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Issue 159: November 3, 2017
In this issue: •Hot new watches make wearers cool •By the Byfield •Nomadding by land and sea
Rollovers ... a towie’s tale
Towing firm shares lessons
learned from attending
hundreds of caravan crashes
The number of caravan
crashes on Australian roads
seems to be on the rise, and
one group more qualified
than most to offer an opinion
on why this is so are the tow
truck drivers who almost
weekly attend a scene of high-
way carnage.
The team at Clayton’s Towing
on Queensland’s Sunshine
Coast has literally seen the
aftermath of hundreds of
caravan rollovers and general
manager, Mike Clayton, says
they have noticed a number of
recurring themes.
“With each crash, as we a have Clayton’s Towing has attended the scenes of many caravan accidents Pics: Clayton’s Towing
interest in caravanning, we
look at what we think caused good to tow even a 2.5-tonne as taking note of where items Of course, local conditions are
it and often chat to the drivers van.” are in the van and what water another contributory factory
about their experiences and Mr Clayton is also seriously levels are sitting at. in many accidents. Mr Clay-
what they did,” he said. “We concerned that some grey no- “Lots of caravans we collect ton says that around the
look how they set their van mads don’t realise the impor- after accidents - when they Nambour area where he is
up, and how different vans are tance of having the weight in stay together - we do see based there are a lot of sec-
manufactured.” their van correctly distributed evenly balanced with the tow tions of highway that are
Mr Clayton stresses that … and warns it isn’t as simple bar up in the air, or are able downhill, with slight bends,
his personal views were not as hooking up and hitting the to pick the drawbar up with and with some cross winds
formed in reaction to one road. one hand,” he said. “This is involved.
particular caravan crash, but “It actually needs weight at the a recipe for disaster and we “In real terms with the num-
rather from an overview of front loaded up to be safer and consider the biggest factor for ber of caravans on the road
potential contributing causes a lot of these caravans have got a lot of crashes we attend.” there are no more crashes
in multiple incidents. limited table weight,” he said. Mr Clayton believes that bet- than other vehicles,” he said.
“Firstly, there is no doubt the “Which is why they get this ter education could lead to a “But the mess and disruption,
heavier towing vehicle is, the fishtail happening and then it’s dramatic reduction in caravan as well as stress they cause as
better,” he said. “Just because all over.” accidents, and has previously they are often people’s homes,
it says on paper that a vehicle Mr Clayton urges travellers suggested online courses with puts them in the limelight.”
can tow 3.5-tonne it doesn’t to buy a tow ball weight scale a certificate issued, rather than
mean you’re going to be all and check the weight, as well a special caravanning licence. Click to comment
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Issue 159: November 3, 2017
Over land and sea
Couple take the high road,
Nomads in Brief
Croc shock
Two crocodiles have been
then the high seas to spotted at the Cairns Es-
experience Australia planade in broad daylight.
A small saltie, estimated to
be two metres long, came
Most full-time grey nomads within 50 metres of a chil-
who decide to take a break dren’s playground, while a
from life on the open road much larger reptile, estimat-
tend to move back into a ed to be at least four metres
house rather than turning to long, was seen swimming
life on the open water … but nearby.
Austin and Jillian Lawrence
aren’t most grey nomads! Austin and Jillian (left) hit the road in their van (above right), then Lifestyle Expo
Back in 2012, the couple from they decided to take to the water (bottom right) The Sydney Camping
Lake Macquarie in New South Lifestyle Expo runs from
Wales put their belongings November 3-6 at Sydney
fered the job of gardener and sail for a new form of adven-
in storage, rented out their Olympic Park. Some 150
suddenly found herself learn- ture took hold.
house and went in search of exhibitors and hundreds of
ing to ride a ride-on mower “We put the caravan up for
adventure in their brand new brands of RVs, holiday park
and use hedge trimmers. sale and started looking for
21’ Vacationer Holiday Series stalls, and hiking and travel
“For the four months we were another yacht to enjoy doing
caravan towed by a Holden accessories will be in evi-
there, we were very busy with some more bluewater cruis-
Colorado twin cab ute with a dence. Adult tickets are $25
each of our jobs and endured ing,” said Gillian. “And it
canopy. and a two-day pass is $40.
