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Nomad News from March 2020

Once-busy caravan parks now resemble ghost towns

March 31, 2020

As grey nomads abandon their long-planned trips and park up their rigs, caravan parks and camping areas that are normally bustling hives of... Read more

Parks and nomads face ‘heartbreak and confusion’

March 30, 2020

With most of the country’s caravan parks now closing their doors to everyone bar ‘essential guests’, the real impact of the coronavirus pandemic... Read more

‘It’s not easy for anyone … but thanks for caring!’

March 29, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has swung a wrecking ball through the Australian way of life in recent weeks. Tragically, many people have already lost their... Read more

‘Give us a break! We are trying to do the right thing!’

March 28, 2020

While many full-time grey nomads are desperately seeking a caravan park or camping area where they are welcome to ‘sit out’ the coronavirus... Read more

Travel between WA regions restricted from Tuesday

March 27, 2020

In a move foreshadowed several days ago, WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced new restrictions on travel across the state that will prevent... Read more

‘So, what exactly are we supposed to do now?’

March 27, 2020

As the severity of the health crisis facing Australia becomes clearer by the day, grey nomads – who just a few short weeks... Read more

National park campsites close in most jurisdictions

March 27, 2020

For grey nomads who have not yet been able to find a place to call home for a few weeks or months while... Read more

‘Be part of the solution … not part of the problem’

March 26, 2020

Rural doctors are calling on all grey nomads to return home or to stay at home if they are still there … and... Read more

Bulloo shire closes camps, tells nomads to go home

March 26, 2020

Bulloo Shire Council is the latest local government to enact strong protection measures against coronavirus, by closing down all local camping sites and... Read more