Nomad News from 2016
18-month-old child killed in van park reversing tragedy
December 6, 2016
If ever there was a situation which emphasised the need for utter care in driving in a caravans parks and camping grounds, then... Read more
Falling tree limb misses couple … but kills dog
December 5, 2016
If grey nomads ever needed a reminder about the potential danger posed by gum trees, the horrific experience of an elderly couple in... Read more
Inch by inch, mile by mile, the bitumen is coming!
December 2, 2016
It’s been the dream of many for a long time and it seems that – little by little – the sealing of Australia’s... Read more
Traveller stabbed to death at remote NT rest area
December 1, 2016
In an incident that will send a shudder down the spine of anyone who has ever travelled in the Outback, a tourist has... Read more
Tourism booming and Apple Isle tops the class
December 1, 2016
Tasmania continues to lead a national boom in domestic tourism with an 11% increase in takings from tourist accommodation. The latest CommSec report... Read more
Grey nomads warned to get ready for a heatwave!
November 30, 2016
Grey nomads travelling in central and southern Queensland and northern New South Wales are being warned to expect an absolute scorcher over the... Read more
The end is near … and so park faces the final curtain
November 29, 2016
For the historic Mooloolaba Beach Caravan Park on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, the end is very much nigh. The Queensland Heritage Council has officially... Read more
Campervan bursts into flames on Pacific Highway
November 28, 2016
A campervan has burst into flames north of Sydney, sparking a massive traffic jam on the busy M1Pacific Highway. No one was injured... Read more
Free national park entry … would it be a good thing?
November 28, 2016
The cost of entry to Australia’s national parks is one that many grey nomads consider to be unreasonably high and some claim it... Read more
Caravanners go to hospital after collision with truck
November 25, 2016
Two grey nomads have been taken to hospital after their caravan was in collision with a B-Double north of Brisbane. The crash at... Read more
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