The Grey Nomads - General

Vic41 · Vic41

Saw this ad in the paper today, some interesting comments supporting the caravan parks and opposed to towns providing free camping;

Jack · Jack

After touring FNQ until late July my wife and I are considering travelling from the Cairns area to Tennant Creek. We have a standard caravan and a 4x4, any suggestions on preferred routing and places to stay ( have to be dog friendly)?

_wombat_ · _wombat_

HW and the team? have not heard anything since they were on their way to Darwin.

dragonfly1 · dragonfly1

We left Berri and arrived in Morgan early around 10 30 and stayed in the caravan park on the river we did washing and charged every thing up as this was the end of our trip we only stayed one night as we had been here a couple of times before. Next morning we started for home and travelled to Merbein where we st...

petengail · petengail

http://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/short-term-diesel-fuel-shortage-in-perth-after-bp-import-query/story-fnii5thn-1226937453184

Nelly · Nelly

As most of you are aware that earlier this year the Armidale council closed the free camping at Dumaresq dam near Armidale. In the Armidale paper that came out yesterday, since the camping was stopped, there has been vandalism, grog parties etc. so they (the council) are thinking of opening it up...

chaslib · chaslib

I will copy this over to Road conditions, but meantime any recent info on road from Thargomindah to Innaminka. Last post according to search was 2012 I think but as contemplating this trip next week would like recent update. Last i heard all sealed bar last 40 klms and that was a bit rough .... Every web...

shekon · shekon

I have had the absolute priviledge of meeting two of the nicest, and funniest people here in Batemans Bay. Di and Ray, aka, Capricorn and Pisces. Met up with Di yesterday at lunchtime and we spent the next three hours talking and laughing, the time just flew. It was like we had known each other forever, a...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Heading up to the Atherton tablelands on Sunday been wanting to go there for years ,not taking the van flying up having 10days any one tell me what weather will be like and temperatures, Don't want to take my overcoat unless i really have to lol

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=16525

barrie · barrie

at bloody last now i hope they continue in Sydney

oldboar · oldboar

We're spending a couple of nights at the free RV campground here. No facilities apart from good artesian water being available but nice spot. Dump points available in town. Good Telstra phone & internet. The info centre here is interesting, interactive video displays about the area plus Di...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Thanks Dougwe, for organising today. We meet with GST (Greg & Ruth) & a brief meeting with Grevo ( Garry ). Doug, your suggested parking for the rig was spot on, thanks for bringing along some GN's . The Irish tavern was an excellent choice for lunch, shame that Grevo could not stay but we totaly...

barrie · barrie

Night stays here have gone up by $1 are now $17 , still a good price for all the amenities and a good base for touring

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

Going to be -2 in Hamilton over night, also in parts of Auckland. Wish we were in Northern Territory with the Mob.

clarence · clarence

Any members at bedford weir at present, want to check the fishing gear needed. and whats biting. Be there sunday, thanks vic

jbrinks · jbrinks

We are starting to look at a new van , around the 20-21ft with full ensuite and washing machine. Trying to get some help before we get totally confused looking at so many different vans. Would appreciate any help if you can give us an idea what you like about your van and what is worthwhile having. Thanks f...

Nelly · Nelly

Hello all - Is it right that pensioners have concessions on their vehicle registrations? If so does this apply to motorhomes as well?

OMD · OMD

Hi everyone, well was scarey but just ordered a new Franklin Arrow Plus caravan, Be ready around Nov - Dec our choice. Trip around the block next year getting closer. As I go back to work on Thursday I can't go to the show but we got the show special plus bit more so all in all happy with what we got. Now to get...

