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Times May 25, 2018 In this issue: •Headway in camp lighting •Getting a good night’s sleep •Making tracks in ‘Roos don’t scare us!’ – GNT readers They’re big, they bounce, and they can be unpredict- able, but a kangaroo’s pres- ence doesn’t scare most grey nomads. Can you spot the difference Only 20% of respondents to between the Peterborough RV our recent GNT survey on Park sign in March (above) and the issue reported they had the Peterborough RV Park sign two ever been intimidated by the months later (right)? iconic marsupial while on the Big Lap. One of them was Cynthia K, who remembers getting the heebie jeebies in the south- Above & beyond west on her last trip over. “Of course they scare me,” Some towns are pulling out was swift … and eye-catching! cussion turns to grey nomad she said. “They’re huge, they all the stops to make grey A giant ‘WELCOME’ has been friendly towns, Julia Creek, don’t always jump out of the nomads feel welcome added to the ‘offending’ sign, west of Townsville in outback way, and they’ve got mean and the message is clear. is a name that eyes!” In the battle for grey nomad “Peterborough loves having inevitably crops up. The Julia However, Jim K, who has hearts, there continues to be RV visitors,” said the Mayor Creek RV Friendly Rest Area hunted in the bush for most communities that stand out of the District Council, Ruth offers self-contained vehicles a of my life says that, like most from the crowd in their readi- Whittle. “The new sign reflects free 96-hour stay, and travel- wild animals, kangaroos ness to go ‘above and beyond’. our genuine wish that visitors lers are even offered the free don’t let you get too close. At a time when many free to our town and RV Park do use of bicycles so they can “The exception is in urban camps are in danger and the feel welcome.” explore. Perhaps most impres- areas where people feed value of the ‘grey dollar’ is Of course, Peterborough is not sive of all is the way in which them or try to pat them,” he sometimes questioned, towns alone in bending over back- the McKinlay Shire works with said. “I have seen quite large like Peterborough in South wards for grey nomads. the Julia Creek Caravan Park numbers at some caravan still insist on ‘show- The free camping area at the for everyone’s benefit. The van parks but my advice is that, ing the love’. recreation reserve at Kimba on park hosts weekly bush din- if you have the urge to pat Despite its growing grey ’s Eyre Penin- ners at which free campers are an animal, find someone nomad-friendly reputation, sula has exploded in popularity more than welcome. that has a dog or a horse.” the powers-that-be in Peter- and the town is very happy. And the verdict … it’s a win- Graham W was equally borough were stung by mild “The overall economic benefit win! unfazed. criticism of the tone of its RV to Kimba as a result of offering • Help us recognise the country “They don’t worry me,” Park sign. free camping facilities far out- communities which go above he said. “Nor will they When a GNT reader men- weighs the minimal forecast and beyond to make grey no- until they start carrying tioned recently that the sign, cost to council to maintain mads feel welcome. firearms!” and its long list of rules and re- the area,” said Kimba District Email us here to tell us which strictions, didn’t make him feel Council mayor, Dean Johnson. towns have made you feel Click to comment ‘warm and gooey’, the response And, whenever campfire dis- ‘warm and gooey’, and why.

