The Grey Nomads - General

Cupie · Cupie

I came across a boat review on one of my favourite Kayak sites, for the ORA folding kayak. Looking for more information, I goggled ORA and found to my surprise that it was listed in The Grey Nomads Leisure & Recreation page. The one there looks like a rather iffy dingy. If you look on the link below,...

tezza · tezza

Have you ever tried to imagine the size of the universe? How about the number of flies in the world? Now try this. Imagine how many messages and emails are floating around in our atmosphere looking for a phone or computer to appear on. Some of them are there for days waiting for a phone to come into servi...

Fried Rice · Fried Rice

We're in Forster for a few days. Drove from Bris-Mullumbimby on Thursday pm; Mullumbimby-Forster on Friday. Torrential rain at Mullumbimby after we left caused one death; unfortunately a lady tried to ford a flooded bridge and got washed off. Found her in car under water this a.m. Another warning n...

mainworry · mainworry

I am travelling around Aussie in a 4X4 motor home...Has anyone any suggestions for insuring personal effects cash etc in the motor home? The insurance companies I have contacted don't want to know about it... Thanks in advance

tjenkins_au · tjenkins_au

Where can we take our caravan to be weighed?

glassies · glassies

Helloooooooo everybody many apologies for not being on here no excuses just been busy with other stuff in life before u know it you realise its been months since you took a look in here we sold our house in glasshouse mtns and have now moved into our house in landsborough that was tenanted for a little o...

shuyak · shuyak

Hi all, has any one heard of using Nappisan as a sanitiser for the tanks, if so what is the mixing ratio, we have 2 black & 2 grey 240lt tanks on our rig & are looking for a cost effective sanitiser to use. We have only had our rig a month & the learning curve has been steeper than we thought but we a...

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi All Just thought I'd post a rundown on our latest venture . We left Brisbane and travelled to Oakey to visit friends then on to Yarramalong Weir for a few days then to Texas for a week ( could have stayed forever as it's such a lovely area ). We then moved to Nindigully for 2 days ( no water in river but pub wa...

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, Just wondering if you could suggest the most interesting way to travel to Emerald from Brizy? We want to spend some time in the Gem Fields over June and July. Any other tips for that area would be appreciated. Thanks Len and Barb

kandagal · kandagal

The level of Mary River at Dickabram Bridge came down a few feet overnight although it is still flowing fast & still carrying some debris. I'm to have an MRA on Tuesday & that is the last test. If nothing significant is found we (doctor & me) have decided to call it quits & put my "...

jbrinks · jbrinks

We had plans to go to Corryong after Easter but plans have now changed and we have to travel with our small dog and looking at these two parks for Easter . We are from Adelaide and don't know the area at all so can anyone give me a suggestion on either of these parks, they both sound good. Also any idea of the we...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Thanks Cindy Cheers - John

Dougwe · Dougwe

To "Mongrel". I have just spent a week with Alan and Adele in Penrith, Sydney. Thankyou both for a very relaxing and enjoyable time, I could get used to all the spoiling I got too and I tell you that for free. Shut the front gate!!!! I even got a cooking lesson so should be able to successfully...

Gailmaree · Gailmaree

Our 2005 Nissan patrol wagon ..3ltr diesel zd30 just blew the motor at 164000 klms. We bought it brand new in 2006 expecting many more miles than it's done. A replacement quote from Nissan was. $9000 plus fitting at "around" $3000. We located a brand new one on eBay for $6000. Nissan custo...

Delta18 · Delta18

Is it any wonder when you can holiday in a resort room in Bali cheaper than a tent site on the East Coast of Oz. And this report from Facebook page of "Free Choice Camping"..... IS IT ANY WONDER THE CONSUMER RAISES AN EYEBROW?For no particular reason I was looking at the booking page of a well kn...

