Solo Grey Nomads

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

I am at last a nomad having moved out of the caravan I lived in for 12 months and have hit the road for the biggest adventure of my life, the Hi Ace is now my home. Haven't driven very far as yet and am overnight in the Broadwater Stopover and Tourist Park number 19 in Camp6. Need time to settle down and decide h...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

well, the culmination of 2 years planning and skinned knuckles has finally come to fruition! Have finally got everything done on the tug and the camper. Little manual washing machine purchased yesterday, Digital, electronic laptop, valuables safe bought and installed, 6 digit combination and...

bozo101 · bozo101

Hi travellers, I wonder if some help on a matter of "residence" has been raised before. I am about to pull up stumps and drive off into the distance. I will then have no "residence" and not sure how I will need to deal with that, having regard to those organisations that will no doub...

Mary · Mary

Hi all, I am off on the trip I always wanted to take .Only possible with a fantastic 4x4 club.The Land Rover Register of SA.The Ann Beadell Hwy/Canning Stock route/Tanami to Alice, I have lots of outback driving experience but this makes my solo travelling safe.Still solo but with a great group of sup...

Elle on Wheels · Elle on Wheels

Hello all I have been exploring this site and soaking up all the valuable info and advice and wisdom and most importantly, community spirit. This really is a very special forum. I did a bit of solo travelling back in the 80's and there were times when I pulled up at a camping place or caravan park and felt s...

Loki · Loki

Hi all, Having a good look around some of the country in behind the Sunshine Coast, currently sitting on the shores of Wivenhoe Dam (Camps6 site 522). My GPS has taken me over some rather unique routes between destinations - it must be programmed for "Max Adrenaline"! I must admit it has bro...

Elle on Wheels · Elle on Wheels

Hi all I just joined today and it has been great reading all the posts and so encouraging - what a great community. I will probably be starting off next year maybe around March or so depending on a lot of factors out of my control. I will be solo travelling with 3 dogs, two of them quite elderly (a Belgian sh...

Campfire · Campfire

Hi Everyone especially Aunty Fudge, I've been trying to decide on a smallish motorhome and think I'm going to go with a Toyota Matilda. I've found a couple of ex hire ones (Camperman) for sale, does anyone out there have any experience with the Matilda or information (for/against) that will help me...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

After the 12 month plan posted earlier on this thread I have come up with a 15 month plan to travel round Australia, based on covering 1000 kms per month in either four weekly trips or fortnightly. The budget would be based on a fortnightly pension, 500 kms of petrol and 14 nights at $22 per night for a pow...

justjo · justjo

So this is why we have a shakedown cruise lol went a bit far from that before I lost power 240V when plugged into caravan park power. Have waited a few days for an electrician but it hasn't been hard as the park is next to a lovely tidal beach. He came today and pulled "stuff" apart and found a re...

billeeeeeee · billeeeeeee

I wish to be found, Just a little too late Old and alone On a road in the forest on a cold and wet Winters day., I want to be found So they can all seeI , That last smile and Last twinkle in my eyes As i go to live with My memories............... I want to be found Muttering small words over and over, Chanting a m...

nu one · nu one

Hello every body.... Im just starting out on this new and exciting venture, I'v decided on a used sprinter and that will probably by ready by late August 2011. there are a ton of questions but right now any general advice would be great, please donate any frigments you can spare Thanks in advance ......

Loki · Loki

Hi all, Left home today (near Hobart, TAS) for three months on the mainland. A stopover of a few nights in Launceston, then on the Spirit to cross Bass Strait on 20th July. I intend travelling up Kidman Way to Charleville, turn right and continue on to Brisbane. I'll base myself in Brisbane, doing tr...

tonyd · tonyd

The thread about the anti-carbon tax rally seems to have been axed. If threads are killed off, can they just be marked "closed" and left there so we know what's happened, rather than just having them disappear? Cheers, Tony

Loki · Loki

Hi all, Sitting on the banks of the Murray River just south of Tucumwal, near a small billabong. Lovely day, great relaxingf spot, much needed after a nite crossing Bass Strait: Smooth crossing, fortunately, just not much rest.Stopped in Shapparton to stock up at the SPC Ardmona outlet, then to he...

gillyb · gillyb

Hi guys Just wanted to make all you ladies out there a little bit aware of your security when travelling alone. I have had a little bit of a problem from a man who claims to have known me from this site. He had followed me from Bowen all the way to Cairns and then Port Douglas and was very familiar with all m...

