The Grey Nomads - General

Vernleanne · Vernleanne

Hi all Just thought I would start a thread asking where you are going this long weekend. We are of to Padthaway for a the long weekend with the caravan club and staying a few extra days just to take in some R&R. Hope the weather is not to bad down that way, not that it matters to much it will be great just to...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Now at Normanton in the very hot, dry, windy weather. Have been all around the town looking at the sights and being the perfect little tourist. Yesterday I drove out and spent the day at Karumba. I think the entire worlds population of Toyota Landcruisers or Nissan Patrols with camper trailer...

the rocket · the rocket

Hello Everyone, I am in a quandry. I am trying to get to see the newsletter but every time all i get is "about blank". This happens on all headlines. What am i doing wrong? thanks.

russhenn · russhenn

We are permanent GNs and use internet A LOT. We live most of the time in locations were there is poor or no wireless internet, thus we had to have a mobile satellite internet provider. The only provider in Aus is (Australian Nomad Technologies) ANT and our initial plan with them WAS good 2Gb daytime and 1...

milo · milo

hi all keep safe over this long weekend, double demerit points apply and lots of traffic on the road too... and some wild weather apparently too so stay safe on our roads please

Duh · Duh

Just a note for more recent members who may not be aware of it. After you have logged in, click on your "User Details" in the dark blue bar above, click on that and it will open up with a left hand menu that says "Profile". In the Profile list you will see "Settings". If y...

the rocket · the rocket

Hello Everyone, Has anyone been to Lake Awonga, near Gladstone? would love to hear what you thought of the accommodation and how long it took to get to Gladstone by car and is the road to the lake ok to drive a falcon and van thanks . rocket n strop

briche · briche

Got into Longreach this afternoon. It's got a nice feel to it and we dropped into catch up with Spida at the Stockmans hall of fame. Had a lovely talk and time with her, she is one nice lady. We are at the Longreach waterhole with about 30 other travelers. It's a bit dry and dusty but, what the heck it will do f...

Redoctopus · Redoctopus

We would like to start looking a round for something a bit larger than our Jayco Starcraft. Something with a shower /toilet and a single double bed. The prices seem to have really gone through the roof since our last purchase. Any good advice will be great.

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

Beautiful images, even a wombat on the beach!! This is a promotional video from Apollo Camper Hire. -- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 27th of September 2012 10:13:58 PM -- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 27t...

brickies · brickies

How many nomads kept traveling thouugh summer or Do they set up camp somewhere cool

tcp99 · tcp99

A series of articles only online at Caravan World16 Jan 2012 | Phil Lord embarks on his quest to get rig-ready and on the road for under $10K. Will he succeed? And more importantly, how is he gonna try? AS FAR AS NEW Years resolutions go, I have a drastic one: I want to set up a vehicle-plus-caravan rig from...

Water- user pays · jules47

At Karratha WA Visitor Information Centre - think it is $1 for 50 litres, pump cuts out. Fair enough specially after seeing the guy with 5 x 100 litre water tanks onboard!!

Helena · Helena

Hi everyone, Haven't been on the site for ages been away for 3 months and then come back to a load of medical tests etc all results should be in by next week. Had a good time away free camped most of the time some camps were really nice others were disgusting. Helena.

glassies · glassies

Hello everybody sorry i havent been in contact of late i drove own to crescent head Nsw last thur and stayed 2 nights there then sat to port mcq for a fiftieth stayed sunday And set off or home monday 8 am got home 5.30 ,had such a wonderful time i have such Great friends down there they were all so wonderf...

Members · uncle wombat

Hi All, Yep its me again, do the Grey Nomads have a membership card and a joining fee? anything like the CMCA mob? How do you up load a pic to your details? Thanks Uncle Wombat

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, just an update for anyone looking to stay at the Billabong caravan park in Tweed Heads; there are considerable earth works under way right along side the park and the M1 (pacific highway) runs right next to the park. As part of the roadworks the sound barriers have been removed makin...

Plendo · Plendo

Having watched many episodes of David Belamy, I suspect that flocks of Grey Nomads may well be sighted south of the Mexican border, even as far south as the mexican capital of Melbourne, some may be returning to their nests, while others may just be exploring new areas. I expect the later group my be fou...

tiger5 · tiger5

Boy there is a God Manly lose Swans through now for Adelaide & Souths.