Pam · Pam

We stopped in Lockhart today for lunch and this iconic cafe had a sold sign in the window. The insides looked like they were renovating. The booth seating was gone and it looked like a demolition site. Some members would remember a pic of this cafe in pick this place a while ago. I hope they eventually r...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Howdy all, I am currently in Penrith NSW and at this stage will be leaving tomorrow, Sunday. I am heading up the Pacific and Bruce highways, arriving in Townsville possibly Wednesday or Thursday. With all the rain in the East I would realy appreciate any information on closed/flooded roads or the po...

philchez · philchez

Hi all Love this forum we are newbies and preparing our first big 4 month trip later in the year with our much loved pooch in our current 1992 Coromal 475 Seka on a budget Would appreciate advice on purchase/installation of rooftop air conditioner. No doubt will have many more questions. Appreciate...

robcer · robcer

Hi all, we have been at Aysons Reserve for a couple of weeks now it's a great place. There are very clean toilets and a dump point but no rubbish bins or potable water we recommend this place to everyone, it's very central and close to Bendigo

Hendo · Hendo

Does anyone know if your van is covered by insurance if it is damaged or stolen while unattended in a "free" camp site?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Folding boat option - ORA (Preview) I came across a boat review on one of my favourite Kayak sites, for the ORA folding kayak. Looking for more information, I goggled ORA and found to my surprise that it was listed in The Grey Nomads Leisure & Recreation page. The one there looks like a rather iffy dingy. If you look on the link below,...	Cupie	4	780	08:18 PM Apr 3, 2014 by bill12
	global warming theory and sms's (Preview) Have you ever tried to imagine the size of the universe? How about the number of flies in the world? Now try this. Imagine how many messages and emails are floating around in our atmosphere looking for a phone or computer to appear on. Some of them are there for days waiting for a phone to come into servi...	tezza	5	657	05:19 PM Apr 3, 2014 by Wayne Dwop
	In Forster (Preview) We're in Forster for a few days. Drove from Bris-Mullumbimby on Thursday pm; Mullumbimby-Forster on Friday. Torrential rain at Mullumbimby after we left caused one death; unfortunately a lady tried to ford a flooded bridge and got washed off. Found her in car under water this a.m. Another warning n...	Fried Rice	2	633	09:18 AM Apr 3, 2014 by glassies
	INSURANCE (Preview) I am travelling around Aussie in a 4X4 motor home...Has anyone any suggestions for insuring personal effects cash etc in the motor home? The insurance companies I have contacted don't want to know about it... Thanks in advance	mainworry	8	1223	09:04 PM Apr 2, 2014 by intouch
	Finding correct weight of van. (Preview) Where can we take our caravan to be weighed?	tjenkins_au	5	873	02:57 PM Apr 2, 2014 by Explorer
	Many apologies (Preview) Helloooooooo everybody many apologies for not being on here no excuses just been busy with other stuff in life before u know it you realise its been months since you took a look in here we sold our house in glasshouse mtns and have now moved into our house in landsborough that was tenanted for a little o...	glassies	12	1312	01:52 PM Apr 2, 2014 by glassies
	Sanitisers for black & grey tanks (Preview) Hi all, has any one heard of using Nappisan as a sanitiser for the tanks, if so what is the mixing ratio, we have 2 black & 2 grey 240lt tanks on our rig & are looking for a cost effective sanitiser to use. We have only had our rig a month & the learning curve has been steeper than we thought but we a...	shuyak	13	1509	08:56 PM Apr 1, 2014 by Baz421
	6 Week Getaway (Preview) Hi All Just thought I'd post a rundown on our latest venture . We left Brisbane and travelled to Oakey to visit friends then on to Yarramalong Weir for a few days then to Texas for a week ( could have stayed forever as it's such a lovely area ). We then moved to Nindigully for 2 days ( no water in river but pub wa...	chrisnchris	4	739	08:10 PM Apr 1, 2014 by chrisnchris
