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In this issue: •Make the trip to the War Museum •Pole position for a charge •Is the grass really greener?

GNT readers are patchy with pressure

For all the complaints about everything from rising cara-van park fees and high rego costs to impatient motorists and potholed roads, there is one thing that nearly all grey nomads agree on … it’s still a great lifestyle!There are few – if any – long-term travellers who would trade their life on the road … and who could blame them?“We are lucky enough to have travelled all the places around this great country and I for one have not had one bad issue … be it park, manage-ment, staff, costing etc and that’s the honest truth,” said Rick H. “Life’s too short, espe-cially at our age, to be a bunch of complainers.”Rick urges all fellow travellers to count their blessings and look to the bright side.“Prices are what prices are, life is what life is, and none of us will change that,” he said. “So, let’s get on the road and have a bloody good time!”Psychologists would seem to share Rick’s enthusiasm for the open road“Grey nomads are definitely

doing a good thing,” said leading clinical and health psychologist, Dr Bob Mont-gomery. “Getting out and doing new things and going to new places is better than sit-ting at home watching endless TV, or not knowing how to fill in the time.”Dr Montgomery says that the more active retired people are, the more likely they are to stay cheerful, and avoid things like depression and other health problems.Stephen J certainly has no re-grets about leaving his job to head off in search of endless adventure. “Every day when I wake up and hear the birds singing, or the crash of the ocean, or the breeze in the trees, I just

It seems that many grey no-mads aren’t checking their tyre pressures as often as the experts would like.While motoring organisa-tions like the NRMA advise drivers to check and adjust their tyre pressures every 2-3 times they fill up with fuel, a recent GNT poll sug-gests most are falling well short of that benchmark.The majority (54.2%) of re-spondents to our survey said they checked tyre pressures less often than every seven times they filled up, while 13.3% said they checked every 5-7 times they filled up. Only 32.5% of respond-ents said they checked tyre pressures as often as the NRMA recommends.One of them was Colin.“I check every hour every day,” he said. “I installed tyre pressure monitors, and they have paid for themselves at least three times already.”Cynthia A says she hates the ‘hassle’ of having to check each tyre manually and would love to see a British invention that allows motor-ists to check tyre pressures by driving over a sensory pad installed at service sta-tions here.“But there should be no ex-cuses,” she said. “In the end, it’s about safety.””

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Happiness for many is a shared drink and laugh at Happy Hour

Issue 95: April 24, 2015

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feel this surge of happiness,” he said. “And when I sit in the campchair at night and look up at the stars in the Outback sky … well, that’s worth more to me than any pay packet I have ever picked up.”Another hugely positive aspect of the grey nomad life-style is the social interaction it encourages. Experts, as well as those actually out on the road, are quick to agree that sharing a Happy Hour laugh with new friends can be a massive morale booster.

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Grey nomads to join ANZAC Day tributes

Huge crowds will gather to honour the dedication and

courage of Australia’s servicemen and women

Services are to be held around the country to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the World War I Anzac landing at Gallipoli.ANZAC Day is when Australia remembers those who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. It is an occasion that helps define our sense of national identity and offers us a chance to honour the human qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice.Many grey nomads have served their country proudly, and are always well repre-sented among the huge crowds which gather in towns and cities across the country to pay tribute to those who have fallen. Among them will be Phil C. The son of a Kokoda veteran, Phil served in the RAAF from 1968 to 1980. He lost a number of mates at Long Tan in Viet-nam.While arthritis and a knee replacement means he will be unable to march this year, Phil will be at the service in Adelaide to pay his respects. It is always an emotional day.“A few years ago was when I

wore my late father’s medals and my own medals for the first time, I was overcome by emotion but that soon turned to pride as I paraded the med-als,” he said. “And the number of young people holding ‘thank you’ signs really tugs at the heart strings. “Neil T is another full-time grey nomad veteran who always gets to a service wherever his travels take him.Neil served in the RAAF and did two tours to Vietnam. His grandfather and two great uncles were at Gallipoli. One of his great uncles died there on April 25, 1915. Neil’s father served with the 9th Division in Africa and New Guinea during the Second World War. He lost his heel in New Guinea.“Depending on where I am on ANZAC Day depends on how I spend it,” said Neil. “I prefer

