The Grey Nomads - General

gunnago · gunnago

we will be celebrating rods life at greens lake reserve on 29/1/2015 passed away peacefully on 22/3/2014 all welcome sometime after 12 oclock thanks

jules47 · jules47

Has anyone seen or heard from Gary Kelly - he seems to be missing from the site - I know he was not well in mid December - Copper1 - do you have a phone number for him? His blog is not updated either.

gollymolly · gollymolly

Over the last few months I have looked at our van and thought(dangerous) it is looking rather tired (14 years old). So it is happening. We have just pulled the vinyl of the floor, thanks to my hair dryer, which nearly was sent to the op shop as dont use it very often. Some of the film has lifted but we are goi...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-11/crews-race-to-contain-bullsbrook-blaze/6010738A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in parts of Bullsbrook in the City of Swan, near the following roads: Asher Road...

Delta18 · Delta18

A bit lengthy but a good read.... Australia: an American's viewInteresting set of observations from a visitor from the other side of the Pacific.'Value what you have and don't give it away.' There's a lot to admire about Australia, especially if you're a visiting American, says David Mason. More o...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-10/bushfire-threatening-lives-and-homes-in-bullsbrook-wa/6010318

Teresa · Teresa

Seems Geelong and surrounds have enough tourist dollars and don't need any more. How ironic that Geelong is going to suffer and has already from a lot of manufacturing closing down and more so when Ford motor company closes. I would have thought outside money would be good money. Perhaps when summer i...

DMaxer · DMaxer

I was wondering if any of us have recently purchased either a new or close to new van recently and were able to obtain much of a saving. I presume if the van is on the lot and been there some time then the dealer would want to move it given the floor plan finance but what sort of mark down can one expect on a new va...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, happy new year. How do you feel staying in free camps with regards to safety? Would value your opinion as we are doing that and so far no problems but I wonder. regards. rocket n strop

thomas01 · thomas01

Currently planning a trip to the Snowy Mountains area and seek advice about the suitability of towing a van through the Victorian high country along the Omeo Highway and other roads from Bairnsdale to Corryong and then on though to the Snowy Mountains. Or should we go the Hume or Princes Highways and a...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-09/central-australia-enjoys-heavy-rain/6008552

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-10/three-recued-from-flooded-causeway-near-alice-springs/6010084

Seano · Seano

hi to fellow nomads , as a newbie do anyone know of locations or how to find the locations for diesel fuel from cooktown to the gulf. I have a long range dual fuel tanks on my patrol and not sure if I also need to carry extra fuel with me or not, as I have been told that any extra fuel you carry on the outside o...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday...This morning (09 Jan 2015 until 0930) Steve Martin on ABC 774 radio is seeking "grey nomads" who feel they are being unfairly targeted by comments that have been made about "free camping" to give him a call and put your point of view.Phone 1300 222 774Cheers - John

RosieW · RosieW

In April, we hit the road to see the country. Headed to Queensland for the winter as the in-laws head to Caloundra every year. They left to go home, and we moved north to Tin Can Bay (Kingfisher Caravan Park). For a month. 3.5 months later, still here and not planning to move in the foreseeable future....

Maybell · Maybell

Hi, Is there anybody out there that can tell us the best places to catch barramundi, starting our trip late march heading north Western Australia then over the top into Qld, then carry on around the rest of Aust We did try at Tomato Island NT free camping then (not anymore) the odd ones caught no luck us. a...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/man-who-attempted-to-trek-30-miles-across-outback-after-car-broke-down-found-dead-just-a-mile-fro...

Nelly · Nelly

Hello all - planning a trip down the South Coast to Narrabarba then over to Bombala, Jindabyne, Tom Groggin then Khancoban to Corryong. Would this trip be ok in a Merc Sprinter especially when I get into the high country. Would appreciate any advice on roads or anything to do with this trip. Going i...

Dodger · Dodger

Enquired about park passes for Innes Nat park in SA. Informed that if I am camping for I night or more I only need to pay for ONE pass. Was told by TAS parks that when I camp in Mt William Nat Tasmania I need a park pass for every day that I camp. Plus camping fees at both parks of course. As we know them as NATIO...

clarence · clarence

We are travelling from Bundaberg to the ACT next week and need cheap powered sites if its too hot. any suggestions for the Goondiwindi and Dubbo areas please. vic

