The Grey Nomads - General

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

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-07/drivers-warned-new-cycle-safety-laws-begin-in-queensland/5371586

copper1 · copper1

Hi Folks my daughter is considering buying a Nissan patrol details below, would be interested to hear from anyone on the forum that has one and what they are like any information would be appreciated before they sign on the dotted line. 2009 Nissan Patrol GU 6 ST MY084 Cylinders4X4 Dual RangeDiesel1...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... In line with forum rules, no need to make any comment or opinion on this thread. I only post it for information for those who have regularly expressed there needs to be representation for Mature Age electors. http://themap.org.au/ Cheers - John

Teo · Teo

Although my wife and I have been reading Grey Nomads for quite a while, we have just retired and want to plan some caravan trips for the next few months. We would like to travel from home in Brisbane to Broken Hill then down to South Aus. A guy told me that it is a waste of time to go to the Yorke and Eyre Pennins...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-06/petrol-drops-below-1-dollar-a-litre-in-sydney/6002982

Maybell · Maybell

Hi, Has anyone stayed at Camballin near Derby WA. We managed to contact the shop there and they where very helpful but have been unable to contact the caravan park either by phone or email. want to know cost of staying at park or what the free camping there is like. and the big question did you catch a BARRA...

wendyv · wendyv

Dougwe, re your problem fridge: do you have enough power capacity (solar; generator) to change your fridge to a 12v or 12/240v one? Might be the only way the problem is going to be solved.

gollymolly · gollymolly

How many remember the swamp milkshake. The poor girl in the coffee shop at Tamworth looked at Rod but ended up making a lovely one.She was so pleased with herself.

Threadbare Bunny · Threadbare Bunny

3 months ago, we took a caretaking position on a station 120 klms out of Meeka, and travel fortnightly into town to shop, medical, etc. The town supermarket, Farmer Jacks, have some practices in place which really need to be brought to your attention. Items appear on your docket which aren't in your ba...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

The truck came fitted with 195/75/R16 LT Pirelli tyres. These are PURE CRAP;; 20,000kl one front came apart from the steel belt & blew; its mate was distorted as well. 22,000kl & a rear has gone the same with its mate not looking to good as well, all 4 rears almost worn out & irregular wear f...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1871	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	678	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	1295	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	1959	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	1153	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	1502	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	1933	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	685	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	2417	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	986	09:04 PM Jan 8, 2015 by Radar
	New road rules - Qld (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-07/drivers-warned-new-cycle-safety-laws-begin-in-queensland/5371586	Dunmowin	15	2106	08:49 PM Jan 8, 2015 by rayn_boh
	Info require re 2009 Nissan patrol GU 6 ST MY08 (Preview) Hi Folks my daughter is considering buying a Nissan patrol details below, would be interested to hear from anyone on the forum that has one and what they are like any information would be appreciated before they sign on the dotted line. 2009 Nissan Patrol GU 6 ST MY084 Cylinders4X4 Dual RangeDiesel1...	copper1	9	1892	08:13 PM Jan 8, 2015 by patrolst
	We've been asking for one... (Preview) Gday... In line with forum rules, no need to make any comment or opinion on this thread. I only post it for information for those who have regularly expressed there needs to be representation for Mature Age electors. http://themap.org.au/ Cheers - John	rockylizard	9	1128	06:14 PM Jan 8, 2015 by keiron
	Visiting South Aus. (Preview) Although my wife and I have been reading Grey Nomads for quite a while, we have just retired and want to plan some caravan trips for the next few months. We would like to travel from home in Brisbane to Broken Hill then down to South Aus. A guy told me that it is a waste of time to go to the Yorke and Eyre Pennins...	Teo	11	1344	06:02 PM Jan 8, 2015 by Mobi Condo
	PETROL BELOW $1.00 per litre in SYDNEY (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-06/petrol-drops-below-1-dollar-a-litre-in-sydney/6002982	kiwijims	7	946	10:42 AM Jan 8, 2015 by Joga
	Camballin WA (Preview) Hi, Has anyone stayed at Camballin near Derby WA. We managed to contact the shop there and they where very helpful but have been unable to contact the caravan park either by phone or email. want to know cost of staying at park or what the free camping there is like. and the big question did you catch a BARRA...	Maybell	4	2265	09:35 AM Jan 8, 2015 by lizard
	Dougwe's fridge (Preview) Dougwe, re your problem fridge: do you have enough power capacity (solar; generator) to change your fridge to a 12v or 12/240v one? Might be the only way the problem is going to be solved.	wendyv	8	1205	01:37 AM Jan 8, 2015 by New Wanderers
	Swamp milkshake (Preview) How many remember the swamp milkshake. The poor girl in the coffee shop at Tamworth looked at Rod but ended up making a lovely one.She was so pleased with herself.	gollymolly	8	1239	01:24 AM Jan 8, 2015 by johnq
	A heads up if you're near Meekatharra.. (Preview) 3 months ago, we took a caretaking position on a station 120 klms out of Meeka, and travel fortnightly into town to shop, medical, etc. The town supermarket, Farmer Jacks, have some practices in place which really need to be brought to your attention. Items appear on your docket which aren't in your ba...	Threadbare Bunny	3	1288	05:48 PM Jan 7, 2015 by Gundog
	PIRELLI TYRES;; (Preview) The truck came fitted with 195/75/R16 LT Pirelli tyres. These are PURE CRAP;; 20,000kl one front came apart from the steel belt & blew; its mate was distorted as well. 22,000kl & a rear has gone the same with its mate not looking to good as well, all 4 rears almost worn out & irregular wear f...	justcruisin01	10	1591	04:03 PM Jan 7, 2015 by spice
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