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Our five week trip to New Zealand went quickly, saw a lot of the country side this time around. We would like to thank our hosts, Brandt & Lorraine (Mr & Mrs Kiwi-as) for their hospitality & kindness in showing us much of their country & where they used to farm etc, also meet many of their...

Thank you all for helping us when we arrived at the dam 3 weeks ago I was not able to put a peg in the ground Many thanks to you Darrel & Sandra and Yeoeleven for digging the hole for the wheel of the van,and put the pegs into the ground sorry if I forgot some one's name we had a marvelous time there and even...

A very cranky old woman was arrested for shoplifting at a grocery store. She gave everyone a hard time, from the store manager to the security guard to the arresting officer who took her away, complaining and criticizing throughout the process.When she appeared before the judge, at her arraignmen...

Heather (my wife) is the the one wearing the green top.

I just got a new motor home that has a Thetford fridge - 3 way N401.3 There is no indication: 1. If on 12 volts (old motor home a green light came on) 2. If on 240 volts (old motor home a red light came on) 2. If on gas with the old motor home the ignition orange light would go out when the flame was alight - if gas ru...

Anyone stayed at the oasis caravan park Darwin any feedback would be welcome Neil

We lost our beloved dog a few years ago through horrific circumstances and now we are both liking the thought of another one in a small breed. At the time we lost Shelby we were in our own home but now travelling full time ,it's not an issue with space or anything but would just like your opinions of the plus...

Hi, we are planning a trip from Melbourne to explore South Australia and the Flinders Rangers, but we are uncertain when the best time would be to do so, particularly visiting the Flinders Rangers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as it is causing just a little angst around the dinner table! Th...

G'day all. After much ado we are finally on the road again heading to points south of Darwin. No real direction we will make it up as we go. Roughly we want to travel through country QLD, NSW, VICT ending up in the Coffin Bay area of SA before heading up the middle to arrive home in Sept/Oct. We hope to meet ma...

Can someone tell me how to use this fridge on the different settings ie gas 12vlt 240 what do the switches and dials need to be set on i have sent a photo could someone email me direct gocatts@gmail.com please help regards greg

Gday... 1865 - Ruthless bushranger, "Mad" Dan Morgan, is shot dead. 1895 - Astronomer James Keeler proves that the rings of Saturn are made up of particles, not solid as previously believed. 1947 - The Ghost of Point Hicks legend is spawned when a newspaper reports o...

A happy group of Grey NOmads at Greens Lake in Victoria! Haven't had much internet access over the last three or so weeks - so hope you will accept this as a welcome greeting to all the "newbies" who have joined lately - enjoy the site, read all the "subforums" - General, Solos, Te...

Hi everyone, we are travelling through Victoria and have just volunteered some time with this organisation. They have a huge project on the go and time is running out. They need many more hands. Be it for an 1 hour or 1 day. They are putting together 80000 lapel poppies used on ANZAC day. They supply free...

Yep, leaving tomorrow to catch up with family in Adelaide & Melbourne. If there is likely to be anyone there we may get to Greens toward the end of April. See ya's on the road somewhere.

Do any of you solo travellers ever feel uncomfortable when you want to go for a bushwalk or just generally sightseeing on your own?

Stopped here on Sunday night. Great little spot for an overnight or 48 hour stopover. Toilets, dump point, and a roadhouse across the road. Plenty of room, flat and safe. There is some roadside noise, and the stop can get quite busy during the day. Heard the train in the distance a couple of times but not...

Another week at Wuruma Dam has passed without any major incidents. Went to Monto with Paul but his illness caught up with him and I had to drive back but not before we had done shopping and had scones and coffee at Jackie's place. Am not used to driving automatic, airconditioned vehicles with power stee...

Hi Folks. We are in Moama at the moment, have been for the last week. Tomorrow weather permitting we are going to Greens Lake hopefully for a week or so before Easter. We had a day visit last week, just magic. Met a few other travellers in our short visit. My only concern is it is school holidays, however I a...

Arrived back at Greens yesterday. For me it is like coming home, I love this place. I am seeing it in a different light this time, it is overcast, raining, and a little cool. I have only been here bathed in sunshine and warmth. There are a number of GN's here and the warmth of the company certainly makes u...