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Hi there travellers. We have lost our red iPhone at devils marbles on 10 June 2014 at about 10h45am.. If found, please be a sport and hand in at nearest info centre or police station. Collection of dear grandkids photos. Or email allan57@smartchat.net.au. Huge Reward - a big hug from my wife..

G'Day All, We are going on a short 30day trip. Don't have solar.Have a battery to run the lights only. Need some hints on places to stay on the way. Leaving east side of Melbourne (B2's near us I think.) Going to Echuca, Swan Hill, Mildura, Broken Hill, Peterborough S.A., Burra, Gawler/Williamstown,P...

I have noticed here that some posters call themselves by an assumed name and never let on what their real name is and others just use their real name or sign off with their name. Are they hiding from someone or something.. OR Do they feel they can say what they like without anyone really knowing who they ar...

Hi everyone here is our Dog Viscount who we have just acquired and is a very low maintenance animal with no food costs no vet costs and no stopping along the way for a wee break, you cant ask for a more placid dog than Viscount named after our 1979 Viscount van and he is very quite at caravan parks never ever y...

Gday... 1851 - The first gold is found in Victoria. Gold was discovered in Australia as early as the 1830s, but discoveries were kept secret, for fear of sparking off unrest among the convicts. However, as more people left the Australian colonies to join the gold rush in California, it became a...

Hi all looking at going to Taasmania starting middle of Augustb thru to middle of October We know it may be cooler but that has its advantages. I like and the good wife likes the heat, plus we do come from Melbourne so we are almost acclimatised thanks in advance regards. Brian & Lana

HI All Would like to know what to look out for when free camping or stopping at rest areas. Our van will be a jayco Expanda. Just wondering what everyone one does. Thanks all in advance

Hi all we are new to this site...we are not GN yet but are looking to take of in 2015.....we own a off roader camper soon to upgrade to a full van .... hope to get some tips from you guys on traveling ... cheers cobbers Anita & Henry

Yes, another good member deleted again. My bet is that is has to do with the moran that sent them abusive PM;s just recently. To gutless to say it in public so use the PM to do so, this kind need to be exposed instead of good people leaving, this just gives an easy win to faceless morans that cant discuss a to...

Its blowing a gale and raining cats and dogs here in Nq. There have also been a number of crashes involving caravans and tugs. The windy conditions caused the death wobbles for a van west of Townsville with the van destroyed. Alsotraffic accidents at the Elliot river bridge, sthof town and Rollings...

Bushy Parker Park, nth of Townsville for a couple of days if any one is passing through. Will move to Babinda from here then through Cairns & west. JC

We free camped north of Alice Springs a few nights ago. Near the camp site were cattle yards on private property. Some people who were camped their just had to get through the fence for a "stick beak". These are the people who get councils offside with free campers.

hi again. has anyone had a chip and exhaust system fitted by Berrima diesel . We have a ford PK Ranger 2011 and are looking for a bit more power to pull our 22ft caravan, thanks again keep on smiling

We have just had a few days at Yamba and stayed at Calypso CP for the second time. the location is what attracts us to choose this one above the others in Yamba, everything we need is within walking distance. It is next to the river and a few minutes from a beach and a small group of shops/cafés are right at th...

Hi all, The Eagles are back next year for another tour.Love the music not to impressed with the crowds.Which brings me to my topic, can anyone recommend a caravan park over the christmas new year period that is nomad friendly .A big ask i know but one can only ask...

Is there an opinion regarding Paul Gover's article in to days Herald Sun (Escape) 8/6/140) The around Australia Big trip...... Those of you in the outback may miss it.....Just asking

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Hello from another Newbie, My wife and i are traveling from Adelaide to Perth WA in mid August but returning in Four weeks due to work commitments. I am after as much info as possible of free camp sites on the way over. looking at doing between 600 to 800 klms a day. First time over the West and so looking fo...