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We went to the caravan show in Sydeny this week and loved it then we came across the Grey Nomads stand and I went up to say hello and its not this site the lady was selling dvd but how confusiing , the lady said she was Nomads one or something like that.

On the way back from Lakes Entrance I noticed a fruit fly sign and bin when you are going towards Bairnsdale which is not in the Travellers guide. I went to the DPI in Lakes and they gave me a brochure about garden fruit and it showed a permanent fruit fly zone from Lakes to the NSW border all the way to Wodong...

Hi all, I get email deals from an online Aussie company called Dealsdirect. Today this came through on pet enclosures and I thought it may be of use to someone on the forum looking for such a product for travelling. Only $2 shopping and they are pretty good to deal with, I have bought quite a bit from them o...

hi we have found that our wineguard antenna has made a indentation on our caravan roof and we are going to put some sort of cusioning under it when the antenna is lowered, has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you use? thanks

Hi - Mike here. A Yorkshire Pom resident in New Zealand. I am intending travelling to Adelaide at the end of May to become a Grey Nomad for a number of weeks. My transport is not a Camper or Caravan but a Bicycle. Yes a Bicycle a 'Surly Long Haul Trucker'. Will be leaving Adelaide at the beginn...

Howdy Folks!! I am about to embark on a 3 month trip around Australia starting from Melbourne. I am on Warfarin and require regular blood testing for dosages. I am keen to hear from anyone else who has a similar condition and how they went with finding Pathology places, have you had to go to hospitals, w...

We will be in Bundaberg Friday and Sat. Does anyone know a good place to get our 100 series Landcruiser serviced for its 170,000km. Either here or close by. Thanks Brian

I have a friend who mostly free camps and is currently in Alice Springs and wondering if there is any GN in or around there for him to meet up with....

i have a 2010 3.0 ltr turbo diesel colorado twin cab with tray towing a 22ft van would installing a diesel chip be worthwhile and if so where do i get one in adelaide any feedback on these chips would be great thanks bailey

Hi there My name is Jan I am a 53 yr old lady looking to be someone's Companion whether it be Female or Male to go around OZ.I have a clean drivers License but can't drive in City or lge Town trafic.I love the Nomad life and can't settle to living in a flat again.I am based in Tuncurry but can be on the road with a...

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Presently at Jindabyne. Heading tomorrow to Monaro Highway via turnoff at Berridale and through Dalgety etc. Map shows some 15ks or so of dirt road. Anyone been over that lately? Ok for caravan? Ian

I had a great meet up with Chris (gypsy rover) and Greg (gst) today here in downtown Townsville, they are great people, it was great chatting. Greg had grandson commitments so left after a couple of hours so Chris and I just chatted away and 41/2 hours later thought we had better do something else with wh...

i have ordered my new van should i have two 120ah batteries installed or will one suffice should these be set up in tandem just like two batteries in a boat with an isolator switch so they charge as we travel and we can select batt 1 or batt 2 any advice will be appreciated

Who can help please. Our Truama hot water heater gives great hot water, but the pressure is terrible does any one have an idea how to fix it please. We are in Broome at the moment, very hot but enjoying it, been here 10 days, heading to Derby next. Thanks Judy.

Hi all, Back on the road again after heart bypass surgery.Heading for Hervey Bay to see my good old mum.We are stopping at Scotts Head,Ballina & Gympie on the way up so if you see us (Tiger 5 on van ) say hi.Hope to meet up with other travelers.

Well the van is emptied and cleaned to an inch of its life. Now sitting on the front nature strip with' For Sale' signs all over it. Ads are on the internet. In the local shops and the first wave of scammers have been cleared out. We have put a deposit on the new van hopefully to be built late June. Hopefully...

Great article about the Mereenie Loop: It is called Larapinta Drive in "The Australian Touring Atlas". I am about to head down that way and wonder if anyone can tell me about its suitability for a 2WD Toyota HiAce? I've heard it can be done but would rather not risk it if I could get bogged...

.. we've arrived and staying at Premer tonight .. great little spot .. Nu-one / Shady & Me / Jonathan .. tomorrow .. Chaffey Dam .. hopefully ! Jon -- Edited by jonathan on Tuesday 10th of April 2012 06:48:58 PM

571 (Page 211 Camps6) Meredith Park. This place reminded me of Greens Lake, very nice indeed. Resonably clean toots too.