The Grey Nomads - General

mjt57 · mjt57

Today my wife and I strolled through Ray's Outdoors and BCF to see what caravan related products were on offer. Sadly there wasn't that much. So, I'd like to here from the knowledgable ones where are the good walk in stores particularly around Melbourne and eastern suburbs where we can look at carav...

sufil · sufil

We had a visit from Wombat and his lovely wife on Wednesday. We sat and chatted (and seemed to graze constantly) for about 4 hrs. They are coming to the Seabird Get Together. It isn't very often he comes out of his burrow so we are looking forward to catching up with them again in a few weeks

msg · msg

There are thousands of caravans camped out at in Birdsville for the races. I can't believe the are no Grey Nomads here. If you are here, I can be found at the Markets near the Information Centre. We have an opal stall called " Alladins Opals" Come on over. The kettles on.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, I was feeling poorly this morning, so gave myself the morning off and went to the Penrith Caravan show here in Sydney. I made enquiries as to adding an extra 120watt solar panel on top of the new van, giving us a total of 240 watts. Cost = $630.00 extra fitted. Is this about right, Or are we been had....

Vince · Vince

Hi Just putting it out there if anyone has a suggestion for a good caravan park to stay at in Cairns. Preferably a quiet park without all the children friendly stuff. Don't get me wrong here we love kids but as there is only the two of us travelling and would like a bit of quiet time away outside school holid...

Cathmm · Cathmm

HI We would like to travel back from Carvarvon gorge via another route to Brisbane ie not via Dalby, Roma and the Warrego Highway. We are looking at staying somewhere along the coast but not 1770 or Agnes water. Can anyone recommend a good route and worthwhile things to see along the way as well as a good...

Baggie · Baggie

We are looking for a caravan park with a beach view somewhere up in the Coloundra region that is dog friendly, we have two small ones. We have stayed at Onslo St park, but that is small & boxed in with no view. We have stayed at Military beach park, but they are now putting more units in which puts the nom...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-10/cable-beach-closed-after-irukandji-scare/6765242

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

Bought a new pope drinking water hose and the smell and taste of the water coming through it was foul, tasted a bit like chloreen and plastic, stunk out the whole van. The smell and taste stayed on/in everthing that came into contact with it, hands, crockery, towels, cups of tea and coffee, even went t...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-09/farms-closing-following-visa-changes/6761230

Muzzlehatch · Muzzlehatch

I was just having a play with my new handheld GPS. A Garmin 72 - no maps b/w screen - cuppla hundred bucks. I also have a magnetic compass. The sky is all hazy and I thought I might point out a trap for young players. (That should read ALL players

) Wandering off in the bush it is so easy to get lost, especial...

moamajohn · moamajohn

Gday ,We have just finished a run from Echuca up the to Cobar ,Cunamulla,Roma,Emerald,T/ville over to Winton,L/reach ,I/frcmbe ,Ch/ville and Bourke till the heavens opened up in a big way so we bolted home .We met up with Chris and Joy ,two fellow nomads at happy hour at Ilfracombe [what a great park...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, major alright. Just south of Gympie for quite a few KM and I tell you that for free. No problem though as everyone was getting through just a little slower, down to 70kmh with a couple of short spots 60kmh. Also and as well even around the Byron Bay turn off NSW, again no problems. It will all be great...

mr glassies · mr glassies

well theres been a larger van parked in the car park across the road from the shops in lands borough for the sat 2/3 weeks . and i am amazed no one has cleaned up the draw bar as they have parked rite next to the driveway . theres a treed aria 50 mtrs up the road but they have to park in the car park. its got me how co...

JohnR · JohnR

Thanks for the feedback on the pics. To those that need to know the details and locations.If you have Camps 8 go to WA map 112/113. Start at Mt Magnet and follow 123 to Yalgoo which has an excellent CP. From Yalgoo head to Pindar and after the Grain Silos take a right turn on to Beringarra Pindar Road. (Uns...

