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Above & beyondIn the battle for grey nomad hearts, there continues to be communities that stand out from the crowd in their readi-ness to go ‘above and beyond’.At a time when many free camps are in danger and the value of the ‘grey dollar’ is sometimes questioned, towns like Peterborough in South Australia still insist on ‘show-ing the love’.Despite its growing grey nomad-friendly reputation, the powers-that-be in Peter-borough were stung by mild criticism of the tone of its RV Park sign.When a GNT reader men-tioned recently that the sign, and its long list of rules and re-strictions, didn’t make him feel ‘warm and gooey’, the response

was swift … and eye-catching!A giant ‘WELCOME’ has been added to the ‘offending’ sign, and the message is clear.“Peterborough loves having RV visitors,” said the Mayor of the District Council, Ruth Whittle. “The new sign reflects our genuine wish that visitors to our town and RV Park do feel welcome.”Of course, Peterborough is not alone in bending over back-wards for grey nomads.The free camping area at the recreation reserve at Kimba on South Australia’s Eyre Penin-sula has exploded in popularity and the town is very happy.“The overall economic benefit to Kimba as a result of offering free camping facilities far out-weighs the minimal forecast cost to council to maintain the area,” said Kimba District Council mayor, Dean Johnson.And, whenever campfire dis-

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cussion turns to grey nomad friendly towns, Julia Creek, west of Townsville in outback Queensland is a name that inevitably crops up. The Julia Creek RV Friendly Rest Area offers self-contained vehicles a free 96-hour stay, and travel-lers are even offered the free use of bicycles so they can explore. Perhaps most impres-sive of all is the way in which the McKinlay Shire works with the Julia Creek Caravan Park for everyone’s benefit. The van park hosts weekly bush din-ners at which free campers are more than welcome.And the verdict … it’s a win-win!• Help us recognise the country communities which go above and beyond to make grey no-mads feel welcome. Email us here to tell us which towns have made you feel ‘warm and gooey’, and why.

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Some towns are pulling out all the stops to make grey

nomads feel welcome

Can you spot the difference between the Peterborough RV

Park sign in March (above) and the Peterborough RV Park sign two

months later (right)?

In this issue: •Headway in camp lighting •Getting a good night’s sleep •Making tracks in Tasmania

TimesThey’re big, they bounce, and they can be unpredict-able, but a kangaroo’s pres-ence doesn’t scare most grey nomads.Only 20% of respondents to our recent GNT survey on the issue reported they had ever been intimidated by the iconic marsupial while on the Big Lap.One of them was Cynthia K, who remembers getting the heebie jeebies in the south-west on her last trip over.“Of course they scare me,” she said. “They’re huge, they don’t always jump out of the way, and they’ve got mean eyes!”However, Jim K, who has hunted in the bush for most of my life says that, like most wild animals, kangaroos don’t let you get too close. “The exception is in urban areas where people feed them or try to pat them,” he said. “I have seen quite large numbers at some caravan parks but my advice is that, if you have the urge to pat an animal, find someone that has a dog or a horse.”Graham W was equally unfazed.“They don’t worry me,” he said. “Nor will they until they start carrying firearms!”

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‘Roos don’t scare us!’– GNT readers

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So close! I weep for what may have been

Sometimes, even the most cheerful grey nomad can be guilty of taking their incred-ible lifestyle for granted.Amid the frustrations of things like high fuel prices, or a busy free camping area, or impatient motorists, or even a puncture, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture. Those lucky few who are able to travel long-term in one of the safest, friendliest, and most beautiful countries in the world are truly blessed.For every traveller out there living the dream, there are many others who ‘didn’t quite get around to it’, or who were prevented from doing so by ill health, or death, or financial disaster, or one of a number of other unexpected events.The next time a frustrated traveller is complaining about a lack of shade at the campsite, or the waiting time for a ma-chine in the van park laundry room, or noisy children at a free camp, nearly-was-a-grey-nomad, Dave B, is urging them to count their blessings. A year or so ago, as Dave and his wife Jackie neared their 60s, they decided it was time to hit the open road.“We did the research, talked to vanners, checked out some shows and decided on a fit-

