Just heard on the news last night that the Cairns Council have decided to convert part of the land that the old Babinda sugar mill is on into free parking for grey nomads, they plan to put in a toilet block and will probably have a time limit on the length of time you can stay.................Well done Cairns Council
_wombat_ said
08:46 AM Aug 25, 2011
well done to the Cairns council, BUT I do not like to be timed when I am in the loo
gillyb said
08:56 AM Aug 25, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
well done to the Cairns council, BUT I do not like to be timed when I am in the loo
Ha Ha Wombat..........I worded that badly but you know what I mean
I think after the very recent closing of the mill the council are trying to bring in some much needed support for the town businesses to keep them afloat...
-- Edited by gillyb on Thursday 25th of August 2011 08:58:52 AM
_wombat_ said
09:50 AM Aug 25, 2011
yep, I knowed what you mean, but I had to jump on that one
gubby said
12:02 PM Aug 25, 2011
Lookout there's that jumping Wombat again....
_wombat_ said
12:10 PM Aug 25, 2011
at least I comb my hair first thing in the morning
NeilandRaine said
08:37 PM Aug 25, 2011
Babinda already has a great free spot, if the new one is as good everyone is on a winner. The old pub in Babinda is a great place also. I expected to see Chips Rafferty there.
golivers travels said
07:35 PM Aug 26, 2011
This is really great news. Visit Cairns regularly, always looking for a reprieve from the high costs of parks. Glenda
golivers travels said
07:36 PM Aug 26, 2011
gillyb Love the female eclectus. Is it yours? Glenda
Sheba said
08:46 PM Aug 26, 2011
Camped Overnight in the Showgrounds last time I was up there. At that time, no charge. About 2 years ago.
Cheerss,
Sheba.
Cruising Granny said
09:30 PM Aug 26, 2011
If it's provided by the Cairns City Council I'd be suspicious about the "free" concept of anything. But I hope I'm wrong in the best interest of free campers.
NeilandRaine said
08:37 AM Aug 27, 2011
golivers travels wrote:
This is really great news. Visit Cairns regularly, always looking for a reprieve from the high costs of parks. Glenda
On our trip last year year camped at Gordonvale for a few days.
Its free and a short walk to town, a very popular spot just 20k from Cairns
golivers travels said
01:10 PM Aug 27, 2011
Thanks NeilandRaine Will definately keep this in mind. Have passed through Gordonvale mant times but have not stopped, a must do next time Glenda
Just heard on the news last night that the Cairns Council have decided to convert part of the land that the old Babinda sugar mill is on into free parking for grey nomads, they plan to put in a toilet block and will probably have a time limit on the length of time you can stay.................Well done Cairns Council
well done to the Cairns council, BUT I do not like to be timed when I am in the loo
Ha Ha Wombat..........I worded that badly but you know what I mean
I think after the very recent closing of the mill the council are trying to bring in some much needed support for the town businesses to keep them afloat...
-- Edited by gillyb on Thursday 25th of August 2011 08:58:52 AM
yep, I knowed what you mean, but I had to jump on that one
Lookout there's that jumping Wombat again....
at least I comb my hair first thing in the morning
The old pub in Babinda is a great place also. I expected to see Chips Rafferty there.
Glenda
Love the female eclectus. Is it yours?
Glenda
Camped Overnight in the Showgrounds last time I was up there. At that time, no charge. About 2 years ago.
Cheerss,
Sheba.
But I hope I'm wrong in the best interest of free campers.
On our trip last year year camped at Gordonvale for a few days.
Its free and a short walk to town, a very popular spot just 20k from Cairns
Will definately keep this in mind. Have passed through Gordonvale mant times but have not stopped, a must do next time
Glenda