Rob and I are making our way to TownsvIlle slowly. Atm we are at DuarInga. There aren't many vans here neither has there been at other places we stopped. Theodore had plenty of vacant spaces, Baralaba the same. Where is everyone or are we early?
When we left Burren JunctIon there were many vans heading to Qld......... where are you all
Baz421 said
07:54 PM May 26, 2013
St George QLD,,, off to Surat tomorrow,,,,, with Roma, Emerald to follow.
Glorious weather for last 2 days.
valnrob said
08:10 PM May 26, 2013
We are going to Emerald later in the week then up toward Charters Towers.
Baz421 said
08:25 PM May 26, 2013
valnrob wrote:
We are going to Emerald later in the week then up toward Charters Towers.
That's our most likely route too,,, going to Emerald show on 4-5 June then off again, may meet up somewhere.
justcruisin01 said
08:41 PM May 26, 2013
There are hundreds going up & down the east coast,Qld.
Delta18 said
09:16 PM May 26, 2013
I'll be heading up the west coast on Thursday, going to Cleaverville, just north of Karratha.
gunnago said
09:26 PM May 26, 2013
hi val and rob we r at Mataranka springs at the moment and heading to Mareeba slowly then who knows may catch u on the wallaby somewhere
neilnruth said
09:46 PM May 26, 2013
Hi Valnrob. We won't see you because we are at home and next trip we're heading south. Hope you find some other GNs.
chaslib said
09:51 PM May 26, 2013
Hi there - We are planning a couple of months through outback QLD starting in a couple of weeks - so would welcome comments on road conditions and overnighters or extended stops along the way. I have worked out mileage and cities/towns along the route, but value opinions and suggestions from "those who have gone before". Travelling in camper van, so would prefer amenities at stops rather than setting up popup loo and shower at stops (bit lazy I guess). Obviously expecting many GNs on the road, but perhaps less than the coastal routes. Leaning towards places were we can fish and kayak and free camp - battery,solar and gennie power. Trying to limit travel to absolute max of 5 hours/ 300-400 klm per day - no off-road.
Would also value suggestions for alternate routes - we have travelled most of these roads before, but at that time not towing anything and stayed in motels and caravan parks either in cabins or tented, so did not consider any free or unpowered sites. I have seen a couple of posts regarding recent get togethers close to some of these places also. Would love to hear from anyone also planning such a trip during the next few months with a view to meeting up somewhere. Feel free to PM or email me if that is easier
Draft Route
Toowoomba (Lake Cressbrook); Kingaroy ; Eidsvold; Monto; Bilolela; Duaringa; Blackwater; Emerald; Belyando; Charters Towers; Hughenden; Richmond; Julia Creek; Cloncurry; Mt Isa; Boulia; Middleton; Winton; Longreach; Barcaldine; Blackall; Tambo; Augathella; Charleville; Cunnamulla; St George; Nindigully; Copeton Dam and then home!
Many, many, thanks
RosieW said
10:03 PM May 26, 2013
We are still in Tassie - still haven't begun the 'road' part of the adventure. FIFO to Melbourne on Tuesday for a Graduate Program for me: hubby going to help the Krishnas prepare food while I am busy.
Plan to get out of here late this year/early next.
brickies said
10:17 PM May 26, 2013
Road Report would be good
The dog lady said
10:18 PM May 26, 2013
valnrob wrote:
Rob and I are making our way to TownsvIlle slowly. Atm we are at DuarInga. There aren't many vans here neither has there been at other places we stopped. Theodore had plenty of vacant spaces, Baralaba the same. Where is everyone or are we early?
When we left Burren JunctIon there were many vans heading to Qld......... where are you all�
I'm housesitting at Bundaberg at the moment, but hope to hit the road again in 3 weeks time. If I'm right on where you are valnrob, (checked it on Google maps) then you are very close to the Blackdown Tablelands NP. I've been dying to go there, the photos on Google Earth are stunning. Has anyone been? If so what did you think?
-- Edited by The dog lady on Sunday 26th of May 2013 10:20:05 PM
Dougwe said
11:07 PM May 26, 2013
I'm in Townsville and will be for a couple of months at this stage
jules47 said
11:13 PM May 26, 2013
We are at Glebe Weir - power and flush toilets for $7 night - fishing comp on the long weekend, will be busy then!!! Heading off tomorrow - in a north easterly direction - I think!!
valnrob said
01:30 AM May 27, 2013
Lots of roadworks from Goondiwindi on, especially around Taroom/Theodore area. If it is raining, take special care, very slippery and lots of potholes. Take care fellow travellers.
villatranquilla said
03:07 AM May 27, 2013
currently at Pardoo Station WA ( about 450 k's south of Broome) - plan on staying a while - weather max 28 and 20 overnight
retiree said
03:12 AM May 27, 2013
we are at st.lawrence free camp heading tpo prosopine tomorrow then on to ayr end of week cherylle
ken thomas said
03:49 AM May 27, 2013
We are stuck in Echuca and may not be going anywhere yet, first winter in 3 years and bloody cold when the sun goes down
keep travelling to all you nomads Ken
msg said
03:57 AM May 27, 2013
We're still in Canberra. Still some modifications to complete on the vans. Then about Wednesday should be leaving for Leeton, Griffith,(visit rellies) Cobar, Bourke, Cunnamulla, Quilpie for about a month then off up further north after that. Not sure where, but not coming back to Canberra until the winter is over.
