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gitsho · gitsho

Hi all, we are currently camped on the macdonald river,retreat. Just wondering if anybody has fished this river and if so any suggestions for best spots for fishing. Beautiful day here and plent of water in the river. Cheers

Wirroff · Wirroff

G'day fellow GN's. We are about to start our next leg of the Big Lap from Tamworth across the West to Broken Hill and was wondering if any of you had any top tips for free camps along the way? We are driving a Sprinter Jabiru and are self contained but SWMBO (She who must be obeyed) still likes to have a toilet...

blaze · blaze

so much for all the knockers of Tassie and the free camping disappearing, this is a must read. On top of this new location you have free camping on the river bank with toilets about 2 km away. Then head to the iconic Stanley and you will find free camping along the beach front (about 1km from a c/p) and free c...

keiron · keiron

Hi fellow Nomads. I am wanting to do a bit of Gold panning / fossicking, probably around Oberon in NSW, and am wondering if anyone of you may have done it and can offer any clues. Things like locations to camp, access for caravans, etc. Finally I guess, should one even bother looking for his fortune there...

oldboar · oldboar

We spent a week in Perth (flew over) to see Sandra's son & grandsons plus my daughter & granddaughters as it will be about 18 months before we manage to do the gypsy thing over that way. Arrived back last Friday, picked up the van then headed south. A couple of days in Parkes to see my parents the...

snapper49 · snapper49

I have only just experienced a failure of a well know Australian made steel rim on my Western Australian made caravan The wheel would have been put on at the time of manufacture (2007) and by my estimation would have travelled around 20000k I travelled from my home town to Adelaide where in the morning I...

sandyr · sandyr

I have noticed there are quite a few aps for camping which one would be the best?I have used the trusty camps book but I thought I might go hi-tec and try my ipad in conjuction with THE book, as we are always looking for new and interesting places to visit.

dizzypython · dizzypython

hi all we are in perth to work for a few years but are having trouble in finding a spot to live as the caravan parks will not take us we have a 40' motorhome with a trailer which houses our prado 4wd so my question does anyone have any ideas as where we may be able find somewhere to live our m/home is what we l...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Not sure if this is the right place but it is caravan orientated

Bobstar52 · Bobstar52

Sorry for posting this in two sections, just would like as many folks to read. below is a post I made in November on my shake down to SA Vic NSW. After reading I hope if GN are not happy with a situation they come across they to take the time to write to the dept responsible for the decisions making that affec...

copper1 · copper1

Hi gang just a quick update we set off from Milton this morning and are currently free camping at Genoa just over the boarder near Mallacoota. What a top spot toilets and cold showers. We have decided to spend two days here before heading into Mallacoota. Weather is fine thank God, had a small wind from t...

SnowT · SnowT

Ok I got sent a message asking for the site's that I have used to get the information for importing a Coaster.. One of the most important thing's I found out is buy from an Auction, do not go thru a resale r.. Here Goes.. Sites used to Check Auction's.. http://www.japautoauctions.com/aj_neo#1:COAST...

copper1 · copper1

Well after a few weeks of setting up the new van in between RAIN and looking after grand kids we are ready to set off on our shake down trip. Our destination will be Mallacoota Victoria, not sure if we will free camp or head to the van park on the lake. Needless to say tho, Roxy, Ruby and I are excited. If anyo...

Lomes · Lomes

Hi all We have a coach converted into a motorhome and it has a flush house toilet. I am having a smelly problem in the bus when driving and would like to hear from anyone that has the same toilet set up all our waste water ends up in one holding tank. I have just brought some Biomagic to add...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

For your hospitality & friendship during our stopover at the weekend, & for joining us for a few days out at the dam. Our door is open & love to see you down our way sometime. Cheers. JC.