to find some blokes I served with, have a few beers talk about old friends and remem-ber those who aren’t with us any more, tell a few lies and have a few more beers.”Another full-time traveller, John B will attend the ANZAC celebrations with his father-in-law who served in the navy during Korean War. John’s late father was in the army during the Second World War, and John himself worked for the Department of Defence as a civilian providing logistics sup-port for RAAF aircraft. Phil, Neil and John will join the millions of veterans and non-veterans, the young and the old, who will gather across the country to pay their own tribute to the brave men and women have fought and died to protect our freedoms. Lest we forget.

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Nomads in Brief Bushwalker rescuedA 67-year-old bushwalker has been rescued after spending a night lost on the heavily-forested Mt Coo-roora, near Pomona, Qld. Due to the steep terrain, a paramedic was lowered down to the bushwalker, who was then winched back into a CareFlight helicop-ter and taken to Nambour General Hospital.

Camping crackdownOperation Aerate, targeting illegal camping, anti-social behaviour and traffic of-fences, is underway in the Queensland town of Gayn-dah. Timed to coincide with citrus season, the campaign is a response to last year’s vandalism at local parks.

Dingo studyA study from the Australa-sian Journal of Environmen-tal Management has found the culling of dangerous dingoes on Fraser Island is unlikely to have a long-term impact on the population’s growth rate. A total of 110 dingoes have been destroyed on the island since 2001.

Dinosaur findThe world’s most complete lower jaw bone of an ancient marine predator has been found near Julia Creek in outback Queensland. The 1.6-metre long mandible of a Kronosaurus queens-landicus, which is more than 100 million years old, is on display at Richmond’s Kro-nosaurus Korner Museum.

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Dear Editor,Re: illegal parking (Survey: GNT 94). The free caravan camping area in Gunning, NSW, is small and in part uneven but it is very popular. It adjoins the car park for the local swimming pool which is clearly signposted: ‘No Camp-ing’. But, of course, some sight-impaired caravanners prefer the bitumen, so they set up to enjoy two nights free camping with good toilets and hot and cold showers. However, the local constabu-lary and council rangers have other ideas and I have seen these offenders moved at all times of the night, much to their discomfort. It’s a case of ‘move’ or be fined! Well done to Gunning.

Donald P

Dear Editor,Graeme P has a point, I be-lieve if a vehicle is fitted with all amenities (toilet, shower, grey tank) as long as you are not creating a problem I do believe we should be allowed to stay.

BigAlDear Editor,Perhaps Graeme P might have a different view if a bunch of whizz-bangs camped, oops, ‘parked’ outside his house?

Steve & Cecily W Dear Editor,I think that parking in these

spots is one thing, and camp-ing is totally different. If you want to camp, then do it in a camping spot, not a parking lot.

DaveDear Editor,We are on the age pension and are doing our best to see this great land of ours on very limited funds. We are self contained, do not leave any mess and certainly have great respect for the places we visit. Some councils, such as the Gwydir Shire, provide very adequate free camping areas and others such as the one that controls the Katoomba area, does not. I recently visited Katoomba knowing that there was no free camp-ing available and, after a long drive for the day, was resigned to the fact of having to use the caravan park. However, at 5.30pm, I arrived to find that the two motorhomes ahead of me at the gate, were the last for whom there was room. I was weary and not willing to drive on to the next town so we camped in the adjoin-ing reserve. We left no mess and the $33 we saved went to supporting the local business fraternity at the local service station the next morning. Be-sides this, why is it considered a crime to sleep in a registered vehicle in a reserve during the hours of darkness as against doing the same thing during

the daylight hours with no penalty? It seems that to make one an offence and the other not, in effect, is discrimina-tion.

