The Grey Nomads - General

Tezza54 · Tezza54

Hey All, For years my partner and I have traveled Australia with our fur child and been staying in cabins etc. What we have found is the places are very few and far between. SO we decided to buy a tent which opens up to endless possibilities. We bought this great Campmor Tent and extension, however it wei...

done dreaming · done dreaming

We have been camped up at Cairns for about 3 weeks and it has rained nearly every day during the dry season. Hate to see the wet season.

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

We are due some time in July to take delivery for what is for us a new van, embark on what I hope will be at least 12 months of traveling, and in this instance a van with an air conditioner.While I personally have no real problems with high temperatures or high humidity, my better half really suffers under t...

Time to change · Time to change

Hi - newbie here We are working on the first caravan purchase (any assistance will be appreciated) and need to consider storage. Where we live is not conducive to long term caravan storage and our requirements for the next couple of years will be limited to travelling between Brisbane and Kingscli...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Has anyone used one of the stand alone portable gas ovens? I have noted three of them: 1. Gasmate oven - sits on top of a Gasmate two burner stove (or a similar type). They can be bought as a package deal - oven and stove or individually. 2. Companion - a stand alone oven. 3. Coleman - also a stand alone, but tw...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

found these may be of interest to some http://www.peggypeg.com.au/

Magnarc · Magnarc

G'day all, Can someone tell me if the free camp just south of Hillston, NSW is still open? Its a few years since we were through there. Regards Phil B.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Maybe Port Hedland read my post from a few days back.They have just opened a new free camp in town today a we are the first ones in. Its about the size of a football field, located off gregory st between the tennis club a football field; enter via the tennis club driveway a there is a dump point a water as you...

copper1 · copper1

Well folks we made it into Byron Bay today at lunch time and have booked into the only dog friendly park here Belongil Field's a very favourite haunt of DOUGWE so I suppose we should call it DOUGWE TOWN. Doug did warn us that this is a "VERY" basic caravan park and well, he is right but in saying t...

jules47 · jules47

Camped up at Wuruma Dam for a while, we thought that the bread,water etc., delivering guy Jamie was a great idea. Well, there is more, we have had a young couple here, who set their travelling coffee machine up near the toilet block every morning to make us coffee lovers beautiful coffee. Unfortunat...

Bungendore · Bungendore

We are thinking of going to the Gympie Muster, taking our van. Have heard various reports about access, slopes etc of staying - some wonderful, some terrible. We are asking for feedback from people who have actually been there. Anyone been Camping on site before? Would love to hear your comments an...

madcart · madcart

We have stayed at Roebuck Bay Caravan park in W.A and have been robbed which is a regular avent in this park according to Police. They stated that nearly every second robbery call is about this park. We had been told by other caravaners to make sure we locked up our valuables, and put everthing away at nig...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

After reading the last post on solar it got me thinking with so many questions continually being asked is it time for our dearly beloved Cindy to consider it for its own forum topic. Just asking for thoughts

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi all I hope the picture comes out ok . I decided to buy a twin pack Uniden portable UHF after a caravanning friend said he used and liked the portability. Anyway I will find out soon enough if they were a good choice. $299.00 at Dick Smiths with an added 1 year warranty so 3 years in total. Recommended chan...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

I have for several months been talking to Jayco about my Fibreglass Heritage caravan where it looks like the Gelcoat has broken down and you can see the Fibreglass matting pattern with a flat matt finish. I had the van inspected by Paul Tall who said the side was effected by the sun like sunburn the serv...

the rocket · the rocket

Hello everyone, We are planning our trip to WA and have a few questions. Is there any places between Darwin and Perth that are difficult to get accommodation either caravan parks or free camps? and what are the prices like for caravan parks with power? and what's the price of petrol today? thanks every...

my van · my van

I was ca ping a while back , the area was really clean and tidy , i was thinking how good it is to be at this place , Alas a large dog poo was there just waiting for someone to walk on Not far away i noticed a small dog near a tree where people might camp Doing a poo , no owner to be seen anywhere. No lead on the dog ei...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-12/human-waste-risk-to-pilbara-drinking-water-source/6541844

Phil C · Phil C

Gday all, I'm not sure if this has been posted before, however I think it's worth a repeat. I have just been informed that Western Australian chemists will not fill interstate prescriptions. Please let me know if this is true or a furfey? Thanks in advance. Cheers

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-12/human-waste-risk-to-pilbara-drinking-water-source/6541844?section=wa