Dougwe said
04:18 AM May 27, 2013
Sounds good Mel and hi to ya, been a while. Must be cold in ACT.
msg said
04:36 AM May 27, 2013
Hi Doug,
Yes its been very cold this last week. But, with a new baby to coo and goo over we did'nt really mind.
Sis's patrol made it to Canberra from Brisbane, but has almost given up the ghost so she has replaced it with a new BT50 to take home.
Son decided I needed more solar so replaced the one I had and put the old one on Sis's caravan. At the moment the air-con and microwave are pulled out with wiring everywhere but he should be able to put it back together again. I am hoping in the next couple of days.
Will possibly be up Townsville way late July early August but who can tell. Likely to change our minds at anytime. Will PM you if I do. Have a lovely time with family and .....keep safe on the roads
nomadic1 said
06:00 AM May 27, 2013
Calliope (Qld) at the campsite on the river. It's packed - vans everywhere. Heading north tomorrow (perhaps) first stop Rocky to refuel and stuff then Yaamba for the night (or two) then St Lawrence. I have to be at Airlie Beach by 11 June - I find it so stressful having somewhere I have to be, does anyone else have that problem?
So glad I'm in northern Qld rather than Canberra right now - I had winter in Canberra last year and not keen to repeat the experience.
beiffe said
03:19 PM May 27, 2013
At Crystal Brook and hopefully Heading north this week and stopping at Quorn over weekend and then peace and quiet for a couple of months with no phone and no internet so maybe out of contact till sometime in August or September. Regards Brian
way2gokev said
05:44 PM May 27, 2013
G'day
Well I am still in Newcastle area, very cold of a night at Lochinvar camp, will be heading out next Monday to an Outback adventure of a life time, but first it will be Burren Junction, day1, Day2 will be Nindigully then to Mundubra for a week with blaze aid, then back to Bajool to drop van off. Then west to Emerald, Charters Towers and then general touring off road to eventually end up at Broome, then onto north west eventually ending back in Rocky some time in August. I am certainly getting itchy feet and longing for a bit of warm weather.
Cheers
Kev
chaslib said
10:29 PM May 27, 2013
way2gokev wrote:
G'day
Well I am still in Newcastle area, very cold of a night at Lochinvar camp, will be heading out next Monday to an Outback adventure of a life time, but first it will be Burren Junction, day1, Day2 will be Nindigully then to Mundubra for a week with blaze aid, then back to Bajool to drop van off. Then west to Emerald, Charters Towers and then general touring off road to eventually end up at Broome, then onto north west eventually ending back in Rocky some time in August. I am certainly getting itchy feet and longing for a bit of warm weather.
Cheers
Kev
Hi Kev - where are you staying at Emerald and Charters Towers? They are on our "Outback Adventure" also - would be interested in any local knowledge you may have. Nindigully is at the end of our trip - we start from Toowoomba and head north and finish up at Nindigully then Copeton Dam (Inverell) before home. No off road for us.
cheers
jules47 said
10:44 PM May 27, 2013
We are at Junction Park in Theodore - what a great spot.
gerard gue said
12:05 AM May 28, 2013
Hello all We have a week to go before we start our winter holiday. As we said we are going to Cape York sea and safari tour from Cairns We are getting a little more excited but for the weather. Mighty cool already. Electric blankets will have to be the order of the days well no nights!! Nearly all set. Hope to meet some of you around. Departure Wednesday 5 Manildra 1st night (our son lives there so free camp!!!!) and up the Mitchell hway then the Newell hway then who knows. Safe travel to all Cheers Christine and Gerard
Scotty01 said
12:14 AM May 28, 2013
Settled into downtown Cobar Caravan Pk. Was so dam cold last night decided to have power to run heater all night tonight.
Heading off to Bourke tomorrow. Any pne stayed at Kidman Park just out of Bourke?
oldboar said
02:12 AM May 28, 2013
If you can, ValnRob, take extra fuel with you once you leave Clermont. 367km to Charters with the only fuel available at Belyando Crossing (thirty cents a litre more than Clermont or Charters - talk about a captive audience). Guess you must have left Burren the day we arrived.
Darrell & Sandra
way2gokev said
03:17 AM May 28, 2013
G'day
Hey Chas, no worries will be my first time at Nindigully so I will post when I get there if I have reception, Re Emerald straight through mate, camp somewhere up the Gregory, will also let you know.
Rob and I are making our way to TownsvIlle slowly. Atm we are at DuarInga. There aren't many vans here neither has there been at other places we stopped. Theodore had plenty of vacant spaces, Baralaba the same. Where is everyone or are we early?
When we left Burren JunctIon there were many vans heading to Qld......... where are you all
St George QLD,,, off to Surat tomorrow,,,,, with Roma, Emerald to follow.
