The Grey Nomads - General

chappy · chappy

Who's going? Camooweal 24/25 August. I think we might miss it. We plan on leaving Cairns around the 20th. We will be just taking it steady out West. Love the family and love leaving them behind.

gypsy2600 · gypsy2600

Hi, We would like to travel from Gippsland in Victoria to Weipa next May. We have a19ft Pop Top Caravan; not Off road. Towing with a Toyota Hilux 4wd. Hopefully someone can advise if the road to Weipa (leaving from Cairns) is safe and sensible to tow a poptop without it falling to pieces. Also wond...

chappy · chappy

How busy has it been? Probably will be there in 3 weeks. I would appreciate any comments/recommendations. -- Edited by chappy on Monday 5th of August 2019 09:21:16 PM

Umpie1 · Umpie1

Am going to be in Port Hedland in a couple of weeks time. My 2009 Ford Ranger needs a 180,000km service. Can any GN's recommend a place to take the Ranger for a service that is reputable and does not charge like a wounded bull. thanks in anticipation.

the vicar · the vicar

i subscribed to above mag for many years.i prepaid for about 18 copies.they closed up months ago.has anybody been paid for advanced copies they will never receive.i will never do that again.FRED has been very quite in all of this .i have written to them several times but no reply.one big rip off

keiron · keiron

On our last trip I ended up in Collarenabri, NSW, quite by accident, semi-concious and in need of an Ambo. I was admitted to the local Health Care Centre (Hospital), diagnosed with an acute Viral / Bacterial chest / lung infection and kept there for 10 days. As an aside, whilst in there, I was also diagno...

chappy · chappy

We are 2 weeks away from heading up to NT. With a very poor wet season I am wondering how Litchfield is looking? Appreciate any feedback. Will be also staying in Darwin and hoping the crowds will be thinning out by then. Haven't been to Darwin since 2002 and haven't been on the Savannah Way since 2011. We...

rayaroundoz · rayaroundoz

Today marks exactly 6 months since I rolled out of my driveway in Collie WA and headed north on my lap+ of this beautiful country. It has been an awesome adventure so far. As I write this I am camped up at Robbie Robbins Reserve in Darwin. Unfortunately I need some mechanical work done on my home, but thats...

iana · iana

Just recently we stopped at Meriden WA, had difficulty locating any free camping spots. Asked at the local fuel depot, cool response was "I don't know but the cp is next door", in a sour voice. What's the betting he was the owner of both, and a local councilor. Well across the rail line on the main street o...

Flags2 · Flags2

Good morning everyone, I have just been informed that Bailey Australia will cease operations on 16 August so once again our dream of the GN lifestyle has been shattered - the UK has made this decision for them. They are making a public announcement later today. They cannot manufacture our van s...

Twahoo · Twahoo

For all those who like a flutter and a day at the races I hear theres room for us grey nomads at Balaklava (SA) racecourse for a few days around September 11, when the local racing club holds its massive Cup day. Theres power and water available right alongside the track. Yep, got that info straight from...

SydnChris · SydnChris

Looking at a 2012 Regal Aussie Tracker, your thoughts please

Phil and Viv · Phil and Viv

Can anyone advise us on the condition of this road recently. We are in Winton at the moment towing a 22' road van

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Minilya Bridge free camp spot (north of Carnarvon WA) Just in case anyone close is looking for their black floppy hat, and their black pillow bag (It shows on the inside how to stow the pillow) I picked them up this morning August 1st, while collecting rubbish, (of which there was very little) I am going...

Franglen · Franglen

My brother stayed at Anzac Park, Kilcoy, QLD on Sunday night. Went to the toilets at 5.30am, all was good. Went back just before 7am before he was hitting the road and found that everything was locked. There was a council guy there and Bob queried him and he said the showers and toilets are closed unt...

JayDee · JayDee

Does anyone know where this scene is in Australia. I am guessing that it is in the N.T. of our great land. It appears in the poem... My Country. I just love the poem by Dorothea McKellar. The original title was "Core of my heart" It sure is spectacular. Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Sunday 21st of J...