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Times May 25, 2018 Nomads in Brief So close! I weep for Campervan crash A train has crashed into a campervan on the Summer- what may have been land Way north of Kyogle in . The crash ‘Life on the open road isn’t happened at the Wiangaree always perfect … but never level crossing. It is un- forget how lucky you are!’ derstood the male driver managed to escape from his Sometimes, even the most vehicle before the freight cheerful grey nomad can be train smashed into it. guilty of taking their incred- ible lifestyle for granted. Crab crisis Amid the frustrations of A mud crab war is appar- things like high fuel prices, ently brewing in North or a busy free camping area, Queensland waters with or impatient motorists, or threats of violence and pots even a puncture, it is easy to being slashed. Anecdotal Dave and Jackie were excited to hit the road in their new van lose sight of the big picture. reports of local conflicts Those lucky few who are able for-purpose van to buy,” said newly built pad area … we have come to light in the to travel long-term in one Dave. “We chose a 2016 17’6 were going places.” wake of a state Department of the safest, friendliest, and Cobra off-road van (made The couple were incredibly of Fisheries discussion pa- most beautiful countries in the by Brilliant) from Bellarine excited for their first big trip per in looking to introduce world are truly blessed. Caravans in Corio . which was to be across to a ‘harvest strategy’ for all For every traveller out there It looked great, the price was Perth with stopovers along the fisheries by 2020. living the dream, there are right and our Triton would Bight, and then up the west many others who ‘didn’t quite pull it with ease.” coast, and across the Top. Jack-knife! get around to it’, or who were The excited couple then went But then everything changed. A four-wheel drive ve- prevented from doing so by ill out shopping and bought “First our farming enterprise hicle towing a caravan health, or death, or financial camping chairs, mats, kitchen unexpectedly failed and we jack-knifed on the Pacific disaster, or one of a number of items, a Weber Baby Q, found it impossible to find Highway off-ramp north of other unexpected events. proper bedding and comfort- work in town or close by,” said Lennox Head in NSW. No The next time a frustrated ers, brooms, toilet chemicals, Dave. “Bills soon got harder to one was injured in the inci- traveller is complaining about hoses, electrical cords, buck- pay and, after 10 months of it dent which caused a traffic a lack of shade at the campsite, ets, a set of Clearview Mirrors, being parked up, we sold the snarl-up or the waiting time for a ma- a Stone Stomper rock protec- van to pay the bills.” chine in the van park laundry tor, two jerry cans, an Ascent Even now, Dave and Jackie find Cull cancelled room, or noisy children at a Canopy for the Triton, inbuilt it hard to fathom how quickly A proposed cull of wild free camp, nearly-was-a-grey- slide out drawers for the Tri- their dreams unravelled. horses in the Kosciuszko nomad, Dave B, is urging ton Tub and much more. “In the blink of an eye, it was National Park is being them to count their blessings. “We picked up the van after goodbye holidays, goodbye scrapped and any future A year or so ago, as Dave and eight months waiting for the money, goodbye dream,” said culling will be outlawed his wife Jackie neared their build and drove to Melbourne Dave. “Now I have a bin full of under plans from the New 60s, they decided it was time to pick it up and get the low leftover stuff that was bought South Wales Government. It to hit the open road. down on it,” recalled Dave. for the van and I shed a tear is estimated 6,000 brumbies “We did the research, talked “We drove the 500 kilometres each day.” live within the Kosciuszko to vanners, checked out some home and parked it up on a Click to comment National Park. shows and decided on a fit-

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Times May 25, 2018 QUIZ CORNER Last week’s picture puzzle winner was Ian B A wake-up call 1 2 While the heavy snoring of a partner is often the subject of Dash Cam Happy Hour jokes, there is a Win grey nomad stickers! growing realisation among the Email the solution to the puzzle. Winner announced in Issue 174. grey nomad community that CLUE: Perfect for grey nomads it can actually be the sign of a who need a tray for carrying extra gear but who might want serious medical condition. to take extra passengers. 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 Do You Know is affecting their sleep, and Bruce and Diane (inset) take the tracks in their Vista RV Crossover 1. Vibes Drill (anagram). Name severely impacting their health this iconic Outback town. and quality of life. Happily, amazingly, he didn’t take long there is an easy solution and to become used to wearing the 2. The WA ghost town of Broad it doesn’t have to restrict the mask.” Arrow was named: travelling lifestyle. Bruce felt the benefits im- a) In 1887, in honour of the town’s A surprising number of cara- mediately and found he was first mayor, Sir Edgar Arrow, who vanners and motorhomers are getting better sleep, had more was famously overweight. now hitting the open road with energy, and no longer needed b) In 1897, when gold prospector a CPAP (Continuous Positive an afternoon nap. O’Mara, left Kalgoorlie telling rela- Airway Pressure) machine The retired couple normally tives who were planning to follow as top of their ‘what to pack’ take at least one big three- CPAP machines help sleep that he would mark his route with list. The machine is basically a month trip a year were obvi- apnoea sufferers. a number of broad arrows. PIC: PruebasBMA/Wikimedia c) In 1896, when Alan Broad who small box which has a motor- ously worried about the impact lived with his gold prospecting ised fan inside. This fan quietly on their future adventures. travelled with an Vista RV father in the town (then known as draws in air and gently pres- In order to be able to travel Crossover camper which al- Forfar) was chosen to represent surises it, before delivering it without requiring mains elec- lowed them to go pretty much Great Britain in the first modern to a sleeping user via a mask. tricity the Thompsons bought anywhere. Olympics in Athens. After grey nomad Bruce a pure sinewave inverter “We travelled the Anne 3. I’m travelling direct between Thompson was referred by which they used for several Beadell, Binns Track, The Hay the NT Towns of Timber Creek a respiratory specialist for a years. They then discovered River and the Victorian High and Katherine. Which highway sleep test, he was diagnosed they could get a converter for Country to name a few, all am I on? with hypopnea and began his Bruce’s machine. without mains power, just us- 4. Closest road distance between journey with a sleep machine. “It meant he did not use the ing the converter,” said Diane. WA towns of Geraldton and “It meant Bruce getting used humidifier as it would use too “The converter is smaller and Mount Magnet. to wearing a mask to sleep and much power,” said Diane. “But we felt safer.” a) 221km b) 341 km c) 489km having a hose connecting him the converter was a winner • Do you travel with a CPAP 5. Which one of these isn’t a to his machine,” said wife, Di- and enabled us to continue our machine? How has it affected town in Australia? ane. “He needed a humidifier 4WD adventures.” your life? a) Keith b) Ebeneezer c) Alex too and so a warmed hose but, The avid bush campers then Click to comment Answers on p. 8

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Our Albany camp host camp hosting. ‘horror story’ got readers Steve B hot under the collar It will make you think twice about volunteering in the Well done to the City of future. Very tight fisted of Albany! What a fantastic way Albany Council not to award to assist a couple who volun- some compensation to these teered for you, offering some poor people. ‘free’ counselling. Too bad Peter R Stephen and Julie will be out of pocket by $50,000! It doesn’t Just because the insurance matter, they probably did a company won’t pay doesn’t diligent job for free and that’s wipe out the liability of the what really counts isn’t it? Many, many thanks to Graham Power for sending in this council. Just means council Mal & Nancy M stunning image from Bald Mountain. “We stopped for a will have to cough up from its picnic breakfast here at 1850 metres,” said Graham. “You own funds rather than seek That council should com- can see what the weather is like!” It’s a tough life being a grey nomad, isn’t it? indemnity from their insurers. pensate these people, not just Scott A wash their hands of their re- sponsibility. I had an incident however it sounds more like those people to the utmost. Never trust quasi government in a local forestry camp site Drydens were under insured Shame on you Albany council. authorities to look out for you. with aggressive campers so l as opposed to the council Ken T Self protection is their main packed up and left. being expected to pick up the claim to fame. Never volunteer So the message here to all Bob P shortfall from their ratepayers. for any Albany council ac- volunteer camp hosts is to not When taking out insurance, tivities as the risk is too great. When the disturbance prob- get involved if unruly guests make sure you are adequately Avoid the area in future. Hit lem arose, the Drydens dealt arrive. Just let them cause covered for replacement of the their hip pocket. with it as entitled by their whatever mayhem they wish insured goods. Chris T responsibility to their em- David K as the insurance will cover this ployer, the council. As a result, type of damage. I understand These people were acting they have now been saddled We all know how slippery that they were volunteers but on behalf of the council and with a huge financial crisis insurance companies are, no the council still has a duty of therefore the council must which is none of their own do- surprise there! Camp hosting care to provide a safe place of support and protect them ing. Whilst it perceives it has seems to be quite common work and a safe environment from any damages incurred in no ‘legal’ responsibility, the amongst the grey nomad for their volunteers. Their per- doing their duties. council definitely has a ‘moral’ fraternity and should be a sonal loss should be covered Alan P responsibility to these people pleasant community spirited by insurance. It amazes me how Govern- who suffered this loss whilst John C event … not a nightmare! ment officials are happy to serving it. We all know who Graham W walk away from a problem and is on the winning end finan- Insurance companies! It seems blame some other body for cially in the long run, in these If the council wants to promote to me that the instant a claim not paying compensation and volunteer deals. tourism and wants people to is lodged, employees are di- can lie strait in bed at night Roland H assist in the management of rected to look for ways not to the areas they set aside they pay. The Drydens’ story would themselves. It’s an unfortunate event, should be prepared to back certainly influence me from Rob F

