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Cuppa · Cuppa

This is a question asked on the forum annually. Mostly the excellent Triple-J boat tour down the Ord River is the most highly recommended & for good reason. We didn't do the Triple J tour as we were lucky enough to befriend a couple with their own comfy boat who took us down the Ord. It is a spectacula...

tonyob · tonyob

We start our big lap next year and will be attending the Wintermoon festival north of Mackay in May. Instead of heading south as we've done before, we plan to continue up north for an NQ winter. Our preference is to not plan ahead and literally flip a coin to decide which way to go if we are undecided... We...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, Just like to ask all you learned travelers with some better knowledge on travel months, so there are three of us all retired each with our own vans, we are trying to make arrangements to start a trip over to W.A. So, whats the best time weather wise to leave Sunshine Coast, make our way to Mt Isa &...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Once again I recommend Nambung Musical Festival Situated about 30 odd kilometres inland from Cevantes WA, (about 13 kilometres of gravel road), approximately 250 kilometres north of Perth This has been held in October for the previous three years Price this year was $100 per person, for 4 days of ca...

Full Van · Full Van

Hi everyone, I'm just planning our family trip up through Qld. We're hoping to head out north-west from the Gold Coast and see some sights through the outback as we head to Townsville. Our first stop is Roma. We've gone through Roma before out to Charleville and up through to Barcaldine. This time I...

Naffa · Naffa

Can anyone recommend a reliable auto electrician experienced with motorhomes in the Brisbane area please.

Stephen4160 · Stephen4160

Hi Folk, My wife and I went to the recent Brisbane caravan show with the aim to look at caravans in the 20 ft category. We were impressed with the Nextgen Blackline van, it had what appeared to be good quality finishes and inclusions. We are hoping that some Nextgen caravan owners may be able to tell us wha...

AlPal · AlPal

In the past I have never been able to find a person who is able to provide a quality service in repairing existing items such as damaged awnings, shades, annexes,etc. unless one attends a major caravan manufacturer or agent whose prices can sometimes be quite expensive. Well recently I was recomme...

the rocket · the rocket

the best ever pies and cakes. Goodies not seen before. Travelled for years and this is my number 1 bakery in australia.

Pander6 · Pander6

my wife are giving thought to our eventual travels and are somewhat confused between the caravan & motorhome. Primary inclusion is an ensuite, if caravan then we are thinking a max of 18 feet & suitable to pop behind our Pajero Sport. My thought is a Hino Rainbow/Liesse MH. I am wondering if a...

R and G · R and G

Hi my husband and I intend to travel around Australia from August and are not sure which direction to take off from Adelaide first. Any advice would be greatly appreciated R and G

Possum3 · Possum3

Had occasion to need Caravan (Pioneer) stereo fixed. Was quoted $300 to replace with latest Kenwood stereo. Lots of hassles getting to workshop on Main St Blacktown, rang and advised when 10 minutes away - they cleared their car-park so I could fit in with my 21 footer, (30ft overall Length). Chap had...

Sivad · Sivad

Looking to fit interior fans to sleeping area in van.

funwin · funwin

Hi everyone Would love some tips re travelling the above route. We are booked in at Carnarvon Gorge on the 21/8/19. We want to book Horizontal falls at end of July. Is that allowing enough time to travel to Carnarvon Gorge? We are towing a caravan. Thanks FUnwin

oldfool · oldfool

My wife and I are heading north at the end of May and I am not sure which is the best route to take towing 18ft pop top Any advice will be gratefully accepted as we have only done local trips around Vic -- Edited by oldfool on Sunday 28th of April 2019 03:54:56 PM

Jimmy Kwaka · Jimmy Kwaka

We have just returned this week from a four month touring holiday, starting in Hervey Bay and going as far south as Snug in Tasmania. The van, a Jayco Journey 17.6 poptop, towed beautifully the whole way, it is a docile thing to have behind your tug, nothing fell off or rattled too loose or caused any dra...