Phill of Townsville · Phill of Townsville

I am researching a trip along the Googs track (SA) but have camper trailer in tow.. low tyre psrs Some say ok other maybe not so. Any thoughts and tips on this. Perhaps where may store for three days in Ceduna. Thanks Phillip

JayDee · JayDee

The main feature on the G.N forum page is Gold ...Gold... Gold. Way sown South South to BALLARAT where the gold rush is on. Good luck to the happy guy who found the El Dorado. Might try my luck on the way home from S. Aust later this year. Are you heading to the Gold Rush in Ballarat.? Jay&Dee

The Blackies · The Blackies

In a few weeks we will be going on the road with our 5th wheeler. Question.... Advice on which is the best company to insure our 29ft 5th wheeler. We have our tow vehicle an Iveco Daily insured with Alliance but they don't insure 5th wheelers. All information will be very much appreciated. Thanks The Bla...

big bob · big bob

hi all travelling back to Adelaide shortly was wondering going through ebor is ok for caravans

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Drovers Camp Festival (Preview) Who's going? Camooweal 24/25 August. I think we might miss it. We plan on leaving Cairns around the 20th. We will be just taking it steady out West. Love the family and love leaving them behind.	chappy	7	1632	01:54 PM Aug 9, 2019 by Phill of Townsville
	Weipa (Preview) Hi, We would like to travel from Gippsland in Victoria to Weipa next May. We have a19ft Pop Top Caravan; not Off road. Towing with a Toyota Hilux 4wd. Hopefully someone can advise if the road to Weipa (leaving from Cairns) is safe and sensible to tow a poptop without it falling to pieces. Also wond...	gypsy2600	5	1514	06:41 AM Aug 9, 2019 by Relax-n
	Darwin (Preview) How busy has it been? Probably will be there in 3 weeks. I would appreciate any comments/recommendations. -- Edited by chappy on Monday 5th of August 2019 09:21:16 PM	chappy	10	1822	07:36 PM Aug 8, 2019 by chappy
	Car Service Port Hedland (Preview) Am going to be in Port Hedland in a couple of weeks time. My 2009 Ford Ranger needs a 180,000km service. Can any GN's recommend a place to take the Ranger for a service that is reputable and does not charge like a wounded bull. thanks in anticipation.	Umpie1	2	1330	08:31 PM Aug 7, 2019 by Hetho
	caravan and motorhome magazine (Preview) i subscribed to above mag for many years.i prepaid for about 18 copies.they closed up months ago.has anybody been paid for advanced copies they will never receive.i will never do that again.FRED has been very quite in all of this .i have written to them several times but no reply.one big rip off	the vicar	5	1822	04:57 PM Aug 7, 2019 by Chris61
	personal breakdown insurance (Preview) On our last trip I ended up in Collarenabri, NSW, quite by accident, semi-concious and in need of an Ambo. I was admitted to the local Health Care Centre (Hospital), diagnosed with an acute Viral / Bacterial chest / lung infection and kept there for 10 days. As an aside, whilst in there, I was also diagno...	keiron	7	1549	01:31 AM Aug 7, 2019 by Meredith
	Litchfield (Preview) We are 2 weeks away from heading up to NT. With a very poor wet season I am wondering how Litchfield is looking? Appreciate any feedback. Will be also staying in Darwin and hoping the crowds will be thinning out by then. Haven't been to Darwin since 2002 and haven't been on the Savannah Way since 2011. We...	chappy	9	1588	10:30 PM Aug 5, 2019 by dabbler
	6 months in (Preview) Today marks exactly 6 months since I rolled out of my driveway in Collie WA and headed north on my lap+ of this beautiful country. It has been an awesome adventure so far. As I write this I am camped up at Robbie Robbins Reserve in Darwin. Unfortunately I need some mechanical work done on my home, but thats...	rayaroundoz	10	1780	08:46 PM Aug 5, 2019 by rayaroundoz