Chasinthesun · Chasinthesun

Just got my new camper trailer and intend to travel from Melbourne to Alice taking a couple of months and stopping off for a while to do a trip to Lake Eyre. Meeting a couple of friends in Alice and then doing the Larapinta trail. I travelled in the car last year for two months but this is my first time with a c...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Well I have read your posts and I am very envious of you all. I have an almost vintage van 12' including drawbar very comfortable but basic, an annex n awning if needed. Shower tent porta loo n bush shower, 3 way fridge n all towed by a 1997 Toyota. That is what I can afford n I want to head off. Any thoughts or s...

billeeeeeee · billeeeeeee

Not for Christs sake,slow down .....but for your own sake ,slow down

ZedJay · ZedJay

Hi all, Could someone please describe the Taralga Road to the Wombeyan Caves. Took the road from Mittagong once and it was narrow, windy and hairaising (never again) Much appreciated Zj

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Officially a nomad (Preview) I am at last a nomad having moved out of the caravan I lived in for 12 months and have hit the road for the biggest adventure of my life, the Hi Ace is now my home. Haven't driven very far as yet and am overnight in the Broadwater Stopover and Tourist Park number 19 in Camp6. Need time to settle down and decide h...	yeoeleven	29	3750	06:23 PM Aug 25, 2011 by nomadic1
	Ready to GOOOOOOO! (Preview) well, the culmination of 2 years planning and skinned knuckles has finally come to fruition! Have finally got everything done on the tug and the camper. Little manual washing machine purchased yesterday, Digital, electronic laptop, valuables safe bought and installed, 6 digit combination and...	Bent Axle Bob	29	2018	03:34 PM Aug 21, 2011 by Bent Axle Bob
	No Fixed Abode (Preview) Hi travellers, I wonder if some help on a matter of "residence" has been raised before. I am about to pull up stumps and drive off into the distance. I will then have no "residence" and not sure how I will need to deal with that, having regard to those organisations that will no doub...	bozo101	16	7162	07:49 PM Aug 20, 2011 by Vegemite
	The Trp of a lifetime (Preview) Hi all, I am off on the trip I always wanted to take .Only possible with a fantastic 4x4 club.The Land Rover Register of SA.The Ann Beadell Hwy/Canning Stock route/Tanami to Alice, I have lots of outback driving experience but this makes my solo travelling safe.Still solo but with a great group of sup...	Mary	16	1454	12:45 PM Aug 20, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Hello again (Preview) Hello all I have been exploring this site and soaking up all the valuable info and advice and wisdom and most importantly, community spirit. This really is a very special forum. I did a bit of solo travelling back in the 80's and there were times when I pulled up at a camping place or caravan park and felt s...	Elle on Wheels	7	1123	09:49 PM Aug 16, 2011 by Campfire
	Happily Wandering (Preview) Hi all, Having a good look around some of the country in behind the Sunshine Coast, currently sitting on the shores of Wivenhoe Dam (Camps6 site 522). My GPS has taken me over some rather unique routes between destinations - it must be programmed for "Max Adrenaline"! I must admit it has bro...	Loki	5	1019	07:14 AM Aug 16, 2011 by jules47
	Serious planning (Preview) Hi all I just joined today and it has been great reading all the posts and so encouraging - what a great community. I will probably be starting off next year maybe around March or so depending on a lot of factors out of my control. I will be solo travelling with 3 dogs, two of them quite elderly (a Belgian sh...	Elle on Wheels	8	1218	10:36 AM Aug 9, 2011 by nu one
	Re: Help with decision on motorhome (Preview) Hi Everyone especially Aunty Fudge, I've been trying to decide on a smallish motorhome and think I'm going to go with a Toyota Matilda. I've found a couple of ex hire ones (Camperman) for sale, does anyone out there have any experience with the Matilda or information (for/against) that will help me...	Campfire	17	6445	10:18 AM Aug 8, 2011 by bill12