Lorries · Lorries

Ballarat Council last night voted 5 to 3 in favour of continuing the Free Camp trial at Pioneer Park against stiff opposition and the Ballarat CEO recommending the closure of the park. Over the next 3 months till the completion of the trial period the free camp needs your help if in the area - please s...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Prepare now for bad weather in parts of the Great Southern, Lower South West, South West and Perth Metropolitan regionsWednesday 9 September 2015 - 3:41 PM If you live in an area south west of a line from Mandurah to Katanning to Bremer Bay you need to prepare your home and family now for the bad weath...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-07/kings-park-botanic-gardens-celebrates-50-years/6754890

JohnR · JohnR

We are currently parked up at Mingenew part of WA's Wild Flower Country and part of the wheat belt. In fact it is the largest inland grower fed recieval facility in the Southern hemisphere with capacity of $403,000 tons.However back to the real story, we have been working our way back to Perth coming do...

wanderers · wanderers

Hi we are now in Dubbo visiting friends, so if there is anyone in Dubbo that would like to meet for a coffee let us now. We are at the Dubbo City Holiday Park. Diane Don & Dusty

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Where to buy caravan stuff (Preview) Today my wife and I strolled through Ray's Outdoors and BCF to see what caravan related products were on offer. Sadly there wasn't that much. So, I'd like to here from the knowledgable ones where are the good walk in stores particularly around Melbourne and eastern suburbs where we can look at carav...	mjt57	10	1937	08:41 PM Sep 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	Met up with a former GN on Wednesday. (Preview) We had a visit from Wombat and his lovely wife on Wednesday. We sat and chatted (and seemed to graze constantly) for about 4 hrs. They are coming to the Seabird Get Together. It isn't very often he comes out of his burrow so we are looking forward to catching up with them again in a few weeks	sufil	2	815	12:02 PM Sep 12, 2015 by Weevil
	BIRDSVILLE (Preview) There are thousands of caravans camped out at in Birdsville for the races. I can't believe the are no Grey Nomads here. If you are here, I can be found at the Markets near the Information Centre. We have an opal stall called " Alladins Opals" Come on over. The kettles on.	msg	10	1281	10:21 AM Sep 12, 2015 by jules47
	Are we been ripped off ? (Preview) Hi All, I was feeling poorly this morning, so gave myself the morning off and went to the Penrith Caravan show here in Sydney. I made enquiries as to adding an extra 120watt solar panel on top of the new van, giving us a total of 240 watts. Cost = $630.00 extra fitted. Is this about right, Or are we been had....	Hey Jim	14	1481	08:30 PM Sep 11, 2015 by JCT
	Caravan Park Cairns (Preview) Hi Just putting it out there if anyone has a suggestion for a good caravan park to stay at in Cairns. Preferably a quiet park without all the children friendly stuff. Don't get me wrong here we love kids but as there is only the two of us travelling and would like a bit of quiet time away outside school holid...	Vince	7	977	05:35 AM Sep 11, 2015 by Tones
	travelling back from carnarvon gorge (Preview) HI We would like to travel back from Carvarvon gorge via another route to Brisbane ie not via Dalby, Roma and the Warrego Highway. We are looking at staying somewhere along the coast but not 1770 or Agnes water. Can anyone recommend a good route and worthwhile things to see along the way as well as a good...	Cathmm	3	788	09:52 PM Sep 10, 2015 by Grey fox
	Caravan park in the Coloundra region? (Preview) We are looking for a caravan park with a beach view somewhere up in the Coloundra region that is dog friendly, we have two small ones. We have stayed at Onslo St park, but that is small & boxed in with no view. We have stayed at Military beach park, but they are now putting more units in which puts the nom...	Baggie	10	1406	09:25 PM Sep 10, 2015 by Philw
	Another reason NOT to visit Broome (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-10/cable-beach-closed-after-irukandji-scare/6765242	kiwijims	3	1029	09:24 PM Sep 10, 2015 by banjo