Terra Domus · Terra Domus

Hello Team. I hope you are all dodging the thunderstorms. A little while ago someone posted information about a Roof Rack mounted Solar Shower, tried searching but no luck. I think is was available in the USA. Any info would be appreciated. Happy and Safe Travelling Russell

copper1 · copper1

New facilities drive BILLIONS of dollars are driving through the region each year, and a Shoalhaven City Councillor says it is time to devise a plan to capture some of it. While many councillors recently attended a conference in Mandurah, Western Australia, leading to calls to limit the number...

Duh · Duh

On our recent trip down south, we stayed for three days/nights at the Narrogin Caravan Park, Narrogin is approx. 192 kms south/east of Perth. The park has always been council owned but was previously leased but the lease was not renewed and is now currently managed by the council, with a temporary on...

Duh · Duh

We recently stayed at the Lions Dryandra Woodlands Village for two days/nights in the Magpie cottage (all self contained and air conditioned) and from there did a tour at Barna Mia animal sanctuary at night. The Congelin camping area shown in Camps 7 is about 14 kms from the village, we visited that ...

Duh · Duh

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=b2TaLGlj6ig&vq=large#t=27

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Macdonald river, retreat NSW (Preview) Hi all, we are currently camped on the macdonald river,retreat. Just wondering if anybody has fished this river and if so any suggestions for best spots for fishing. Beautiful day here and plent of water in the river. Cheers	gitsho	4	1173	07:58 PM Nov 28, 2013 by Radar
	Free Camps Tamworth to Broken Hill (Preview) G'day fellow GN's. We are about to start our next leg of the Big Lap from Tamworth across the West to Broken Hill and was wondering if any of you had any top tips for free camps along the way? We are driving a Sprinter Jabiru and are self contained but SWMBO (She who must be obeyed) still likes to have a toilet...	Wirroff	7	1652	10:46 AM Nov 28, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Nice story on main web page re smithton (Preview) so much for all the knockers of Tassie and the free camping disappearing, this is a must read. On top of this new location you have free camping on the river bank with toilets about 2 km away. Then head to the iconic Stanley and you will find free camping along the beach front (about 1km from a c/p) and free c...	blaze	12	734	10:40 AM Nov 28, 2013 by blaze
	Gold fossicking in NSW (Preview) Hi fellow Nomads. I am wanting to do a bit of Gold panning / fossicking, probably around Oberon in NSW, and am wondering if anyone of you may have done it and can offer any clues. Things like locations to camp, access for caravans, etc. Finally I guess, should one even bother looking for his fortune there...	keiron	4	2947	09:11 PM Nov 27, 2013 by the ginger nomad
	On the road again (Preview) We spent a week in Perth (flew over) to see Sandra's son & grandsons plus my daughter & granddaughters as it will be about 18 months before we manage to do the gypsy thing over that way. Arrived back last Friday, picked up the van then headed south. A couple of days in Parkes to see my parents the...	oldboar	2	455	05:33 PM Nov 27, 2013 by ken thomas
	Australian made steel rim failure (Preview) I have only just experienced a failure of a well know Australian made steel rim on my Western Australian made caravan The wheel would have been put on at the time of manufacture (2007) and by my estimation would have travelled around 20000k I travelled from my home town to Adelaide where in the morning I...	snapper49	9	2482	11:47 PM Nov 27, 2013 by dorian
	free aps for camping (Preview) I have noticed there are quite a few aps for camping which one would be the best?I have used the trusty camps book but I thought I might go hi-tec and try my ipad in conjuction with THE book, as we are always looking for new and interesting places to visit.	sandyr	8	1100	11:44 PM Nov 27, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	where to stay in perth (Preview) hi all we are in perth to work for a few years but are having trouble in finding a spot to live as the caravan parks will not take us we have a 40' motorhome with a trailer which houses our prado 4wd so my question does anyone have any ideas as where we may be able find somewhere to live our m/home is what we l...	dizzypython	12	866	07:42 PM Nov 27, 2013 by dizzypython
