Only myself and Happywander here at present left out of all Gray Nomads. Weather,was today vey nice. Hope the same for tomorrow and the New Year. There 's here a literal tent town now, with even a Mirrage Pub. No buzz, though. Just some cold water and ice. But this does a lot of good, in the hit of a day, doesn't it ?
Sunrises here a real beauty.
kiwi rainbow said
06:40 AM Dec 28, 2012
I am sure that some more GNs will be that way some time soon
Dougwe said
06:18 PM Dec 28, 2012
Doesn't look like you are too crowded in there Ziggi. Enjoy Greens Lake, I'm thinking of going there again in February.
ken thomas said
01:53 AM Dec 29, 2012
Met up with Ziggi and Marj at greens today and it is getting very busy,and would say by the end of the day it will be chockers Plenty of boats and a few jet ski's but they will increase Good to meet Ziggi and add new faces to the avatars Ken
Dougwe said
02:55 AM Dec 29, 2012
I am more than happy to wait until after the school holidays. I can think of no better place then to try out the re-wire job on the Avan and Prado.
That is on target to start next week.
Big Gorilla said
06:08 PM Dec 29, 2012
As I am planning on heading to Green's Lake around mid April, can I ask a couple of questions ? I realize there is no power, and there is a toilet block. Any showers ? Any water to take on board ? I can go about 4 to max. 5 days before I would have to take on water and use a Dump Point, meaning I'd have to move to a nearby town for these facilities, but that's not a problem, coz I usually restock on food etc every week. I think Shepparton is around 70 km away or I think I read of a smaller town with these facilities closer. I haven't done my homework yet as I'm overseas at present.
Dougwe said
08:29 PM Dec 29, 2012
Hi BG,
You are right, there is no power so you need Solar or Gene.
Yes there is a toilet block with a tap and running water, I have been told this is filtered from the lake. There was a couple there when I was there and they filled water containers from that tap then emptied the water into their CV water tank, they both said seemed fine to drink, they were there for about 4 weeks and no probs.
No showers. Nice fresh cold water in the big bath though.
If you don't use chemicals in your porta toilet and use the cheap nappisan stuff you can empty into the public toilet on site, all there did and no problems. I just emptied a little at a time as a normal toilet isn't made for a large dump in one go.
Shepparton is about 55km to the East with Mooroopna is just before Shep and about 50km. Elmore is about 25km to the West and Echuca is about 45km North West.
Hope that is of some help.
Dougwe said
09:33 PM Dec 29, 2012
Forgot to mention BG, you need a tap key for the tap.
Sheba said
04:47 AM Dec 30, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
Forgot to mention BG, you need a tap key for the tap.
Any chance of a Pic. Dougwe, for those of us who have never seen one ? Just so we get the right thing.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Esperian said
06:25 AM Dec 30, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
Hi BG,
You are right, there is no power so you need Solar or Gene.
Yes there is a toilet block with a tap and running water, I have been told this is filtered from the lake. There was a couple there when I was there and they filled water containers from that tap then emptied the water into their CV water tank, they both said seemed fine to drink, they were there for about 4 weeks and no probs.
No showers. Nice fresh cold water in the big bath though.
If you don't use chemicals in your porta toilet and use the cheap nappisan stuff you can empty into the public toilet on site, all there did and no problems. I just emptied a little at a time as a normal toilet isn't made for a large dump in one go.
Shepparton is about 55km to the East with Mooroopna is just before Shep and about 50km. Elmore is about 25km to the West and Echuca is about 45km North West.
Hope that is of some help.
Here is some more info on nearby towns.
Theere is also close-by a little town, Corop. With petrol station, post office and general store in one location, just very tiny town some 6 km from the Green's Lake on the way to Elmor. There is also another yet small town, Stanhope. It has petrol statiopn with cheap diesel, as I saw on the way, small shopping centre, post office, good cheap restaurant, and some other services.
rockylizard said
06:59 AM Dec 30, 2012
Sheba wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
Forgot to mention BG, you need a tap key for the tap.
Any chance of a Pic. Dougwe, for those of us who have never seen one ? Just so we get the right thing.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Gday...
This site shows the type of "tap key" Doug refers to ... also called a 'vandal handle' by we travellers
There is also facilities for showers, toilets, town water and a dump point at a free-camp at Girgarre Town Park - about 20km east and north of Green's Lake.
It is listed in Camps 6 - VIC site 474.
Cheers - John
Sheba said
09:07 AM Dec 30, 2012
rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
This site shows the type of "tap key" Doug refers to ... also called a 'vandal handle' by we travellers
Thanks for that John. I wouldn't have had a clue what to look for. That link is most helpful.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Big Gorilla said
06:16 PM Dec 30, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
Hi BG,
You are right, there is no power so you need Solar or Gene.
Yes there is a toilet block with a tap and running water, I have been told this is filtered from the lake. There was a couple there when I was there and they filled water containers from that tap then emptied the water into their CV water tank, they both said seemed fine to drink, they were there for about 4 weeks and no probs.
