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wouldn't it be a wonderfull idear if by some how that we all could meet up in one big area for a couple of days some were out there, all get together share our tails and laughs, I don't know how we would do it just a thought, I know some of you out there would say ( you silly old*****) we are doing this to get away...

I need some input please. For my next tug. I am looking for a Nissan Patrol, Diesel,6 cylinder 4.2....$ irelivant for this senario. Lets assume we find 2 vehicles that we like. Both the same price. Both have the same inclusions. Both have been looked after fastidiously. They are almost the same v...

Hi Folks, Just want to warn you about a scam I received from a Quokka Online Newspaper ad. This person calling themselves Mrs Cory Sayre sent two previous replies asking for more details, photo's etc (these included one which showed my Rego No) before they sent the last one. I have checked with Quo...

Welcome to Chinchilla Grey Nomads Free Camp. Stay as long as you want & lets know what you think of it for the benefit of others.

Hi,we are trying to make up our mind between a Birdsville or Esperence,have any of you out there had any experience with these units,any problems or general complaints about Winnebago,your comments would be much appreciated,thanks

Hi All, We've now been retired for three months and have had a trip to Kalbarri (WA). Met up with John and Irona (JRH) who were set up next to us at the Anchorage Caravan Park. John noticed our Grey Nomads (free) sticker and struck up a conversation (funny that, how we caravanners just seem to do that...

On Friday Darryl and I said goodbye to our Dodge Why??? Because there was increasing doubt that the Dodge with its maximum towing of 2270kg was going to be able to tow our new van (WHEN it finally arrives) legally. The van is expected to have a tare of1800 - 1900kg and then when we add water to the tanks...

Anyone stay at camp at Kilcoy Q.L.Q was told about it by traveler who was at my work .. they stay there said it was $6.00 per night and was dog friendly ... will be heading up that way in few week so any feed back will be good

We are in the process of setting up a caravan (still looking) and one questoin I have is in relation to washing machines. Coming from a home that is on tank water, Ihave a very economical to run front loader washing machine, that I can pack heaps (dont know real capacity). Have looked at both for carav...

anyone been there lately, if so do they still have a fire going at the bull ring.

Can anyone give me information (or point me to a good web site) on macerating toilet systems. Was talking with another GN this morning who has one. Would like more feedback and info please

Hi all, I am contemplating travelling around Oz on my own but have some questions about solo travel. 1. Has anybody found that solo travellers are treated differently at caravan parks compared to those travelling as a couple? 2. Do they charge lower rates for solos or the same as a couple. 3. Does it mat...

hi new here and this has probably been posted before but ...... retired pensioner here as with lots of us money being a bit tight looking for cheap not necessarily free places for 4 - 5 day holidays in the van near brisbane. anything with fishing/bushwalking is a definate plus. love the coast but its j...

two ****ies pat and jim. pat says to jim "are ya going to the ekka this year jim. jim says yeah i am. pat says what route are ya taking? jim says oh i think i'll take the missus, afterall she stuck by me through the drought.......

Just reporting back on line after 6 weeks working at Arkaroola and then a very enjoyable week travelling up the Oodnadatta track with Gary and Kerry. Our flight over Lake Eyre was great. We have continued on up to Alice which is very busy. Gary and Kerry went on to Dalhousie Springs and then going back do...

Greetings all,it's been a while since I've posted here,but have been an interested observer all along.I'm now on the road,permanently,and after purchasing an "oldie but a goodie(Coromal 600)have travelled from Melbourne(point of purchase) back to my old home(Rockhampton qld)to get thi...

Hi all just thought I would let you know that we are heading back to W.A. in our New Off-Road Spinifex. We are currently in Broken Hill catching up with Dave's Parents - they drove up from Wodonga to meet up with us. Head off again tomorrow towards S.A. hoping to get as far as Kimba or further in a free camp. W...

I've just been reading the posts here as I've only just joined then I noticed they were all dated 2008, am I doing something wrong?

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Have just had a great night behind the pub in Marlborough (north of Bundaberg) $4.00 which includes the shower and loo in the hotel. Grassed area and quiet. I was there on Friday and won a meat tray in the Primary School raffle after a good meal with fellow campers. Will return again when down that way. He...