the continual 32/34 degree didn’t take too long to find
They started their journey heat,” she said. “I, on many a suitable boat that we were Outback boost
with a bang by hotfooting it occasions walked through happy with, a 37’ Cape Barren The federal government
up to the Northern Territory the sprinklers to cool off and Goose named ‘Korawinga’.” has approved $100 million
where Austin had unexpect- we also had a lot of fun with As they were already familiar funding for 13 high priority
edly been offered a temporary our co-workers; jillaroos, with cruising areas on the upgrade projects on the
job on a remote cattle sta- jackeroos, cattlemen, and the New South Wales coast, the Outback Way. Over 200
tion servicing all the motor governess to the owner’s three couple spent a bit of time kilometres of Outback Way,
vehicles, bore pumps and young children.” weighing anchor and doing a 2,700km route crossing
generators. Over subsequent years, the little jobs like replacing a few Queensland, Northern Ter-
It was a leap into the unknown couple has traversed the of the sheets, adding a marine ritory and Western Aus-
and, as they headed through country enjoying all the grey barbecue, and adding a boom tralia, will be upgraded by
Timber Creek and past the nomad lifestyle has to offer. tent to make the boat more mid-2021.
Victoria River Roadhouse “We spent most of the time comfortable.
towards the cattle station, in the Northern Territory, “We are now ready to cruise Koala crisis
Gillian recalls the sense of Queensland, Victoria and and hope to visit many islands A report by RSPCA and
nervous anticipation. New South Wales,” said Jil- off the Queensland coast and WWF-Australia has
“With excitement, anxiety lian. “And we met lots of won- spend more time around the highlighted the fact that
and apprehension we finally derful people and spent many Whitsunday Islands,” said Jil- continuing tree-clearing
saw a roof in the distance and a happy hour sharing stories lian. “It’s been fantastic to be across the east coast is
drove through the gate,” she of travels and adventures.” able to explore Australia in the putting koala populations
said. “And then this beautiful However, as they chewed up land in our caravan and on the under huge pressure. It is
green, acreage of manicured the kilometres on the high- water on our yacht!” estimated that there are less
lawns opened up like an oasis.” ways and byways, a lurking than 80,000 koalas remain-
Jillian was then instantly of- longing to buy a boat and set Click to comment ing in Australia.
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Staying safe from Many express
shock at
slithering snakes items stolen
It’s sad to have to say it but,
as far as travelling around
Australia goes, it can often
be a matter of ‘lock it or
lose it’ … and even that isn’t
enough sometimes!
A shocking 28.4% of
by: Lana Field
respondents to our recent
Avian and Reptile Specialist
GNT poll on the issue
Just like grey nomads, snakes reported having had items
are found all over Australia. stolen from their campsite.
Other similarities include Miriam now chains eve-
being more active in summer, rything down after having
more species preferring to a near new Baby Q stolen
live in the northern end of the Heads up ... what’s lurking in that tree?! from a caravan park.
country, and sometimes not “It’s is a real shame that
being welcome at all. How- you cannot seal. Snakes enter back, then slowly turn and scum can steal off other
ever, there are different ways dwellings not to seek you out walk away. In the five seconds people,” she said.
to deal with snakes, just as but because they are follow- that you are standing still, the Garry was camped at Dal-
there are different ways to deal ing the scent of food (geckoes, snake will be able to judge meny on the NSW south
with grey nomads. This article lizards, pet birds) or because if you are still nearing it, the coast when ‘some kind
is limited to advising you they have been fragmented backward steps will enable it person saw a need to re-
on how to co-habitate with and are seeking somewhere to to see that you are retreating move fishing gear from our
snakes, you will have to wait hide. They are not wanting to rather than approaching and caravan’, while Dean P was
till your older to know how to enter your van to eat you. As a walking away gives everyone a gobsmacked that his full gas
deal with grey nomads! grey nomad, you are too tough chance to leave safely. botte was switched for an
When first arriving at a and leathery to be eaten! If you get bitten by a snake, empty one.