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Re: puncture-free tyres (GNT: ShuRoo. It is supposed to emit 172). Sounds like bliss. I could a sound that only a roo can cast off the spare wheel on the hear (I wonder about emus back of the van and to know etc) and sends them off in I won’t get a blowout. How quick time. The instructor had good would that be? been using one for 10 years Mal M and said he hadn’t had a single close call. Have others had Sounds like the police will experience with this device? have to re-think use of road Brian S spikes! David I If you do hit an animal while driving in the Outback and the A puncture is indeed one of animal is still alive what should the most worrying things that you do? Any advice would be can happen … especially with There’s always something to entertain on the Big Lap … if appreciated. road trains and other rigs con- you keep your eyes open. Jim and Gayle Tomlinson were tickled pink to stumble across this on their recent travels in Lizzy verging from both directions Tasmania. “We came across the sign with the long name at combined closing speeds of and sat for quite a while endeavouring to work out just Re: Campsite disputes (GNT: around 200km/h. what would be the correct pronunciation,” said Gayle. “I 170). Whilst filling both water Cliff B must admit in the end we gave up!” Any ideas anyone? tanks at a dump point /water point I heard a rather grumpy You can also consider install- Have you got a favourite pic to share? Email it to us here. traveller yelling out whilst ing run flat tyres (mostly suit- waiting to get to the water ed to motorhomes) although least in regard to carbon. These one in a paddock and want a point. When I asked him his they are very expensive and emissions are just transferred closer photo, stand and wave problem, he said I was taking weigh more, due to the large to the power stations. Austral- your arms like a windmill and too long. I wish I could fill the rubber donut inside. The tyre ia’s power is still 85% gener- he/she will come closer for a tanks faster … but water only never deflates more than a cer- ated in thermal power stations. better look. Jim R Gordon flows so fast from a hose! tain amount (so less likely to Leigh F lose control with an explosive Re: Croc danger (GNT: 172). I Encounters with wildlife decompression), you can drive flew a chopper over the rivers are almost inevitable. In the Re: Radio reception. I have flat for a considerable distance in the Gulf and can say there ‘old days’ the kangaroos had a Sunliner motorhome. The until you find a safe place to is no shortage of crocs in the read the ‘play book’ and only home FM/AM Jennings radio change wheels, and you are north. It was scary the amount seemed to come out at night. was pretty hopeless in picking less likely to de-bead the tyre that were on the river banks However, over the last five up radio stations. I noticed when at reduced pressure for in some places. It’s time they years, any time of day is more the antenna was very close to running on sand etc. we’re culled. If the current the norm. Only a week ago on the metal for the awning. So, Jason F situation is allowed to prevail the Nullarbor if it hadn’t been I made up a piece of wire to connect the radio antenna to Re: Electric Big Lap (GNT: many people will fall victim for some fairly heavy braking the metal of the awning and 172). In due course we will see to crocs, especially now they we would have cleaned up two this improved the reception electric motorhomes but not are becoming used to humans. eagles which absolutely refused enormously as the awning now in any quantity for a while. Just ask the locals how many to be moved from their road became part of the antenna. The infrastructure will need dogs go missing! kill feast. The awning is mounted to to be rolled out nationwide to John K Dave the side of the RV and is on support them. These vehicles Re: Emu collision (GNT: 172). It brings to mind a device I insulated material. are far from emissions free, at Emus are inquisitive. If you see saw at a towing course … a John M

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Times May 25, 2018 Website highlights Campers dazzled Reception revealed Recently our website www.thegreynomads.com.au by new headlights 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 When you’re camping out in reception over a radius of the bush, that middle-of-the- about three kilometres. It night stroll to the long drop seems then that the places or to a strategic spot behind a where the outside world is tree can be a less than pleasant truly left on the outside are experience. diminishing all the time. For many travellers, the Read more here. humble headlamp has however been a real boon in the after- SURVEY dark adventure department. Headlamps for campers (above) have historically had Do you seek out campsites The practical and psycho- some drawbacks for users with mobile reception? logical benefits of having both including sagging straps and hands free as the path ahead is lack of control of light Yes No illuminated are immense. direction. Innovations by However, as wonderful as it Knog may be lighting the Other website must-reads: is, the headlamp has had its way for the product (left). critics. The elasticised fabric Truckies v Nomads? straps do slowly lose their 49-gram waterproof Bandicoot broad