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Hi all. We are wannabee newbies, currently shopping for our van and excited about heading off. We hope to take the coast roads, all the way to Perth, maybe a little further north of there but not too much. Has anyone any idea of the roads from Ceduna to Margaret River. Is there a coast road or one that isn't...

Hello, I am new, I have been dilly dallying around now for some time, not quite sure what I am doing. It all started when I was talking with family and friends about how I was bored and had nothing to do now I have retired. One friend suggested I go see Australia, she thought it would get me out of my rut. So...

just wondering if any one can recomend some dog site, ie with different breeds etc, maybe some videos etc pics..

Well my wife Therese and myself had the pleasure of being invited around to forum member JHR and his wife Irona's home today. Was great to escape the heat for a while exspecially for my wife, to relax over a cool drink in the air conditioned comfort of John and Irona's house. We hope to catch up in Albany in...

i found this site on net while searching for q.l.d camping spot might be helpful for some www.exploreaustralia.net.au/ seems to have lot of camping and caravan parks on it all over aust ......

Hiya All, Sorry, but I need to tap into your knowledgeable minds again. I have 2x100amp deep cycle batteries & 2 x 80w solar panels in my preloved van. As I plan on free camping quite a lot I am trying to work out how long my power supply would last before having to pull into a caravan park to recharge the...

My s.i.l. has come up with a new version of a plan for my bed. I really like this one as all storage is packed in under the bed and can't shift while travelling. Also can fit more in there as not having drawers they don't take up wasted space. It has a lift up lid specially made for under a mattress with air vent...

Gary and Kerry are back from Tassie and trying to post on the forum. They can not get a comment or a new topic to be accepted. Any suggestions???

AUSTRALIAN WAKE UP TIME - Author unknown When the shearing sheds are silent and the stock camps fallen quiet When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night And the bush is forced to hang a sign, '. Gone broke and won't be back' And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track ...

So many places to see, the list is growing. We are planning our 2 (maybe 3) week break for a little later in 2011, now this is the dilema. Do we go across to South Australia and take in the Flinders Ranges, returning home via the Clare and Barossa Valleys and along the Murray? or A tour along the Murray, up to...

Hi All, As newbies to this forum we would very much appreciate any advice on good free/low fee camp sites between Cairns and Byron Bay? We plan to be travelling this part of our trip Aug/Sept this year. We hope not to prebook anywhere (other than School hols)...is that a problem? We have an all wheel driv...

Hi all, sorry i havent been on much latley , but my dads back in hospital again, he went in november for a week with a chest infection which turned out to be Pneumonia , and has been pretty crook since, christmas time was lousy and and now back in hospital again, still with a chest infection, he's had 2 blo...

I don't know whether these are genuine responses, but who cares? They are sooooo true. For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on:- At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with t...

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We are contemplating moving back to Oz but with a view to buying a Bus or RV of some description. As the subject matter asks where is the best place to go as I have know doubts you blokes will have sussed out the good from the bad. Also the state thats best to buy a bus. We live the other side of the world at the mo...

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A man walks into the council office, & says to the Customer Service Officer: "I would like to put my name forward for the forthcoming elections to be a councillor." "I need some practice for becoming a member of parliament" The receptionist replied "certainly sir P...

I would like to know where too find the results of emails. comments and other feed/back that respond to the question....."Would you like to Comment or Email...I'm not whinging just asking..it would be so interesting reading...This weeks one is! What fare is fair!!

For all ex scouts and girl guides. Today is Lord and Lady Baden-Powell's birthday, also known as Founders Day. Off to a big dinner tonight. Cheers Allara