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willing to work for free accomodation
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Hi, we are two girls from Italy (23 years old), have just finished our studies (are nurses) and are now travelling around. We are speaking German, Italian and English and are willing to do some work (we like animals, do work in the garden ecc.) for free accomodation in North QLD, from June until A...
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Caretakers of caravan parks
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In our travels we often meet people at caravan parks who are "minding the place" while the owners get away for awhile. Does anyone know if there is a website to register to do this or whether it's just word of mouth?
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Kath
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Your views are requested
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Calling Grey Nomads currently in NSW. We have been contacted by a market research organisation keen to talk with Grey Nomads about travelling by road in NSW from a Grey Nomad perspective. The challenge is to get a group of 6-10 Grey Nomads together somewhere in NSW, ideally close to Sydney or Newcast...
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Melbourne to Darwin
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Hi all, We are off on June 15th to Darwin via usual routes and sites as first part of our trip around the West Coast to home. We have 18 weeks and hopefully this is enough time without being too quick. Are there any issues free camping on this part of our trip, or are there enough travellers to make it rela...
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Using generators
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I have been told by various people that some national parks around the country, either have a ban on the use of generators or the use of is restricted by nose level. If anyone knows of a site/s where I can find out any information regarding the use of ,please let me know. I need the information to help decid...
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Gary and Kerry
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Slide out pantry
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We have one of those narrow, deep food cupboards. Could someone advise were I might obtain a metal slideout insert for this, as used in up-to-date caravans please?
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Family Looking for work on farms
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Hi Guys, Can anyone give me some advice on where to look for a Station Hand position. Hubby and I are taking off with the kids round September for 12-18 months, and would like to get any type of work on the way. I am qualified in Day Care and hubby is a panel beater by trade (19yrs), has MR licence, experien...
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Nenie23
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Longreach / Winton
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Hi, I'm after a place to camp around the Longreach / Winton district. We have a camper trailer and two-wheel drive vehicle. Ideally, we'd like something apart from the local caravan parks, like a farm or station. Cheers
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Antony
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Just saying Hi to All.
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My husband and I are getting the 'itch' and are starting to give serious thought to becoming Grey Nomads. I am getting very excited. It will be great to have my questions answered by some very travelled nomads. Looking forward to it. Cheers.
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Another Newbie
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G'Day all, I read with interest all the news etc. from the seasoned travellers. We are planning to leave from Melb. in 4 weeks to Darwin, down the west coast and home through Perth & Adelaide. I have nearly completed all the duties on the Range Rover & Scenic van, but feel I am neglecting the actu...
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internet access
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My husband and I are keen to make the big break and travel right around this beautiful country. Does anyone have advise in relation to internet access....is it difficult to maintain. For example does anyone have experience in using satellite or mobile access in remote areas?
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Some Advice For Victoria
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Hubby & I are heading off to Victoria for approx 6 weeks in early May (fully understand that it will be cold..we love the winter)..am interested in any advice..ie free camping etc; places worth seeing etc that anyone can help with...have found in other States that country pubs often allow you to o...
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Patricia
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New Forum for Kiwis
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A new forum for Kiwi Travellers starting here
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a few short quotes i liked
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I thought someone might enjoy these as much as i did please feel free to add some of your own i'd love to read them Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. -- Gustave Flaubert The quieter you travel, the farther you'll get.-- Russian Proverb I dislike feeling at home when...
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Inverters
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I,m confused !!! There is so much literature around about the does and don'ts with inverters I have no idea what to go for. My wife doesn't want to carry a generator around but still wants the little luxuries,like the TV, DVD player computer etc. There are 2 80W solar panels fitted with 2 deep cycle bat...
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Gary and Kerry
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Want to hire a van - have a dog!
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Hi, I'm a new member. We would love to hire a small van for about a month's travel on the mainland - we're from Tassie - but we're having trouble finding a company that will let us bring along our litle dog. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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karli
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Advice on best towing vehicle
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We will be towing an Adria which weighs in at about 1500kg fully loaded. We have not yet decided what vehicle would be the most suitable for towing - not planning real off road trips at this stage. At present we have a Toyota Aurion V6 but it is not suitable for the long haul being a front wheel drive. Thin...
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Road Information
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From Kyancutta on Eyre Peninsula to Elliston is that road suitable for caravans it shows unsealed on my map is it still.
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Refurbishing a poptop.
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We are looking to purchase a 17'6" to 18' poptop with a shwr. Would love to purchase a newy but finances dictate 2nd hand. Not too many on the market tho. Thought of looking for older shell and refurbishing the inside. I have the skills req. Any body else done anything similar? Would appreciate com...
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housesitters needed
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can anyone help me. i need a house sitter/s for june to dec 08. looked at all the housesitter sites on the internet and registered with a few different companies but no luck. are housesitters a rare breed?
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