Roland HDear Editor,‘Camping’ in car parks may be marginal but in reserves I can see no reason why it can’t happen. The main criteria as far as I can see is that all vehicles definitely need to be ‘self-contained’.

Janice ODear Editor,Re: Warrnambool welcome (GNT: 94). We come in dif-ferent package sizes and with different budgets and different likes, so there is a need for all types of camping both free and paid. There are those of us who use all types of camping that’s on offer. It is not unrea-sonable for large populations to not have free camping, but smaller regional towns could provide some on the outskirts of town that is pleasant for travellers as these people pour money into the town. As for us, we prefer free camping or low cost showgrounds or the like.

Rob & Pam KDear Editor,Warrnambool has had a big change in direction! Why did they close down free camping at the showgrounds?

Ken D

Dear Editor,My wife and I recently shared a travel auction (powered site) with friends at a Warrnam-bool caravan park. While we were there most people we spoke to were doing the same thing sharing a travel auc-tion to save money. Perhaps if caravan parks offered five-day travel auctions or the ability to use the 10 days at two differ-ent parks in the same group, more people would stay in parks as the cost on average for an auction appears to be about 65% of the normal fee. We enjoyed Warrnambool and the Great Ocean Road and found the local people friendly and helpful and will be back to see the things we missed.

Barrie F

Dear Editor,Re: rule follower (Jaclyn & Heidi: GNT 94). After a life time of stupid rules for stupid people, Australia has become the land of ‘no, you can’t do anything here.’ Was the guy with the chainsaw cutting up a bit of dead wood or was it a hundred year old cedar tree? However. I do agree with Eleanor that we should police polluters as it is unnecessary to rubbish our country. Other than that, we should just go with the flow and enjoy ourselves.

John

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Dear Editor,Re. Storm chasers (Characters: GNT 94). Bugger that! Having lost our catamaran that we had lived on for eight years in the Bundaberg floods on Australia Day 2013, we steer clear of any bad weather. Heavy rain and winds still give me the ‘heebie jeebies’. But whatever takes your fancy!

Maz WDear Editor,Well, after having read their story about chasing storms, I must say I have to take my hat off to them. But, they can have it all on their own! We prefer to chase the sun and ‘go north’ as often as we can during Perth’s winter season. So, to each their own and isn’t it great we have the choice and ‘do what we like’ (within reason), as far as the Grey Nomadding lifestyle is concerned.

Judy & Ben GDear Editor,Re: hydropower plant (Gadg-ets: GNT 94). Could the same device be able to be adapted to wind, and placed on the car or van as you travel? Instead of water turning the turbine, let the wind do it as you travel to the next place with the run-ning water.

Pieter d KDear Editor,The Blue Freedom Mini Hydro Generator is a fantastic idea to supplement solar, wind

and engine-driven genera-tors. I’d love to see a bigger version that would charge the house battery on the caravan. Running water can be a bit of a problem in some parts of Australia, but it’s still a great tool to add to the power gen-erating arsenal.

Mike PDear Editor,I had to chuckle to myself re-garding the new portable hy-dro power generator. I could see myself wandering around about 100 kilometres beyond Odnagalrby in the Northern Territory outback. This unit might be a success here, down under, if it comes with a water divining kit. Just a thought, if they could make it work with sand and bull dust, it might be a little better!

Mal & NancyDear Editor,Re: Great Places (GNT: 94). I loved the excellent article about Perth. I just wanted to add another feature of the Perth area that is noth-ing short of outstanding. The Perth area has the best network of cycle paths and cycle lanes I have seen in my modestly extensive travels around the country. With probably the exception of Mackay in Queensland, the major towns and cities we’ve visited so far on the east coast have offered, at best, adequate cycling facilities. Perth has an integrated and safe network,

not just in the immediate city area, but way out into the sub-urbs. I’m currently in cyclist heaven – maybe we’ll extend our stay a little.

