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Some topknot pigeons at Kings Canyon.

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Hi, we are new to this, and are starting to look at different rigs, and what they have to offer. Have seen and was impressed by a van made by JB Caravans, and am wondering if anyone has any experience with these vans. The one we liked had all the items that were on our list, and the price appeared reasonabl...

Hi everyone Does anyone have any words of wisdom about Tassie for us. First of all is it true there are long waiting lists just to get over there (we have a largish motorhome). I'm guessing it depends on the time of year? We like to travel off peak but don't think we'd survive the winter months & hav...

Taken at Yungaburra, Atherton Tablelands (QLD)

Can anyone recommend a caravan park in Broome please? We will be there in about a week. i.e. around 5/6th June Thanks

Hello every one, Yes I am guilty of stalking this forum and i guess I should introduce myself. My name is Rick and my wife Sandra and I live in Brisbane south side, I am 50 and Sandra is well 50ish, we are at present doing our research on what, when and how we will be traveling this great country of ours, not o...

Hi, I'm a newbie here and wonder if anyone can recommend a caravan park in Broome. Or one that you would avoid? Thanks

I've never owned anything other than the humble motor car and only ever had petrol ones at that - so, the idea of getting into a diesel MH is more than a little daunting. I'm no mechanic either and no doubt have that preverbial tattoo stamped across my forehead that reads "SUCKER" that all me...

Yesterday we decided to stay another day at Boyne river with Gunnago & Rowdyrabbit to alow the weather to pass & dry out a little. Just setteled down to the campfire late arvo & in drives Kiwi-as, so another great night was had. All staying another day while we are together, nice & sunn...

Have been propped in the bush here near Wyong for a few day. Has rained o my clean water supply i topped up. Plenty of wood for cooking and heating water for shower. 12v shower works great. small pond for water for shower and washing. Took some great pic of the wild flowers and a couple of orchids. tried to...

Monday and I set off towards Camooweal and saw the kms sign indicating 300kms to Queensland, it has taken 10 months to get me back to Queensland and I was excited at the prospect. There has been nowhere on my travels that would tempt me away from the Gold Coast as a base. Camooweal Billabong Camps6 #315 ha...

Gday... I currently have a 1-watt handheld UHF 40 channel CB. I am now contemplating updating to a 5-watt handheld 80 channel unit. I am looking for a CB with at least the following features - 5-watt, ability to charge the handset in the vehicle 12v socket and the ability to connect to an 'external' an...

Small, very clean facilities. Short walk into town. $20/night powered.

Siding Springs Observatory

Stayed at the spring creek camp site just up the road from the turn off to the Bungles,what a great spot, there is always lots of people there and you can leave your van if you want do a day trip or even overnight like we did to go into the Bungles. We parked in front of the creek and you can have a fire if you bri...

Free camping at the oval - amenities key available from corner shop, that sells great gemstones and heaps of other stuff - worth a look. (Amenities cost $5-no amenities - free)

If any members are thinking of buying an Inmarsat Satellite phone based on the very long credit expiry date of 2 years and low call rates previously mentioned on this forum (as I did), please be aware of a change in their rate structure as shown in this link sent to me by text today. http://www.mg...

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