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Celebration of life Rowdy rabbit (Preview) we will be celebrating rods life at greens lake reserve on 29/1/2015 passed away peacefully on 22/3/2014 all welcome sometime after 12 oclock thanks	gunnago	6	1104	10:41 AM Jan 12, 2015 by vkgreenie
	Gary Kelly (Preview) Has anyone seen or heard from Gary Kelly - he seems to be missing from the site - I know he was not well in mid December - Copper1 - do you have a phone number for him? His blog is not updated either.	jules47	13	1732	10:23 AM Jan 12, 2015 by jules47
	Our caravan renovation (Preview) Over the last few months I have looked at our van and thought(dangerous) it is looking rather tired (14 years old). So it is happening. We have just pulled the vinyl of the floor, thanks to my hair dryer, which nearly was sent to the op shop as dont use it very often. Some of the film has lifted but we are goi...	gollymolly	4	977	07:10 AM Jan 12, 2015 by gollymolly
	BULLSBROOK FIRE UP-GRADED AFTER WIND CHANGE (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-11/crews-race-to-contain-bullsbrook-blaze/6010738A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in parts of Bullsbrook in the City of Swan, near the following roads: Asher Road...	kiwijims	0	370	08:34 PM Jan 11, 2015 by kiwijims
	Why does it take an American to open some eyes? (Preview) A bit lengthy but a good read.... Australia: an American's viewInteresting set of observations from a visitor from the other side of the Pacific.'Value what you have and don't give it away.' There's a lot to admire about Australia, especially if you're a visiting American, says David Mason. More o...	Delta18	6	1300	06:04 PM Jan 11, 2015 by Cupie
	BUSHFIRE 40KM NORTH OF PERTH AT BULLSBROOK (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-10/bushfire-threatening-lives-and-homes-in-bullsbrook-wa/6010318	kiwijims	6	1177	03:40 PM Jan 11, 2015 by kiwijims
	Interesting comment (Preview) Seems Geelong and surrounds have enough tourist dollars and don't need any more. How ironic that Geelong is going to suffer and has already from a lot of manufacturing closing down and more so when Ford motor company closes. I would have thought outside money would be good money. Perhaps when summer i...	Teresa	22	2044	11:22 AM Jan 11, 2015 by Crockie
	Good Deals (Preview) I was wondering if any of us have recently purchased either a new or close to new van recently and were able to obtain much of a saving. I presume if the van is on the lot and been there some time then the dealer would want to move it given the floor plan finance but what sort of mark down can one expect on a new va...	DMaxer	3	902	08:40 AM Jan 11, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	free camping safety (Preview) Hi everyone, happy new year. How do you feel staying in free camps with regards to safety? Would value your opinion as we are doing that and so far no problems but I wonder. regards. rocket n strop	the rocket	23	2139	11:34 PM Jan 10, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Omeo Highway with caravan (Preview) Currently planning a trip to the Snowy Mountains area and seek advice about the suitability of towing a van through the Victorian high country along the Omeo Highway and other roads from Bairnsdale to Corryong and then on though to the Snowy Mountains. Or should we go the Hume or Princes Highways and a...	thomas01	5	4996	08:20 PM Jan 10, 2015 by Cloak
	Photos of the Big Wet in Central Aussie (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-09/central-australia-enjoys-heavy-rain/6008552	kiwijims	16	1805	07:04 PM Jan 10, 2015 by shekon
	More news from the wet centre near Alice Springs (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-10/three-recued-from-flooded-causeway-near-alice-springs/6010084	kiwijims	1	609	04:31 PM Jan 10, 2015 by dING
	fuel locations on way to the gulf. (Preview) hi to fellow nomads , as a newbie do anyone know of locations or how to find the locations for diesel fuel from cooktown to the gulf. I have a long range dual fuel tanks on my patrol and not sure if I also need to carry extra fuel with me or not, as I have been told that any extra fuel you carry on the outside o...	Seano	7	1222	03:43 PM Jan 10, 2015 by wendyv
	Your opinion is sought NOW (Preview) Gday...This morning (09 Jan 2015 until 0930) Steve Martin on ABC 774 radio is seeking "grey nomads" who feel they are being unfairly targeted by comments that have been made about "free camping" to give him a call and put your point of view.Phone 1300 222 774Cheers - John	rockylizard	5	1882	02:29 PM Jan 10, 2015 by dazren
	We've stalled (by choice) - ever happened to you? (Preview) In April, we hit the road to see the country. Headed to Queensland for the winter as the in-laws head to Caloundra every year. They left to go home, and we moved north to Tin Can Bay (Kingfisher Caravan Park). For a month. 3.5 months later, still here and not planning to move in the foreseeable future....	RosieW	6	1082	11:09 AM Jan 10, 2015 by Gerty Dancer
	BARRA FIshing (Preview) Hi, Is there anybody out there that can tell us the best places to catch barramundi, starting our trip late march heading north Western Australia then over the top into Qld, then carry on around the rest of Aust We did try at Tomato Island NT free camping then (not anymore) the odd ones caught no luck us. a...	Maybell	6	1244	04:19 AM Jan 10, 2015 by Joga
	Another sad outback death... (Preview) http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/man-who-attempted-to-trek-30-miles-across-outback-after-car-broke-down-found-dead-just-a-mile-fro...	rockylizard	10	1753	10:18 PM Jan 9, 2015 by 03_Troopy
	Advice on trip down the South Coast then over to Corryong (Preview) Hello all - planning a trip down the South Coast to Narrabarba then over to Bombala, Jindabyne, Tom Groggin then Khancoban to Corryong. Would this trip be ok in a Merc Sprinter especially when I get into the high country. Would appreciate any advice on roads or anything to do with this trip. Going i...	Nelly	2	611	04:07 PM Jan 9, 2015 by Haji-Baba
	"National" Parks (Preview) Enquired about park passes for Innes Nat park in SA. Informed that if I am camping for I night or more I only need to pay for ONE pass. Was told by TAS parks that when I camp in Mt William Nat Tasmania I need a park pass for every day that I camp. Plus camping fees at both parks of course. As we know them as NATIO...	Dodger	15	2232	11:18 AM Jan 9, 2015 by Plain Truth
	bundy to act via dubbo (Preview) We are travelling from Bundaberg to the ACT next week and need cheap powered sites if its too hot. any suggestions for the Goondiwindi and Dubbo areas please. vic	clarence	5	916	09:04 PM Jan 8, 2015 by Radar
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