John CDear Editor,Re: Illegal rubbish dumping (GNT: 94). It appears that councils have not woken up to the fact that their ‘rubbish tips’ are well and truly over-priced. When council sees the light maybe then people will start dumping rubbish at the council tips, but there will always be a few that will leave their rubbish where they want to and we cannot change those grubs’ attitudes.

Don SDear Editor,Re: Western Australia letters (GNT: 94). The west coast is off our plans. Too bloody expensive! There are very few free camps. Next time, we will travel on WA’s inland roads

Garry & ChrisDear Editor,Caravan parks in major towns charge between $30 and $50 per night. WA is no different. Sure, the major mining towns seem to have taken advantage of demand, but that’s neither a surprise nor unusual. We managed to stay in some of these towns without pay-ing through the nose, and there are lots and lots of free parks. What one actually had to do is look. We found

free parks along the road from Kununurra to Derby to Broome to Port Hedland and right down the coast. I should also note that the scenery was magnificent. There were also a number of low cost areas in national parks and some run by local councils. So, to all those people complaining about the wonderful West (I am a little biased), just have a look around before making largely unfounded complaints. That is not to deny that there are some expensive parks, but you makes you choice and you pays your money!

Graham CDear Editor,As a West Aussie I don’t blame grey nomads from the east not coming here. I don’t mind a bit of wet and cold and prefer to head inland or east in July to September leaving the northwest to those who don’t mind being ripped off. Even the Margaret River area in WA is out of most travel-lers’ budgets and, as to free camping, every year another place closes. It is time that park owners and local govern-ment realise that we are not all millionaires, but spend up in towns that support free/cheap camping and get involved in community volunteer work etc. I am proud of my state but, now retired, have to travel where my budget allows and my dog is welcome.

Terry

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Website highlights

Action stations Recently our websitewww.thegreynomads.com.au reported that the Roy Morgan Holiday Tracking Survey has shown that visitors to Australia’s national parks tend to be the most active travellers. They are far more likely than other holidaymak-ers to take part in outdoor activities such as bushwalk-ing, swimming, fishing, and bike riding. While some 36% of those surveyed said they liked to ‘do as little as pos-sible’ on holiday, only 26% of national-park trippers felt the same way. Click here for more.

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Issue 95: April 24, 2015

All grey nomads camping in remote areas face the ongoing challenge of how to keep their electronic devices charged and their campsite lit up on those beautiful Outback evenings.The march of technology is, of course, making the task ever easier, and just when you thought you had seen it all, along comes something so clever and yet so simple that you just have to shake your head in wonder. Enter the lighted tent pole!The 200T tent pole from Doble Outdoors is essentially a set of LED lights encased in an extendable steel pole. In-side the pole are four internal lithium ion phosphate bat-teries which are charged via a compact 5w solar panel. The batteries, which take about six hours to fully charge, will last up to 250 hours depending on how much light you require.There are three possible light settings. The 250 lumens op-tion will throw out enough light to allow you to read a book or cook and will last 10 hours before requiring a recharge; the 50 lumens set-ting will make a nice light for a relaxing evening under the awning and will last 50 hours; while the 10 lumens choice will be enough to guide you

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back to your camp after one of those infuriating midnight trips to the drop toilet and will last 250 hours.But that’s not the best bit. Charging ports, along with supplied cable, allow happy campers to plug in and charge mobile devices from the pole. When not in use, the dust covers must be kept closed.While the concept was ini-tially developed with ‘tenters’ in mind, Doble Outdoors says grey nomad caravanners and motohomers have embraced the invention with gusto since it hit the market here mid last year. The Australian firm says the lighted tent pole – which extends from 1.2m to 2.3m – can be used with many an-nexes and awnings.The company also offers a more portable version. The 100P Portable Light is a small LED wand that can be used pretty much as a torch or it can be attached to annexes or awnings in a number of ways.