	Warning pope drinking water hose (Preview) Bought a new pope drinking water hose and the smell and taste of the water coming through it was foul, tasted a bit like chloreen and plastic, stunk out the whole van. The smell and taste stayed on/in everthing that came into contact with it, hands, crockery, towels, cups of tea and coffee, even went t...	lyn-n-ken	21	8475	09:08 PM Sep 10, 2015 by lyn-n-ken
	Changes in Visa Conditions for Backpackers May Force Some Farms to Close (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-09/farms-closing-following-visa-changes/6761230	Weevil	3	1113	08:42 PM Sep 10, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Getting lost in the bush. (Preview) I was just having a play with my new handheld GPS. A Garmin 72 - no maps b/w screen - cuppla hundred bucks. I also have a magnetic compass. The sky is all hazy and I thought I might point out a trap for young players. (That should read ALL players ) Wandering off in the bush it is so easy to get lost, especial...	Muzzlehatch	15	1548	08:31 PM Sep 10, 2015 by hako
	Just finished a Quckie . (Preview) Gday ,We have just finished a run from Echuca up the to Cobar ,Cunamulla,Roma,Emerald,T/ville over to Winton,L/reach ,I/frcmbe ,Ch/ville and Bourke till the heavens opened up in a big way so we bolted home .We met up with Chris and Joy ,two fellow nomads at happy hour at Ilfracombe [what a great park...	moamajohn	13	1344	06:03 PM Sep 10, 2015 by ken thomas
	MAJOR ROAD WORKS SOUTH OF GYMPIE QLD (Preview) Yep, major alright. Just south of Gympie for quite a few KM and I tell you that for free. No problem though as everyone was getting through just a little slower, down to 70kmh with a couple of short spots 60kmh. Also and as well even around the Byron Bay turn off NSW, again no problems. It will all be great...	Dougwe	3	849	03:37 PM Sep 10, 2015 by RosieW
	ignorance at its best (Preview) well theres been a larger van parked in the car park across the road from the shops in lands borough for the sat 2/3 weeks . and i am amazed no one has cleaned up the draw bar as they have parked rite next to the driveway . theres a treed aria 50 mtrs up the road but they have to park in the car park. its got me how co...	mr glassies	3	1310	02:31 PM Sep 10, 2015 by mr glassies
	WA Wldflowers/Wreath Flower (Details/Locations) (Preview) Thanks for the feedback on the pics. To those that need to know the details and locations.If you have Camps 8 go to WA map 112/113. Start at Mt Magnet and follow 123 to Yalgoo which has an excellent CP. From Yalgoo head to Pindar and after the Grain Silos take a right turn on to Beringarra Pindar Road. (Uns...	JohnR	1	1050	02:00 PM Sep 10, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Ballarat Pioneer Park trial to continue (Preview) Ballarat Council last night voted 5 to 3 in favour of continuing the Free Camp trial at Pioneer Park against stiff opposition and the Ballarat CEO recommending the closure of the park. Over the next 3 months till the completion of the trial period the free camp needs your help if in the area - please s...	Lorries	3	882	11:29 AM Sep 10, 2015 by aussie_paul
	After 32 deg C today, Another Storm Warning for Perth and the S.W. (Preview) Prepare now for bad weather in parts of the Great Southern, Lower South West, South West and Perth Metropolitan regionsWednesday 9 September 2015 - 3:41 PM If you live in an area south west of a line from Mandurah to Katanning to Bremer Bay you need to prepare your home and family now for the bad weath...	kiwijims	0	534	12:34 AM Sep 10, 2015 by kiwijims
	The Wild Flowers are out at King's Park W.A. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-07/kings-park-botanic-gardens-celebrates-50-years/6754890	kiwijims	12	1414	10:59 PM Sep 9, 2015 by Ethanol
	WA Wldflowers/Wreath Flower (Preview) We are currently parked up at Mingenew part of WA's Wild Flower Country and part of the wheat belt. In fact it is the largest inland grower fed recieval facility in the Southern hemisphere with capacity of $403,000 tons.However back to the real story, we have been working our way back to Perth coming do...	JohnR	7	1082	10:32 PM Sep 9, 2015 by MOLLUSCAN
	In Dubbo (Preview) Hi we are now in Dubbo visiting friends, so if there is anyone in Dubbo that would like to meet for a coffee let us now. We are at the Dubbo City Holiday Park. Diane Don & Dusty	wanderers	2	801	08:32 PM Sep 9, 2015 by Bas + Eve
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