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Nomad News

dog attacked by crocodile at Casuarina Beach in Darwin

Dog attacked by croc while swimming at Darwin’s popular Casuarina Beach

Any grey nomad who thinks crocs are only out and about in remote areas of the country will have been given a very sharp reality...

Tree cut down at Cotton Tree Caravan Park

Much-loved tree ‘disappears’ from popular caravan park

Unsealed roads to get fixed

‘Dangerous’ unsealed roads in regions to be given upgrade

Caravan park floods

Campers trapped, and van parks inundated as floods hit

The toilet facilities at the MV Beagle camping area are being cleaned

Popular campsites face rolling closures due to gastro concerns

Nomad News

dog attacked by crocodile at Casuarina Beach in Darwin

Dog attacked by croc while swimming at Darwin’s popular Casuarina Beach

Any grey nomad who thinks crocs are only out and about in remote areas of the country will have been given a very sharp reality...

Tree cut down at Cotton Tree Caravan Park

Much-loved tree ‘disappears’ from popular caravan park

Unsealed roads to get fixed

‘Dangerous’ unsealed roads in regions to be given upgrade

Caravan park floods

Campers trapped, and van parks inundated as floods hit

The toilet facilities at the MV Beagle camping area are being cleaned

Popular campsites face rolling closures due to gastro concerns

The Inside Story

Electric vehicles can tow caravans on the Big Lap

Electric vehicles ready to revolutionise the Big Lap

underground skyscraper

Could ugly ex-mining sites be made into elegant cities?

seeing the future of the grey nomads

What lies ahead for grey nomads as they plan their future travels?

Rest areas a worry for grey nomads

Too tired to drive? How the rest was won

On The Road

Grey nomads share advice on campsite etiquette

Here’s how we navigate the Big Lap etiquette minefield

Grey nomads travel for six months and work for six months

Grey nomads travel for six months and work for six months

food produce for grey nomads

Victorian region finds fresh way to lure grey nomads

water filtration

Water filtration

Planning

towing speed is vital to safety

Towing a caravan at the right speed is so absolutely critical

Packing for the Big Lap

Great packing blunders! ‘Why did we bring a loo?’

grey nomads decide to travel

When should you stop ‘delaying’ and hit the road?

Grey nomad Jack is a stealth camper

‘I fly under the radar.’ Confessions of a stealth camper

Where To Go

Blackall

Queenstown

Queenstown

Caves Road, Margaret River region

Caves Road (Margaret River area)

Mystery Craters near Bundaberg

Bundaberg

Events

Saint Barbara's Festival, Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Saint Barbara’s Festival, Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Dec 02 - Dec 05, 2021

Location: Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Broken Heel Festival

Broken Heel Festival

Dec 02 - Dec 06, 2021

Location: Broken Hill

Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival

Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival

Dec 11, 2021

Location: Manjimup

Sydney Hobart Race

Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race

Dec 31 - Dec 31, 2021

Location: Constitution Dock, Hobart

Your Rig

self driving campervans move a step closer

‘Drivers, put your feet up … it’s time to hit the road!’

caravan sway prevention

Unlocking the mysteries of caravan sway

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Tyre pressure monitoring systems

Converting a bus to be a grey nomad

‘Our converted bus will be the stuff of dreams’

Accessories

Portable wind power

KiteX Wind Catcher

Solar-panelled motorhome

Transparent trailer

‘Invisible caravan’ mirror

Moona cooling pillow for grey nomads

Moona cooling pillow pad