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Hi everyone..well after being in Brisbane (kiwis) since last march, the time is almost here to start our big adventure. We are heading north from Bris ..and that's as far as we have planned so far..no definite destinations or time frames to be anywhere. We have been told that Woodgate beach is a great p...

Looking for an alarm for this what can I use Cheers John

As a recent poster said in another post, the biggest issue in travelling with dogs is OPDs (other people's dogs). I agree. We can deal with vaccinations, picking up poo, keeping ours on leads, controlling barking, protection from baits / ticks / fleas, CPs which don't welcome them and us, etc. But we h...

Thinking about buying one of those Vacuum Sealing gadgets to preserve food Question:Are they any good, and do they get used, or is it just another gadget that's sits at the back of the cupboard gathering dust. Also would be interested if there is a particular brand to look out for

Father Murphy walks into a pub in Donegal, and says to the first man he meets, 'Do you want to go to heaven?' The man said, 'I do, Father.' The priest said, 'Then stand over there against the wall.' Then the priest asked the second man, 'Do you want to go to heaven?' 'Certainly, Father,' was the man's reply...

Michelle and I are spending a few weeks in Robe doing a house sit from 12th March. If anyone would like to meet up and have a chat and a cuppa with us we would be delighted.

this is an improvement or is it ?

How's this for a meal and a half? Taken two years ago in Burra at the Pecorino Nero (The Black Sheep) Restaurant. Mussell Soup and pizza!

Thought we would share with you all photos of our new Retreat Mabel towed by our trusty 2011 Nissan Navara.

in Mildura at present, went into carpark via a different entrance than I had previously, not realising I could not drive through to the I sailed area to park. Great, had to somehow get back out without doing miss Daisy or sails any damage. Very proud of myself managing a three point turn at end of aisle, w...

As a solo traveller to be which would be the more reliable? The CB Radio or the sat phone?

Could anyone advise us about the CMCA as it has been suggested to us that it is a very good organisation to belong to for travelling campers. We have seen their website which is very impressive including the various discounts that are offered. We will be buying a campervan shortly and although curren...

G'day all I managed a couple days away last week , to a nice retreat up near Bowral (near Mittagong ) in nsw , was the first trip I have done with out my dad.. We had been on so many many awesome trips over the years and I must say the first night on my own I cried my eyes out. Was just so difficult being ther...

Just read an interesting article in this months Wanderer Magazine on the Leave No Trace Scheme which leads to a interesting website http:/www.freechoicecamps.com.au/ or just google freedom of choice camping. If it helps in our fight to retain free camping ,I'm in. Definitely worth a look.

The game of choice for unemployed people or maintenance level workers is basketball. The game of choice for frontline workers is football. The game of choice for middle management is tennis. The game of choice for CEOs and executives is golf. Conclusion: The higher up on the corporate ladder you are...

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How much time could one spend here????

I have had a very bad service experience with a company on the Gold Coast trying to get my mini fridge repaired under warranty, is it OK to post their name so as no one else will have the same experience. Like to hear what you have to say. After receiving some good suggestions I won't publish their name bu...

Hi. I am seeking information on the road condition from Walcha to Apsley Falls in NSW. In particular, is mountainous, and if so, is it caravan friendly. I will be pulling an 18 foot pop-top with a 4.8 l Nissan Patrol. Oh, and any C/P that may in or around the Falls too please. Any experience with this area w...

I have a friend in Qld who has just moved to a mutual friends rental property (Acreage) He has a cabin cruiser which is a two person job to launch. 175 HP outboard which has not seen action for about ten months. He tried to start the outboard yesterday with the muffs and hose on for cooling. Three hours late...