The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

I am currently in Inverell NSW and will be heading to Townsville on Thursday and need to be there Saturday afternoon. I was going to go back to Moree then Roma (one night), Emerald (one night) then via Charters Towers to Townsville. OR Any opinions as to maybe go via Toowoomba, Rockhampton then up the Br...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

I see a lot of reference to camps Australia in the various editions, i have a copy of camps 6 which i think is great. i have also come across a website or app for wikicamps i have been using it to look at the various sites and places that members are at. It looks to me to be a great cheap and easy to use resource Th...

bazzle22 · bazzle22

Hi, I see that WikiCamps is highly recommended by members. It would seem that it applies only to Iphone/pad/pod. Is there any way I can use this app on my MacBook ? Thank you for your feedback, Barry.

Apprentice Nomad · Apprentice Nomad

Spent the wet grey day driving around the Tweed Coast and looked at a couple of caravan parks, namely Fingal Head, Pottsville and Kingscliff and it seems that they all charge around $34-$45 per night for a powered site. I cant believe it!! Do they think it's Noosa or what? Maybe I need some ideas on free...

magraret · magraret

hi all at the moment we are at beachport s/a heading to meningie soon following the coast road we are thinking of going to ardrossan after that but not sure what we are missing along the way bypassing adalaide its self anyone have any suggestions of nice places (beachside )

Sol · Sol

I was just out on a callout and noticed a few caravans (approx 30) heading north. Was wondering how many of you are heading up to beautiful FNQ this winter and where are you going to stay? Anyone staying at Kurrimine or Mission Beach? Cheers Sol

landy · landy

We are in Broken Hill and would like to visit Coward Srings, can any one tell us what the condition of the road is from Roxby Downs to Coober Pedy via William Creek. We are towing a large van with a Land Rover Defender. Any info appreciated. Landy Sorry Folks popsted in wrong place have reposted...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, we did that and had a lovely lunch at a lovely little cafe here in down town Inverell then back to the Gypsy house for tea and coffee. It was great to catch up with Michelle and Ray again. Ray, just keep those wheels on the Gypsy Wagon turning so they don't get flat spots on them and the best way to that is g...

Duh · Duh

Just got an update on this park from CAW, apparently the symbol in the Camps book was an error and it is pet friendly;UPDATE ON A CARAVAN PARK BROOME - BROOME'S GATEWAY This is a new listing in Camps 7 ( WA site 486) and it is the only "pet friendly" caravan park within a reasonable drive (28 km)...

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi all, Just wondering if you would like to know about a couple of websites that monitor fuel prices, including diesel in regional areas? I think I hear a resounding 'YES!' Okay, they are: 'Captain Compare' and 'MotorMouth'. They do other comparisons as well like roadside assistance, insuran...

gitsho · gitsho

Does anybody know what the item is that can be bought at bunnings for using on all taps when travelling.rgds gitsho -- Edited by gitsho on Tuesday 21st of May 2013 05:19:32 PM

milo · milo

Just a short note i am in hospital , not sure why or how long think I been hanging out with wombat for too long

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers DH and I were away for a few days last week and noticed a lot of 'vans with UHF signs on their vans. Says to Dh we should get one 'cos everybody else has one and that's good enough for me. But he resists, - so - YOU tell him why we need one, might listen to someone else's opinions... (but maybe not)...

reglynn · reglynn

Morning all. As we are new to this Nomadic Lifestyle (and loving it) we are still finding out how to go about things, We have a smell in our sinks and i think it is coming from the hose, we are careful not to let food particles etc, go down the sink. We put on the outlet a self closing thingy an airless trap, but...

JT · JT

Hey everybody,hope all you guys are having a ball,,I just wanted to ask if anybody would mind giving us some info on independent camping spots in and around the daintree & cape trib????

