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While travelling across the Nullarbor we stopped in on the whale watching area a do no miss spot between May & September

If any Grey Nomads are ever near Echuca and would like to catch up, please let me know, either by posting to the forum or sending me a PM. I would really like to catch up with you. We may be able to organise a spontaneous get-together including members from Echuca, Deniliquin, Bendigo, etc. Lyn

Oct 2nd 2011, Gary and Sheryl posted a topic about a property they were going to develop, does anybody know if this project went ahead? I have done searches on this site and cannot find any more info, I am looking for an address or phone number for Gary and Sheryl

For a small fee you can park on the banks of the River Murray. Fire drums are provided, but you have to bring your own wood. There are flushing toilets, but no showers. They charge a little more for power. A small price for a nice spot in SA. It's the heart of the orange growing country.

Last night we stayed in a country CP. We were allocated site 16 (it was clearly marked) but a tent was on it. So the manager said choose any site. We chose no 19. Next van in went to site 17. Girl in tent said 'That's my site'. She had placed her tent where she should have put her car - on site 16. Our new neighbou...

Recently I spent some time in Bendigo and a couple of time I parked by the lake for lunch. The second day three birds spent a bit of time walking around my legs and the general area. Unfortunately I took their photos separately, so there will be three photos. [IMG]https://i1125.photobucket.com/al...

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.... _______________________________________________...