for-purpose van to buy,” said Dave. “We chose a 2016 17’6 Cobra off-road van (made by Brilliant) from Bellarine Caravans in Corio Victoria. It looked great, the price was right and our Triton would pull it with ease.” The excited couple then went out shopping and bought camping chairs, mats, kitchen items, a Weber Baby Q, proper bedding and comfort-ers, brooms, toilet chemicals, hoses, electrical cords, buck-ets, a set of Clearview Mirrors, a Stone Stomper rock protec-tor, two jerry cans, an Ascent Canopy for the Triton, inbuilt slide out drawers for the Tri-ton Tub and much more. “We picked up the van after eight months waiting for the build and drove to Melbourne to pick it up and get the low down on it,” recalled Dave. “We drove the 500 kilometres home and parked it up on a

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Dave and Jackie were excited to hit the road in their new van

newly built pad area … we were going places.”The couple were incredibly excited for their first big trip which was to be across to Perth with stopovers along the Bight, and then up the west coast, and across the Top. But then everything changed. “First our farming enterprise unexpectedly failed and we found it impossible to find work in town or close by,” said Dave. “Bills soon got harder to pay and, after 10 months of it being parked up, we sold the van to pay the bills.”Even now, Dave and Jackie find it hard to fathom how quickly their dreams unravelled.“In the blink of an eye, it was goodbye holidays, goodbye money, goodbye dream,” said Dave. “Now I have a bin full of leftover stuff that was bought for the van and I shed a tear each day.” Click to comment

‘Life on the open road isn’talways perfect … but never forget how lucky you are!’

Campervan crashA train has crashed into a campervan on the Summer-land Way north of Kyogle in New South Wales. The crash happened at the Wiangaree level crossing. It is un-derstood the male driver managed to escape from his vehicle before the freight train smashed into it.

Crab crisisA mud crab war is appar-ently brewing in North Queensland waters with threats of violence and pots being slashed. Anecdotal reports of local conflicts have come to light in the wake of a state Department of Fisheries discussion pa-per in looking to introduce a ‘harvest strategy’ for all fisheries by 2020.

Jack-knife! A four-wheel drive ve-hicle towing a caravan jack-knifed on the Pacific Highway off-ramp north of Lennox Head in NSW. No one was injured in the inci-dent which caused a traffic snarl-up

Cull cancelledA proposed cull of wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park is being scrapped and any future culling will be outlawed under plans from the New South Wales Government. It is estimated 6,000 brumbies live within the Kosciuszko National Park.

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While the heavy snoring of a partner is often the subject of Happy Hour jokes, there is a growing realisation among the grey nomad community that it can actually be the sign of a serious medical condition.Someone with sleep apnoea will either completely stop breathing (known as an apnoea) and/or have their breathing severely restricted (a hypopnea). More and more travellers are discovering that this condition is affecting their sleep, and severely impacting their health and quality of life. Happily, there is an easy solution and it doesn’t have to restrict the travelling lifestyle.A surprising number of cara-vanners and motorhomers are now hitting the open road with a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine as top of their ‘what to pack’ list. The machine is basically a small box which has a motor-ised fan inside. This fan quietly draws in air and gently pres-surises it, before delivering it to a sleeping user via a mask.After grey nomad Bruce Thompson was referred by a respiratory specialist for a sleep test, he was diagnosed with hypopnea and began his journey with a sleep machine. “It meant Bruce getting used to wearing a mask to sleep and having a hose connecting him to his machine,” said wife, Di-ane. “He needed a humidifier too and so a warmed hose but,

amazingly, he didn’t take long to become used to wearing the mask.”Bruce felt the benefits im-mediately and found he was getting better sleep, had more energy, and no longer needed an afternoon nap.The retired couple normally take at least one big three-month trip a year were obvi-ously worried about the impact on their future adventures.In order to be able to travel without requiring mains elec-tricity the Thompsons bought a pure sinewave inverter which they used for several years. They then discovered they could get a converter for Bruce’s machine. “It meant he did not use the humidifier as it would use too much power,” said Diane. “But the converter was a winner and enabled us to continue our 4WD adventures.” The avid bush campers then

