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Brochure circulated by a 5-Star Chinese Hotel Getting There: Our representative will make you wait at the airport. The bus to the hotel runs along the lake shore. Soon you will feel pleasure in passing water. You will know that you are getting near the hotel, because you will go round the bend. The mana...

I am currently in Inverell NSW and will be heading to Townsville on Thursday and need to be there Saturday afternoon. I was going to go back to Moree then Roma (one night), Emerald (one night) then via Charters Towers to Townsville. OR Any opinions as to maybe go via Toowoomba, Rockhampton then up the Br...

I see a lot of reference to camps Australia in the various editions, i have a copy of camps 6 which i think is great. i have also come across a website or app for wikicamps i have been using it to look at the various sites and places that members are at. It looks to me to be a great cheap and easy to use resource Th...

Everytime there is a new photo competition, all these 1st time members post a photo and then we never see or hear from them again............

Hi, I see that WikiCamps is highly recommended by members. It would seem that it applies only to Iphone/pad/pod. Is there any way I can use this app on my MacBook ? Thank you for your feedback, Barry.

I have noticed that a number of CP's amenity blocks quite often have no plugs for the basins. I carry 3 different sized rubber plugs cut from old car tubes. The three sizes make it easier to fit any plug hole. They have come in handy many times. They don't leak either. ( Old army trick) Kevin

Three blondes were all applying for the last available position to enter the Police Acadamy. The detective conducting the interview looked at the three of them and said, "So y'all want to be cops, huh?" The blondes all nodded. The detective got up, opened a file drawer, and pulled out a fol...

We are in Broken Hill and would like to visit Coward Srings, can any one tell us what the condition of the road is from Roxby Downs to Coober Pedy via William Creek. We are towing a large van with a Land Rover Defender. Any info appreciated. Landy

Spent the wet grey day driving around the Tweed Coast and looked at a couple of caravan parks, namely Fingal Head, Pottsville and Kingscliff and it seems that they all charge around $34-$45 per night for a powered site. I cant believe it!! Do they think it's Noosa or what? Maybe I need some ideas on free...

Can anyone help?, When finised reading through the forum I tick the box as all read,,The boxes change to black..When I log back in the boxes then show as not being read..Am I doing something wrong ? This has only started happening in last couple of days. Could it be another gremlin in the system? Thankyo...

hi all at the moment we are at beachport s/a heading to meningie soon following the coast road we are thinking of going to ardrossan after that but not sure what we are missing along the way bypassing adalaide its self anyone have any suggestions of nice places (beachside )

Gday... This determined old tree is at the bottom of the Gin Gin QLD cemetery. I couldn't tell for sure if it is a new shoot from the old stump or the result of a seed dropped by a bird ... but it certainly looked like it was a new shoot from the old stump. Cheers - John

I was just out on a callout and noticed a few caravans (approx 30) heading north. Was wondering how many of you are heading up to beautiful FNQ this winter and where are you going to stay? Anyone staying at Kurrimine or Mission Beach? Cheers Sol

At dawn the telephone rings, "Hello, Señor Bob? This is Ernesto, the caretaker at your country house." "Ah yes, Ernesto. What can I do for you? Is there a problem?" "Um, I am just calling to advise you, Señor Bob, that your parrot, he is dead." "My parrot? Dead? T...

We are in Broken Hill and would like to visit Coward Srings, can any one tell us what the condition of the road is from Roxby Downs to Coober Pedy via William Creek. We are towing a large van with a Land Rover Defender. Any info appreciated. Landy Sorry Folks popsted in wrong place have reposted...

Yep, we did that and had a lovely lunch at a lovely little cafe here in down town Inverell then back to the Gypsy house for tea and coffee. It was great to catch up with Michelle and Ray again. Ray, just keep those wheels on the Gypsy Wagon turning so they don't get flat spots on them and the best way to that is g...

Just got an update on this park from CAW, apparently the symbol in the Camps book was an error and it is pet friendly;UPDATE ON A CARAVAN PARK BROOME - BROOME'S GATEWAY This is a new listing in Camps 7 ( WA site 486) and it is the only "pet friendly" caravan park within a reasonable drive (28 km)...

Hi all, Just wondering if you would like to know about a couple of websites that monitor fuel prices, including diesel in regional areas? I think I hear a resounding 'YES!' Okay, they are: 'Captain Compare' and 'MotorMouth'. They do other comparisons as well like roadside assistance, insuran...

This was taking after three days of being stuck because of a small amount of rain, once this happens you are unable to drive on this road.....

Saw this at Gin Gin on the way home from Wuruma Dam the other week. Seemed to me to be about half as long again as usual. What do you think ? Cheers, Sheba.