	My 15 month plan (Preview) After the 12 month plan posted earlier on this thread I have come up with a 15 month plan to travel round Australia, based on covering 1000 kms per month in either four weekly trips or fortnightly. The budget would be based on a fortnightly pension, 500 kms of petrol and 14 nights at $22 per night for a pow...	yeoeleven	16	1565	09:26 AM Aug 7, 2011 by yeoeleven
	Stalled at Port Hedland ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So this is why we have a shakedown cruise lol went a bit far from that before I lost power 240V when plugged into caravan park power. Have waited a few days for an electrician but it hasn't been hard as the park is next to a lovely tidal beach. He came today and pulled "stuff" apart and found a re...	justjo	31	2492	09:55 PM Aug 6, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Greeting and Salutations Earthlings...... (Preview) I wish to be found, Just a little too late Old and alone On a road in the forest on a cold and wet Winters day., I want to be found So they can all seeI , That last smile and Last twinkle in my eyes As i go to live with My memories............... I want to be found Muttering small words over and over, Chanting a m...	billeeeeeee	23	2113	07:52 PM Aug 5, 2011 by gubby
	starting out (Preview) Hello every body.... Im just starting out on this new and exciting venture, I'v decided on a used sprinter and that will probably by ready by late August 2011. there are a ton of questions but right now any general advice would be great, please donate any frigments you can spare Thanks in advance ......	nu one	28	4039	09:13 AM Aug 3, 2011 by Ma
	Underway - almost! (Preview) Hi all, Left home today (near Hobart, TAS) for three months on the mainland. A stopover of a few nights in Launceston, then on the Spirit to cross Bass Strait on 20th July. I intend travelling up Kidman Way to Charleville, turn right and continue on to Brisbane. I'll base myself in Brisbane, doing tr...	Loki	15	1334	11:42 PM Jul 28, 2011 by justjo
	Canberra rally thread (closed) (Preview) The thread about the anti-carbon tax rally seems to have been axed. If threads are killed off, can they just be marked "closed" and left there so we know what's happened, rather than just having them disappear? Cheers, Tony	tonyd	3	988	09:09 PM Jul 27, 2011 by Webmaster
	"..camped by a billabong' (Preview) Hi all, Sitting on the banks of the Murray River just south of Tucumwal, near a small billabong. Lovely day, great relaxingf spot, much needed after a nite crossing Bass Strait: Smooth crossing, fortunately, just not much rest.Stopped in Shapparton to stock up at the SPC Ardmona outlet, then to he...	Loki	7	1196	05:17 PM Jul 26, 2011 by jules47
	A Word of Warning to Single Lady Travellers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys Just wanted to make all you ladies out there a little bit aware of your security when travelling alone. I have had a little bit of a problem from a man who claims to have known me from this site. He had followed me from Bowen all the way to Cairns and then Port Douglas and was very familiar with all m...	gillyb	50	3583	12:14 PM Jul 25, 2011 by Oliopa
	I am so new to this (Preview) Just got my new camper trailer and intend to travel from Melbourne to Alice taking a couple of months and stopping off for a while to do a trip to Lake Eyre. Meeting a couple of friends in Alice and then doing the Larapinta trail. I travelled in the car last year for two months but this is my first time with a c...	Chasinthesun	21	1600	05:46 PM Jul 23, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Am I being foolish? (Preview) Well I have read your posts and I am very envious of you all. I have an almost vintage van 12' including drawbar very comfortable but basic, an annex n awning if needed. Shower tent porta loo n bush shower, 3 way fridge n all towed by a 1997 Toyota. That is what I can afford n I want to head off. Any thoughts or s...	Evie n Rhys	16	1655	11:11 AM Jul 23, 2011 by Lat 38
	Not for Christs..... (Preview) Not for Christs sake,slow down .....but for your own sake ,slow down	billeeeeeee	7	1070	01:59 AM Jul 20, 2011 by milo
	Wombeyan caves via taralga road (Preview) Hi all, Could someone please describe the Taralga Road to the Wombeyan Caves. Took the road from Mittagong once and it was narrow, windy and hairaising (never again) Much appreciated Zj	ZedJay	3	1397	01:34 AM Jul 20, 2011 by milo
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