Solo Grey Nomads

jegog · jegog

Hi everyone, I've just recently returned from a trip which included Mt. Isa, Bourketown, Cape York and Weipa. Portions of the Cape York gravel roads are really shocking. In country Queensland asphalt roads only exist in the larger towns and cities, the rest of the sealed roads are chip sealed(2cm sc...

Michael-Lisa · Michael-Lisa

Hi All. We are new to long term travel and am concerned about rego. Does anyone know if their is a way to renew NSW rego whilst out of the State? Michael & Lisa

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Called on John from the forum he has a house in Gin Gin and had coffee and talk for a while then setting off for Calliope. Don't know how it happened but I missed the camp ground and I had been there last month but from the other direction. Took the Biloela road and by the time I realized that it was the wrong ro...

Esperian · Esperian

I think I stayed at Lightning Ridge a bit too long, and I'm getting really itchy feet. More so that it is getting increasingly wintery here. Temps close to zero before the sunrise, very cold nights, and days about 15 to 18 degrees max. Not to my liking. Someone else going that way by chance? Any good free c...

chela · chela

Thought I would give the thumbs up to Morisset (NSW) Showground. My 1st venture was not too far but a reunion of work buddies on the Central Coast (NSW). I decided to stay just an hour away on the travel night so I would be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the 4 day weekend. Thinking I would stay well I don't k...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

If anyone remembers yeoeleven they may be interested to see how I

Lily2018 · Lily2018

I've spent some time reading through a lot of posts, from when the thread was first started until this year and it appears that a lot of people have dropped out. There appeared to be a real warmth and interaction in the early days - along with a bit of biffo as always happens - but now days few people seem to...

Silverfern · Silverfern

Hi everyone, I'm seeking 1st hand experience information for camping Aus with a Travelbug Escape Pod Emerald camper. I'm a solo camper and they look like they would fit my requirements very well, so any owners with good or bad comments will be much appreciated. Thank you.

Weevil · Weevil

I recently spent a night at the Cunderdin Caravan Park in a Solo Donga room similar to a motel with airconditioning, fridge, TV, jug Microwave and Ensuite. All very clean and comfortable. These are near new with king size beds and shady verandah with chairs, table etc. Great new camp kitchen for u...

dundreamin · dundreamin

Where are all the Solos hiding? That's a question I was asking myself the whole time I was away. Just got back from 2mths travelling through Vic & southern NSW, over 4,000kms, a mixture of free camping & C/Pks & sad to say I never met one other solo traveller. I did meet a couple of single l...

navynurse · navynurse

Swallowed the anchor, again! Had my last shift in scrubs. Retired to those who don't know what I'm talking about. Allan (Retired old fart & traffic hazard)

denmonkey · denmonkey

here ya go Dougie, As promised, I've had time to play with the ozito 'hybrid' inflator/deflator As you can see from the pic above, the compressor will run off the power xchange batteries that I have for the chainsaws and pruners etc. As a bonus though, it will also run off 240v from the power lead which is...

Gary and Barb · Gary and Barb

All set for first long trip solo and have done some research, but have had warnings about 'unsavoury' types scouring some parks and campsites. Albany was a particular mention. I have a lockable Trayon slide on with solar, but it wouldn't be difficult to get into when set up with the annexe (as I intend t...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, Does anybody out there know if overnight stops are still permitted at this site? Had heard rumours that because of people abusing the privilege, overnighters were no longer allowed. Cheers Hurls Sorry posted to wrong area -- Edited by Hurls on Monday 27th of August 2018 03:24:38 PM

louisemabbutt · louisemabbutt

Can anyone advise what this hwy is like? I am driving a Suburu Forester and towing a Jayco Eagle camper trailer...within tow ball and tare weight recommendations...wd prefer powerful 4WD but thatsnot what I've got! I had a scare in a campsite just south of Murwillumbah where they sent met me up a ste...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

I'm hitting the road tomorrow - a new and probably the final stage in my life. The Snowy River SR-19 caravan is almost packed and I'm organising my remaining possessions in boxes to store at my son's house. I'll spend the first few days near Pakenham (Victoria) in order to familiarise myself with the ca...