campsite, whether it be at a Always wear enclosed shoes do not walk back to camp. “I didn’t find out till I run
showground, national/state when walking around the Sit where you are and wait, out of gas,” he said.
park or rest area, make sure campsite, and take a torch at even if alone. You may live for
However, Sharon and Paul
you have shoes on before you night. If you are bushwalk- hours without treatment if you
– who travel in a battered
exit your vehicle, this will also ing, make sure you have a STAY STILL. You may be dead
home-made camper –
protect you from broken glass, snake bite kit on you and that in minutes if you try to walk
prickles, sharp rocks and ant someone knows where you are back. haven’t had any problems in
bites etc. As you are decid- going. If you are in an isolated ALL SNAKES ARE PRO- over 20 years.
ing where to set up camp, do area, and/or out of phone TECTED BY LAW. It is illegal “I do believe it has a lot to
a walk around and check for range, consider purchasing to kill, injure, interfere, catch, do with our presentation,”
areas that snakes would use as a personal EPIRB. Keep up touch or do anything with a they said. “It pretty much
habitat; lawn clippings, garden to date with your first aid snake regardless of where you screams: ‘don’t bother,
waste, firewood, long grass, training. Tourniquets are a or it may be. there’s nothing worth tak-
building debris. If possible, thing of the past. Compression Snakes are amazing, they ing’!”
remove these items or choose bandaging, immobilisation come in all different sizes,
a different site. If you are and rapid treatment are now shapes and colours, they have Click to comment
removing these items, be sure the way to go. Thick socks and conquered the land, sea and
to wear gloves and enclosed high ankle boots will provide trees … and all without limbs!
shoes. extra protection, or a pair of ‘Herping’ can be just as
Once you have set up camp, ‘gators’. rewarding as ‘Twitching’ with
remember to keep your Most importantly, do not at- much less tripping over as you
screens closed and well sealed. tempt to interact with a snake are looking down more than Bus Driver: Nadrasca is a
This will help prevent snakes in any way. The snake may up. Grab a snake field guide disability services provider in
from accidentally entering see this as an attack and feel and see how many you can see Mitcham, Victoria. A fantastic
opportunity to assist people in
your van. However, if you the need to defend itself. If and identify. Appreciate and
your community and also earn
have an air-conditioner, then you see a snake, stand still, enjoy. money. To apply, visit
you have an entry point that count to five, take three steps
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Issue 159: November 3, 2017
Re: My Health Record (GNT: service in WA but almost no
158). I need my medical providers in any other state.
records online following Kerry B
a number of health issues
We just recently signed up
and medication changes for
for ‘My Health Record’ too.
heart problems. Following
Fortunately neither me, nor
a recent need to visit Port
my husband have any serious
Macquarie Regional Hospi-
health issues, but my husband
tal Emergency on a cardiac
does need scripts to be up-
matter, my medical records
dated at times. I had a recent
were requested from Royal
stay in hospital and the hos-
North Shore Hospital. RNSH
pital forwarded those records
sent my treatment records in
to my GP but I was thinking
outpatients for a nose bleed
that it would have been good
(my recent heart surgery had
if they gave me a copy too for
not made their records). That
our records which I keep on
was useful, considering at Port
my laptop.
they thought I was having a
After selling up everything, I have been travelling in my fifth
Shirl C
heart attack. I also make sure
my health records are kept up wheeler for just on two years with my best mate (pictured), Re: van park complaint. I’m
to date; I keep a written list of who turns 16 in January. He travels well and has three differ- fine with caravan parks put-
ent beds, all on the main van bed! He has kept me sane at
medication, current doctors ting in cabins at the expense
times, and we talk to each other on the road. I love this little
and their phone number in my bloke (Harley) and will miss him when he is called. Gotta of powered sites, but just
phone and wallet. In this day luv ya dog! don’t moan and groan when
and age it is negligent of our Paul J we caravanners want to stay
government and the health at a more reasonably priced
services not to have this issue town/city showgrounds. These
fixed today because tomorrow ted to another hospital and dreams to travel amidst their councils are no more taking
never comes. I can get a share told them to look up my past health worries is so inspir- money out of your pockets,
price anywhere in the world, health records to ascertain ing. Yes, I am keen to see the than you are taking money out
or even make a bet but I can’t what medicine I had been health online get up and going of the local motel owners’.
get my medical records to Port given, they did not have access properly and, when it is, it will Bretzy
Macquarie. nor could they talk to the first be a good thing for travellers.
