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We arrived in Melbourne yesterday for 3 weeks housesitting in Berwick. Why? I am beginning to doubt our sanity; Melbourne in May! Most sane Melbournians are on their way to Queensland. Now I know why.

Taken at Bundaberg Botanic gardens couple of years ago.

Put a deposit on a replacement van today, an older one but newer than model than we have currently. Its a 23.5 foot roadstar, bit roomier than our current 16 foot millard. Replacement had all the things that the boss (wife) wanted as in bedroom door, full ensuite, cubboards (the ladies out there will un...

This guy has been my mechanic for a few years now - he does diesels, roadworthys and he's honest and reasonable. Col Wendt Autos 02 6554 8987.

Hi, thinking of going up to Greens Lake this weekend for a few days, haven't been before, will it be OK after the rain over the past week or so. Have gas heater in van so cold shouldn't be a problem. Are open fires allowed? thanks for any advice Rod

Well howdyeee folks, looking forward to the meet up, we will b arriving on Saturday the 12th, wonded if any folks comming early, any one know where do we park our Vans at the park????? Salutations, Earthlings,,,,,,,,Billeeeeeee

Couldn't resist taking this pic, it was like they had posed for me. Echuca Show.

Howard and I have had trouble with the 24 volt 12 volt reducer it phased out blew its diodes, the crew here at jacks auto electrics 13-15 martin road gunnedah have done well, all fixed . Beaut service. As it was late we are hooked up (power) to their business and are staying the night. Very com...

I think a while ago some of us was talking about buying the fly screen curtain from Big W that you could adapt to the van doors we have got one have worked on adapting it today but find that the velcro strips are not really strong enough have others found this I know that Dougwe has the same van as ours how did y...

Each day is a potential surprise at the Highway 1 Tourist Park in Adelaide. I never really know who is going to drop in. Today it was the Dunmowin's. That's the joy of life on wheels, even when they're parked up and chocked. Totally unexpected they spotted THE wheel covers and left their calling card...

Hello everyone this is my first post and as I dont retire for another 66 days , I still have some time to get ready for some caravanning around the country . My first question is Do I need any GPS and or sat. nav. to use the Camps Aust. It just seems to me thet people give co ordinates for free camping unlike u...

I wish to report the successful gathering of like-minded nomads and friends at Crystal Brook. GN was represented unofficially by Smokey, PeterS and I, as well as a couple of former GN's. It's great to meet and put faces to tags. No matter how formal or informal, meeting fellow GN's along the way is alw...

This was posted on FB by Qld Police Service.

TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him? LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.... _______________________________________________...

Anyone here or coming for the food and wine festival this weekend?

The Collingwood Football club cheersquad has just returned from visit to an orphanage in Zimbabwe. "It was great to meet such underpriveliged people with very little hope in life" said Alfred Mgombo, aged six.

Taken on Boxing Day 2010, just had to have a rest, at my age this stuff really knocks you about -- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 4th of May 2012 06:10:15 PM

Mick loves sharing reading time with me on the road. Curls up with a good book and a warm cardi

Hi all. Any suggestions on a good, cheapish park within 60-90min from Mackay. Thanks in advance.

I am looking for some advice as we are planning to leave the Blue Mountains within the next two weeks for north Queensland for a few months, we will be going up through the New England area and keeping to the inland route till we reach Charters Towers then not sure yet which way we will go but eventually wan...