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Time for a Coffee Break?
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If anyone is travelling the New England Highway and is due for a break, there is a new information centre at Willow Tree. It has a new coffee shop called the Gateway Coffee Shop . Only opened this week,I have heard it is very good. Has anyone been there yet?
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Road conditions Kalkarinji to Halls Creek
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Hi All We are currently in Lajamau NT until 22/10/2010 and wish to travel to Halls Creek and Broome after that. I would prefer to save some distance, time and money by travelling direct along the Buntine to Halls Creek. We have a Ford Transit Motor Home with a Vitara in tow and would appreciate any road co...
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folding caravan - article from the canberra times
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http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/tardis-beams-inventor-on-to-small-screen/1925231.aspx?src=email
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Penrith Caravan and Camping Show
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Hi all, the Penrith expo is on 10th to 12th September this year. also has a link to the South Coast (Batemans Bay) expo.5th to 7th November. see this link http://penrith.supershow.com.au/ Might see some of you there. Johnw
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Road toll
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Hi folks,this is serious. I'm currently in Darwin,and have been shocked by the road toll in the NT.Every day there seems to be another fatality or serious injury on the road,far exceeding the toll for the same time last year.Why?Is it the long straight distances and fatigue,is it the 130kph limit on...
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Stanage Bay - North or Rockhampton QLD
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Hi all. We are off to Stanage bay for 2 - 3 weeks mid september. We havent been to Stanage before, and while we realise that we have to take our own drinking water, so, that shouldnt be much of a a problem as I much prefer beer. Intend taking the tinny collapasable trailer and crab pots etc. Can an...
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Summer caravan shows
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Just received Email from " we love this country " with a list of when and were summer caravan show are to be held go to their web site and have a look this one for you Milo .
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Finally on our trip
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Hi all, I am now a nomad, he he. We left our property last friday and first stop is Maldon. So far doing the tourist things and a bit of walking in the bush and exploring. The poor dogs are pooped out, they are having the time of their little lives. Having a great time so far and now wondering why it took us so lo...
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Not the BRUCE HIGHWAY
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If the accident on Forum news happen west of Blackwater heading to Duaringa it would be the Capricorn Highway not the Bruce Highway has reported
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Working Around Oz -Tax Deductible?
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Hiya All, I plan on starting travelling in June 2011 and will hopefully be on the road for 12 months. I am hoping to pick up casual work as I go to help fund the trip. I found a website that has stated that it is possible to claim travelling expenses as long as a job has been found and confirmed before you leav...
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Your plan for the perfect budget caravan 'park'
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Hi all, A friend (builder) is planning a small budget caravan park (up to 12 sites) on his 20 acres near Darwin (approx 25km from the city centre on a bush block) and is looking for planning advice from the experts - you! 1: For $10/night, what would you expect/need/love to have? 2: He also is thinkin...
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Storage of Hitch n Go A Frame
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I am wondering whether any body has come up with a way of storing their A frame (Hitch n Go) when not in use while travelling. We elected not to store same under the bed storge compartment in the motorhome which was the first option. At present we roll the A frame up in a packing blanket and place it in the re...
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Thank You Taxpayers!
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Having worked most of my life (when not raising kids) I had no expectation of ever being eligible for the Age Pension. But a seminar run by Centrelink gave us new information, I applied, was treated very well by the Centrelink staff, and now can proudly say I'm a pensioner!! And whats more, when my part...
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SYDNEY C/PS
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GDAY ALL Wendy the wonder wombat and I are heading for our first visit to Sydney. We are going to visit our foster daughter at Helensburg just south of the CBD. What I am after is a caravan park that you good folk would recommend in or about that area, I have checked on line ect, but nothing better than fro...
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caravan floorplans
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We are in the process of scouring every caravan magazine and attending caravan shows to find the right caravan floorplan for us. It's like taking a bit of this one and adding to that one and coming up with what suits us. We are looking at king single beds, ensuite at back, kitchen in middle and club lounge...
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WARNING>>>>>>
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Fellow travellers, Please DO NOT free camp in the area besibe the info centre at south kempsey due to violent bashings & robberies by those b#*^%#ds exempt from abiding by the law. This has been going on for a long time & getting worse, & nothing gets done about it. Safe travells. Cheers,...
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Henley-On-Todd Regatta at Alice Springs
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Grant Denyer did sunrise's weather from the regatta this morning. Its looks like a whole lot of fun. Has anyone ever been in Alice when it is on?
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Interstate Quarantine
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Hi all. heres a handy link when travelling interstate. Also available in a hard copy at most Info. centres. http://www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au/ Johnw
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privacy screen
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Hi everyone, Love this forum. So much great information. I would like to get some privacy screens for our van and have heard about sunbuster solar shades. Does anyone know anything about them.Just want something to keep the sun off and reduce wind speed on blowy days. Thanks Barb
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At Home!
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Hi Everyone, Well after 5 weeks and 5,000 kms we sadly are back home with both the 4wd and van parked up for a while, 'til the Lord & Master retires at the end of the year. However, have to say that waiting nearly 15 years to do this trip, we throughly enjoyed our trek around the Qld block first heading up...
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