David M hospital to find out what they Until then, keep up that won- Re: fishing rod holders. We
had prescribed. So, while the derful spirit. were recently fined $330 for
Upon registering with My concept would certainly fulfil Donna C having a fishing rod holder
Health Record and entering a need and could quite easily on our Nissan, and given
what details that were availa- save many lives, the records The generally poor delivery of three demerit points. We have
ble, I found out that all doctor must be readily available at NBN service and bandwidth had the find reviewed with a
visits and prescribed medicine any time particularly in an compounds the issue. Another negative outcome. We have
still had to be entered into my emergency. thing that grey nomads should also spoken to other drivers
record by a designated health Gary Y (Garmon) be wary of is private health in- who have been cautioned with
professional with me giving Glynn and Linda’s story surance – many only provide no penalty. Why do they sell
permission for the transfer. warmed my heart. The deter- ‘providers’ in one state. HBF them?
Later on, when I was admit- mination to still follow their is a good example. Excellent Pam & Ronnie
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Re: Noisy vanners (Jaclyn hard decision to say goodbye.
& Heidi: GNT 158). When I didn’t want another dog but,
you hand over your money four years later, I felt it was time
at a park you are contracting to get another one. We now
to abide by the rules, which have a darling little toy poodle
means it’s perfectly okay for we call Ben who is nothing like
some low level noise like chat- Pepe but we love him dearly.
ter, laughter and soft music up Pepe is still always with us
until 10pm. It’s called ‘happy when we travel as we keep his
noise’. We’ve got no choice ashes in a little box and that
but to be tolerant. There are comes everywhere with us.
all kinds of noises in parks Carol & Ric E
like kids playing and crying,
My husband and I adopted a
squawking birds at sunrise,
old fashioned air conditioners, The surprising art of the ute rescue dog in 2012 and Molly
was a beautiful dog – so af-
generators in Outback parks. I came across this great display of unique artworks, 30 kilo-
fectionate and always travel-
The giggle from the people metres from the NSW town of Condobolin, by accident. My
GPS took me slightly off course and I suddenly found myself ling with us and always by our
next door is just part of it.
gaping at an amazing row of 20 old utes, painted and sides. In early 2015, Molly had
Cliff B
sculpted by various well-known Australian artists. It’s called her usual vaccinations but re-
Gina, you have my sympathies ‘Utes In The Paddock’ and is well worth a visit! The display acted with IMHA – a terrible
100%. Going to bed early al- has been in the paddock for eight years, but it is soon to be disease similar to leukemia in
lows you to get a good night’s moved closer to Condobolin to make it more accessible. humans, and we had to let her
sleep. It allows you to get up Jane T go. We were devastated. She
early and enjoy the beauty of Have you got a pic you could share? Email it to us here. was only six years old and it
the early morning. Sadly, you wasn’t fair. I am still so sad
are not going to change the to cope with the increasing ‘where there is a will, there is a that I am crying now as I try
noisy ones. So the only answer numbers of travellers using way!’ We love them both and to write this. I feel for Bob
is to stop somewhere else. these devices. However, there wish them many enjoyable and Kathie – it is so hard to
Freedom camping might be is still a long, long way to go, trips in their van! lose that little member of your
your answer. Or just finding not only with private firms M&M family.
a place along a fence line or and organisations but, also Lorraine D
Re: Dog devotion (GNT: 158).
somewhere in the scrub. amongst government organi-
Dogs, the little monkeys, sure Bob and Kathie, what an
Alan P sations which should have by
do steal our hearts! My life amazing age your little Gizmo
now obeyed legislation to
Re: Travelling with a Dis- would be very lonely without reached and how much love he
upgrade public facilities to full
ability (GNT Special). I am the unconditional love they must have soaked up in those
disability compliance. How-
a ‘wheelie’ and, when I first give. Scruff, my cross Tenter- 20 years. He was undoubt-
ever, we continue to travel and
commenced travelling, one of field Terrier, is 15 this year and edly having the time of his life
enjoy this wonderful country
the biggest problems was find- still going strong. Keeps me in travelling around with you
of ours!
