A Melbourne site to live in my van for three months sought
Mike Harding said
03:15 PM Sep 1, 2019
I guess this is the forum in which to post and I don't think I'm breaking any rules...?
Almost one year past I sold my home and have been living in my caravan, travelling Victoria and southern NSW, I had no intention to work again and have sufficient funds that I do not need to, however... I was recently offered a three month consulting job in (almost) central Melbourne which is just too good to turn down. Consequently I am looking for a location to place my, almost new, caravan for that time and live in it - commuting into the city daily by public transport or car.
As you may imagine it's not easy to find such a site so if anyone knows of same or is prepared to rent a private site to me (decent cash money) I am interested. I require the obvious things:
Water Power Facility to empty a toilet tank Reasonable peace and quiet
There's just me; no pets, no wife and the children are well grown and gone (I'm 65-ish), I'm quiet and content with my own company.
Any ideas people?
PM me if you wish.
-- Edited by Mike Harding on Sunday 1st of September 2019 03:22:43 PM
pomme said
04:28 PM Sep 1, 2019
What radios of Melbourne (CBD) would you like ? Kilometers
Pomme.
Mike Harding said
04:34 PM Sep 1, 2019
It's not so much the distance but more the availability of public transport, probably trains.
I may drive but we all know how cumbersome that can be.
oldbloke said
06:20 PM Sep 1, 2019
This is about a 15 miute walk from west footscray railway stn.
try the Bunyip Rec reserve - right opposite the railway station or just a short drive to Pakenham that has trains to the city every 20 mins
Hetho said
09:57 PM Sep 1, 2019
Lots of good suggestions before me, however; I joined the CMCA last year on our 12 month journey and they have a MSO section which I have used many times.
Worth a look.
Regards.
Hetho.
Granty said
09:06 AM Sep 2, 2019
there is a nice small caravan park at Ballan adjoining the park beside the river. Should be quiet and price shouldnt be bad. Also good Vline train service into City.
Eaglemax said
07:50 PM Sep 2, 2019
Mike, the Wanding caravan park is only 1.5km from the railway station, trains to Melbourne. Kilmore the same.
Tony
oldbloke said
08:56 PM Sep 2, 2019
Sorry, my memory must be playing tricks on me.
More like a 50 minute walk
StewG said
09:04 PM Sep 2, 2019
Mike Harding, see my pm to you.
Olive Oil said
07:14 AM Sep 3, 2019
There's a large CP on the Frankston-Dandenong Rd near Carrum Downs.
It's got a lot of permanents & probably a few ferals, but it would be OK for 3 months.
Train from Frankston or Dandenong.
Mike Harding said
07:47 AM Sep 7, 2019
Thanks everyone for some excellent suggestions. I have found a place which is pretty good but would still like to hear from anyone who can offer a private arrangement.
oldbloke said
09:46 AM Sep 7, 2019
Olive Oil wrote:
There's a large CP on the Frankston-Dandenong Rd near Carrum Downs. It's got a lot of permanents & probably a few ferals, but it would be OK for 3 months. Train from Frankston or Dandenong.
Yeh, i stayed there for 4 months a few years ago. Not bad.
I guess this is the forum in which to post and I don't think I'm breaking any rules...?
Almost one year past I sold my home and have been living in my caravan, travelling Victoria and southern NSW, I had no intention to work again and have sufficient funds that I do not need to, however... I was recently offered a three month consulting job in (almost) central Melbourne which is just too good to turn down. Consequently I am looking for a location to place my, almost new, caravan for that time and live in it - commuting into the city daily by public transport or car.
As you may imagine it's not easy to find such a site so if anyone knows of same or is prepared to rent a private site to me (decent cash money) I am interested. I require the obvious things:
Water
Power
Facility to empty a toilet tank
Reasonable peace and quiet
There's just me; no pets, no wife and the children are well grown and gone (I'm 65-ish), I'm quiet and content with my own company.
Any ideas people?
PM me if you wish.
-- Edited by Mike Harding on Sunday 1st of September 2019 03:22:43 PM
Pomme.
It's not so much the distance but more the availability of public transport, probably trains.
I may drive but we all know how cumbersome that can be.
This is about a 15 miute walk from west footscray railway stn.
Lots of good suggestions before me, however; I joined the CMCA last year on our 12 month journey and they have a MSO section which I have used many times.
Worth a look.
Regards.
Hetho.
Tony
More like a 50 minute walk
It's got a lot of permanents & probably a few ferals, but it would be OK for 3 months.
Train from Frankston or Dandenong.
Thanks everyone for some excellent suggestions. I have found a place which is pretty good but would still like to hear from anyone who can offer a private arrangement.
Yeh, i stayed there for 4 months a few years ago. Not bad.