Bruce and Diane (inset) take the tracks in their Vista RV Crossover

travelled with an Vista RV Crossover camper which al-lowed them to go pretty much anywhere.“We travelled the Anne Beadell, Binns Track, The Hay River and the Victorian High Country to name a few, all without mains power, just us-ing the converter,” said Diane. “The converter is smaller and we felt safer.”• Do you travel with a CPAP machine? How has it affected your life? Click to comment

A wake-up call Last week’s picture puzzle winner was Ian B

QUIZ CORNER

Win grey nomad stickers!Email the solution to the puzzle. Winner announced in Issue 174. CLUE: Perfect for grey nomads who need a tray for carrying extra gear but who might want to take extra passengers.

Do You Know1. Vibes Drill (anagram). Name this iconic Outback town.

2. The WA ghost town of Broad Arrow was named:

a) In 1887, in honour of the town’s first mayor, Sir Edgar Arrow, who was famously overweight.b) In 1897, when gold prospector O’Mara, left Kalgoorlie telling rela-tives who were planning to follow that he would mark his route with a number of broad arrows. c) In 1896, when Alan Broad who lived with his gold prospecting father in the town (then known as Forfar) was chosen to represent Great Britain in the first modern Olympics in Athens.3. I’m travelling direct between the NT Towns of Timber Creek and Katherine. Which highway am I on? 4. Closest road distance between WA towns of Geraldton and Mount Magnet.a) 221km b) 341 km c) 489km5. Which one of these isn’t a town in Australia?a) Keith b) Ebeneezer c) Alex

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CPAP machines help sleep apnoea sufferers.

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Well done to the City of Albany! What a fantastic way to assist a couple who volun-teered for you, offering some ‘free’ counselling. Too bad Stephen and Julie will be out of pocket by $50,000! It doesn’t matter, they probably did a diligent job for free and that’s what really counts isn’t it?

Mal & Nancy M That council should com-pensate these people, not just wash their hands of their re-sponsibility. I had an incident in a local forestry camp site with aggressive campers so l packed up and left.

Bob PWhen the disturbance prob-lem arose, the Drydens dealt with it as entitled by their responsibility to their em-ployer, the council. As a result, they have now been saddled with a huge financial crisis which is none of their own do-ing. Whilst it perceives it has no ‘legal’ responsibility, the council definitely has a ‘moral’ responsibility to these people who suffered this loss whilst serving it. We all know who is on the winning end finan-cially in the long run, in these volunteer deals.

Roland HIt’s an unfortunate event,

however it sounds more like Drydens were under insured as opposed to the council being expected to pick up the shortfall from their ratepayers. When taking out insurance, make sure you are adequately covered for replacement of the insured goods.

David KWe all know how slippery insurance companies are, no surprise there! Camp hosting seems to be quite common amongst the grey nomad fraternity and should be a pleasant community spirited event … not a nightmare!

Graham WIf the council wants to promote tourism and wants people to assist in the management of the areas they set aside they should be prepared to back

those people to the utmost. Shame on you Albany council.

Ken TSo the message here to all volunteer camp hosts is to not get involved if unruly guests arrive. Just let them cause whatever mayhem they wish as the insurance will cover this type of damage. I understand that they were volunteers but the council still has a duty of care to provide a safe place of work and a safe environment for their volunteers. Their per-sonal loss should be covered by insurance.