No showers. Nice fresh cold water in the big bath though.
If you don't use chemicals in your porta toilet and use the cheap nappisan stuff you can empty into the public toilet on site, all there did and no problems. I just emptied a little at a time as a normal toilet isn't made for a large dump in one go.
Shepparton is about 55km to the East with Mooroopna is just before Shep and about 50km. Elmore is about 25km to the West and Echuca is about 45km North West.
Hope that is of some help.
Big help thank you. Yes, I can handle all that. Have Solar and if I can fill the water tanks, that's great. Use that water for showers, toilet flush and dishwashing.. I usually carry 10 to 20 liters of drinking water separately. Showers not a problem I have a shower and gas hot water.
Only just started using a Select brand (Woolworths) cleaner in the toilet, so dumping will be ok.
Certainly do have a tap key. Got caught out once or twice so I made the investment, but unfortunately I left it on a tap somewhere along the road, so had to re-invest in another.
All sounds good. I arrive back in Tassie New Years Day so in the next few weeks will start planning again for a departure late March or early April.
Big Gorilla said
06:23 PM Dec 30, 2012
rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
There is also facilities for showers, toilets, town water and a dump point at a free-camp at Girgarre Town Park - about 20km east and north of Green's Lake.
It is listed in Camps 6 - VIC site 474.
Cheers - John
Yes I am aware of that little town Girgarre. I have been thru Shepparton a few times but didn't know about Green's Lake. So near yet so far !! I am a member of CMCA and have always relied on their annual handbook, Wanderer's Mate, also my own notes on past experiences and free camps I have stopped at but I notice on this Forum everyone refers to Camps 6. It's obviously more comprehensive so will have to make a purchase.
Only myself and Happywander here at present left out of all Gray Nomads. Weather,was today vey nice. Hope the same for tomorrow and the New Year. There 's here a literal tent town now, with even a Mirrage Pub. No buzz, though. Just some cold water and ice. But this does a lot of good, in the hit of a day, doesn't it ?
Sunrises here a real beauty.
Doesn't look like you are too crowded in there Ziggi. Enjoy Greens Lake, I'm thinking of going there again in February.
Plenty of boats and a few jet ski's but they will increase
Good to meet Ziggi and add new faces to the avatars
Ken
I am more than happy to wait until after the school holidays. I can think of no better place then to try out the re-wire job on the Avan and Prado.
That is on target to start next week.
Hi BG,
You are right, there is no power so you need Solar or Gene.
Yes there is a toilet block with a tap and running water, I have been told this is filtered from the lake. There was a couple there when I was there and they filled water containers from that tap then emptied the water into their CV water tank, they both said seemed fine to drink, they were there for about 4 weeks and no probs.
No showers. Nice fresh cold water in the big bath though.
If you don't use chemicals in your porta toilet and use the cheap nappisan stuff you can empty into the public toilet on site, all there did and no problems. I just emptied a little at a time as a normal toilet isn't made for a large dump in one go.
Shepparton is about 55km to the East with Mooroopna is just before Shep and about 50km. Elmore is about 25km to the West and Echuca is about 45km North West.
Hope that is of some help.
Thanks.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Here is some more info on nearby towns.
Theere is also close-by a little town, Corop. With petrol station, post office and general store in one location, just very tiny town some 6 km from the Green's Lake on the way to Elmor. There is also another yet small town, Stanhope. It has petrol statiopn with cheap diesel, as I saw on the way, small shopping centre, post office, good cheap restaurant, and some other services.
Gday...
This site shows the type of "tap key" Doug refers to ... also called a 'vandal handle' by we travellers
http://www.plumberschoice.com.au/7420-4-Way-Brass-Anti-Vandal-Key
Cheers - John
Gday...
There is also facilities for showers, toilets, town water and a dump point at a free-camp at Girgarre Town Park - about 20km east and north of Green's Lake.
It is listed in Camps 6 - VIC site 474.
Cheers - John
Thanks for that John. I wouldn't have had a clue what to look for. That link is most helpful.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Big help thank you. Yes, I can handle all that. Have Solar and if I can fill the water tanks, that's great. Use that water for showers, toilet flush and dishwashing.. I usually carry 10 to 20 liters of drinking water separately. Showers not a problem I have a shower and gas hot water.
Only just started using a Select brand (Woolworths) cleaner in the toilet, so dumping will be ok.
Certainly do have a tap key. Got caught out once or twice so I made the investment, but unfortunately I left it on a tap somewhere along the road, so had to re-invest in another.
All sounds good. I arrive back in Tassie New Years Day so in the next few weeks will start planning again for a departure late March or early April.
Yes I am aware of that little town Girgarre. I have been thru Shepparton a few times but didn't know about Green's Lake. So near yet so far !! I am a member of CMCA and have always relied on their annual handbook, Wanderer's Mate, also my own notes on past experiences and free camps I have stopped at but I notice on this Forum everyone refers to Camps 6. It's obviously more comprehensive so will have to make a purchase.