Twahoo · Twahoo

For those travelling north of Adelaide on highway 1. Big things are planned by the local Wakefield Regional Council with a walkway onto Bumbunga - Lochiels popular salt lake that turns pink at different times of year. Going to be an improved parking area, picnic seating and NEW Toilets. Stay tuned fo...

cobberdog · cobberdog

hi fellow travellers,will be soon staying at alice springs. we would like to get recommendations for motel/hotel type accomodation with safe ,secure as possible as to leave our 4wd and camper trailer. has anyone stayed at LASSITERS AND HAD ROOM TO PARK THERE RIGS? THANKS AND HAPPY TRAVELLS TO ALL ...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

My usual disclaimer, is that I am not usually associated, with anyone selling anythingBut...I know the man who runs this show, so my recommendation is only that of a happy customerSecond Sunday of every month, except January, 6pm to 10.30pmGolden Hills Motel, Morang Street, Golden Square (a subur...

Gregl · Gregl

We need to be in Canberra for 3 weeks in July 2019. As we are from QLD any advice regarding carvaning in Canberra during winter would be appreciated.

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	What to do in Kununurra (Preview) This is a question asked on the forum annually. Mostly the excellent Triple-J boat tour down the Ord River is the most highly recommended & for good reason. We didn't do the Triple J tour as we were lucky enough to befriend a couple with their own comfy boat who took us down the Ord. It is a spectacula...	Cuppa	0	2462	10:45 AM Jan 12, 2020 by Cuppa
	North Queensland for winter - those who've not booked ahead, would you do it again without booking ahead (Preview) We start our big lap next year and will be attending the Wintermoon festival north of Mackay in May. Instead of heading south as we've done before, we plan to continue up north for an NQ winter. Our preference is to not plan ahead and literally flip a coin to decide which way to go if we are undecided... We...	tonyob	5	2607	11:13 AM Nov 30, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Best Time to Travel (Preview) Hi all, Just like to ask all you learned travelers with some better knowledge on travel months, so there are three of us all retired each with our own vans, we are trying to make arrangements to start a trip over to W.A. So, whats the best time weather wise to leave Sunshine Coast, make our way to Mt Isa &...	miroku12g	7	3410	07:10 AM Nov 28, 2019 by miroku12g
	Nambung Music Festival Western Australia (Preview) Once again I recommend Nambung Musical Festival Situated about 30 odd kilometres inland from Cevantes WA, (about 13 kilometres of gravel road), approximately 250 kilometres north of Perth This has been held in October for the previous three years Price this year was $100 per person, for 4 days of ca...	Tony Bev	0	2175	07:52 PM Nov 4, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Advice for trip through Qld please (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm just planning our family trip up through Qld. We're hoping to head out north-west from the Gold Coast and see some sights through the outback as we head to Townsville. Our first stop is Roma. We've gone through Roma before out to Charleville and up through to Barcaldine. This time I...	Full Van	2	2462	05:18 PM Sep 23, 2019 by Full Van
	RV Auto Electrician in the Brisbane area? (Preview) Can anyone recommend a reliable auto electrician experienced with motorhomes in the Brisbane area please.	Naffa	2	2047	07:28 PM Aug 30, 2019 by Naffa
	Nextgen Caravan advice (Preview) Hi Folk, My wife and I went to the recent Brisbane caravan show with the aim to look at caravans in the 20 ft category. We were impressed with the Nextgen Blackline van, it had what appeared to be good quality finishes and inclusions. We are hoping that some Nextgen caravan owners may be able to tell us wha...	Stephen4160	2	5345	12:02 PM Aug 21, 2019 by Wombat40
	Caravan and Camper Canvas Design & Repairs (Preview) In the past I have never been able to find a person who is able to provide a quality service in repairing existing items such as damaged awnings, shades, annexes,etc. unless one attends a major caravan manufacturer or agent whose prices can sometimes be quite expensive. Well recently I was recomme...	AlPal	0	2541	05:23 PM Jul 2, 2019 by AlPal