John CInsurance companies! It seems to me that the instant a claim is lodged, employees are di-rected to look for ways not to pay. The Drydens’ story would certainly influence me from

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Many, many thanks to Graham Power for sending in this stunning image from Bald Mountain. “We stopped for a picnic breakfast here at 1850 metres,” said Graham. “You can see what the weather is like!” It’s a tough life being a grey nomad, isn’t it?

camp hosting.Steve B

It will make you think twice about volunteering in the future. Very tight fisted of Albany Council not to award some compensation to these poor people.

Peter RJust because the insurance company won’t pay doesn’t wipe out the liability of the council. Just means council will have to cough up from its own funds rather than seek indemnity from their insurers.

Scott ANever trust quasi government authorities to look out for you. Self protection is their main claim to fame. Never volunteer for any Albany council ac-tivities as the risk is too great. Avoid the area in future. Hit their hip pocket.

Chris TThese people were acting on behalf of the council and therefore the council must support and protect them from any damages incurred in doing their duties.

Alan PIt amazes me how Govern-ment officials are happy to walk away from a problem and blame some other body for not paying compensation and can lie strait in bed at night themselves.

Rob F

Our Albany camp host‘horror story’ got readers

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Re: puncture-free tyres (GNT: 172). Sounds like bliss. I could cast off the spare wheel on the back of the van and to know I won’t get a blowout. How good would that be?

Mal M Sounds like the police will have to re-think use of road spikes!

David IA puncture is indeed one of the most worrying things that can happen … especially with road trains and other rigs con-verging from both directions at combined closing speeds of around 200km/h. Cliff BYou can also consider install-ing run flat tyres (mostly suit-ed to motorhomes) although they are very expensive and weigh more, due to the large rubber donut inside. The tyre never deflates more than a cer-tain amount (so less likely to lose control with an explosive decompression), you can drive flat for a considerable distance until you find a safe place to change wheels, and you are less likely to de-bead the tyre when at reduced pressure for running on sand etc. Jason FRe: Electric Big Lap (GNT: 172). In due course we will see electric motorhomes but not in any quantity for a while. The infrastructure will need to be rolled out nationwide to support them. These vehicles are far from emissions free, at

least in regard to carbon. These emissions are just transferred to the power stations. Austral-ia’s power is still 85% gener-ated in thermal power stations.

Jim RRe: Croc danger (GNT: 172). I flew a chopper over the rivers in the Gulf and can say there is no shortage of crocs in the north. It was scary the amount that were on the river banks in some places. It’s time they we’re culled. If the current situation is allowed to prevail many people will fall victim to crocs, especially now they are becoming used to humans. Just ask the locals how many dogs go missing!

John KRe: Emu collision (GNT: 172). Emus are inquisitive. If you see

one in a paddock and want a closer photo, stand and wave your arms like a windmill and he/she will come closer for a better look.

GordonEncounters with wildlife are almost inevitable. In the ‘old days’ the kangaroos had read the ‘play book’ and only seemed to come out at night. However, over the last five years, any time of day is more the norm. Only a week ago on the Nullarbor if it hadn’t been for some fairly heavy braking we would have cleaned up two eagles which absolutely refused to be moved from their road kill feast.

DaveIt brings to mind a device I saw at a towing course … a

There’s always something to entertain on the Big Lap … if you keep your eyes open. Jim and Gayle Tomlinson were tickled pink to stumble across this on their recent travels in Tasmania. “We came across the sign with the long name and sat for quite a while endeavouring to work out just what would be the correct pronunciation,” said Gayle. “I must admit in the end we gave up!” Any ideas anyone?Have you got a favourite pic to share? Email it to us here.

ShuRoo. It is supposed to emit a sound that only a roo can hear (I wonder about emus etc) and sends them off in quick time. The instructor had been using one for 10 years and said he hadn’t had a single close call. Have others had experience with this device?

Brian SIf you do hit an animal while driving in the Outback and the animal is still alive what should you do? Any advice would be appreciated.

LizzyRe: Campsite disputes (GNT: 170). Whilst filling both water tanks at a dump point /water point I heard a rather grumpy traveller yelling out whilst waiting to get to the water point. When I asked him his problem, he said I was taking too long. I wish I could fill the tanks faster … but water only flows so fast from a hose!