Solar power lights up your camp and charges up your devices

Using a daisy chain cable, the same 5W solar panel can be used to charge a number of poles at the same time … although one is all you really need. Doble Outdoors also sells a multi-function table that fixes to the tent pole and is perfect for holding devices that are on charge … as well as your Happy Hour beverages.The 200T Tent Pole sells for $159.98; the 5W Solar Panel is $99.99; the 100P light is $119.99; and the combo pack which includes everything sells for $365.• Will this modern twist on a tent pole help you see the light?

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A moving experience

Trips into large cities are not normally associated with ‘Big Lap’ highlights, but few of the many grey nomads who make the pilgrimage to the Australi-an War Memorial in Canberra are not immensely moved by the experience.The Memorial’s purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those who have served in Australia’s armed forces, and it does so with dignity and respect. Sitting on Anzac Pa-rade, which is itself lined with monuments acknowledging specific military campaigns or services, the domed Memorial is suitably imposing.There is no charge for visiting the Memorial, which consists of a large commemorative area, a world-class museum, and a research centre. Except for Christmas Day, it is open from 10am-5pm, and it always closes to the sound of the Last Post.On special occasions such as ANZAC Day and Remem-brance Day, major services are held here and tens of thou-sands of people commonly gather in and around the Memorial to pay their respects and to remember those who have fallen.The museum is filled with displays, stories, artefacts and equipment from the various conflicts that Australia has fought in. The driving force

behind the Memorial, histo-rian and war correspondent Charles Bean, was determined that it should at least try to help people understand the experiences of those who put themselves in harm’s way in their country’s service.At the heart of the Memorial is the domed chapel known as the Hall of Memory which contains the Tomb of the Un-known Soldier, while outside is a memorial pool surround-ing an eternal flame.The names of the 100,000-plus Australian servicemen and women who have been killed in conflict are listed on a series of bronze plaques in a Roll of Honour. No ranks are indicated as “all men are equal in death”. The west wing of the two-storey building’s upper floor focuses on the First World War, while the east wing concentrates on the Second World War. Between the two wings, the Hall of Valour rec-ognises the extreme courage

of Australia’s 96 Victoria Cross recipients.Large items of military hard-ware, including a number of historic aircraft can be viewed at ANZAC Hall.The Memorial’s lower level is where the displays from conflicts before and after the two world wars are housed, and where visitors can find research facilities. The Memorial’s stated pur-pose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war. Its self-proclaimed mission is to assist Australians to remem-ber, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society. This it accomplishes in some style.Visitors will want to set aside at least a full day to appreciate what this moving Memorial has to offer, and to appreciate the incredible sacrifices of the heroes who inspired it. Click to comment

Visitors are encouraged to remember, intrepret and understand the Australian experience of war

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QUIZ CORNERLast week’s picture puzzle solution: The winning entrywas sent by Paula & Tony.

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Do You Know 1. On which highway would you find the Queensland town of Camooweal?

2. If you see Udakak in the mir-ror as you drive through the NT, in which state would you see Niatnuom Eldarc?

3. What’s the shortest road dis-tance between the NSW towns of Orange and Hay? a) 312km b) 477km c) 635km

4. Vendor Top (anagram). If you discover the Spirit, you’ll prob-ably find your way here.

5. Taking the most direct major driving routes, which is closer to Darwin … Perth or Sydney?

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Dear Jaclyn and Heidi,I want to start off by stating clearly that I love my husband dearly. However, I also have to admit that constantly meeting new and interesting people is helping me to see him in a dif-ferent light. In the three months since we left Sydney, we have shared drinks and laughs with hundreds of fun and interest-ing people. My Jim has always been a confident, blustery sort of fellow but I can’t help but notice how relatively dull he seems compared to some other men on the road. They all seem to be so competent and are able to talk so knowledgably about everything from fixing broken axles to the budget deficit. And they are so affectionate to their wives. Until retiring last year, Jim worked in the same office that he had done since I mar-ried him 44 years ago. What’s happening to me?