ing caravan parks with mobil- line, that’s for sure! always exploring new places
Lyn L
ity device accessible amenities. June P and meeting new friends. Be
It is pleasing to see, some 15 Great to read about my neph- happy in the knowledge that
We had a toy poodle who just
years later, than so many more ew Paul. A very much admired he had the best life he could
loved travelling in the van with
now have these. Attitudes and member of our family. Both possibly have had.
us. We had Pepe for 17 years
facilities are slowly changing he and Eril have proved that Dianne D
before we had to make the
sTeeP PoINT 4WD Tour
cross IT off
your buckeT lIsT!
book NoW oN 9948 1765
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Issue 159: November 3, 2017
A cooler watch
QUIZ CORNER
Last week’s picture puzzle
winner was Wendy & Pete N
Outback
Win grey nomad stickers!
Email the solution to the puzzle.
Winner announced in Issue 158.
CLUE: This is a good way to get
more living space:
While grey nomads are famed
for following the sun, some-
times even the most ardent
heat seeker can get too much
of a good thing.
So, how do intrepid travellers
keep their cool when they’re
out in the elements and the Do You Know
mercury is rising? One ultra-
1. To Elites Unite (anagram)
portable solution could be the
Grey nomads with one of these
newly unveiled Aircon Watch! can save themselves a trip to the
This intriguing little device amenities block.
was developed on the premise 2. Queensland’s Daydream
that the whole body’s tem- The Aircon Watch Island was:
perature can by controlled (above) can either a) Named after the yacht owned
by heating or cooling just be used to cool by retired army major, Lee Mur-
down or warm up. ray, when he built a resort on
one small patch of skin.
A three degree the island in 1933.
The makers point to a 2012
change in body b) Named in recognition of
Stanford University study the island’s dream-like beauty
temperature was
into temperature regulation by Captain James Cook as he
recorded after
for scientific validation of using the watch for sailed up the eastern coast of
the concept’s legitimacy. The three minutes (left)
Australia in 1770 .
Stanford scientists developed c) Originally known as West
a gadget known as ‘the glove’ Molle, it was re-named in 1886
which was able to lower body apparently interferes with the The watch features an organic when fisherman John Hard-
temperature by creating a signal the nervous system light-emitting diode display saker crashed into the island’s
wooden jetty while apparently
vacuum that drew blood to sends to the part of the brain and is powered by a 400-mAh
daydreaming about catching a
the surface of the palms, and responsible for regulating battery. The makers say this marlin.
then used cold water to cool temperature. will offer four hours of cool-
3. Adding an ‘a’ at the start of
the blood before it returned to The claim is that, by confusing ing mode and eight hours of this Queensland town will make
the heart. the nervous system this way, heating. a smell.
The Aircon Watch team claim the Aircon Watch is able to The Aircon Watch should 4. In WA, what is the shortest
they have taken this broad make small changes to body start selling in December this road distance between Perth and
concept out of the labora- temperature as required. year and will cost around Newman?
tory and potentially put it on It may sound too good to be US$80. a)1195km b) 1283km
the wrist of an overheating true but the designers have c) 1402km
• Does this sound tempting, 5. I am travelling directly
grey nomad. They’ve done apparently raised well over
or would you give the Aircon between the Queensland towns
it by building a device into $100,000 from investors eager
Watch the cold shoulder? of Surat and Condamine. Which
the watch strap that delivers to see if the watch is as cool as
Click to comment highway am I on?
pulses of heat and cold, which it claims to be.