	Brisbane to Emerald (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if you could suggest the most interesting way to travel to Emerald from Brizy? We want to spend some time in the Gem Fields over June and July. Any other tips for that area would be appreciated. Thanks Len and Barb	Dolly	6	709	05:50 PM Apr 1, 2014 by gwb
	Mary River (Preview) The level of Mary River at Dickabram Bridge came down a few feet overnight although it is still flowing fast & still carrying some debris. I'm to have an MRA on Tuesday & that is the last test. If nothing significant is found we (doctor & me) have decided to call it quits & put my "...	kandagal	4	804	03:34 PM Apr 1, 2014 by ken thomas
	Where to stay Tumbarumba C/P or ColacColac at Easter (Preview) We had plans to go to Corryong after Easter but plans have now changed and we have to travel with our small dog and looking at these two parks for Easter . We are from Adelaide and don't know the area at all so can anyone give me a suggestion on either of these parks, they both sound good. Also any idea of the we...	jbrinks	6	1020	01:11 PM Apr 1, 2014 by freehazzas
	My email notifications are back ! (Preview) Gday... Thanks Cindy Cheers - John	rockylizard	0	427	10:08 AM Apr 1, 2014 by rockylizard
	A VERY VERY BIG THANKYOU (Preview) To "Mongrel". I have just spent a week with Alan and Adele in Penrith, Sydney. Thankyou both for a very relaxing and enjoyable time, I could get used to all the spoiling I got too and I tell you that for free. Shut the front gate!!!! I even got a cooking lesson so should be able to successfully...	Dougwe	5	869	08:08 PM Mar 31, 2014 by mongrel
	Nissan patrol customer service (Preview) Our 2005 Nissan patrol wagon ..3ltr diesel zd30 just blew the motor at 164000 klms. We bought it brand new in 2006 expecting many more miles than it's done. A replacement quote from Nissan was. $9000 plus fitting at "around" $3000. We located a brand new one on eBay for $6000. Nissan custo...	Gailmaree	8	1329	06:41 PM Mar 31, 2014 by Diggings
	No wonder we Free Camp (Preview) Is it any wonder when you can holiday in a resort room in Bali cheaper than a tent site on the East Coast of Oz. And this report from Facebook page of "Free Choice Camping"..... IS IT ANY WONDER THE CONSUMER RAISES AN EYEBROW?For no particular reason I was looking at the booking page of a well kn...	Delta18	29	1979	06:40 PM Mar 31, 2014 by Vic41
	Bluebird Cafe Lockhart NSW ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We stopped in Lockhart today for lunch and this iconic cafe had a sold sign in the window. The insides looked like they were renovating. The booth seating was gone and it looked like a demolition site. Some members would remember a pic of this cafe in pick this place a while ago. I hope they eventually r...	Pam	32	3262	09:32 AM Mar 31, 2014 by Bluebird
	WEATHER UP THE EAST COAST (Preview) Howdy all, I am currently in Penrith NSW and at this stage will be leaving tomorrow, Sunday. I am heading up the Pacific and Bruce highways, arriving in Townsville possibly Wednesday or Thursday. With all the rain in the East I would realy appreciate any information on closed/flooded roads or the po...	Dougwe	10	1115	08:35 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Dougwe
	air conditioner and Awning (Preview) Hi all Love this forum we are newbies and preparing our first big 4 month trip later in the year with our much loved pooch in our current 1992 Coromal 475 Seka on a budget Would appreciate advice on purchase/installation of rooftop air conditioner. No doubt will have many more questions. Appreciate...	philchez	8	1608	05:50 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	Aysons Reserve Elmore (Preview) Hi all, we have been at Aysons Reserve for a couple of weeks now it's a great place. There are very clean toilets and a dump point but no rubbish bins or potable water we recommend this place to everyone, it's very central and close to Bendigo	robcer	3	1168	05:13 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Bucko
	Free Camp 2 (Preview) Does anyone know if your van is covered by insurance if it is damaged or stolen while unattended in a "free" camp site?	Hendo	4	900	01:59 PM Mar 30, 2014 by gypsynolmate
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