Jasmine

Is the grass really greener What is happening to you, Jasmine, is that you are broad-ening your horizons and em-bracing an exciting new stage of your life. Don’t be fright-ened, be excited. Of course, it might have been easier to have stayed home and tended the roses in your garden … but that’s not who you are! And it’s not who Jim is, either. It took courage for you both to burst free from what seems to have been a fairly traditional life. I’m not sure if you’re thinking you might be on the brink of running off with the tall, grey-haired stranger from site 62 but I strongly suspect that you won’t be. It’s a lot easier to being entertaining for one night around a campfire than it is to be a loyal husband and steady provider for 44 years! Talk to Jim. See how he’s feel-ing. Share this amazing adven-ture with the love of your life, Jasmine. Jaclyn

I’d like to know where you are finding all of these charming, thoughtful, intelligent grey nomad men, Jasmine. They certainly haven’t been at the Happy Hour gatherings I’ve been to recently! Look, if some grey nomad ‘hunk’ has managed to cast his spell over you by talking about broken axles and budget deficits, then you’ve got problems. These two subjects are pretty much guaranteed to send most women sprinting for the sanctuary of the van! It sounds like your massive lifestyle change has sent your head spinning. It’s great you’re feeling like a teenager again, Jasmine, but don’t confuse harmless fantasies with reality. Have you thought that Jim might be looking at you in a different way, too? How inter-esting are you? Find how this lifestyle can re-invigorate your relationship, not destroy it.

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Nomads in Brief

Less touristsNearly 80,000 tourists were lost to the Townsville region last year, compared with a rise throughout the rest of Queensland. More than 2.1 million people visited the region in 2013/14, down 77,000 on the previous year, mainly due to fewer interna-tional visitors.

Bruce boostExtensive upgrades on a Bruce Highway overpass has addressed safety and flood-ing concerns on the busy stretch outside Brandon. The $50 million project from Sandy Corner to Col-linsons Lagoon involved the construction of more than three kilometres of new highway.

Wet, wet, wetThe Bureau of Meteorol-ogy is continuing to predict wetter than average condi-tions for most of Australia over the next three months. The bureau forecasts June, in particular, will be wetter than usual across central Australia.It’s official … the falling

Australian dollar is helping to spark a surge in the number of grey nomads on the road.Research from IBISWorld concludes that cost-conscious travellers are increasingly choosing to travel at home rather than be hit by unfavour-able exchange rates to travel overseas.The IBISWorld report says caravan dealers have gone

The rise has come from the fall from strength to strength over the past five years, with growth driven by the ageing popula-tion, positive consumer senti-ment and rising discretionary income. “The proportion of the popula-tion that has entered retire-ment is increasing,” the report said. “And the burgeoning grey nomad market is boosting industry demand.”However, IBISWorld warns

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HELP WANTEDKATHERINE, NTCattle Station requires Grader Driver/Handyman. We are seeking a mature gentleman to help out on cattle station south east of Katherine NT. This position would suit someone who has retired, but is enthusiastic and energetic enough to jump on the Grader, Tractor and help out with Handyman duties around the Station. Click here.

***DALY WATERS, NTHi-Way Inn Daly Waters is looking for a energetic person to drive our tow truck, general maintenance and handy man jobs, sprinklers. Click here.

***BRISBANE, QLDWe are looking for somebody with a Heavy Combination (HC) driver’s license and a Crane License (CV) for part time, on call, casual work in the Narangba area, in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. The job is for an ASAP start doing deliveries around Brisbane. Click here.

***ST GEORGE CATTLE STATION, QLDDomestic help is urgently needed on a cat-tle station between Surat and St George. The owner, who lives alone, was recently injured in a farm accident and requires domestic help for several weeks starting immediately. Any period of help within the next two months would be gratefully received. Click here.

***RUBYVALE, QLDRubyvale Gem Gallery is looking for a qualified jeweller to work for 3-6 months during their busy winter tourist season. The applicant must be able to produce high quality handmade pieces and setting experience is essential. Click here.

***BROOME, WAKilto Station, 65km East of Broome, start-ing asap until the end of Oct. We are look-ing for a cook and gardener/maintenance couple, Or either one if that suits too.Click here.