roker · roker

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new member magpiesdotravel · magpiesdotravel

hi everyone iam 58 and just getting ready to become a grey nomad just wondering what would be the average cost of staying in a caravan park and where are good alternatives to stay to keep cost down and what are same good cars too bye to tow with is there a really reliable one too choose from.. all the make...

matildatraveller · matildatraveller

Hi guys, I am taking a break from travelling for a bit and here on Kangaroo Island exploring in the wonderful sights here until the end of January 2019. Visited Stokes Bay yesterday and found a well kept secret. "You have to case the joint out and scan carefully as the action soon begins, people soon d...

brimhunter · brimhunter

Hi All Am taking the plunge as a Solo Nomad in 2019 Wanted to do Gibb River Road but finances wont allow a 4WD so have decided to still do Perth to Darwin (kakadu) via great northern highway as i need to get this out of my system lol Tug is a Hilux Workmate 2.7 petrol with Canvas canopy and a Camper trailer yet t...

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	Recommendations based upon experience (Preview) Hi everyone, I've just recently returned from a trip which included Mt. Isa, Bourketown, Cape York and Weipa. Portions of the Cape York gravel roads are really shocking. In country Queensland asphalt roads only exist in the larger towns and cities, the rest of the sealed roads are chip sealed(2cm sc...	jegog	4	2802	02:37 PM Sep 4, 2019 by jegog
	NSW Rego (Preview) Hi All. We are new to long term travel and am concerned about rego. Does anyone know if their is a way to renew NSW rego whilst out of the State? Michael & Lisa	Michael-Lisa	1	2340	07:30 PM Aug 30, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ended up at Dululu (Preview) Called on John from the forum he has a house in Gin Gin and had coffee and talk for a while then setting off for Calliope. Don't know how it happened but I missed the camp ground and I had been there last month but from the other direction. Took the Biloela road and by the time I realized that it was the wrong ro...	yeoeleven	6	1784	02:33 PM Aug 30, 2019 by dabbler
	Lightning Ridge to Clermont (Preview) I think I stayed at Lightning Ridge a bit too long, and I'm getting really itchy feet. More so that it is getting increasingly wintery here. Temps close to zero before the sunrise, very cold nights, and days about 15 to 18 degrees max. Not to my liking. Someone else going that way by chance? Any good free c...	Esperian	8	2604	03:59 PM Jul 26, 2019 by roker
	First Venture in the RV (Preview) Thought I would give the thumbs up to Morisset (NSW) Showground. My 1st venture was not too far but a reunion of work buddies on the Central Coast (NSW). I decided to stay just an hour away on the travel night so I would be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the 4 day weekend. Thinking I would stay well I don't k...	chela	6	3844	11:37 AM Jun 28, 2019 by the rocket
	Update from yeoeleven (Preview) If anyone remembers yeoeleven they may be interested to see how I	yeoeleven	8	3369	11:18 PM Jun 6, 2019 by IAN zzz
	Where have all the solo nomads gone? (Preview) I've spent some time reading through a lot of posts, from when the thread was first started until this year and it appears that a lot of people have dropped out. There appeared to be a real warmth and interaction in the early days - along with a bit of biffo as always happens - but now days few people seem to...	Lily2018	23	3956	05:56 PM May 13, 2019 by Dick0
	Travelbug Teardrop Campers (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm seeking 1st hand experience information for camping Aus with a Travelbug Escape Pod Emerald camper. I'm a solo camper and they look like they would fit my requirements very well, so any owners with good or bad comments will be much appreciated. Thank you.	Silverfern	9	6572	04:42 PM Apr 25, 2019 by dabbler
	Solo Donga's At Cunderdin Caravan Park WA - Under New Management (Preview) I recently spent a night at the Cunderdin Caravan Park in a Solo Donga room similar to a motel with airconditioning, fridge, TV, jug Microwave and Ensuite. All very clean and comfortable. These are near new with king size beds and shady verandah with chairs, table etc. Great new camp kitchen for u...	Weevil	3	2397	09:29 PM Apr 17, 2019 by Weevil