(Answers on p. 9)
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Say hello to Byfield Website highlights
Canine conundrum
Recently our website
www.thegreynomads.com.au
reported that an increasing
number of grey nomads are
travelling with dogs, and
By Jo Brosnan that an increasing number of
caravan parks and camping
Towering sand dunes, breath- areas are seeking to cater
taking coastal scenery, rock- to their needs … but it isn’t
stars, artisans and great aussie always plain sailing. More-
barbecues appear, at first ton Bay Regional Council in
glance, to have little common Queensland has revealed that
ground. But, in fact, that’s its dog-friendly trial at the
exactly what they have – and Bongaree Caravan Park ear-
it’s called Byfield. lier this year has been given a
Byfield is a patchwork of A picturesque path in Byfield National Park. Pic: Tourism Queensland
resounding thumbs-down by
national park, state forest, and the majority of guests.
eclectic attractions that form Click here to read more
the largest undeveloped area resident birds. their pristine 40 acre schlero-
on the Queensland Central The neighbouring Byfield State phyl forest. SURVEY
Coast. Forest has three designated The nearby Nob Creek Pottery
Should all caravan parks
Located 25 minutes north of camping sites and includes is a passion of New Zealand be pet friendly?
Yeppoon, the area is a fa- dense pine plantations border- born artist Steve Bishopric.
YES NO
vourite destination for locals, ing rugged mountain ranges. Steve and his partner Sue Mc-
featuring a diverse array of The ranges are dotted with Burnie have created a world
Other website must-reads:
experiences and welcoming, prehistoric cycads and the en- class gallery that demonstrates
demic Byfield fern and Byfield their own art, alongside the Rollover terror
quirky locals.
grevillea can be found along work of others. The pair built Couple escape van crash
Byfield National Park and
Conservation Park are serene rainforest walks. Water- Nobb Creek Cottage from Weight worry
popular remote camping and park Creek is a renowned spot locally milled recycled timber Van ignorance danger
bushwalking spots. Their rug- for birdwatching. to provide guest accommoda-
The small village of Byfield tion. The cottage is perched Vandals strike
ged pinnacles and towering RV stop toilet targeted
parabolic sand dunes provide is the area’s social hub and it on 25 hectares and affords
dramatic backdrops for the epitomises the locals’ irrever- panoramic rainforest views. Pink and grey
sweeping open beaches that ent and laidback character. Visitors to Byfield have a Have birdcage, will travel
also attract four wheel drivers The store has also gained plethora of activities and ac-
Croc cage clowns
and fisherman. notoriety for Central Queens- commodation alternatives to ‘Idiots’ swim into trap
These parks conserve large land’s best fish and chips and choose from, but each differ-
areas of coastal heath. Tall homemade tartare sauce. ent option complements the
eucalypt woodlands flourish in Just down the road is Ferns others, providing a complete
sheltered areas and rainforests Hideaway Resort. Hosts John experience of this very unique
thrive where there is abun- and Genevieve Martin have and beautiful part of Central
dant water. The area is home developed a restaurant, camp- Queensland.
to a mass of migratory and ground and cabins within
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Closed to climbers
The iconic Uluru in the
Northern Territory will be
closed to climbers after the
Rig regret Eeeek! Helen. I can see how Why oh why, won’t people board of the Uluru Kata
this could be awkward. Why learn. Don’t gamble with
Dear Jaclyn and Heidi, Tjuta National Park voted to
not just talk to your friends friends, don’t lend money to
Our friends who live just down close the climb to the sum-
and express doubts or talk friends, don’t borrow from
the road came back from a trip mit of the rock.
generally about this amaz- friends, don’t go into business
around Australia about six The unanimous decision to
ing little campervan you saw. with friends and – as a general
weeks ago. We had quite a few close Uluru to climbers was
With a bit of luck your friends rule – don’t go travelling with
chats about all their adventures described as ‘righting a his-
will pick up on your vibe friends. You have broken a
and saw all their photos and toric wrong’ by David Ross,
and – without you saying you golden rule, Helen, but don’t
my husband Tim and I were the director of the Central
are backing out – offer to put despair. Just tell them you’ve
soon saying how much we Land Council.
it on the market themselves. changed your minds and that
would love to do a similar trip Mr Ross said the board
If that fails, why not just go they should put the van on the
next year when we both plan to agreed to delay the date of
through with the deal and sell market. Of course, they’ll be
retire. Anyway, long story short, the climb’s actual closure for
the caravan privately your- disappointed that you aren’t
we ended up agreeing to buy another two years.
