Solo Grey Nomads

Webmaster · Webmaster

Are you a solo traveller or just thinking about setting off on the adventure of a lifetime on your own? Do you want to ask some questions of those who have gone before, or perhaps to offer some tips and advice. Are you looking for someone to share a leg of your journey with? Or do you just want to touch base wi...

msg · msg

I began my journeys around and about Oz in 2011. There were any number of grey nomads around for company and I never felt alone. I was quite at ease going up to people and having a bit of a talk. I participated regularly with the online community on Grey Nomads. I had many acquaintances and some I will ne...

Mickwil · Mickwil

Hi forum, I am now in a situation whereby my accomodation option's are very few, so my question is at 74, male, and with two small dogs is it too late to take up full time caravaning

wombat50 · wombat50

Hi, Im looking at getting a wireless reversing cam for the van. For the people who have cams do you use them and do you think they are worth getting. Also any preference on brands Ross

shero · shero

Hi All, can someone tell me what fuel consumption one should expect out of a 1990 coaster diesel if I stick around the 90km/hr. has anyone heard of putting a drop of two stroke oil in the fuel to help the motor. Thanks All Shero -- Edited by shero on Sunday 19th of January 2014 09:19:56 PM

Lily2018 · Lily2018

Hi all New to the forum but have been reading through all the posts and this looks like a great site. I'm in the still thinking about it stage but the plan would be to sell my house and just go travelling with my 2 wee dogs. I figure what's the point of keeping looking after a house and garden year in, year out a...

AndyZ · AndyZ

Hi one and all, First time on the site, so apologies in advance if I do something wrong. My wife does not like to sit in a car for hours on end, totally different from me as I drove solo Sydney to Cairns over 4 days with the greatest of pleasure. We then spent the next month driving back to Sydney with numerous...

2oldducks · 2oldducks

Hello I was told today that there is a flood watch for the Kimberlies. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can still do day trips from Kununurra to either Five Fingers Lookout and/or El Questro? We had our first off-road experience travelling out to Mary Kathleen. I took wrong turn and winded up in a...

Captainozzie · Captainozzie

I am now in the late stages of commencing Nomadding. I fiid it strange to recall the thing that led me to where I am right now. I sail 1 metre model yachts with a bunch ofsimilarly old cronies. On one occasion I asked one of the guys " What are you up to these days." His reply really shocked me. " Just sitting ar...

phum · phum

I would like opinions on Vansat auto dish system. Good, reliable or not.

Suzi · Suzi

Hi all, I'm absolutely out of my depth here, but I have confidence and will to do this. My choice in partners has left me otherwise flat on my arse, and knowing I wont be able to purchase a home, I have come to the decision that at the age of 61 I could purchase a Motorhome and travel ( fur kid in tow ). What i...

Jeff and Maryanne · Jeff and Maryanne

My daughter is travelling to Townsville alone. She intends to rest overnight in Gympie. Are there any recommended rest areas where she will be safe?

wizard1 · wizard1

Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.

Yatra · Yatra

I am new to caravaning. When I had my tow ball put on, I asked for an isolation switch to be added. (Who knows where that is, under bonnet I presume). I have since had two more solar panels put on the roof and thought I could run my fridge on 12V from the house battery when stationary. After paying thousands o...

irikanji · irikanji

Hello out there. I'm a single senior contemplating caravan travel alone.Feeling a bit hesitant so would appreciate any feedback.Are most travellers couples or is there a single traveller community of men & women

Peterbres · Peterbres

Hi. I have a nervous partner who gets very anxious on steep sideslopes and winding roads. Which route would be better to take from Sapphire Coast back to Hume Hwy and then south plz? Chèers Peter

VANSOLO · VANSOLO

Hi Nomads, this is my first post on the forum so apologies if I post incorrectly etc. still learning the ways. My Plan: to go full time nomad for a year. Off grid as possible, with required stops in civilisation. Either bus or caravan with tow vehicle doubling as a utility vehicle, plus a dirt bike, f...

Extraordinary Rendition · Extraordinary Rendition

Seem so exciting at first ... and it is .. And I loved it .. for it's novelty . But the longer you do it the better you get at it , the less exiting it becomes .. and the more it just becomes YOU ... You rock up at the cattle yards in Cloncurry .. Oh My Gosh those creatures are Cows ..or something ..It might seem? W...

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

I thought this page was to help solo nomads connect Now I feel uncomfortable about announcing my solo epic trip coming up

brimhunter · brimhunter

Solo Guy 65 Taking the plunge and after lots of deliberations leaving the Wheatbelt in WA approx midJune Heading North to do the Gibb River Road then onto Darwin.. An avid fisher so looking to get my 1st Barra ...................Driving Mada BT50 with a Camper trailer wondering if anyone would like...