Helena · Helena

Just got home and the phone rang it was the A'Van company that was selling our van to tell us that they had sold it for us it took almost a year to sell so it came as a real surprise now we can start looking seriously for a Toyota Campervan and will feel that we will soon to be back on the road thank goodness. Hel...

biggles · biggles

Hi folks .. Managed to get a few pics today taken from above the Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds at Mareeba .. Mareeba can be seen in some pics in the distance .. Jon

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Wife and i are looking at coming up to mainland after she is finished with radiation treatment , hoping in Sep we have never done free camping before and iam going to get camp7 book when i find it, our caravan is only fitted up with 240 volt electric , but do have gas hot plates and gas fridge so we will not ev...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

Hi All. after a year of varied setbacks ,I'm gearing up again for another trip. Hoping to get away mid August. Different rig, same trip, different time table. Havent been posting as there was no certainty and no plans, just optimism. All is good now and far horizons call once again

bowlerbear · bowlerbear

Hi, I'm currently at the Poona Palms Caravan Park but had a car run up the back of me yesterday before I left Gympie and the car repairer I will be going to is in Maryborough. Had the assessment done today and just waiting for the NRMA to give the go ahead and parts will be ordered etc. So not sure how long I wil...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	JUST A QUICK QUESTION IF I MAY (Preview) I am currently in Inverell NSW and will be heading to Townsville on Thursday and need to be there Saturday afternoon. I was going to go back to Moree then Roma (one night), Emerald (one night) then via Charters Towers to Townsville. OR Any opinions as to maybe go via Toowoomba, Rockhampton then up the Br...	Dougwe	27	1361	09:02 PM May 23, 2013 by BohemianGypsy
	Alternative camping site information (Preview) I see a lot of reference to camps Australia in the various editions, i have a copy of camps 6 which i think is great. i have also come across a website or app for wikicamps i have been using it to look at the various sites and places that members are at. It looks to me to be a great cheap and easy to use resource Th...	Poppy sore eye	10	1054	08:50 PM May 23, 2013 by Old Crofter
	WikiCamps app for Apple MacBook available ? (Preview) Hi, I see that WikiCamps is highly recommended by members. It would seem that it applies only to Iphone/pad/pod. Is there any way I can use this app on my MacBook ? Thank you for your feedback, Barry.	bazzle22	3	5184	12:16 PM May 23, 2013 by ChrisandPeter
	Tweed Coast Caravan Parks (Preview) Spent the wet grey day driving around the Tweed Coast and looked at a couple of caravan parks, namely Fingal Head, Pottsville and Kingscliff and it seems that they all charge around $34-$45 per night for a powered site. I cant believe it!! Do they think it's Noosa or what? Maybe I need some ideas on free...	Apprentice Nomad	7	2051	03:49 PM May 23, 2013 by Apprentice Nomad
	Meningie s/aust to Ardrossan s/aust (Preview) hi all at the moment we are at beachport s/a heading to meningie soon following the coast road we are thinking of going to ardrossan after that but not sure what we are missing along the way bypassing adalaide its self anyone have any suggestions of nice places (beachside )	magraret	2	529	02:57 PM May 23, 2013 by milo
	Who's heading to Far Nth Qld this winter? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was just out on a callout and noticed a few caravans (approx 30) heading north. Was wondering how many of you are heading up to beautiful FNQ this winter and where are you going to stay? Anyone staying at Kurrimine or Mission Beach? Cheers Sol	Sol	32	2177	01:30 PM May 23, 2013 by Sol
	Road Coditions (Preview) We are in Broken Hill and would like to visit Coward Srings, can any one tell us what the condition of the road is from Roxby Downs to Coober Pedy via William Creek. We are towing a large van with a Land Rover Defender. Any info appreciated. Landy Sorry Folks popsted in wrong place have reposted...	landy	1	716	05:34 AM May 23, 2013 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Dougwe and Bohemian Gypsy and Mr BG meet again (Preview) Yep, we did that and had a lovely lunch at a lovely little cafe here in down town Inverell then back to the Gypsy house for tea and coffee. It was great to catch up with Michelle and Ray again. Ray, just keep those wheels on the Gypsy Wagon turning so they don't get flat spots on them and the best way to that is g...	Dougwe	0	552	02:45 AM May 23, 2013 by Dougwe
