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Hi Just looking around for a used 4X4 under $25000 i can tow a 17-18' caravan around Australia with.Prefer a tray as i will be on my own most of the time so seating isn't an issue.But fuel consumption is.I couldn't care less about luxury features etc the more gizmos and gadgets the more stuff to go wrong.I...

We are thinking of trading our dual fuel 2000 model 3.4l Prado on a common rail diesel terracan and would like to hear from anyone who is using one to tow with. thanks.

I have not camped here but Judy and Mike asked me to check it out and this is what I found out: The sign says: GUMMA RESERVE * Fees are $8.00 a day and will be collected by a committee member. * Maximum camping is one (1) month in every two (2) months only. * No camping within 10 metres of the creek bank. *...

for those in the vicinity this expo at Penrith is supposed to be one of the biggest and best in Aus. Friday to Sunday 11th to 13th september. Johnw

Went for a walk up around the Boulders area near Babinda, Nth Qld last year. The area is called the 'Devils Pool' but some wag has changed the sign. Anyone else got any funny or clever photos? Ian and Pauline

Hi Folks .. My son (who I'm currently staying with) will be getting married in Palm Cove Qld about August of next year .. My intention is to arrange my 'schedule' to be up in that area well before the due date and I'm looking into using the Palm Cove Camping Ground as a point of stay .. No doubt many of you goo...

A FIREMAN came home from work one day and told his wife, 'You know, we have a wonderful system at the fire station: BELL 1 rings and we all put on our jackets, BELL 2 rings and we all slide down the pole, BELL 3 rings and we're on the fire truck ready to go. 'From now on when I say BELL 1 I want you to strip naked. Wh...

G'day Folks, We are just 15 days away from the "big" trip, Melb to Perth via Port Lincoln. Just got new rubber on the van and the car, and a new foldaway jockey wheel istalled. We would love to hear from anyone who has some tips for this trip as we have not been there before. We plan to make use of so...

G,DAY Well we done it, started at Myrtleford (vic) on to Wentworth through to Brocken Hill, Wilpena Pound will be remembered , (well Flinders Rangers in general) then slowly back to Pt Augusta for the trip up the middle,always have to have a few days at Coober Pedy, then on to my favorite place Alice Sp...

Hi Has anyone gone on the harvest trail and how tough is it ?

Hi Just an intro and a bit about myself.Not quite Grey yet but no doubt will be soon, i just turned 50 don't know if that qualifies me?But due to a marriage breakdown and no kids at home anymore,i have decided to do what i want to do with no responsibility for anyone.For years i have lived my life putting oth...

hi all there was some talk on here about out post firewall pro. ? for those who are using it when i want to forward on an e-mail it will not allow it i have spent hours going through the settings and can't find the problem. any one any ideas ? regards al

Important - See thread on this subject under Health & Well Being section.

Hello to all fellow travelers, Hubby and I are currently traveling around Oz for the 1st time (everyone else we meet on the road is up to their 3rd or 4th or more times) and even though we are still in north WA enjoying the warmth before we go south, we are starting to plan where we will be at Christmas. Our ki...

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Well our housesitting in Busselton is almost over, 2 week stint in Mosman park then we are free for 6 weeks . we are planning to go up inland to Newman then across to Exmouth via Tom Price, unless we are convinced it is worth the extra 400ks to see port Hedland, then return to our next sit in Bunbury via the co...

Can anyone tell me what the little paper clip thingy is on topic line of my post yesterday? Thanks ps Welcome Stefan

I am sure lots of people in this forum are either dreaming about the big trip, already done it or doing it as we speak. I am still a few years off realising the dream, but last night, another dilemma started to take shape. What have other travellers done when they want to travel but still have elderly pare...

Bought an Item on Ebay for $9.99, it arrived broken so I thought I'd get a refund... Ok easy peasy... WRONG I can have a refund if I pay for the return airmail postage of $19...... Naturally my feedback was a tad caustic.... Cut my losses on this one I guess....

General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio recently.You'll love his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of an ABC interview between a fema...