The Grey Nomads - General

03_Troopy · 03_Troopy

A car, a caravan and a camper trailer were swallowed by a sinkhole at Inskip Point near Rainbow Beach, Qheensland last night at 11pm.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

But this doesn't really give a explanation for the signage;JC. Sorry to hear of your disappointment in regards to RV parking. This signage excluding caravans and camping in some places does at times create frustration to visitors. We do however have several other places that all are welcome to st...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just picked up a copy of the Gide to Free Campsites 2015-16 from BCF lots of good info for a mere $20,00 god for those times when the net isn't available to access the info wanted

Mez · Mez

Good morning , We are looking at purchasing a 2012 Landcruiser 79 series GXL single cab to tow our 22'6/3200kg caravan , it is equipped with a box canopy which really interest my husband so he can put all the extra gear needed for our big trip planned at retirement in 2 years. I would like to know if anyone...

jules47 · jules47

3 powered sites - now available due to Family friends cancellation- VIC near Apollo Bay. This weekend Fri + Sat night.Permalink Reply Quote Hello All Friends were going away for the weekend (long weekend in Victoria) to Bimbi Park -Camping under the koalas at Cape Otway Vic on the Great Ocean R...

YatteyattahDave · YatteyattahDave

Has anybody done the trip from Port Stephens to Armidale over Thunderbolts Way recently? We have a BT50 towing 19.6' Van I know it is sealed but how are the gradients for towing? Cheers YYD

Oma · Oma

https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/the-atherton-tablelands-surrounds/

mjt57 · mjt57

Reading one of my recently purchased caravan mags there's an article in it about newbies and buying their first van. That'd be us... Anyway, the author went through a heap of things to look for when buying a van. I've started to assemble a checklist of things (below). And I'd like to hear from you folks a...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/eleventh-wombat-killed-at-bundeela-campground/6809960?WT.ac=statenews_nsw

Dougwe · Dougwe

Spring has sprung! Yep, and with it so did September. First let's go back a few weeks. Now the first day of Spring in down town Townsville bought a little rain first thing in the morning, the first rains for some time but rain none the less. I started September with some business. I updated my mobile...

kandagal · kandagal

Hi fellow GNs. Got back today. Need some advice. As I have some medical problems to sort out we would like to hang around the Sunshine Coast area for a couple of weeks. Anyone got any ideas. Last year we were able to stay at Dickabram Bridge but I think that is not suitable any more. Cheers Alice

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all this may be one for the webmaster. I have just read the story about the vic couple that lost ALL in the sink hole drama. Just a thought but can we open a donation line maybe a bank account so that assistance can be given in the short time as the insurance may take some time anyway just an idea cheers.

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/footy-fuel-stop-eagles-supporters-boost-nullarbor-traffic/6816802?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Would have to be the best we have seen in any state, right from the NT border across the top , even down through Newman & Meeka & across to Geralton, had it pretty well all the way. JC.

kiwijims · kiwijims

This APP may have been talked about before on this Forum, but just in case anyone missed it, here is where you can down load it.............. http://www.emergencyaus.info/#/map I think it could be very handy for anyone who wants to keep up with any situation that may effect ones safety. K.J. -- Ed...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

This is a great little CP half way between Norseman and Esperance. Flat metalled sites with power, water and sullage. Run by the small community with a caretaker called Craig who lives on site. He keeps the showers and toilets spotlessly clean and is very, very friendly and relaxed. He is only in his 3...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Yep; Greens Lake, campers had their swags stolen in daylight hours. JC.

Percnellie · Percnellie

Three months ago,we purchased a Jayco Freedom 17ft6" pop top,to tow behind our 2009 Subaru Forester.Van,with a tare of 950 was recommended as suitable!Husband has since had a heart attack & is " second guessing" the decision we made!! Any info of similar van/ vehicle experie...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/broome-beach-closed-after-three-metre-croc-sighted/6810866