	Update From Camps Aust Wide on the New Gateway Caravan Park In Broome - It is Pet Friendly (Preview) Just got an update on this park from CAW, apparently the symbol in the Camps book was an error and it is pet friendly;UPDATE ON A CARAVAN PARK BROOME - BROOME'S GATEWAY This is a new listing in Camps 7 ( WA site 486) and it is the only "pet friendly" caravan park within a reasonable drive (28 km)...	Duh	3	1052	08:16 AM May 23, 2013 by Duh
	Finding Cheaper Diesel (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if you would like to know about a couple of websites that monitor fuel prices, including diesel in regional areas? I think I hear a resounding 'YES!' Okay, they are: 'Captain Compare' and 'MotorMouth'. They do other comparisons as well like roadside assistance, insuran...	Wild1	2	630	04:50 AM May 23, 2013 by Wombat 280
	Bunnings (Preview) Does anybody know what the item is that can be bought at bunnings for using on all taps when travelling.rgds gitsho -- Edited by gitsho on Tuesday 21st of May 2013 05:19:32 PM	gitsho	22	4451	02:00 AM May 23, 2013 by Sheba
	In hospital (Preview) Just a short note i am in hospital , not sure why or how long think I been hanging out with wombat for too long	milo	27	1623	10:57 PM May 22, 2013 by milo
	UHF radios (Preview) Hi Campers DH and I were away for a few days last week and noticed a lot of 'vans with UHF signs on their vans. Says to Dh we should get one 'cos everybody else has one and that's good enough for me. But he resists, - so - YOU tell him why we need one, might listen to someone else's opinions... (but maybe not)...	Jay-Jay	17	1354	08:57 PM May 22, 2013 by JRH
	Smelly grey water hose (Preview) Morning all. As we are new to this Nomadic Lifestyle (and loving it) we are still finding out how to go about things, We have a smell in our sinks and i think it is coming from the hose, we are careful not to let food particles etc, go down the sink. We put on the outlet a self closing thingy an airless trap, but...	reglynn	19	4882	03:17 PM May 22, 2013 by jules47
	Daintree camping (independent) (Preview) Hey everybody,hope all you guys are having a ball,,I just wanted to ask if anybody would mind giving us some info on independent camping spots in and around the daintree & cape trib????	JT	4	841	03:08 PM May 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	surprise (Preview) Just got home and the phone rang it was the A'Van company that was selling our van to tell us that they had sold it for us it took almost a year to sell so it came as a real surprise now we can start looking seriously for a Toyota Campervan and will feel that we will soon to be back on the road thank goodness. Hel...	Helena	17	1214	05:26 AM May 22, 2013 by jetj
	.. Above Rodeo Grounds .. Mareeba Nth Qld (Preview) Hi folks .. Managed to get a few pics today taken from above the Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds at Mareeba .. Mareeba can be seen in some pics in the distance .. Jon	biggles	5	753	05:03 AM May 22, 2013 by herbie
	First time free camping (Preview) Wife and i are looking at coming up to mainland after she is finished with radiation treatment , hoping in Sep we have never done free camping before and iam going to get camp7 book when i find it, our caravan is only fitted up with 240 volt electric , but do have gas hot plates and gas fridge so we will not ev...	Cowboy7307	14	1675	04:36 AM May 22, 2013 by Sheba
	nearly back....again (Preview) Hi All. after a year of varied setbacks ,I'm gearing up again for another trip. Hoping to get away mid August. Different rig, same trip, different time table. Havent been posting as there was no certainty and no plans, just optimism. All is good now and far horizons call once again	Bent Axle Bob	7	685	04:26 AM May 22, 2013 by Bent Axle Bob
	Anybody in the Maryborough area? (Preview) Hi, I'm currently at the Poona Palms Caravan Park but had a car run up the back of me yesterday before I left Gympie and the car repairer I will be going to is in Maryborough. Had the assessment done today and just waiting for the NRMA to give the go ahead and parts will be ordered etc. So not sure how long I wil...	bowlerbear	9	948	03:26 AM May 22, 2013 by bowlerbear
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