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HOUSESITTINGRIVERINA REGION, NSWA mature fit couple for 5 weeks from 1 June to farm sit a 700 acre farm in south-ern Riverina, feeding 2 dogs, chickens, mowing and tending to vegie garden. Property offers rural lifestyle with good fishing in over 3km of creek, abundant birdlife, and great Aussie bush scenery all within driving distance to Griffith, Albury or Wagga Wagga for day trips. Accom-modation and fresh farm produce, meat, eggs, vegies provided. Click here.

***COROWA, NSWHouse sitters required from 12th July to 23rd Aug; dates slightly flexible. No farm duties except look after 2 working farm dogs and occasionally mow the lawns and have a look around the farm. We are a cropping property with the farm house located 7 kms out of Corowa, NSW, on a hill. Click here.

***PORT STEPHENS, NSWWould you like 8 weeks from approx the end of February 2016 simply relaxing and exploring beautiful Tanilba Bay in Port Stephens, just north of Newcastle? I will be visiting family overseas so would like a single or couple to house-sit and care for my fun-loving 3-year-old cat, in exchange for accommodation in a very comfortable self-contained, one-bedroom granny flat, or if preferred, stay in your rig connected to power/water as needed. Click here.

***FAR WEST NSWFarm sitters needed for outback property in far west NSW from 18th May – 29th May and 1 July – 9 Aug. Opportunity to stay and work in between dates may be an op-tion. Required to check sheep (about 100) and waters, feed horses (12), goats(20) and family pets (dogs(4), inside cats(4), poultry). Experience with general farm du-ties would be preferred. Click here.

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WAGAIT BEACH, NTWe are seeking an active couple to stay in our coastal shack for free in return for some general maintenance. The shack is about 1 km from the beach located at Wagait Beach (Mandorah) Northern Territory, a short ferry ride from Darwin or 1.5 hours drive. We require maitenance of surrounds 1 acre bush block (no lawn) raking,branch clearing and general mait-enance eg fixing flyscreens etc. your only costs will be power and water cartage. Click here.

***KATHERINE, NTLooking for a house sitter for 3bdrm home in Katherine NT from 5/5/15-18/6/18. Tropical house in pleasant surrounds with plenty of room for caravan or mobile home. There are some old dogs and an old cat that mostly laze around all day and exercise themselves. Click here.

***TOWNSVILLE, QLDWe are looking for a caretaker with own caravan accommodation for our cattle property for approximately four weeks from about 22nd June to 28th July. We can offer use of a pleasant clean shower room and toilet. We are 30 mins from Townsville and we would need our domestic animals to be cared for (working dogs, sheep, pigs), with some paddock waters to be checked, and minor garden irrigation work. Click here.

***MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VICWe are looking for a housesitter for our Fantastic Modern Home on 3/4 acre. 5 min drive to beach. 4×3 Home with central heating and all mod cons. Lovely garden.This location is at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula close to Mt ELiza and Mornington. The highlight of the home are the three lovely Staffies to keep you company and take you for walksCol-lect mail, mow lawn, feed dogs, love dogs, walk dogs, talk to dogs. Space for caravan. Click here.

***ALBANY, WALooking for a responsible retired couple to stay on our property which is 10 mins from Albany CBD with views of the city, for approx. 3 months from 1st June to 31st Aug 2015. No essential work to do just to have someone on site keeping an eye on things. There will be 4 racehorses spelling in the paddock so anyone with experience with horses would be great. Those with self contained caravan would be preferred. There will be facilities and power available. Click here.

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FLINDERS RANGES, SAUrgent start needed. Beltana Station Flin-ders Ranges are looking for 2 couples for our new tourism season that can help out around the station and in the tourism sec-tor. Cleaning accommodation, restaurant and museum, some cooking for groups of 20-30 not hard just good old home-style cooking. Taking bookings talking and interacting with guests, looking after baby animals feeding. Click here.

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