It's starting to get lonely down here in Victoria.
Our days are filled with seeing people before they head off North or West.
We have to wait for the new van and will head off in the second week of July.
Stood outside Bunnings yesterday and did my usual big Sigh as yet 2 more vans headed down the highway.
At least we will have missed the rush.
bill12 said
10:45 AM May 17, 2012
perhaps you culd do what the kiwis do and leave a "will the last one to leave please turn off the lights " sign outside.NQ is lovely at this time of year.
Hmmm... We'll be back in Canberra tomorrow. Just checked the weather forecast for ACT tonight. -4 degrees.
We have just had our last teeshirt and shorts walk on the beach for this trip, currently at Norah Head, just North of Gosford. Its beautiful here.
All of you going North and complaining about the crowds and high prices, would you like to swap? Please?
-- Edited by Gerty Dancer on Thursday 17th of May 2012 03:57:33 PM
gypsy rover said
04:20 PM May 17, 2012
bill12 wrote:
perhaps you culd do what the kiwis do and leave a "will the last one to leave please turn off the lights " sign outside.NQ is lovely at this time of year.
I'll second that, 26 deg during the day and not dropping below 15 deg o/night. AAhh paradise!!
Cheers
Chris
jonathan said
04:38 PM May 17, 2012
.. oooh yeahhh !
Nth Qld .. here I come again!
Jon
golivers travels said
05:04 PM May 17, 2012
We travelled home to central Vic over the last 2 days from Port Hughes and there were caravans constantly passing us. Yes the pilgrimage has begun. Lots of energetic waves. Hope you all have a wonderful time.
Glenda
barina said
08:25 PM May 17, 2012
I am with you Robyn & Ted only I will possibly be the last person left in Melbourne. I also see plenty of hired motorhomes heading out on the highway.......I just keep dreaming and planning and I know my day will come...
bill12 said
08:30 PM May 17, 2012
Another reason to like Vics is they support Qld in the state of origin..............
littledick said
08:38 PM May 17, 2012
Wish you would all stay home or go elsewere and let other states have a go at finding a nice spot in Qld. You know the prices of van parks all go up this time of year to cater for you Victorians. Visited my sister in Qld 2 years ago and proceeded to Bundaberg. Not to bad going up but comeing back could not do much better than 1 night stays. Would love to try again but I will wait untill you lot vacate. So I might head west of NSW instead . Please dont tell me your heading their as well!
Dick.
pricey43 said
11:14 PM May 17, 2012
Had a phone call from a reli in Alice Springs this morning.
She was happy that it hadn't reached zero last night like it had the night before. She puts her vegetables to bed each night.
Thankfully, according to her, Winter only lasts 6 weeks. So it should be beautiful by the time we get there.!!
neilnruth said
01:05 AM May 18, 2012
Well just as well we don't mind the cold - we must be one of the few heading for south SA instead of heading north. CP is full again tonight with all those heading north.
Dougwe said
01:49 AM May 18, 2012
gypsy rover wrote:
bill12 wrote:
perhaps you culd do what the kiwis do and leave a "will the last one to leave please turn off the lights " sign outside.NQ is lovely at this time of year.
I'll second that, 26 deg during the day and not dropping below 15 deg o/night. AAhh paradise!!
Cheers
Chris
That's right Chris, rub it in.
I'm heading North on Saturday too. Only problem is, it's only as far as Echuca. That will do me anyway, better than nothing. I love Echuca.
gypsy rover said
02:01 AM May 18, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
I'll second that, 26 deg during the day and not dropping below 15 deg o/night. AAhh paradise!!
Cheers
Chris
That's right Chris, rub it in.
I'm heading North on Saturday too. Only problem is, it's only as far as Echuca. That will do me anyway, better than nothing. I love Echuca.
Sorry 'bout that Doug, can't help it if we sunbake while you southerners freeze. Have a safe and happy trip to Echuca.
Cheers!
Chris
nomadic1 said
05:49 AM May 18, 2012
I'm in SA at the moment but I have to head to Canberra some time during July. Not looking forward to that!
Cruising Granny said
06:05 AM May 18, 2012
Don't forget to call in for a cuppa and a chat if you're heading into Adelaide. You drive right past "my place". PM me. I headed west to the border and back again this week, and there is a constant convoy of caravans and camping gear heading in both directions, and north towards the Strezlecki and Birdsville Tracks and Lake Eyre. The nights were were really cold but the days were balmy. I have a head cold so I swapped camping for motels to avoid getting worse. Sniff!
Allara said
02:53 PM May 18, 2012
Already in the top in end August return I think cheers Allara
Evie n Rhys said
03:20 PM May 18, 2012
Ahh I remember the days Gerty. I lived in Burra (NSW) outside Canberra for 25 yrs. when I first movd to Melbourne everyone was complaining about the cold. When I asked had it hit -12 yet and did they have to have a shower at work because the water pipes were frozen at home they thought I was crazy for living there so long. If it had not been so beautiful in those days I would have to agree with them. It's all very different now though, everything changed BUT THE COLD !!!!! Canberras saving grace is its beautiful sunny days. Maybe crisp but it is bright and sunny most days through winter. Rug up.. Tess
Gerty Dancer said
02:10 AM May 19, 2012
Thanks Tess We arrived home this arvo, and Canberra was very welcoming... beautiful sunny day, great view as we approached the city of the Telstra tower with the mountains in the background, and everywhere, bright coloured autumn leaves. Glad to be home!