tezza n tomoko · tezza n tomoko

What do you think about this this happened at gunning not long ago. We pulled in around 2.30-3pm and there was and area in between these vans that was roped off. I went over and said "hi im just wondering why this area is roped off cold you please give us a little room. To my amazement the man said hey b...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan swallowed by sinkhole Inskip Point Queensland (Preview) A car, a caravan and a camper trailer were swallowed by a sinkhole at Inskip Point near Rainbow Beach, Qheensland last night at 11pm.	03_Troopy	10	1465	06:08 PM Oct 1, 2015 by revemike
	REPLY FROM RENMARK COUNCIL> (Preview) But this doesn't really give a explanation for the signage;JC. Sorry to hear of your disappointment in regards to RV parking. This signage excluding caravans and camping in some places does at times create frustration to visitors. We do however have several other places that all are welcome to st...	justcruisin01	12	2235	05:12 PM Oct 1, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Free Camp Guide (Preview) Just picked up a copy of the Gide to Free Campsites 2015-16 from BCF lots of good info for a mere $20,00 god for those times when the net isn't available to access the info wanted	Wombat 280	1	971	05:09 PM Oct 1, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Toyota Landcruiser GXL 79 series single cab - (Preview) Good morning , We are looking at purchasing a 2012 Landcruiser 79 series GXL single cab to tow our 22'6/3200kg caravan , it is equipped with a box canopy which really interest my husband so he can put all the extra gear needed for our big trip planned at retirement in 2 years. I would like to know if anyone...	Mez	6	1499	03:33 PM Oct 1, 2015 by Baz421
	3 powered sites - now avalable this coming Friday and Sat night - near Apollo Bay, Vic (Preview) 3 powered sites - now available due to Family friends cancellation- VIC near Apollo Bay. This weekend Fri + Sat night.Permalink Reply Quote Hello All Friends were going away for the weekend (long weekend in Victoria) to Bimbi Park -Camping under the koalas at Cape Otway Vic on the Great Ocean R...	jules47	0	801	02:09 PM Oct 1, 2015 by jules47
	Thunderbolts Way (Preview) Has anybody done the trip from Port Stephens to Armidale over Thunderbolts Way recently? We have a BT50 towing 19.6' Van I know it is sealed but how are the gradients for towing? Cheers YYD	YatteyattahDave	12	1986	01:54 PM Oct 1, 2015 by YatteyattahDave
	The Atherton Tablelands & surounds. (Preview) https://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/the-atherton-tablelands-surrounds/	Oma	9	1282	01:21 PM Oct 1, 2015 by mjt57
	Caravan Purchase Checklist (Preview) Reading one of my recently purchased caravan mags there's an article in it about newbies and buying their first van. That'd be us... Anyway, the author went through a heap of things to look for when buying a van. I've started to assemble a checklist of things (below). And I'd like to hear from you folks a...	mjt57	7	2208	01:20 PM Oct 1, 2015 by mjt57
	Another Wombat Killed at Kangaroo Valley NSW Camping Site.. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/eleventh-wombat-killed-at-bundeela-campground/6809960?WT.ac=statenews_nsw	Weevil	6	1061	07:02 AM Oct 1, 2015 by aussietraveller
	SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE (Preview) Spring has sprung! Yep, and with it so did September. First let's go back a few weeks. Now the first day of Spring in down town Townsville bought a little rain first thing in the morning, the first rains for some time but rain none the less. I started September with some business. I updated my mobile...	Dougwe	21	1253	04:22 AM Oct 1, 2015 by yeoeleven
	Bacck in Oz (Preview) Hi fellow GNs. Got back today. Need some advice. As I have some medical problems to sort out we would like to hang around the Sunshine Coast area for a couple of weeks. Anyone got any ideas. Last year we were able to stay at Dickabram Bridge but I think that is not suitable any more. Cheers Alice	kandagal	3	800	11:12 PM Sep 30, 2015 by jules47
	SUPPORT the aussie way (Preview) Hi all this may be one for the webmaster. I have just read the story about the vic couple that lost ALL in the sink hole drama. Just a thought but can we open a donation line maybe a bank account so that assistance can be given in the short time as the insurance may take some time anyway just an idea cheers.	dishlicker	7	1699	09:59 PM Sep 30, 2015 by dishlicker
	Footy fuel stop: Eagles supporters boost Nullarbor traffic in 3,400km Melbourne AFL grand final roadtrip (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/footy-fuel-stop-eagles-supporters-boost-nullarbor-traffic/6816802?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Wednesday...	kiwijims	1	706	09:54 PM Sep 30, 2015 by dishlicker
	WA TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE> (Preview) Would have to be the best we have seen in any state, right from the NT border across the top , even down through Newman & Meeka & across to Geralton, had it pretty well all the way. JC.	justcruisin01	8	1547	05:43 PM Sep 30, 2015 by Fuzzball
	An APP that covers every Emergency in Australia (Preview) This APP may have been talked about before on this Forum, but just in case anyone missed it, here is where you can down load it.............. http://www.emergencyaus.info/#/map I think it could be very handy for anyone who wants to keep up with any situation that may effect ones safety. K.J. -- Ed...	kiwijims	4	1289	09:04 AM Sep 30, 2015 by kiwijims
	Salmon Gums Caravan Park, Norseman/Esperance, WA (Preview) This is a great little CP half way between Norseman and Esperance. Flat metalled sites with power, water and sullage. Run by the small community with a caretaker called Craig who lives on site. He keeps the showers and toilets spotlessly clean and is very, very friendly and relaxed. He is only in his 3...	Bruce and Bev	11	1139	08:02 PM Sep 29, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	THIEVES STRIKE AT> (Preview) Yep; Greens Lake, campers had their swags stolen in daylight hours. JC.	justcruisin01	16	1809	05:29 PM Sep 29, 2015 by Dougwe
	towing van with Subaru (Preview) Three months ago,we purchased a Jayco Freedom 17ft6" pop top,to tow behind our 2009 Subaru Forester.Van,with a tare of 950 was recommended as suitable!Husband has since had a heart attack & is " second guessing" the decision we made!! Any info of similar van/ vehicle experie...	Percnellie	7	1848	02:39 PM Sep 29, 2015 by Cowboy7307
	Broome Beach Closed Due To Large Croc In Vicinity.. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-28/broome-beach-closed-after-three-metre-croc-sighted/6810866	Weevil	4	847	01:14 PM Sep 29, 2015 by JayDee
	Reserving free camp sites (Preview) What do you think about this this happened at gunning not long ago. We pulled in around 2.30-3pm and there was and area in between these vans that was roped off. I went over and said "hi im just wondering why this area is roped off cold you please give us a little room. To my amazement the man said hey b...	tezza n tomoko	18	1608	10:51 AM Sep 29, 2015 by Baz421
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