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	STICKY: Welcome to the Solo's Forum ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 13 ) (Preview) Are you a solo traveller or just thinking about setting off on the adventure of a lifetime on your own? Do you want to ask some questions of those who have gone before, or perhaps to offer some tips and advice. Are you looking for someone to share a leg of your journey with? Or do you just want to touch base wi...	Webmaster	381	317387	04:18 PM Feb 1, 2021 by Possum3
	Travelling is it a viable thing? (Preview) I began my journeys around and about Oz in 2011. There were any number of grey nomads around for company and I never felt alone. I was quite at ease going up to people and having a bit of a talk. I participated regularly with the online community on Grey Nomads. I had many acquaintances and some I will ne...	msg	14	1136	01:44 AM May 11, 2026 by msg
	Is 74 to old (Preview) Hi forum, I am now in a situation whereby my accomodation option's are very few, so my question is at 74, male, and with two small dogs is it too late to take up full time caravaning	Mickwil	17	4014	01:30 PM Feb 16, 2026 by Possum3
	reversing camera (Preview) Hi, Im looking at getting a wireless reversing cam for the van. For the people who have cams do you use them and do you think they are worth getting. Also any preference on brands Ross	wombat50	1	659	09:32 PM Nov 26, 2025 by wombat50
	Fuel Consumption (Preview) Hi All, can someone tell me what fuel consumption one should expect out of a 1990 coaster diesel if I stick around the 90km/hr. has anyone heard of putting a drop of two stroke oil in the fuel to help the motor. Thanks All Shero -- Edited by shero on Sunday 19th of January 2014 09:19:56 PM	shero	11	10369	11:40 PM Sep 6, 2025 by msg
	Caravan or motorhome ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi all New to the forum but have been reading through all the posts and this looks like a great site. I'm in the still thinking about it stage but the plan would be to sell my house and just go travelling with my 2 wee dogs. I figure what's the point of keeping looking after a house and garden year in, year out a...	Lily2018	65	15048	01:16 PM Jul 17, 2025 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Counter clockwise around Oz (Preview) Hi one and all, First time on the site, so apologies in advance if I do something wrong. My wife does not like to sit in a car for hours on end, totally different from me as I drove solo Sydney to Cairns over 4 days with the greatest of pleasure. We then spent the next month driving back to Sydney with numerous...	AndyZ	7	2083	10:31 AM Jul 11, 2025 by erad
	Travelling in Kimberleys (Preview) Hello I was told today that there is a flood watch for the Kimberlies. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can still do day trips from Kununurra to either Five Fingers Lookout and/or El Questro? We had our first off-road experience travelling out to Mary Kathleen. I took wrong turn and winded up in a...	2oldducks	0	1456	11:42 PM May 27, 2025 by 2oldducks
	Strange indeed are the things that generate Nomads (Preview) I am now in the late stages of commencing Nomadding. I fiid it strange to recall the thing that led me to where I am right now. I sail 1 metre model yachts with a bunch ofsimilarly old cronies. On one occasion I asked one of the guys " What are you up to these days." His reply really shocked me. " Just sitting ar...	Captainozzie	21	4748	08:53 PM Mar 27, 2025 by Bicyclecamper
	Satellite tv (Preview) I would like opinions on Vansat auto dish system. Good, reliable or not.	phum	4	3776	01:06 PM Mar 9, 2025 by Bushie1961
	a little bit concerned. (Preview) Hi all, I'm absolutely out of my depth here, but I have confidence and will to do this. My choice in partners has left me otherwise flat on my arse, and knowing I wont be able to purchase a home, I have come to the decision that at the age of 61 I could purchase a Motorhome and travel ( fur kid in tow ). What i...	Suzi	11	3860	08:26 PM Oct 31, 2024 by Allara
	Rest are in Gympie (Preview) My daughter is travelling to Townsville alone. She intends to rest overnight in Gympie. Are there any recommended rest areas where she will be safe?	Jeff and Maryanne	3	3412	08:33 PM Aug 28, 2024 by Doo in
	Chassis number (Preview) Can anyone please tell me where to find the location of the chassis number on my 1982 Toyota Coaster.	wizard1	2	1886	07:07 PM Aug 7, 2024 by wizard1
	Using battery setting on fridge when stationery (Preview) I am new to caravaning. When I had my tow ball put on, I asked for an isolation switch to be added. (Who knows where that is, under bonnet I presume). I have since had two more solar panels put on the roof and thought I could run my fridge on 12V from the house battery when stationary. After paying thousands o...	Yatra	3	1946	11:29 AM Aug 5, 2024 by Dick0
	traveling alone (Preview) Hello out there. I'm a single senior contemplating caravan travel alone.Feeling a bit hesitant so would appreciate any feedback.Are most travellers couples or is there a single traveller community of men & women	irikanji	17	7646	12:25 AM Jun 28, 2024 by SoloSean
	Towing Sapphire Coast to Bowral (Preview) Hi. I have a nervous partner who gets very anxious on steep sideslopes and winding roads. Which route would be better to take from Sapphire Coast back to Hume Hwy and then south plz? Chèers Peter	Peterbres	4	2567	09:57 PM Jun 15, 2024 by Long Weekend
	Along time ago…. In a galaxy, far far away! (Preview) Hi Nomads, this is my first post on the forum so apologies if I post incorrectly etc. still learning the ways. My Plan: to go full time nomad for a year. Off grid as possible, with required stops in civilisation. Either bus or caravan with tow vehicle doubling as a utility vehicle, plus a dirt bike, f...	VANSOLO	4	2925	11:02 AM May 21, 2024 by Greg 1
	Being on the road Solo (Preview) Seem so exciting at first ... and it is .. And I loved it .. for it's novelty . But the longer you do it the better you get at it , the less exiting it becomes .. and the more it just becomes YOU ... You rock up at the cattle yards in Cloncurry .. Oh My Gosh those creatures are Cows ..or something ..It might seem? W...	Extraordinary Rendition	1	2549	11:18 PM Mar 23, 2024 by Ge
	Solo grey nomads page has gone weird (Preview) I thought this page was to help solo nomads connect Now I feel uncomfortable about announcing my solo epic trip coming up	Wannabe nomad	25	3626	07:11 PM Feb 28, 2024 by Plain Truth
	im gonna do the gibb river road (Preview) Solo Guy 65 Taking the plunge and after lots of deliberations leaving the Wheatbelt in WA approx midJune Heading North to do the Gibb River Road then onto Darwin.. An avid fisher so looking to get my 1st Barra ...................Driving Mada BT50 with a Camper trailer wondering if anyone would like...	brimhunter	1	2506	11:30 PM Jan 31, 2024 by Peter_n_Margaret
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