Caravan Parks for long (not permanent) term stay SE Qld or Nth NSW
vixen said
08:49 PM Oct 23, 2014
We are permanent Grey Nomads and because we are not on "holiday" would love to stay in some areas for more than 6 weeks - we spent 8 weeks in Bowen and 8 weeks in Rockhampton and really got to know the area.
Does anyone know of any such parks (who are a reasonable price) Thanks in anticipation Vix
Dunmowin said
09:18 PM Oct 23, 2014
We too are permanent GNs, and our way of dealing with the "not on a holiday" and seeing an area for more than 6 weeks is to advertise your self as advertising. We advertise on the Grey Nomads classifieds (for free) and are rarely short of a house sit. We are currently house sitting at Hatton Vale for 6 weeks, have another at Goomeri in February for 7 weeks, followed by another near Inverell for about the same time. Currently trying to fill in the gap over Christmas/new year.
Some sits have been for as little as two or three weeks, but, hey, better than caravan parks. Helps if a) your caravan is self contained and b) you are happy to sit a house with pets. Apply for a police check (for both of you) and in the first instance, get some character references. As you start getting sits, collect references from the home owners. Check out some of the advertisements here....
Thanks for that, its an interesting concept. I suppose once you start it wouldn't be so daunting.
Dunmowin said
10:41 PM Oct 23, 2014
Start with basic (easy) house sits. Farm sits are good fun, but a little more complicated until / unless you get/have experience. Good luck with whatever you decide. Believe me, we just don't have enough weeks in the year, we have flicked off two sits to another couple, and another has tried to send some our way.
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Thursday 23rd of October 2014 10:42:13 PM
chopit said
06:04 PM Oct 26, 2014
We have a "base" at the Boonah ( 1/2 hour or so from Ipswich ) Showgrounds & travel out from there.
Our shortest stay was 2 weeks,our longest 5 weeks.
Currently $125 per week with power & water.
New amenities block. $1.60 washing machine.
Very RV friendly town & lots to take in,in the area.
We are permanent Grey Nomads and because we are not on "holiday" would love to stay in some areas for more than 6 weeks - we spent 8 weeks in Bowen and 8 weeks in Rockhampton and really got to know the area.
Does anyone know of any such parks (who are a reasonable price)
Thanks in anticipation
Vix
We too are permanent GNs, and our way of dealing with the "not on a holiday" and seeing an area for more than 6 weeks is to advertise your self as advertising. We advertise on the Grey Nomads classifieds (for free) and are rarely short of a house sit. We are currently house sitting at Hatton Vale for 6 weeks, have another at Goomeri in February for 7 weeks, followed by another near Inverell for about the same time. Currently trying to fill in the gap over Christmas/new year.
Some sits have been for as little as two or three weeks, but, hey, better than caravan parks. Helps if a) your caravan is self contained and b) you are happy to sit a house with pets. Apply for a police check (for both of you) and in the first instance, get some character references. As you start getting sits, collect references from the home owners. Check out some of the advertisements here....
http://thegreynomads.com.au/classifieds/housesitters-available/
Thanks for that, its an interesting concept. I suppose once you start it wouldn't be so daunting.
Start with basic (easy) house sits. Farm sits are good fun, but a little more complicated until / unless you get/have experience. Good luck with whatever you decide. Believe me, we just don't have enough weeks in the year, we have flicked off two sits to another couple, and another has tried to send some our way.
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Thursday 23rd of October 2014 10:42:13 PM
Our shortest stay was 2 weeks,our longest 5 weeks.
Currently $125 per week with power & water.
New amenities block. $1.60 washing machine.
Very RV friendly town & lots to take in,in the area.
Thanks for that info - that is perfect.