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Anyone interested in good fishing and mudcrabbing should check out this spot.It is a council run campground right at the mouth of the Hull River, approx 20 Ks east of Tully Nth Qld. Toilets and showers. No power available. Also dogs are allowed. Great fishing off the river bank or off the beach. Good c...

These were posted on an Australian tourism website, and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a great sense of humor (not to mention a low tolerance threshold for cretins!) ________________________________________________ Q: Does it ever get win...

http://www.towingguide.com.au/index.html The above is a very informative guide to towing. It could interest a few here.

Just purchased a 2012 Ford Territory SZ Tx and would like to know what gear in the six speed box, is most economical to tow a 17.6 Single axle caravan.

I pay my way and always have however I'm still laughing at the irony of my recent experience with a new ANZ Access card to my Savings Account with a new "swipe" feature invented by some mental Banking Midget....if you lose it it can be used many times for purchases under $100 with impunity unt...

Question without Notice. Is there any publications that have plans or general ideas on converting a Coaster of bigger bus and what the rules are in each state regarding certification of electric and gas fitouts . What makes me ask is I have a number of books on fitting out small boats and thought one o...

Hi all who like hot water showers. Is anyone using the induiced draft tankless water heaters. I have read a little about this system but as usual experience is what counts. Also is it a feature in some caravans or are they always retro-fitted? What would be the approxiate costs assoaciated with the pur...

Well today I took delivery of the new motorhome. Spent nearly 3 hours being shown over it by the great staff at Prestige Jayco Geelong. Its now parked in the driveway (just) until the weekend when i take it for a quick trip to Somerville for a couple of days. -- Edited by Shogun on Thursday 18th of July...

i have posted this before but we now have many new members who may be interested in a laugh.

Unknown ship...... Unkown ship....... you are on a collision course with us and we suggest you alter you track by 35 degrees to the West. "This is the USS Warrior, in response to your last transmission, we suggest that you alter YOUR course by 35 degrees to the East. Hello USS Warrior, thank you fo...

A True Storey As part of my job a while ago I had to attened court to give evidence for the prosecution, normally in support of the Police or Insurance Companies. On this particular day a rather beligerant Male entered court dressed as Captian Kirk of the USS enterprise. As we all stood as the judge walk...

Made me smile anyway!!

Hi, thanks for your comments, yes we have a tight schedule to keep, circumstances only allow us 3 weeks total to get to Qld- Burleigh heads, for a purpose. We could have paid an airline and hire car company to facilitate our need to be here, but, we decided to be nomads for a short time to experience and lea...

Our very first trip in our van. Even got sunshine. This is an angling club so see if we can catch a fish tomorrow!

Well, I did say three days & it feels like it was a full on 3 days & yes we did make it back in one peice with no problems. NO, she didn't buy a Jeep, nor a yank tank..BUT! What did we buy you have been asking, ok We bought a dual cab, tray back IVECO. The waiting time was to have the 3.1x2.1 mtr alloy tray b...

Another excellent camp about 60km south of Karijini Turnoff on Great Northern. (Loo, dump and covered seating) If you stop there do go for a walk along the stream bed in the the ravine cut into the mountain. I pulled it upon google earth and decided I had walked about half way along. There is also a rough r...

All right, here's one to make you think. This is something a bloke gave me about 1956, so it's been about for a while. I'll put it on here and let a few of you have a go at it if you like. Someone will work it out, I know. Then, in a few days' time, I'll put it back up again with the interpretation. A warning: I know...

"www.dailymercury.com.au:news:waverley-ck-rest-area-is-upgraded:1655689:.webloc"-- Edited by brickies on Thursday 18th of July 2013 07:52:34 AM

Just finished loading up for another quickie trip out to Kinbombi Falls for a few days then up to Dickabrams Bridge for another couple of days The Falls is a really nice clean quiet spot if one wants a relaxing stopover Have not been to the Bridge yet ( to stay ) only driven over it Just hope its not too cold C...

The following was posted on facebook so I thought it pertinent to share.Steve Williscroft.................Hello Travellers, firstly as a permanent resident and ratepayer in the Whitsunday region I would like to apologize for the disgusting behaviour of our council. I would also like to apolog...