Glorious weather for last 2 days.
That's our most likely route too,,, going to Emerald show on 4-5 June then off again, may meet up somewhere.
There are hundreds going up & down the east coast,Qld.
I'll be heading up the west coast on Thursday, going to Cleaverville, just north of Karratha.
hi val and rob we r at Mataranka springs at the moment and heading to Mareeba slowly then who knows may catch u on the wallaby somewhere
Hi there - We are planning a couple of months through outback QLD starting in a couple of weeks - so would welcome comments on road conditions and overnighters or extended stops along the way. I have worked out mileage and cities/towns along the route, but value opinions and suggestions from "those who have gone before". Travelling in camper van, so would prefer amenities at stops rather than setting up popup loo and shower at stops (bit lazy I guess). Obviously expecting many GNs on the road, but perhaps less than the coastal routes. Leaning towards places were we can fish and kayak and free camp - battery,solar and gennie power. Trying to limit travel to absolute max of 5 hours/ 300-400 klm per day - no off-road.
Would also value suggestions for alternate routes - we have travelled most of these roads before, but at that time not towing anything and stayed in motels and caravan parks either in cabins or tented, so did not consider any free or unpowered sites. I have seen a couple of posts regarding recent get togethers close to some of these places also. Would love to hear from anyone also planning such a trip during the next few months with a view to meeting up somewhere. Feel free to PM or email me if that is easier
Draft Route
Toowoomba (Lake Cressbrook); Kingaroy ; Eidsvold; Monto; Bilolela; Duaringa; Blackwater; Emerald; Belyando; Charters Towers; Hughenden; Richmond; Julia Creek; Cloncurry; Mt Isa; Boulia; Middleton; Winton; Longreach; Barcaldine; Blackall; Tambo; Augathella; Charleville; Cunnamulla; St George; Nindigully; Copeton Dam and then home!
Many, many, thanks
Plan to get out of here late this year/early next.
I'm housesitting at Bundaberg at the moment, but hope to hit the road again in 3 weeks time. If I'm right on where you are valnrob, (checked it on Google maps) then you are very close to the Blackdown Tablelands NP. I've been dying to go there, the photos on Google Earth are stunning. Has anyone been? If so what did you think?
-- Edited by The dog lady on Sunday 26th of May 2013 10:20:05 PM
we are at st.lawrence free camp heading tpo prosopine tomorrow then on to ayr end of week cherylle
keep travelling to all you nomads
Ken
Yes its been very cold this last week. But, with a new baby to coo and goo over we did'nt really mind.
Sis's patrol made it to Canberra from Brisbane, but has almost given up the ghost so she has replaced it with a new BT50 to take home.
Son decided I needed more solar so replaced the one I had and put the old one on Sis's caravan. At the moment the air-con and microwave are pulled out with wiring everywhere but he should be able to put it back together again. I am hoping in the next couple of days.
Will possibly be up Townsville way late July early August but who can tell. Likely to change our minds at anytime. Will PM you if I do. Have a lovely time with family and .....keep safe on the roads
So glad I'm in northern Qld rather than Canberra right now - I had winter in Canberra last year and not keen to repeat the experience.
Regards
Brian
G'day
Well I am still in Newcastle area, very cold of a night at Lochinvar camp, will be heading out next Monday to an Outback adventure of a life time, but first it will be Burren Junction, day1, Day2 will be Nindigully then to Mundubra for a week with blaze aid, then back to Bajool to drop van off. Then west to Emerald, Charters Towers and then general touring off road to eventually end up at Broome, then onto north west eventually ending back in Rocky some time in August. I am certainly getting itchy feet and longing for a bit of warm weather.
Cheers
Kev
Hi Kev - where are you staying at Emerald and Charters Towers? They are on our "Outback Adventure" also - would be interested in any local knowledge you may have. Nindigully is at the end of our trip - we start from Toowoomba and head north and finish up at Nindigully then Copeton Dam (Inverell) before home. No off road for us.
cheers
We have a week to go before we start our winter holiday. As we said we are going to Cape York sea and safari tour from Cairns
We are getting a little more excited but for the weather. Mighty cool already. Electric blankets will have to be the order of the days well no nights!!
Nearly all set. Hope to meet some of you around. Departure Wednesday 5 Manildra 1st night (our son lives there so free camp!!!!) and up the Mitchell hway then the Newell hway then who knows.
Safe travel to all
Cheers
Christine and Gerard
Settled into downtown Cobar Caravan Pk. Was so dam cold last night decided to have power to run heater all night tonight.
Heading off to Bourke tomorrow. Any pne stayed at Kidman Park just out of Bourke?
If you can, ValnRob, take extra fuel with you once you leave Clermont. 367km to Charters with the only fuel available at Belyando Crossing (thirty cents a litre more than Clermont or Charters - talk about a captive audience). Guess you must have left Burren the day we arrived.
Darrell & Sandra
G'day
Hey Chas, no worries will be my first time at Nindigully so I will post when I get there if I have reception, Re Emerald straight through mate, camp somewhere up the Gregory, will also let you know.
cheers
Kev