEFORE LEAVING, REASONABLY CLOSE TO THE TERMINAL. I WILL BE APPROACHING MELBOURNE FROM THE SOUTH EAST AND WOULD PREFER TO S...
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new to caravanning
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hi, I have recently bought a Windsor Genesis (20') tandem van, towed by a Patrol (4.2 t/d, manual) and have completed one very nervous maiden trip to the coast & back........both the van (4") & the tug (2") ) have been raised for clearance purposes in future on & semi off road a...
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New Motorhomers
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After a few years in a small caravan we are now the proud owners of a new Sunliner Vibe Motorhome. It's based on the Renault Master X62, 2.3 TD, 7.1m long, rear wheel drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyv7qq_7JCk We had a few after market extras attached so as to maintain comfort when free camp...
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