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Nomad News

‘Marriage Saver’ service takes the drama out of backing into a tight spot

While most grey nomads find life on the open road to be largely relaxed and carefree, it can certainly have its stressful moments … like...

Dorrigo rainforest centre

National park investment surges as visitor numbers hit record highs

National park booking systems aren’t simple … here’s how they work

This campsite’s not big enough for the both of us! When wildlife moves in!

Caravans parked on the street

Thin end of the wedge? Local council trials caravan street parking ban

Nomad News

‘Marriage Saver’ service takes the drama out of backing into a tight spot

While most grey nomads find life on the open road to be largely relaxed and carefree, it can certainly have its stressful moments … like...

Dorrigo rainforest centre

National park investment surges as visitor numbers hit record highs

National park booking systems aren’t simple … here’s how they work

This campsite’s not big enough for the both of us! When wildlife moves in!

Caravans parked on the street

Thin end of the wedge? Local council trials caravan street parking ban

The Inside Story

NSW National Park supported camping scheme … will it change the experience?

Local markets are a big draw for nomads … but are the crafts really originals?

Blazes in van parks can be devastating … and nomads must be be prepared

Can grey nomads claim rent assistance for the camping fees they pay?

On The Road

‘We took a caravan trip to look for a house … and just kept going!’

Stew and Jacqui are fired up about travel … and about campfire cuisine

Can’t shower as much on the open road? That could be a good thing!

family caravan

‘I fell in love with camping at first site … and so did my family’

Planning

caravan park fees

‘There is another side to the caravan park story’

washing line in caravan park

The six commandments that govern the way that grey nomads travel

paper maps

Paper maps are officially going the way of the dodo!

Station stays for grey nomads

‘An Outback station stay took our Big Lap to the next level!’

Where To Go

Rand

Temora

Urunga

Urunga

Bedourie dust storm sculpture

Bedourie

Events

Darwin Festival

Aug 05 - Aug 23, 2026

Location: Darwin

Turquoise Coast Festival

Nov 07 - Nov 07, 2026

Location: Jurien Bay foreshore

Port Fairy Folk Festival

Port Fairy Folk Festival

Mar 05 - Mar 08, 2027

Location: Port Fairy

King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge & Bush Festival

Sep 25 - Sep 27, 2026

Location: Murrurundi

Your Rig

‘Tardis’ on wheels

Caravan towing advice

How grey nomads can minimise the risk of accidents when towing a caravan

cube series QB camper

Hard-sided pop-up camper offers new camping option

trayon slide-on camper

Getting bogged on an early trip gave Ross insight into what he needed in a rig

Accessories

Ditch the toilet cassette … urine will be mist!

GottaGo toilet

Nemo Stargaze Evo-X

Hasta la vista, grey nomads! Are robots about to revolutionise the Big Lap life?