Leigh FRe: Radio reception. I have a Sunliner motorhome. The home FM/AM Jennings radio was pretty hopeless in picking up radio stations. I noticed the antenna was very close to the metal for the awning. So, I made up a piece of wire to connect the radio antenna to the metal of the awning and this improved the reception enormously as the awning now became part of the antenna. The awning is mounted to the side of the RV and is on insulated material.

John M

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Campers dazzled by new headlights

When you’re camping out in the bush, that middle-of-the-night stroll to the long drop or to a strategic spot behind a tree can be a less than pleasant experience.For many travellers, the humble headlamp has however been a real boon in the after-dark adventure department. The practical and psycho-logical benefits of having both hands free as the path ahead is illuminated are immense. However, as wonderful as it is, the headlamp has had its critics. The elasticised fabric straps do slowly lose their elasticity which can leave the lamp hanging limply off your forehead after a while. And, even when the strap is still full of bounce, the lamp protrudes out significantly from your head meaning it could poten-tially knock into things and get bumped out of position.If the worry of either of these things happening to you on your drop toilet trek is keeping you up at night, you are the sort of grey nomad who will be delighted to hear about the latest innovation from Knog.The Australian company’s

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49-gram waterproof Bandicoot device has a size-adjustable strap made from solid silicone, which means it shouldn’t lose its stretchiness. And, as a bonus, the matte finish on the silicone reportedly keeps it from snagging in users’ hair.The lights also sit flush with the surface of the strap. Whereas with traditional headlamps the user tilts the lamp up and down, Bandicoot users press a button to select between four sets of LEDs. There’s a central high beam that puts out over 100 lumens, a pair of elliptical beams for

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broad ambient lighting, a low-output red beam for find-ing one’s way around at night without disturbing others, and a strip of downwards-facing warm-colour-temperature LEDs for reading. These also indicate the battery level.The firm says one USB charge of the onboard lithium-poly-mer battery will give two hours of use at maximum output.The Bandicoot is still in the de-velopment stage but it should start shipping in November.• Do you use a headlamp on your Big Lap? Click to comment

Website highlights

Reception revealedRecently our website www.thegreynomads.com.au reported that mobile recep-tion has just arrived at two major national parks in WA’s Pilbara region for the first time. Optus has switched on satellite small cells at several sites in Karijini and one in Millstream, providing phone reception over a radius of about three kilometres. It seems then that the places where the outside world is truly left on the outside are diminishing all the time.Read more here.

Other website must-reads:

Truckies v Nomads?Is it really as bad as all that?

Fly FeverOutback flies worst ever

Off and RunningNorth migration underway

Park invasionStinking passionflower issue

Merchandise magicGet your grey nomad gear

SURVEYDo you seek out campsites

with mobile reception?

Yes No

Headlamps for campers (above) have historically had some drawbacks for users including sagging straps and lack of control of light direction. Innovations by Knog may be lighting the way for the product (left).

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A walk on the wild sideBy Steve JonesDriving. Lots of it. It’s an inte-gral part of the Big Lap. And, of course, navigating many of Australia’s off-the-beaten track roads can be a wonder-fully rewarding (and bumpy!) experience. Equally, it can be gruelling and stressful. So what better antidote to the thousands of kilometres behind or next to the wheel than donning the walking boots, dusting off the trek-king poles and hiking 65km through some of the most pristine landscape Australia has to offer.Tasmania’s Overland Track is one of the nation’s most celebrated journeys by foot. Starting at wombat-strewn Ronny Creek, 6km past the

entrance of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the route take hikers through a variety of terrains including buttongrass plains, heathland, alpine lakes and rainforests, before finishing at Lake St Clair to the south.Most hikers take around six days to complete the route, with many venturing further into the mountains on the var-ious side trips which branch off from the main track.They include a two or three hour hike up to the summit of 1545m Cradle Mountain – a tough climb which includes a degree of scrambling towards the top – and an equally chal-lenging excursion to Barn Bluff, at 1559m.Other notable side trips

