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Hi I am not quite a grey nomad yet but in my mid 40's , i intend to travel from Perth up to the top of WA and the territory from about mid May till end Sept 08. it will be a working holiday. I am a RN and get work any where, but hard to know what the school and child care situation is like before I get to a place. I have a...

We received an email from the following couple hoping for some advice regarding buying a rig for travelling around Australia. Can anyone out there help? "We are looking to make contact with grey nomads who might be willing to assist us-either with advice, selling 4 WD and/or caravan and/or ki...

My Husband and I are planning to travel from Brisbane to Perth in a couple of months time via Broken Hill. We were planning to stay in Wilcannia for one night between Dubbo and Broken Hill. Has anyone stayed there, as I have heard varied comments and I must say I am a little concerned. Or can anyone ad...

Hi all Read your story on camping with your Dog. I have enclosed two links Below Click Link Below then your State & Detailshttp://www.holidayingwithdogs.com.au/dog_accommodation.htm

shortly we will be going on a trip with friends for approx month, where is this leading ? well we have some other friends (3 couples )who went on a self liveaboard boat to the whitsundays now they dont speak to each other, good friends are hard to come by, our situation is different as travelling by carava...

We've had an enquiry from a couple who are interested in purchasing a dream pot and wondered if anyone out there has one or knows anyone who has one. Dream pots seem to be a convenient and healthy way to cook, but we would appreciate any feedback about what they're really like 'on the road'. Many thanks...

Hi guys..im a newbie...just starting out in the nomad tradition .been to QLD and did the strawberry thing now heading to ACT (why...not sure on that) but need to find reasonable priced park in ACT will be workin in fyshwick and tuggeranong ...please help if u can

They say thats the number of nomads out on the road. OK So whos out there, where are you and what are you doing? Go on make me jealous.

Hi Has anyone had any experience good or bad with National Luna Fridges? We are setting up a camper trailer and are looking for a good reliable fridge

gday. could anyone help us we are looking for info on putting an antenna /aerial on van for tv and cb reception..can anyone help with do.s and donts of types of models or brands fixed or removable thank you

Hi to all up in Queensland (wide bay area).I have just booked for a week (for starters)in Maryborough but after seeing the weatherforcast dosnt look too promising up there at the moment,maybe I should cancel for the time being.What are your thoughts !.Only the missus and myself going.

the boss and i are on the verge of buying a van (looking at bushtrackers) we are aged 53 and are very uncertain is there any books that anyone can recommend also do we sell our home or rent it out so many questions any help would be appricated

Hi once again and merry xmas to all. I would like to ask all you guys which 4wd you drive and whether they came upto your expectations and why.I (not wanting to lash out with my hard earned super)am looking at buying a Ssangyong Musso.Is there anyone out there with one ,would love to hear of your experian...

Cheryl and i are preparing for a 2 to 3 trip around Australialate 2008. The question has arisen diesel powered 4 WD or LPG or a combination of the two. There appears to be advantages all the way round, such as lpg is cheaper but it's good insurance to be able to run on diesel during those times when lpg is n...

We have just purchased our 'next home' which is a caravan. We are still preparing to set off on the next stage and adventure in our lives which will be travelling and seeing as much of Aussie as we can. As we are in the process of selling our house I have started to look at who do we insure the caravan with. ...

Avoid buying fuel @ Eucla..was $1.83 litre Wednesday. Mundrabila best @ $1.58 Border Village @ $1.72 Had the road to myself Xmas Eve / Day..except for a camel which made for a quick change of undies...

Hello all, first post , need advice on obtaining medication while travelling the great southern land. I can get a script for six months, but what happens after that period? and is the script good in all states? My wife and I both require medication. Any information would be appreciated. Thankyou.

I watched 60 minutes article on the grey nomads and they featured Barn Hill in Western Australia. I gather it is up the coast right on the sea. Could anyone please tell me where it is as it really looks fantastic as a secluded place to camp away from the hussle and bussle.

Hi everyone, We've been in contact with a couple who have recently purchased a van park and are in the process of renovating it and making it appealing to grey nomads. They have a pool but are keen to get some feedback regarding what other facilities/activities that grey nomads would like to see at a va...

I purchased a waeco fridge 4 years ago,after 2 yrs it showed signs of corrosion on the outside metal.The fridge was replaced by waeco but now this fridge is showing the same rust signs.has anyone had the same experience?