ambient lighting, a Is it really as bad as all that? elasticity which can leave the device has a size-adjustable low-output red beam for find- Fly Fever lamp hanging limply off your strap made from solid silicone, ing one’s way around at night Outback flies worst ever forehead after a while. And, which means it shouldn’t without disturbing others, and Off and Running even when the strap is still full lose its stretchiness. And, as a strip of downwards-facing North migration underway of bounce, the lamp protrudes a bonus, the matte finish on warm-colour-temperature out significantly from your the silicone reportedly keeps it LEDs for reading. These also Park invasion head meaning it could poten- from snagging in users’ hair. indicate the battery level. Stinking passionflower issue tially knock into things and get The lights also sit flush with The firm says one USB charge Merchandise magic bumped out of position. the surface of the strap. of the onboard lithium-poly- Get your grey nomad gear If the worry of either of these Whereas with traditional mer battery will give two hours things happening to you on headlamps the user tilts the of use at maximum output. your drop toilet trek is keeping lamp up and down, Bandicoot The Bandicoot is still in the de- you up at night, you are the users press a button to select velopment stage but it should sort of grey nomad who will between four sets of LEDs. start shipping in November. be delighted to hear about the There’s a central high beam • Do you use a headlamp on latest innovation from Knog. that puts out over 100 lumens, your Big Lap? The Australian company’s a pair of elliptical beams for Click to comment

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Misty mornings (left) were a highlight for Steve Jones and partner Alex Brown (above) when they walked the Overland Track. A walk on the wild side By Steve Jones entrance of Cradle Mountain- include a climb to the summit are the six overnight sites Driving. Lots of it. It’s an inte- Lake St Clair National Park, of , Tasmania’s which dot the route, with two gral part of the Big Lap. And, the route take hikers through highest peak at 1617m, which sleeping options: in huts or of course, navigating many a variety of terrains including again is a steep ascent and re- under canvas. It’s a require- of Australia’s off-the-beaten buttongrass plains, heathland, quires some boulder hopping. ment to carry a tent, and huts track roads can be a wonder- alpine lakes and rainforests, Those who accept the chal- are offered on a first come, fully rewarding (and bumpy!) before finishing at Lake St lenge are rewarded at all three first served basis, but campers experience. Equally, it can be Clair to the south. summits with, on clear days, can use the huts to cook. gruelling and stressful. Most hikers take around six spectacular views across the The Overland costs $200 per So what better antidote to days to complete the route, national park and beyond. hiker between October 1 and the thousands of kilometres with many venturing further If scrambling to the top of May 31 which goes towards behind or next to the wheel into the mountains on the var- such peaks is not for you, the upkeep of the track, and than donning the walking ious side trips which branch there are several easier side maintenance of the huts. And boots, dusting off the trek- off from the main track. trips which also offer wonder- to ensure the environment is king poles and hiking 65km They include a two or three ful panoramas and secluded protected, the number of hik- through some of the most hour hike up to the summit of spots, including an easy 2/3km ers starting the track each day pristine landscape Australia 1545m Cradle Mountain – a round trip to Lake Will and its is limited to 34. It must also be has to offer. tough climb which includes a small sandy beaches. traversed in a north to south Tasmania’s Overland Track degree of scrambling towards There are also easily accessible, direction. None of the above is one of the nation’s most the top – and an equally chal- and stunning waterfalls, which rules apply during winter celebrated journeys by foot. lenging excursion to Barn cement the Overland’s great although the track is often Starting at wombat-strewn Bluff, at 1559m. walk reputation. impassable due to snow. Ronny Creek, 6km past the Other notable side trips As for accommodation, there Click here to comment

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Times May 25, 2018 Chinese tourists are hitting the Outback New research from the Cara- No place like the Big Lap So many people baulk at This seems like something van Industry Association of the idea of hitting the road that goes to the heart of your Australia has revealed that Dear Jaclyn and Heidi, because of the fear of the relationship and the way you Chinese visitors are increas- After three years of absolute unknown and on missing out communicate with each other, ingly leaving the cities to bliss, I’ve come to the end of on things like on missing fam- Robin. If Jenny was a reluctant camp in regional Australia. the road … and I’m not happy ily members’ milestones. But traveller to begin with and is According to the research, about it. My wife Jenny and that’s not you, Robin. You’ve now saying that she’s fulfilled the typical Chinese tourist is I have had the most amazing taken the plunge and seen her Big Lap obligations and a female aged between 30-54 time and we have travelled all what’s on the either side of the is done with the open road, and will spend 11-15 days in across this incredible land, seen mountain … and the fact that you’ve only got two choices. Australia. 