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What a lovely afternoon we have had. Taj arrived in Balak early this afternoon, and we had coffee and cake together, followed by happy hour - a few coldies! Lovely couple. Shared free camps and advice. As you do!

I did it - with van in tow - that was fun Down to 2nd but roaring up the hill. Think I went the wrong way round (as Kiwi would) but too easy!!!!

Wilsons Promontory that is! We are camped at Shallow Inlet Campground, CAW 6 #93. Excellent place. Particularly after the hussle and bustle of Melbourne. It was so quiet and dark last night..very peaceful. There's a CP just before you enter this Reserve if you want to have power etc. The reserve cos...

This is funny, been around before but still funny to hear again, sound needed, see; http://www.youtube.com/embed/2kpjnGWPmj0

if anyone has towed there van with a vw amarok and if so how did it go

Well Kiwi-as has been at Greens Lake less that 24 hours and we have been blessed with another example of Brants prowess in the kitchen. One again he has show that he is more than a pretty face. From all of us present, thanks mate they were yummy. B & C

I am looking at a trip to Armidale at the end of the month and thinking of going via Glouster up the Thunderbolt way we will be towing a 21 foot van and i am wondering what the road is like between Glouster and Walcha any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

does anyone know of good free camping on yorke pen sa hoping to head down their nov dec to try for crabs

Squid recipes: Salt and Pepper Squid 1. Catch your squid 2. Clean your squid (or get a 12 year local to do it for you) 3. Cut the hood of the squid into rings. 4. In a bowl, combine flour (about ¼ cup) and a generous helping of salt and ground pepper. 5. Toss the squid rings in th...

meet the kedron nomads at balaclava our first meeting of gns it.s amazing how much nomads have got in common shame we have to leave tomorrow but i am sure we will cross xxxx cans again maybe next year 9th or 10 th july we don,t have the best of everything we make the best of everything we have

Well we finally arrived at Greens Lake. Now set up and taking it easy with Dougwe amongst others. The sites just great. Will be here at least till Wed. Brian and Cheryl

Hey there, since my former plans of heading north to the sunshine in my newly aquired Hino bus failed miserably, Im planning a trip to northern NSW to hopefully find a place to relocate to and call home. Currently residing in Mt Gambier, but too cold for me in winter, not into the humidity of QLD, so am th...

I am looking at changing my prado for a d max ute because of the 3 ton towing capacity. If anybody has one what is your opinion ?/ My van has a tare weight of 2160kg Ken

Would like any and all feedback on the Coromal Element, went and looked at the B542s today and was impressed that Coromal seem to have lifted there game a lot. Has anyone purchased one of these vans that can give feedback, wether it be good or bad. Thanks Gaz

Has anyone used the water at Cecil Plains for drinking? I'm wondering if thats what made me so sick. I bottled some on the advice of a couple in a motorhome who said they drink it all the time and filled their tank while there. I drank it all the way down to Echuca and became sick the next morning. Have come ri...

Two more weeks here by the channel. Then I have house sitting for a further two weeks . Then it is across to Tocumwal for 6 weeks or so by the river and over xmas. After that is time at the Edward river outside Deni before more house sitting in march. Fridge arrived and it is going to live in the trailer, al...

We are about to start our new adventure in the playground. Heading South first today Hopefully we will meet some GN's on our travels. Robyn & Steve

G"day Heard a rumour today that the tracks down to the cliffs edge along the bight have been closed to the general public due to ?????. Hope that its only a rumour as the handbrake an' me will be travelling to SA from West OZ early next year and wanted to check out the views along the way. Has anybody g...

Well I finally bought our new tow vehicle, 2004, Land Cruiser 100 series GXL. It's 4.2TD and an automatic. In the the Patrol I towed in 4th gear, never went into top and at around 80 to 90ks. In the automatic I have the choice, 2nd, 3rd, D4th. Do I leave it in drive or select a lower gear and leave it in that? C...

About 4k west of Burnie - Cooee Point - large grassed area, dump point and water, rubbish tins. Nearest toilets at next parking area, west. Shopping very easy at Somerset, IGA, bakery and cafes etc. CAW #5 - no. 233 - permit required from Info Centre (Burnie) free.