Landfall said
03:13 AM May 19, 2012
We stopped overnight in a free camping spot past Gundagia, minus one overnight.
Today, a glorious 24 degrees as we migrated further north.
Overnighting in Coffs Harbour.
Glad to be away from the Southern winter.
Dusty
aussietraveller said
03:16 AM May 19, 2012
Also heading north currently at Moree and moving on tomorrow we hope to make it to Cooktown eventually and hope we may meet up with some of you for a chat.
golivers travels said
05:59 AM May 19, 2012
Gerty Dancer wrote:
Thanks Tess We arrived home this arvo, and Canberra was very welcoming... beautiful sunny day, great view as we approached the city of the Telstra tower with the mountains in the background, and everywhere, bright coloured autumn leaves. Glad to be home!
It is a beautiful city Gerty.
beiffe said
04:27 PM May 19, 2012
I will be soon heading south and then west so I will have more road to myself.
Heading down to spend time at the Maldon Railways then south to friends north of Wilpena Pound to see the winter out.
Have to quietly pass the kids so they cant ask for money HAHA.
Regards Brian
jilly888 said
04:49 PM May 19, 2012
Heading north in 4 weeks up as far as Cairns,cant wait to get out of this cold down here in melbourne.Our first trip so hope to catch up with a few of you. Cheers Jilly
Frog53 said
12:50 AM May 27, 2012
Nope, Barina, I think we will be the last to leave Vic on or about 8th or 9th Aug when the wife finishes all her Dr's appointments and our house settlement which is 3rd Aug - but at the moment we are still selling things we haven't used in years, making piles and then cullen that pile, gee its hard. Anyway hope to still catchup with some nomads in our travells north.
It's starting to get lonely down here in Victoria.
Our days are filled with seeing people before they head off North or West.
We have to wait for the new van and will head off in the second week of July.
Stood outside Bunnings yesterday and did my usual big Sigh as yet 2 more vans headed down the highway.
At least we will have missed the rush.
perhaps you culd do what the kiwis do and leave a "will the last one to leave please turn off the lights " sign outside.NQ is lovely at this time of year.
Hmmm... We'll be back in Canberra tomorrow. Just checked the weather forecast for ACT tonight. -4 degrees.
We have just had our last teeshirt and shorts walk on the beach for this trip, currently at Norah Head, just North of Gosford. Its beautiful here.
Please?
All of you going North and complaining about the crowds and high prices, would you like to swap?
-- Edited by Gerty Dancer on Thursday 17th of May 2012 03:57:33 PM
I'll second that, 26 deg during the day and not dropping below 15 deg o/night. AAhh paradise!!
Cheers
Chris
.. oooh yeahhh !
Nth Qld .. here I come again!
Jon
We travelled home to central Vic over the last 2 days from Port Hughes and there were caravans constantly passing us. Yes the pilgrimage has begun. Lots of energetic waves. Hope you all have a wonderful time.
Glenda
Wish you would all stay home or go elsewere and let other states have a go at finding a nice spot in Qld. You know the prices of van parks all go up this time of year to cater for you Victorians. Visited my sister in Qld 2 years ago and proceeded to Bundaberg. Not to bad going up but comeing back could not do much better than 1 night stays. Would love to try again but I will wait untill you lot vacate. So I might head west of NSW instead . Please dont tell me your heading their as well!
Dick.
Had a phone call from a reli in Alice Springs this morning.
She was happy that it hadn't reached zero last night like it had the night before. She puts her vegetables to bed each night.
Thankfully, according to her, Winter only lasts 6 weeks. So it should be beautiful by the time we get there.!!
That's right Chris, rub it in.
I'm heading North on Saturday too. Only problem is, it's only as far as Echuca. That will do me anyway, better than nothing. I love Echuca.
Sorry 'bout that Doug, can't help it if we sunbake while you southerners freeze.
Have a safe and happy trip to Echuca.
Cheers!
Chris
I headed west to the border and back again this week, and there is a constant convoy of caravans and camping gear heading in both directions, and north towards the Strezlecki and Birdsville Tracks and Lake Eyre.
The nights were were really cold but the days were balmy.
I have a head cold so I swapped camping for motels to avoid getting worse. Sniff!
Tess
We arrived home this arvo, and Canberra was very welcoming... beautiful sunny day, great view as we approached the city of the Telstra tower with the mountains in the background, and everywhere, bright coloured autumn leaves. Glad to be home!
We stopped overnight in a free camping spot past Gundagia, minus one overnight.
Today, a glorious 24 degrees as we migrated further north.
Overnighting in Coffs Harbour.
Glad to be away from the Southern winter.
Dusty
Heading down to spend time at the Maldon Railways then south to friends north of Wilpena Pound to see the winter out.
Have to quietly pass the kids so they cant ask for money HAHA.
Regards
Brian
Cheers Jilly
Nope, Barina, I think we will be the last to leave Vic on or about 8th or 9th Aug when the wife finishes all her Dr's appointments and our house settlement which is 3rd Aug - but at the moment we are still selling things we haven't used in years, making piles and then cullen that pile, gee its hard. Anyway hope to still catchup with some nomads in our travells north.
David and Cheryl