	Camping car (Preview) Not sure if this is the right place but it is caravan orientated	NeilandRaine	6	765	11:20 AM Nov 27, 2013 by johnno02
	LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD TO THOSE WHO MAKE THE BAD DECISIONS THAT EFFECT US ALL!!!!!!!! (Preview) Sorry for posting this in two sections, just would like as many folks to read. below is a post I made in November on my shake down to SA Vic NSW. After reading I hope if GN are not happy with a situation they come across they to take the time to write to the dept responsible for the decisions making that affec...	Bobstar52	18	1567	07:05 AM Nov 27, 2013 by Baz421
	1st night in the new van at Genoa (Preview) Hi gang just a quick update we set off from Milton this morning and are currently free camping at Genoa just over the boarder near Mallacoota. What a top spot toilets and cold showers. We have decided to spend two days here before heading into Mallacoota. Weather is fine thank God, had a small wind from t...	copper1	4	720	06:56 AM Nov 27, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Importing a Grey import.. some Web site's I have used.. (Preview) Ok I got sent a message asking for the site's that I have used to get the information for importing a Coaster.. One of the most important thing's I found out is buy from an Auction, do not go thru a resale r.. Here Goes.. Sites used to Check Auction's.. http://www.japautoauctions.com/aj_neo#1:COAST...	SnowT	1	864	06:50 AM Nov 27, 2013 by Aus-Kiwi
	Let the Shake Down Begin (Preview) Well after a few weeks of setting up the new van in between RAIN and looking after grand kids we are ready to set off on our shake down trip. Our destination will be Mallacoota Victoria, not sure if we will free camp or head to the van park on the lake. Needless to say tho, Roxy, Ruby and I are excited. If anyo...	copper1	6	649	06:04 AM Nov 27, 2013 by Radar
	House toilet in motorhome (Preview) Hi all We have a coach converted into a motorhome and it has a flush house toilet. I am having a smelly problem in the bus when driving and would like to hear from anyone that has the same toilet set up all our waste water ends up in one holding tank. I have just brought some Biomagic to add...	Lomes	4	641	04:52 AM Nov 27, 2013 by Lomes
	Thankyou Cruising Cruze (Preview) For your hospitality & friendship during our stopover at the weekend, & for joining us for a few days out at the dam. Our door is open & love to see you down our way sometime. Cheers. JC.	justcruisin01	4	692	01:04 AM Nov 27, 2013 by justcruisin01
	Roof Rack mounted Solar Hot Water (Preview) Hello Team. I hope you are all dodging the thunderstorms. A little while ago someone posted information about a Roof Rack mounted Solar Shower, tried searching but no luck. I think is was available in the USA. Any info would be appreciated. Happy and Safe Travelling Russell	Terra Domus	12	1074	12:32 AM Nov 27, 2013 by jetj
	Shoalhaven to do it's Bit (Preview) New facilities drive BILLIONS of dollars are driving through the region each year, and a Shoalhaven City Councillor says it is time to devise a plan to capture some of it. While many councillors recently attended a conference in Mandurah, Western Australia, leading to calls to limit the number...	copper1	6	1093	10:40 PM Nov 26, 2013 by Oz Gypsy
	Narrogin Caravan Park WA - Now Council Run (Preview) On our recent trip down south, we stayed for three days/nights at the Narrogin Caravan Park, Narrogin is approx. 192 kms south/east of Perth. The park has always been council owned but was previously leased but the lease was not renewed and is now currently managed by the council, with a temporary on...	Duh	4	2752	07:46 PM Nov 26, 2013 by Duh
	Dryandra Woodlands - Narrogin/Cuballing Area in WA (Preview) We recently stayed at the Lions Dryandra Woodlands Village for two days/nights in the Magpie cottage (all self contained and air conditioned) and from there did a tour at Barna Mia animal sanctuary at night. The Congelin camping area shown in Camps 7 is about 14 kms from the village, we visited that ...	Duh	6	1508	07:43 PM Nov 26, 2013 by Duh
	Blast From The Past - Perth and Country WA - 1954 (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=b2TaLGlj6ig&vq=large#t=27	Duh	4	589	06:14 AM Nov 26, 2013 by Duh
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