The Grey Nomads - General

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

iana · iana

Just reading where a person on here brought a diesel heater for $185, not criticizing the purchase at all, just amazes me that all those components can be made and put together, then sold as a kit, including mark ups for profit for this much. Remembering that this is essentially a firebox and turbine u...

Margaret and Barry · Margaret and Barry

HI Hoping to head to Echuca this week and was wondering if any one is there this week and if anyone has used the Rotary Park for free camping. If free camping is out can you recommend a caravan park to stay at.Swimming pool is not really neccesary this time. Things to do and places to go any suggestions? Thi...

denmonkey · denmonkey

Hi all, I was going to post this in tech corner but figured since the content of the video is not what I would consider technical in nature, I think it's better posted here. I was away camping with a mate a few weeks ago and as I'm prone to making youtube videos of anything I can get my hands on, since we both h...

BIGWESTY · BIGWESTY

Hi all, just a quick question re Broome parks this week,new to here so would appreciate any advice at all, in town Tuesday or Wednesday. Happy travels.Regards Westy.

the rocket · the rocket

at bribie island with the grandies. Having trouble uploading thisfor my new avatar. I upload, it says in red, upload successful but image does not appear in avatar. What am i doing wrong? Thanks. -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 27th of July 2019 08:40:31 PM

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	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	1597	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	1634	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	1823	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	3764	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	2624	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	1406	02:06 PM Aug 5, 2019 by Twahoo
	Regal Caravans (Preview) Looking at a 2012 Regal Aussie Tracker, your thoughts please	SydnChris	1	1722	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	2333	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	1729	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	1673	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	1928	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	1573	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	1239	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	1431	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	948	08:34 AM Aug 2, 2019 by big bob
	How cheap can prices get, where are the corners cut ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just reading where a person on here brought a diesel heater for $185, not criticizing the purchase at all, just amazes me that all those components can be made and put together, then sold as a kit, including mark ups for profit for this much. Remembering that this is essentially a firebox and turbine u...	iana	38	3181	07:23 AM Aug 2, 2019 by PeterX
	Echuca (Preview) HI Hoping to head to Echuca this week and was wondering if any one is there this week and if anyone has used the Rotary Park for free camping. If free camping is out can you recommend a caravan park to stay at.Swimming pool is not really neccesary this time. Things to do and places to go any suggestions? Thi...	Margaret and Barry	12	1690	09:08 PM Aug 1, 2019 by Chris61
	Inverter Generators Honda EU20i v Yamaha EF2400iS side by side (Preview) Hi all, I was going to post this in tech corner but figured since the content of the video is not what I would consider technical in nature, I think it's better posted here. I was away camping with a mate a few weeks ago and as I'm prone to making youtube videos of anything I can get my hands on, since we both h...	denmonkey	12	4520	06:17 PM Aug 1, 2019 by landy
	How busy in Broome. (Preview) Hi all, just a quick question re Broome parks this week,new to here so would appreciate any advice at all, in town Tuesday or Wednesday. Happy travels.Regards Westy.	BIGWESTY	12	1794	09:55 AM Aug 1, 2019 by Moonraker
	New avatar (Preview) at bribie island with the grandies. Having trouble uploading thisfor my new avatar. I upload, it says in red, upload successful but image does not appear in avatar. What am i doing wrong? Thanks. -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 27th of July 2019 08:40:31 PM	the rocket	27	1200	08:33 PM Jul 31, 2019 by Plain Truth
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