	Solos? What Solos? (Preview) Where are all the Solos hiding? That's a question I was asking myself the whole time I was away. Just got back from 2mths travelling through Vic & southern NSW, over 4,000kms, a mixture of free camping & C/Pks & sad to say I never met one other solo traveller. I did meet a couple of single l...	dundreamin	16	4241	08:38 AM Apr 1, 2019 by dundreamin
	Swallowed the anchor again (Preview) Swallowed the anchor, again! Had my last shift in scrubs. Retired to those who don't know what I'm talking about. Allan (Retired old fart & traffic hazard)	navynurse	3	2760	05:09 PM Mar 29, 2019 by Pet-els
	Ozito 18/240v Hybrid Inflator/delfator Review (Preview) here ya go Dougie, As promised, I've had time to play with the ozito 'hybrid' inflator/deflator As you can see from the pic above, the compressor will run off the power xchange batteries that I have for the chainsaws and pruners etc. As a bonus though, it will also run off 240v from the power lead which is...	denmonkey	11	5963	01:28 PM Mar 7, 2019 by denmonkey
	Melbourne to Perth via coast - Dangers? (Preview) All set for first long trip solo and have done some research, but have had warnings about 'unsavoury' types scouring some parks and campsites. Albany was a particular mention. I have a lockable Trayon slide on with solar, but it wouldn't be difficult to get into when set up with the annexe (as I intend t...	Gary and Barb	9	2904	07:29 PM Feb 18, 2019 by Gary and Barb
	Yelgun Rest Area (Preview) Hi All, Does anybody out there know if overnight stops are still permitted at this site? Had heard rumours that because of people abusing the privilege, overnighters were no longer allowed. Cheers Hurls Sorry posted to wrong area -- Edited by Hurls on Monday 27th of August 2018 03:24:38 PM	Hurls	4	2542	04:06 PM Feb 4, 2019 by rockylizard
	Bruxner Hwy : Casino-Tenterfield (Preview) Can anyone advise what this hwy is like? I am driving a Suburu Forester and towing a Jayco Eagle camper trailer...within tow ball and tare weight recommendations...wd prefer powerful 4WD but thatsnot what I've got! I had a scare in a campsite just south of Murwillumbah where they sent met me up a ste...	louisemabbutt	5	3529	06:59 AM Jan 17, 2019 by Phillipn
	Time to go (Preview) I'm hitting the road tomorrow - a new and probably the final stage in my life. The Snowy River SR-19 caravan is almost packed and I'm organising my remaining possessions in boxes to store at my son's house. I'll spend the first few days near Pakenham (Victoria) in order to familiarise myself with the ca...	Mike Harding	15	2611	08:36 PM Jan 15, 2019 by denmonkey
	diesiLV.petrol.towing (Preview) diesil.v.petrol.for.towing.diesil.for.me.better,milage.	roker	10	2218	01:59 PM Jan 9, 2019 by 2-Smiths
	new member magpiesdotravel (Preview) hi everyone iam 58 and just getting ready to become a grey nomad just wondering what would be the average cost of staying in a caravan park and where are good alternatives to stay to keep cost down and what are same good cars too bye to tow with is there a really reliable one too choose from.. all the make...	magpiesdotravel	4	2467	12:56 PM Jan 1, 2019 by roker
	HANGING OUT AT KANGAROO ISLAND SA (Preview) Hi guys, I am taking a break from travelling for a bit and here on Kangaroo Island exploring in the wonderful sights here until the end of January 2019. Visited Stokes Bay yesterday and found a well kept secret. "You have to case the joint out and scan carefully as the action soon begins, people soon d...	matildatraveller	16	2898	12:00 PM Dec 23, 2018 by The Belmont Bear
	perth to darwin via norwest highway (Preview) Hi All Am taking the plunge as a Solo Nomad in 2019 Wanted to do Gibb River Road but finances wont allow a 4WD so have decided to still do Perth to Darwin (kakadu) via great northern highway as i need to get this out of my system lol Tug is a Hilux Workmate 2.7 petrol with Canvas canopy and a Camper trailer yet t...	brimhunter	1	1961	12:33 PM Dec 8, 2018 by LLD
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