A new member · Crinkle and Dobbie

Hello everyone, we are new members and would like to introduce ourselves. We are in our mid fifties and have just bought our first caravan. We pick it up on Saturday. We are very excited. We live in Brisbane, and will be travelling with our black standard poodle. I have enjoyed visiting the forum and hav...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	where are you off to this long weekend ?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all Just thought I would start a thread asking where you are going this long weekend. We are of to Padthaway for a the long weekend with the caravan club and staying a few extra days just to take in some R&R. Hope the weather is not to bad down that way, not that it matters to much it will be great just to...	Vernleanne	41	2714	03:27 AM Sep 30, 2012 by Dunmowin
	At Normanton QLD (Preview) Gday... Now at Normanton in the very hot, dry, windy weather. Have been all around the town looking at the sights and being the perfect little tourist. Yesterday I drove out and spent the day at Karumba. I think the entire worlds population of Toyota Landcruisers or Nissan Patrols with camper trailer...	rockylizard	12	1130	02:38 AM Sep 30, 2012 by Firefly
	newsletter (Preview) Hello Everyone, I am in a quandry. I am trying to get to see the newsletter but every time all i get is "about blank". This happens on all headlines. What am i doing wrong? thanks.	the rocket	7	715	01:26 AM Sep 30, 2012 by Happywanderer
	NBN Part 2 (Preview) We are permanent GNs and use internet A LOT. We live most of the time in locations were there is poor or no wireless internet, thus we had to have a mobile satellite internet provider. The only provider in Aus is (Australian Nomad Technologies) ANT and our initial plan with them WAS good 2Gb daytime and 1...	russhenn	5	1281	07:14 PM Sep 29, 2012 by russhenn
	Traffic on the road... (Preview) hi all keep safe over this long weekend, double demerit points apply and lots of traffic on the road too... and some wild weather apparently too so stay safe on our roads please	milo	5	863	03:55 PM Sep 29, 2012 by Happywanderer
	GN Forum Settings (Preview) Just a note for more recent members who may not be aware of it. After you have logged in, click on your "User Details" in the dark blue bar above, click on that and it will open up with a left hand menu that says "Profile". In the Profile list you will see "Settings". If y...	Duh	0	679	05:14 PM Sep 28, 2012 by Duh
	LAKE AWONGA QLD (Preview) Hello Everyone, Has anyone been to Lake Awonga, near Gladstone? would love to hear what you thought of the accommodation and how long it took to get to Gladstone by car and is the road to the lake ok to drive a falcon and van thanks . rocket n strop	the rocket	7	917	04:02 PM Sep 28, 2012 by TAJ
	Hello Longreach (Preview) Got into Longreach this afternoon. It's got a nice feel to it and we dropped into catch up with Spida at the Stockmans hall of fame. Had a lovely talk and time with her, she is one nice lady. We are at the Longreach waterhole with about 30 other travelers. It's a bit dry and dusty but, what the heck it will do f...	briche	3	685	09:43 PM Sep 28, 2012 by gunnago
	Caravan upgrade. Any recommendations please? (Preview) We would like to start looking a round for something a bit larger than our Jayco Starcraft. Something with a shower /toilet and a single double bed. The prices seem to have really gone through the roof since our last purchase. Any good advice will be great.	Redoctopus	3	603	06:48 PM Sep 28, 2012 by Dougwe
	Around the East Coast in Nine Minutes (Preview) Beautiful images, even a wombat on the beach!! This is a promotional video from Apollo Camper Hire. -- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 27th of September 2012 10:13:58 PM -- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 27t...	vk6tnc	0	743	10:13 PM Sep 27, 2012 by vk6tnc
	How to Cope with Summer (Preview) How many nomads kept traveling thouugh summer or Do they set up camp somewhere cool	brickies	12	1151	04:28 AM Sep 28, 2012 by freehazzas
	How to get caravanning for $10K (Preview) A series of articles only online at Caravan World16 Jan 2012 \| Phil Lord embarks on his quest to get rig-ready and on the road for under $10K. Will he succeed? And more importantly, how is he gonna try? AS FAR AS NEW Years resolutions go, I have a drastic one: I want to set up a vehicle-plus-caravan rig from...	tcp99	6	1273	03:47 AM Sep 28, 2012 by Loffty
	Water- user pays (Preview) At Karratha WA Visitor Information Centre - think it is $1 for 50 litres, pump cuts out. Fair enough specially after seeing the guy with 5 x 100 litre water tanks onboard!!	jules47	2	732	03:22 AM Sep 28, 2012 by billeeeeeee
	missing (Preview) Hi everyone, Haven't been on the site for ages been away for 3 months and then come back to a load of medical tests etc all results should be in by next week. Had a good time away free camped most of the time some camps were really nice others were disgusting. Helena.	Helena	2	733	06:09 PM Sep 27, 2012 by glassies
	Hello there (Preview) Hello everybody sorry i havent been in contact of late i drove own to crescent head Nsw last thur and stayed 2 nights there then sat to port mcq for a fiftieth stayed sunday And set off or home monday 8 am got home 5.30 ,had such a wonderful time i have such Great friends down there they were all so wonderf...	glassies	16	1898	06:07 PM Sep 27, 2012 by glassies
	Members (Preview) Hi All, Yep its me again, do the Grey Nomads have a membership card and a joining fee? anything like the CMCA mob? How do you up load a pic to your details? Thanks Uncle Wombat	uncle wombat	4	710	03:28 AM Sep 27, 2012 by jules47
	FYI if looking to overnight in Tweed Heads. (Preview) G'day everyone, just an update for anyone looking to stay at the Billabong caravan park in Tweed Heads; there are considerable earth works under way right along side the park and the M1 (pacific highway) runs right next to the park. As part of the roadworks the sound barriers have been removed makin...	ozi2	3	721	01:16 AM Sep 27, 2012 by Beth54
	Understanding the migration routes of the Grey Nomad (Preview) Having watched many episodes of David Belamy, I suspect that flocks of Grey Nomads may well be sighted south of the Mexican border, even as far south as the mexican capital of Melbourne, some may be returning to their nests, while others may just be exploring new areas. I expect the later group my be fou...	Plendo	10	1091	11:30 PM Sep 26, 2012 by spida
	There is A ......... (Preview) Boy there is a God Manly lose Swans through now for Adelaide & Souths.	tiger5	3	711	11:07 PM Sep 26, 2012 by milo
	A new member (Preview) Hello everyone, we are new members and would like to introduce ourselves. We are in our mid fifties and have just bought our first caravan. We pick it up on Saturday. We are very excited. We live in Brisbane, and will be travelling with our black standard poodle. I have enjoyed visiting the forum and hav...	Crinkle and Dobbie	10	667	05:08 AM Sep 26, 2012 by neilnruth
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