selves. Hopefully, you’ll make going to enjoy their little gem
their caravan for $25,000 when but, unless the van is badly
a few dollars on the deal and
we go. It seemed like a great over-priced, there’s no problem
you can treat your friends to
deal and it probably is … if you here. And, if the van is badly
a meal out but, even if you
want a caravan! However, as over-priced and they were
don’t quite get your money
we have done more research, trying to rip you off, then they
back, it will be worth a slight
we have decided that travelling obviously think you’re a pair of
loss to keep a friendship.
with a small motorhome suits gullible fools and weren’t really
Although you haven’t signed
us better. The problem is our your friends in the first place.
anything, a verbal contract
good friends have effectively You probably won’t get a post-
between friends really should
spent the money already, book- card from London – if they can
be honoured. Remember to
ing a kitchen renovation and still afford to go – but just be
‘look before you leap’ next
planning a trip to London. We glad it will be their financial
time, especially when it comes
haven’t signed anything. Should headache not yours.
to Big Lap rig selection.
we back out? Heidi
Jaclyn Click to comment
Helen
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Issue 159: November 3, 2017
CLASSIFIEDS
ELANDS, NSW VARAIOUS LOCATIONS IN TASMANIA
Light farm work needed. We live in the Registered Nurses wanted. We are cur-
beautiful village of Elands in the Manning rently working with several well-known
Valley, Mid North Coast NSW, Elands is Aged Care providers across all regions
situated 60klm west of Port Macquarie in of Tasmanian who are seeking to recruit
beautiful rainforest and waterfall country. We Registered Nurses in both permanent and
have a small farm 18acres and would love to casual/contract positions.
have some help with general maintenance Whether you are a Registered Nurse look-
and gardening, In return we would be happy ing for a permanent full time position or if
to provide lunch and dinner and a selection you are visiting Tasmania for the summer
of lovely spots to park a self contained and looking for casual or contract work,
accommodation. Our little farm has loads of there are current opportunities available
different fruit and nut trees and some vege in Hobart and the surrounding region,
gardens, so lots of lovely fresh produce to Launceston, Burnie, Devonport and
eat. Click here. Regional Tasmania. Experienced within
VAN STORAGE TENTERFIELD, NSW
***
Our home is based on a farm only 10
the Aged Care sector is preferred but not
essential. Click here for more.
***
PRIVATE CAMPS minutes outside of Tenterfield. We have
just had a lovely Scottish care taking
couple leave our farm who were with us
CARNARVON, WA
The Carnarvon Space and Technology
Museum is seeking a caretaker couple
for 8 months and so now we are looking to assist at the museum to start ASAP.
for another couple with a self-contained Initially this will be a 6 month position with
caravan/motorhome to care-take our farm the possibility of extension to 12 months.
so every time we come home we don’t Free onsite power & water for your van,
have to think about spending 2 days in plus a small retainer. Must be friendly, out-
the garden before we can relax. We will going, sociable, honest and a team player.
PROPERTY SALE
provide water and power. We are really Working with children certificate required.
looking for a couple who would love to Light duties include opening museum on
spend time in the garden, love tinkering a roster basis cleaning etc. Click here.
away fixing anything that needs to be ***
fixed etc and also as we are away it would YUNA, WA
be great just to have a presence on the Couple sought for two permanent part
farm. Click here. time school bus driving positions in Yuna,
*** Mid-West, Western Australia, 70 km inland
THARGOMINDAH, QLD from Geraldton. Each driver will drive a
Couple wanted with teaching qualifica- Mitsubishi Rosa and will require an LR
tions to teach my four children aged 11, driving licence with F endorsement (or the
8, 6 and 4 through Charleville school of ability to get one). Working With Children
distance education for the 2018 school Check and First Aid also required. These
HELP WANTED
year starting end of January 2018. Ide- are two paid positions that come with one
ally if one person could teach full time house and plenty of space and a shed to
and the other could do some teaching park a caravan. Click here.
