Nomad News from September 2020
‘Dog-taking Cairns croc is a danger with a capital D!’
September 30, 2020
With grey nomads this year lingering longer in the north than usual, many are more conscious than ever of the threat posed by... Read more
Caravan industry hopes funding will help recovery
September 29, 2020
The Federal Government has announced a massive package of funding to help boost tourism in regional Australia. The Caravan Industry Association of Australia... Read more
The shows must go on … events back on the agenda
September 28, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has swung a wrecking ball through the long list of Outback events that typically attract hordes of excited grey nomads,... Read more
‘Our bush camp was quiet … until the police chase!’
September 25, 2020
Most grey nomads who have camped out in the bush or at some remote roadside stop have at one time or another allowed... Read more
WA grey nomads make hay while the sun shines
September 24, 2020
While various eastern states have been tinkering with their border controls in response to the changing Covid-19 situation, the position over in the... Read more
The signs are humorous … but it’s no laughing matter
September 23, 2020
As the traveller numbers in the Outback rise again, so too do the associated ‘problems’ … such as littering and trespassing. When the... Read more
Not quite ‘Big Lap as usual’ … but it’s edging closer!
September 22, 2020
There have been more encouraging signs for grey nomads dreaming of seeing a speedy return to ‘Big Lap as usual’. With the number... Read more
Caravan parks in regional Victoria ‘busier than ever’
September 22, 2020
With travel restrictions finally lifted in regional Victoria, it seems that grey nomads and others are seizing the opportunity to enjoy their post-lockdown... Read more
$11m ocean walkway to be built on site of old van park
September 21, 2020
Any faint hope that what was one of Australia’s most iconic beachfront caravan parks might open once again to welcome grey nomads and... Read more
‘Playing the saxophone made lockdown bearable!’
September 20, 2020
When Australia’s first round of travel restrictions were eased, full-time grey nomad Lisa M was thrilled that she could finally ‘escape’ three months... Read more
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