	Un RV friendly towns. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just recently we stopped at Meriden WA, had difficulty locating any free camping spots. Asked at the local fuel depot, cool response was "I don't know but the cp is next door", in a sour voice. What's the betting he was the owner of both, and a local councilor. Well across the rail line on the main street o...	iana	31	3528	04:38 PM Aug 5, 2019 by the rocket
	Bailey Caravans (Preview) Good morning everyone, I have just been informed that Bailey Australia will cease operations on 16 August so once again our dream of the GN lifestyle has been shattered - the UK has made this decision for them. They are making a public announcement later today. They cannot manufacture our van s...	Flags2	6	2477	04:18 PM Aug 5, 2019 by AndyCap100
	Like a flutter? Get to SA (Preview) For all those who like a flutter and a day at the races I hear theres room for us grey nomads at Balaklava (SA) racecourse for a few days around September 11, when the local racing club holds its massive Cup day. Theres power and water available right alongside the track. Yep, got that info straight from...	Twahoo	0	1337	02:06 PM Aug 5, 2019 by Twahoo
	Regal Caravans (Preview) Looking at a 2012 Regal Aussie Tracker, your thoughts please	SydnChris	1	1658	09:47 AM Aug 4, 2019 by JayDee
	Winton to Hughenden development road (Preview) Can anyone advise us on the condition of this road recently. We are in Winton at the moment towing a 22' road van	Phil and Viv	4	2246	04:59 PM Aug 3, 2019 by Ozzie_Traveller
	Found a floppy hat (Preview) Minilya Bridge free camp spot (north of Carnarvon WA) Just in case anyone close is looking for their black floppy hat, and their black pillow bag (It shows on the inside how to stow the pillow) I picked them up this morning August 1st, while collecting rubbish, (of which there was very little) I am going...	Tony Bev	8	1665	02:30 PM Aug 3, 2019 by Tony Bev
	TOILETS CLOSED AT KILCOY FREECAMP. (Preview) My brother stayed at Anzac Park, Kilcoy, QLD on Sunday night. Went to the toilets at 5.30am, all was good. Went back just before 7am before he was hitting the road and found that everything was locked. There was a council guy there and Bob queried him and he said the showers and toilets are closed unt...	Franglen	9	1621	01:59 PM Aug 3, 2019 by the rocket
	This is somewhere in Australia. (Preview) Does anyone know where this scene is in Australia. I am guessing that it is in the N.T. of our great land. It appears in the poem... My Country. I just love the poem by Dorothea McKellar. The original title was "Core of my heart" It sure is spectacular. Jay&Dee -- Edited by JayDee on Sunday 21st of J...	JayDee	10	1901	01:32 PM Aug 3, 2019 by Mamil
	camper trailer (Preview) I am researching a trip along the Googs track (SA) but have camper trailer in tow.. low tyre psrs Some say ok other maybe not so. Any thoughts and tips on this. Perhaps where may store for three days in Ceduna. Thanks Phillip	Phill of Townsville	10	1487	01:56 PM Aug 2, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	There is still gold around Ballarat. (Preview) The main feature on the G.N forum page is Gold ...Gold... Gold. Way sown South South to BALLARAT where the gold rush is on. Good luck to the happy guy who found the El Dorado. Might try my luck on the way home from S. Aust later this year. Are you heading to the Gold Rush in Ballarat.? Jay&Dee	JayDee	7	1188	01:14 PM Aug 2, 2019 by JayDee
	Insurance for 5th wheelers (Preview) In a few weeks we will be going on the road with our 5th wheeler. Question.... Advice on which is the best company to insure our 29ft 5th wheeler. We have our tow vehicle an Iveco Daily insured with Alliance but they don't insure 5th wheelers. All information will be very much appreciated. Thanks The Bla...	The Blackies	5	1373	12:32 PM Aug 2, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Tweed to Adelaide (Preview) hi all travelling back to Adelaide shortly was wondering going through ebor is ok for caravans	big bob	4	919	08:34 AM Aug 2, 2019 by big bob
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