include a climb to the summit of Mount Ossa, Tasmania’s highest peak at 1617m, which again is a steep ascent and re-quires some boulder hopping.Those who accept the chal-lenge are rewarded at all three summits with, on clear days, spectacular views across the national park and beyond.If scrambling to the top of such peaks is not for you, there are several easier side trips which also offer wonder-ful panoramas and secluded spots, including an easy 2/3km round trip to Lake Will and its small sandy beaches.There are also easily accessible, and stunning waterfalls, which cement the Overland’s great walk reputation. As for accommodation, there

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Misty mornings (left) were a highlight for Steve Jones and partner Alex Brown (above) when they walked the Overland Track.

are the six overnight sites which dot the route, with two sleeping options: in huts or under canvas. It’s a require-ment to carry a tent, and huts are offered on a first come, first served basis, but campers can use the huts to cook.The Overland costs $200 per hiker between October 1 and May 31 which goes towards the upkeep of the track, and maintenance of the huts. And to ensure the environment is protected, the number of hik-ers starting the track each day is limited to 34. It must also be traversed in a north to south direction. None of the above rules apply during winter although the track is often impassable due to snow.Click here to comment

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Dear Jaclyn and Heidi,After three years of absolute bliss, I’ve come to the end of the road … and I’m not happy about it. My wife Jenny and I have had the most amazing time and we have travelled all across this incredible land, seen and done so amazing things and made some amazing friends. To be honest, I never wanted it to end. We are both in pretty decent health, can afford to keep going as long as we are careful, and we have the rig still all ready to go. However, the plan was always for three years. As far as Jenny is concerned, it’s ‘mission ac-complished’ and now it’s time to get on with the next stage of our lives … playing golf, tending the garden, and getting together with family. It is what we agreed before setting off but I’m not so sure any more.

Robin

No place like the Big Lap So many people baulk at the idea of hitting the road because of the fear of the unknown and on missing out on things like on missing fam-ily members’ milestones. But that’s not you, Robin. You’ve taken the plunge and seen what’s on the either side of the mountain … and the fact that you loved it so much you don’t want it to end should be a cause for celebration, not sad-ness. You’ve lived the dream, Robin! I’m not sure exactly what you agreed with Jenny about journey’s end, but you obviously need to be sensitive to her needs as well as your own. And it doesn’t have to be full-time grey nomadding or bust. If your rig is still parked in the driveway, surely you can still get away on decent trips … and I am sure Jenny will start to miss those Happy Hours, as well. Always look on the bright side, Robin.

Jaclyn

This seems like something that goes to the heart of your relationship and the way you communicate with each other, Robin. If Jenny was a reluctant traveller to begin with and is now saying that she’s fulfilled her Big Lap obligations and is done with the open road, you’ve only got two choices. Firstly, you can start practising your golf swing, and checking the oil levels in the lawn-mower, or you can respect her position and ask her to respect yours … and your position is that you’ve got unfinished business on the Big Lap! There are plenty of solo travellers out there who have left their re-luctant spouses at home while they get out there in the ‘play-ground’. Perhaps, Jenny will quickly decide that, compared to weeding and dealing with family dramas on her own, Happy Hours in paradise aren’t such a bad option after all.

Heidi Click to comment

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Chinese tourists arehitting the OutbackNew research from the Cara-van Industry Association of Australia has revealed that Chinese visitors are increas-ingly leaving the cities to camp in regional Australia.According to the research, the typical Chinese tourist is a female aged between 30-54 and will spend 11-15 days in Australia. 70% of respond-ents also said they would be likely to return to Australia, with 77% stating they would stay in a van park again.