70% of respond- ents also said they would be and done so amazing things you loved it so much you don’t Firstly, you can start practising likely to return to Australia, and made some amazing want it to end should be a your golf swing, and checking with 77% stating they would friends. To be honest, I never cause for celebration, not sad- the oil levels in the lawn- mower, or you can respect her stay in a van park again. wanted it to end. We are both ness. You’ve lived the dream, position and ask her to respect in pretty decent health, can Robin! I’m not sure exactly yours … and your position afford to keep going as long as what you agreed with Jenny is that you’ve got unfinished we are careful, and we have about journey’s end, but you business on the Big Lap! There the rig still all ready to go. obviously need to be sensitive are plenty of solo travellers out However, the plan was always to her needs as well as your there who have left their re- for three years. As far as Jenny own. And it doesn’t have to be luctant spouses at home while is concerned, it’s ‘mission ac- full-time grey nomadding or they get out there in the ‘play- complished’ and now it’s time bust. If your rig is still parked ground’. Perhaps, Jenny will to get on with the next stage in the driveway, surely you quickly decide that, compared of our lives … playing golf, can still get away on decent to weeding and dealing with tending the garden, and getting trips … and I am sure Jenny family dramas on her own, together with family. It is what will start to miss those Happy Happy Hours in paradise aren’t we agreed before setting off but Hours, as well. Always look such a bad option after all. I’m not so sure any more. on the bright side, Robin. Heidi Robin Jaclyn Click to comment CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE

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Page 8 Your news and views? Email us at [email protected] FOR SALE ADS Do you have a rig, a prop- Issue 173 the erty or some camping items to sell? Email us here to find out how to advertise your items on May 25, 2018 Times our website and newsletter CLASSIFIEDS SOUTHERN TABLELANDS, NSW Caretaker: Part Time. We are seeking a reli- FOR SALE PROPERTY SALE 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, NT Station 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 HELP WANTED 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 QLD HC 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, QLD We 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 MURCHISON RIVER STATION, WA quiet location in our orchard, electricity and Seeking keen able & willing couple to access to bathroom facilities. A small remu- maintain gardens and homestead at our neration can be negotiated. Click here. picturesque cattle station. Immediate start *** at least 2 months commitment. Once in a BRIDGEMAN DOWNS, QLD lifetime experience. Click here. Caretaker Required – Acreage property *** Live onsite caretaker wanted who has their EXMOUTH, WA own caravan/motorhome for our small acre- Sea change Exmouth – free accommodation age property. Suit a full time/part time worker – parking available for boat, caravan or bus. or retired couple. Free rent and power in Remuneration paid to assist in our tyre – return for gardening/mowing/handyman mechanical workshop. We are situated on duties. Looking for someone minimum 6-12 the pristine waters of the Gulf beaches and months with permanent potential being an Cape Range. Click here. option. No pets please. Click here. *** *** KATHERINE REGION STATION, NT WARWICK, QLD We need a builder/carpenter, to renovate Rent Free available for an older or retired FOR RENT some houses on the place. mainly windows, couple on a permanent basis. Please no doors, gutters, some walls, verandahs etc. pets as I have livestock. During the month of The person needs to have experience in this. June I would need my dogs and cats cared PRIVATE CAMPS Immediate start, payment on a daily rate. for, also minimal feeding of Sheep and cows Click here. during the dryer months. Small tree clearing *** and general maintenance for the man and BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW some gardening for the lady. Looking for Couple required to manage guesthouse. long term couple welcomed as part of my July+Aug. Our guesthouse is a beautiful family. Click here. 100yr old heritage building located in the *** village of Blackheath. Duties include guest MACKAY, QLD relations, reservations, supervising staff, HC TRUCK DRIVERS. 2018 SUGAR CRUSH basic gardening, basic maintenance. Private SEASON – MACKAY. Zarb Road Transport flat, breakfasts + weekly stipend.Click here. Pty Ltd is a family owned and operated busi- *** ness within the Mackay and surrounding WONDOAN, QLD region. Seasonal opportunities have now Carer for lady on cattle property to provide become sought after for the upcoming 2018 personal care, cooking, house work for Cane crushing season and we are now seek- three days a week. Separate, furnished, air ing expressions of interest for experienced conditioned accommodation provided plus and committed HC Truck Drivers for our power and wage. No experience/qualification Mackay, Marian and surrounding areas. End required. Immediate start. Prefer 3 months or of May start until approximately November, longer. Click here. early December 2018. Click here.

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