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	Ladders (Preview) Hey All, For years my partner and I have traveled Australia with our fur child and been staying in cabins etc. What we have found is the places are very few and far between. SO we decided to buy a tent which opens up to endless possibilities. We bought this great Campmor Tent and extension, however it wei...	Tezza54	12	1748	05:25 AM Jun 18, 2015 by sandsmere
	Thank god it is the dry season. (Preview) We have been camped up at Cairns for about 3 weeks and it has rained nearly every day during the dry season. Hate to see the wet season.	done dreaming	11	1189	10:52 PM Jun 17, 2015 by Bevandy2
	Generator noise reduction possible? (Preview) We are due some time in July to take delivery for what is for us a new van, embark on what I hope will be at least 12 months of traveling, and in this instance a van with an air conditioner.While I personally have no real problems with high temperatures or high humidity, my better half really suffers under t...	greyhoundtom	24	2870	09:20 PM Jun 17, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	First time van advice and van storage between Brisbane and Kingscliff (Preview) Hi - newbie here We are working on the first caravan purchase (any assistance will be appreciated) and need to consider storage. Where we live is not conducive to long term caravan storage and our requirements for the next couple of years will be limited to travelling between Brisbane and Kingscli...	Time to change	11	845	07:20 PM Jun 17, 2015 by Time to change
	Portable Gas Stoves (Preview) Has anyone used one of the stand alone portable gas ovens? I have noted three of them: 1. Gasmate oven - sits on top of a Gasmate two burner stove (or a similar type). They can be bought as a package deal - oven and stove or individually. 2. Companion - a stand alone oven. 3. Coleman - also a stand alone, but tw...	Long Weekend	15	3012	05:08 PM Jun 17, 2015 by Long Weekend
	Screw in tent pegs (Preview) found these may be of interest to some http://www.peggypeg.com.au/	Woody n Sue	7	1468	03:26 PM Jun 17, 2015 by Brisand
	Campground in Hillston. (Preview) G'day all, Can someone tell me if the free camp just south of Hillston, NSW is still open? Its a few years since we were through there. Regards Phil B.	Magnarc	8	1818	01:53 PM Jun 17, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	SURPRISE SURPRISE;;; (Preview) Maybe Port Hedland read my post from a few days back.They have just opened a new free camp in town today a we are the first ones in. Its about the size of a football field, located off gregory st between the tennis club a football field; enter via the tennis club driveway a there is a dump point a water as you...	justcruisin01	8	1416	10:25 AM Jun 17, 2015 by Moonraker
	C1,2 &3 make Byron Bay (Preview) Well folks we made it into Byron Bay today at lunch time and have booked into the only dog friendly park here Belongil Field's a very favourite haunt of DOUGWE so I suppose we should call it DOUGWE TOWN. Doug did warn us that this is a "VERY" basic caravan park and well, he is right but in saying t...	copper1	5	888	10:22 AM Jun 17, 2015 by dogbox
	Like a good latte? (Preview) Camped up at Wuruma Dam for a while, we thought that the bread,water etc., delivering guy Jamie was a great idea. Well, there is more, we have had a young couple here, who set their travelling coffee machine up near the toilet block every morning to make us coffee lovers beautiful coffee. Unfortunat...	jules47	8	941	09:43 AM Jun 17, 2015 by jules47
	Caravan camping at Gympie Muster (Preview) We are thinking of going to the Gympie Muster, taking our van. Have heard various reports about access, slopes etc of staying - some wonderful, some terrible. We are asking for feedback from people who have actually been there. Anyone been Camping on site before? Would love to hear your comments an...	Bungendore	4	1354	09:13 PM Jun 16, 2015 by the vicar
	Avoid at all costs (Preview) We have stayed at Roebuck Bay Caravan park in W.A and have been robbed which is a regular avent in this park according to Police. They stated that nearly every second robbery call is about this park. We had been told by other caravaners to make sure we locked up our valuables, and put everthing away at nig...	madcart	22	1925	08:45 PM Jun 16, 2015 by solo nomad
	Solar is it time for its own forum (Preview) After reading the last post on solar it got me thinking with so many questions continually being asked is it time for our dearly beloved Cindy to consider it for its own forum topic. Just asking for thoughts	Woody n Sue	18	1468	07:53 PM Jun 16, 2015 by Jack Mac
	My newly purchased portable UHF kit (Preview) Hi all I hope the picture comes out ok . I decided to buy a twin pack Uniden portable UHF after a caravanning friend said he used and liked the portability. Anyway I will find out soon enough if they were a good choice. $299.00 at Dick Smiths with an added 1 year warranty so 3 years in total. Recommended chan...	Roostertales	6	1041	07:02 PM Jun 16, 2015 by rockylizard
	Jayco Heritage fibreglass problem (Preview) I have for several months been talking to Jayco about my Fibreglass Heritage caravan where it looks like the Gelcoat has broken down and you can see the Fibreglass matting pattern with a flat matt finish. I had the van inspected by Paul Tall who said the side was effected by the sun like sunburn the serv...	aussietraveller	16	3159	07:01 PM Jun 16, 2015 by jetj
	Western Australia (Preview) Hello everyone, We are planning our trip to WA and have a few questions. Is there any places between Darwin and Perth that are difficult to get accommodation either caravan parks or free camps? and what are the prices like for caravan parks with power? and what's the price of petrol today? thanks every...	the rocket	7	1294	02:23 PM Jun 16, 2015 by newcomer
	dog campers (Preview) I was ca ping a while back , the area was really clean and tidy , i was thinking how good it is to be at this place , Alas a large dog poo was there just waiting for someone to walk on Not far away i noticed a small dog near a tree where people might camp Doing a poo , no owner to be seen anywhere. No lead on the dog ei...	my van	11	1037	12:37 PM Jun 16, 2015 by madaboutled
	Pooping in their own nest? (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-12/human-waste-risk-to-pilbara-drinking-water-source/6541844	rockylizard	7	1404	12:22 PM Jun 16, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Prescriptions in WA (Preview) Gday all, I'm not sure if this has been posted before, however I think it's worth a repeat. I have just been informed that Western Australian chemists will not fill interstate prescriptions. Please let me know if this is true or a furfey? Thanks in advance. Cheers	Phil C	21	2132	11:23 AM Jun 16, 2015 by chris & terry
	Human waste risk to Pilbara drinking water source (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-12/human-waste-risk-to-pilbara-drinking-water-source/6541844?section=wa	kiwijims	17	1183	10:31 PM Jun 15, 2015 by Weevil
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