Scubajetz · Scubajetz

Hi everyone! Would like ask if anyone knows who helps us Qld'ers, regards to, what company provides road side assistance to our rigs that's over 6 metres long? I've contacted RACQ & they don't support it! I've also contacted 2 others & it states in their policies that your RV or motorhome must...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Caravan Park Support Ad - Sunday Times 25th May 2014 - Page 42 Classifieds (Preview) Saw this ad in the paper today, some interesting comments supporting the caravan parks and opposed to towns providing free camping;	Vic41	28	2249	07:26 PM Jun 1, 2014 by russhenn
	Cairns to Tennant Creek (Preview) After touring FNQ until late July my wife and I are considering travelling from the Cairns area to Tennant Creek. We have a standard caravan and a 4x4, any suggestions on preferred routing and places to stay ( have to be dog friendly)?	Jack	5	931	06:30 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Jack
	where is (Preview) HW and the team? have not heard anything since they were on their way to Darwin.	_wombat_	20	4754	04:24 PM Jun 1, 2014 by _wombat_
	Good Coast to Murray update (Preview) We left Berri and arrived in Morgan early around 10 30 and stayed in the caravan park on the river we did washing and charged every thing up as this was the end of our trip we only stayed one night as we had been here a couple of times before. Next morning we started for home and travelled to Merbein where we st...	dragonfly1	2	513	03:53 PM Jun 1, 2014 by dragonfly1
	Diesel shortagte in Perth (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/short-term-diesel-fuel-shortage-in-perth-after-bp-import-query/story-fnii5thn-1226937453184	petengail	1	485	02:17 PM Jun 1, 2014 by Vic41
	Dumaresq Dam near Armidale (Preview) As most of you are aware that earlier this year the Armidale council closed the free camping at Dumaresq dam near Armidale. In the Armidale paper that came out yesterday, since the camping was stopped, there has been vandalism, grog parties etc. so they (the council) are thinking of opening it up...	Nelly	5	785	09:36 AM Jun 1, 2014 by Nelly
	Road from Thargomindah to Innaminka (Preview) I will copy this over to Road conditions, but meantime any recent info on road from Thargomindah to Innaminka. Last post according to search was 2012 I think but as contemplating this trip next week would like recent update. Last i heard all sealed bar last 40 klms and that was a bit rough .... Every web...	chaslib	3	4640	06:36 AM Jun 1, 2014 by sandsmere
	And the meetings of GN's keep happening. (Preview) I have had the absolute priviledge of meeting two of the nicest, and funniest people here in Batemans Bay. Di and Ray, aka, Capricorn and Pisces. Met up with Di yesterday at lunchtime and we spent the next three hours talking and laughing, the time just flew. It was like we had known each other forever, a...	shekon	5	722	07:58 PM May 31, 2014 by capricorn and pisces
	Holiday (Preview) Heading up to the Atherton tablelands on Sunday been wanting to go there for years ,not taking the van flying up having 10days any one tell me what weather will be like and temperatures, Don't want to take my overcoat unless i really have to lol	Cowboy7307	6	855	06:38 PM May 31, 2014 by Dougwe
	Andamooka opal fields Sa (Preview) http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=16525	graham (chickenman)	1	961	03:03 AM May 31, 2014 by johnno02
	Take that QLD (Preview) at bloody last now i hope they continue in Sydney	barrie	14	1227	09:19 PM May 30, 2014 by leevin
	Now at Julia Creek, Queensland (Preview) We're spending a couple of nights at the free RV campground here. No facilities apart from good artesian water being available but nice spot. Dump points available in town. Good Telstra phone & internet. The info centre here is interesting, interactive video displays about the area plus Di...	oldboar	15	2051	08:51 PM May 30, 2014 by Mary
	MEETUPS ARE STILL HAPPENING;; (Preview) Thanks Dougwe, for organising today. We meet with GST (Greg & Ruth) & a brief meeting with Grevo ( Garry ). Doug, your suggested parking for the rig was spot on, thanks for bringing along some GN's . The Irish tavern was an excellent choice for lunch, shame that Grevo could not stay but we totaly...	justcruisin01	1	718	07:28 PM May 30, 2014 by Dougwe
	Price rise at Mareeba (Preview) Night stays here have gone up by $1 are now $17 , still a good price for all the amenities and a good base for touring	barrie	8	900	05:39 PM May 30, 2014 by aussietraveller
	Spare a thought for the Kiwi's (Preview) Going to be -2 in Hamilton over night, also in parts of Auckland. Wish we were in Northern Territory with the Mob.	Kiwi-as	11	887	02:09 PM May 30, 2014 by _wombat_
	bedford weir (Preview) Any members at bedford weir at present, want to check the fishing gear needed. and whats biting. Be there sunday, thanks vic	clarence	9	865	02:00 PM May 30, 2014 by Friar Park
	What is the best feature of your van that you would not be without ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are starting to look at a new van , around the 20-21ft with full ensuite and washing machine. Trying to get some help before we get totally confused looking at so many different vans. Would appreciate any help if you can give us an idea what you like about your van and what is worthwhile having. Thanks f...	jbrinks	30	1914	07:39 AM May 30, 2014 by Radar
	Pensioner concessions (Preview) Hello all - Is it right that pensioners have concessions on their vehicle registrations? If so does this apply to motorhomes as well?	Nelly	13	1959	07:20 AM May 30, 2014 by scooner
	Just ordered our new van (Preview) Hi everyone, well was scarey but just ordered a new Franklin Arrow Plus caravan, Be ready around Nov - Dec our choice. Trip around the block next year getting closer. As I go back to work on Thursday I can't go to the show but we got the show special plus bit more so all in all happy with what we got. Now to get...	OMD	8	906	03:09 PM May 29, 2014 by Friar Park
	Road Side Assistance etc for a Dennings Coach Motorhome (Preview) Hi everyone! Would like ask if anyone knows who helps us Qld'ers, regards to, what company provides road side assistance to our rigs that's over 6 metres long? I've contacted RACQ & they don't support it! I've also contacted 2 others & it states in their policies that your RV or motorhome must...	Scubajetz	3	733	02:30 PM May 29, 2014 by Scubajetz
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