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After many delays we have finally hit the road from Grafton for our 1 to 2 year Aus trip. Only got as far as Woody Head so far which is less than an hour away,. Stayed 4 nights there and loved every minute of it but was surprised at the $28 a night unpowered site fee. We found out too late that not too far away the...

Swearing A 7 year old and a 4 year old are upstairs in their bedroom. 'You know what?' says the 7 year old, 'I think it's about time westarted swearing.' The 4 year old nods his head in approval, so the 7 year old says, 'When we go downstairs for breakfast I'm gonna swear first, then you swear after me, ok?' '...

I asked on anther forum about Dogs at Uluru and got a very catty response to which I added my own frank opinion, read on....Hmmmmm by: Basil faulty "It's a national park not a commercial enterprise. And it certainly is not a resource designed to please or make money of retirees. It's designed to pr...

Now I know Gracie is black however she would be most unwelcome at Ularu and I think Kings Canyon.... Anyone know of a convenient "Pet Motel" anywhere near there? Other wise I'd have to leave her at Alice and then return to collect her.....

Three forum members and spouses caught up for coffee today, Gary and Kerry, John and Irona (JKH) and Dave (Smokeydk). Has there been a larger gathering before? -- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Monday 7th of September 2009 05:46:38 PM

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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