plus odd jobs around the station. Must ***
Various LOCATIONS IN AUSTRLAIA
be fit and active and have a passion for GREENOUGH, WA
CALLING ALL RETIREE”S. JOLLY
working with and educating children. We We have a beautiful 15 acre property
SANTA’S REQUIRED to work in Major
are located on a cattle station 60km from surrounded by native trees close to both
Shopping Centre’s across Australia in-
Thargomindah in south west QLD. Our the Greenough river and good fishing
cluding Darwin plus some regional area’s.
four children (three girls and one boy) are beaches. The block is only 15 minutes
$27.50 plus an hour. Must be available for
active kids that love to ride their horses & from Geraldton on the Brand Hwy and
4-6 hour shifts 5+ days per work through
motorbikes and like being outdoors. This central to the many wildflower areas.
Nov-Dec. Full paid training, costume &
is a paid position. Must have blue card, In exchange for help we would supply you
drycleaning provided. Valid WWCC also
first aid certificate and own insurance. with a shady powered site, Wi fi access,
required. Please email Margaret at
Click here. rainwater and a new modern bathroom.
margaret@scenetobelieve.com or
*** We require help with gardening , painting,
call Margaret on 0412 755 181.
GEORGETOWN STATION, QLD building and maintenance. There is also a
***
Caretaker for property Rockyview Station, large woodwork shed that needs organis-
HUNTER VALLEY, NSW
70km west of Georgetown, to mow and ing and a clean up. Click here.
Caretakers required. This Permanent Part-
water lawn, 3 – 5 hr house cleaning once a ***
HOUSESITTING
time, live-in position would suit an active
week, change water in cattle trough about
pensioner couple. Handyman, gardening,
once per week in exchange for power and
cleaning, RSA & great people skills. We
amentities. Depending on ability of appli-
are a small private club in the Hunter Valley.
cant there could be other work available. RENMARK, SA
Package includes 3 BR cottage, power,
Would prefer a long term if possible. Road Housesitters wanted ASAP till when ever
water, gas telephone & internet. Click here.
is bitumen for 69 km and 1 km of dirt all they wish to leave — possibly a couple
***
weather road. Preferably no dogs or cats. of months at the least. We are located in
COONAWARRA WINE AREA, SA
Click here. Renmark of the riverland of South Aus
Assistant Caretakers Needed for Coona-
*** and have room for a van or motor home.
warra Bush Holiday Park 2017-18. We
KANGAROO ISLAND, SA Power available, water, shade, -shower ,
would like to find an interesting Nomad
Travellers/ Wwoofers / volunteers wanted laundry avail – in return for lawns watered
couple (in their own van or one can be
for nature-based tourist park on Kangaroo and mowed, and garden kept alive. We are
provided) who would like to stay here and
Island, SA. – immediate start –Free food, 6kms from town. Click here.
help the current caretaker couple and take
accommodation, plus travel expenses and ***
over from them when they leave for up
bonus** – Paid work also available – call LAUNCESTON, TAS
North in late April 2018. We are located
for details – We are looking for hard- We are looking for a house sitter or couple
45 minutes from Mt Gambier, halfway
working and enthusiastic volunteers to to house sit our small farm. It would be an
between Melbourne and Adelaide and in
join our team. extended house sit from the end of March
the heart of the world famous Coonawarra
** If you stay for one month or longer, we 2018 to at least Oct 2018, this could be ex-
Wine region. We are a new park with lots
will also pay your travel expenses to Kan- tended depending on mutual agreement.
of growth potential in cabins, bell tents
garoo Island, and a bonus payment. Our We have a very loyal 6 yr. old Border Col-
and powered sites, set on 170 acres next
35 acre property is located right near the lie who we would like to be looked after,
to a vineyard. In exchange for your help,
famous Seal Bay Conservation Park, and she’s a very good watch dog. The main
we will provide a powered site (with or
many other tourist attractions. We operate farming part will be managed by neigh-
without van) situated in a very nice
a restaurant / cafe and accommodation bouring farmers. We are located only 15
environment with water, wifi, electricity,
business in this beauitful location. minutes from Launceston, Tasmania. The
gas and some cash. Click here.
Click here. house is modern, near the Tamar river and
***
*** has magnificent views. Click here.
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