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CLASSIFIEDS SOUTHERN TABLELANDS, NSWCaretaker: Part Time. We are seeking a reli-able, hands-on Caretaker to join our existing team on a rural property, located just outside of Canberra. The successful applicant will be hard-working and discrete with a positive and friendly nature. Ideally this would suit a semi-retired person looking for some part-time work or a couple travelling who are looking for some part-time work for say 4-6 months. Live on-site in a renovated 3-bedroom cottage. Click here.***KATHERINE REGION STATION, NTStation Gardener / Handyman wanted. You will be fit, active and enthusiastic with a passion for gardening, keeping things tidy and fixing problems. We offer a daily wage $155 + full board and keep (for a single person seeking quarters) or, if you have your own accommodation to park and electricity etc. As a couple there would be unpaid work available for a few hours day alongside part-ner in the garden or helping our domestic clean windows etc. Click here.***GIRU, NORTH QLDHC Drivers required for 2018 Sugar Crushing Season. BC Cartage Pty Ltd is seeking HC Drivers for the 2018 crushing season which starts in June and typically will run through to end Nov or early Dec, depending on weather. Our business is involved in spread-ing of Mill Mud, a by-product from sugar crushing. BC Cartage Pty Ltd works from the Invicta Sugar Mill in Giru (South of Towns-ville) all loads are delivered locally within the Invicta Mill service area. Click here.***BLACKBUTT MACADAMIA ORCHARD, QLDWe require help to protect our macadamia trees from damage caused by cockatoos over the next two months.The task requires driving through our orchard (vehicle provided) and activating a gas gun to scare the birds at dawn and dusk, when the owner/manager is not available. We can offer a quiet location in our orchard, electricity and access to bathroom facilities. A small remu-neration can be negotiated. Click here.***BRIDGEMAN DOWNS, QLDCaretaker Required – Acreage propertyLive onsite caretaker wanted who has their own caravan/motorhome for our small acre-age property. Suit a full time/part time worker or retired couple. Free rent and power in return for gardening/mowing/handyman duties. Looking for someone minimum 6-12 months with permanent potential being an option. No pets please. Click here.***WARWICK, QLDRent Free available for an older or retired couple on a permanent basis. Please no pets as I have livestock. During the month of June I would need my dogs and cats cared for, also minimal feeding of Sheep and cows during the dryer months. Small tree clearing and general maintenance for the man and some gardening for the lady. Looking for long term couple welcomed as part of my family. Click here.***MACKAY, QLDHC TRUCK DRIVERS. 2018 SUGAR CRUSH SEASON – MACKAY. Zarb Road Transport Pty Ltd is a family owned and operated busi-ness within the Mackay and surrounding region. Seasonal opportunities have now become sought after for the upcoming 2018 Cane crushing season and we are now seek-ing expressions of interest for experienced and committed HC Truck Drivers for our Mackay, Marian and surrounding areas. End of May start until approximately November, early December 2018. Click here.

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MURCHISON RIVER STATION, WASeeking keen able & willing couple to maintain gardens and homestead at our picturesque cattle station. Immediate start at least 2 months commitment. Once in a lifetime experience. Click here.***EXMOUTH, WASea change Exmouth – free accommodation – parking available for boat, caravan or bus.Remuneration paid to assist in our tyre – mechanical workshop. We are situated on the pristine waters of the Gulf beaches and Cape Range. Click here.***KATHERINE REGION STATION, NTWe need a builder/carpenter, to renovate some houses on the place. mainly windows, doors, gutters, some walls, verandahs etc.The person needs to have experience in this. Immediate start, payment on a daily rate. Click here.

***BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSWCouple required to manage guesthouse. July+Aug. Our guesthouse is a beautiful 100yr old heritage building located in the village of Blackheath. Duties include guest relations, reservations, supervising staff, basic gardening, basic maintenance. Private flat, breakfasts + weekly stipend. Click here.

***WONDOAN, QLDCarer for lady on cattle property to provide personal care, cooking, house work for three days a week. Separate, furnished, air conditioned accommodation provided plus power and wage. No experience/qualification required. Immediate start. Prefer 3 months or longer. Click here.