	QLD. Blackbutt bakery (Preview) the best ever pies and cakes. Goodies not seen before. Travelled for years and this is my number 1 bakery in australia.	the rocket	3	2639	12:44 PM Jun 29, 2019 by MarkAC
	Caravan vs Motorhome (Preview) my wife are giving thought to our eventual travels and are somewhat confused between the caravan & motorhome. Primary inclusion is an ensuite, if caravan then we are thinking a max of 18 feet & suitable to pop behind our Pajero Sport. My thought is a Hino Rainbow/Liesse MH. I am wondering if a...	Pander6	7	3256	07:04 PM Jun 24, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where to first (Preview) Hi my husband and I intend to travel around Australia from August and are not sure which direction to take off from Adelaide first. Any advice would be greatly appreciated R and G	R and G	6	2702	09:23 PM Jun 21, 2019 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Audio Stereo Sales and services. (Preview) Had occasion to need Caravan (Pioneer) stereo fixed. Was quoted $300 to replace with latest Kenwood stereo. Lots of hassles getting to workshop on Main St Blacktown, rang and advised when 10 minutes away - they cleared their car-park so I could fit in with my 21 footer, (30ft overall Length). Chap had...	Possum3	0	1632	04:14 PM Jun 9, 2019 by Possum3
	Anybody fitted after market 12 240 interior fans. (Preview) Looking to fit interior fans to sleeping area in van.	Sivad	6	2813	05:49 PM May 21, 2019 by jules47
	Derby WA to Carnarvon Gorge (Preview) Hi everyone Would love some tips re travelling the above route. We are booked in at Carnarvon Gorge on the 21/8/19. We want to book Horizontal falls at end of July. Is that allowing enough time to travel to Carnarvon Gorge? We are towing a caravan. Thanks FUnwin	funwin	6	2310	09:22 PM May 2, 2019 by Gaylehere
	Goondawindi to Mackay (Preview) My wife and I are heading north at the end of May and I am not sure which is the best route to take towing 18ft pop top Any advice will be gratefully accepted as we have only done local trips around Vic -- Edited by oldfool on Sunday 28th of April 2019 03:54:56 PM	oldfool	3	2243	02:04 PM Apr 29, 2019 by oldfool
	Great service for both van and car. (Preview) We have just returned this week from a four month touring holiday, starting in Hervey Bay and going as far south as Snug in Tasmania. The van, a Jayco Journey 17.6 poptop, towed beautifully the whole way, it is a docile thing to have behind your tug, nothing fell off or rattled too loose or caused any dra...	Jimmy Kwaka	0	2393	08:25 AM Mar 20, 2019 by Jimmy Kwaka
	The pink lake at Lochiel SA (Preview) For those travelling north of Adelaide on highway 1. Big things are planned by the local Wakefield Regional Council with a walkway onto Bumbunga - Lochiels popular salt lake that turns pink at different times of year. Going to be an improved parking area, picnic seating and NEW Toilets. Stay tuned fo...	Twahoo	0	2341	06:12 PM Mar 18, 2019 by Twahoo
	SECURE PARKING at ALICE SPRINGS? (Preview) hi fellow travellers,will be soon staying at alice springs. we would like to get recommendations for motel/hotel type accomodation with safe ,secure as possible as to leave our 4wd and camper trailer. has anyone stayed at LASSITERS AND HAD ROOM TO PARK THERE RIGS? THANKS AND HAPPY TRAVELLS TO ALL ...	cobberdog	5	3205	08:38 AM Mar 13, 2019 by cobberdog
	Bendigo Country Music Show (Preview) My usual disclaimer, is that I am not usually associated, with anyone selling anythingBut...I know the man who runs this show, so my recommendation is only that of a happy customerSecond Sunday of every month, except January, 6pm to 10.30pmGolden Hills Motel, Morang Street, Golden Square (a subur...	Tony Bev	0	2136	09:31 PM Mar 11, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Cavaning in Canberra winter (Preview) We need to be in Canberra for 3 weeks in July 2019. As we are from QLD any advice regarding carvaning in Canberra during winter would be appreciated.	Gregl	1	2334	11:32 AM Mar 7, 2019 by Possum3
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