Nomad News from 2021
Man survives croc attack in Far North Queensland
January 28, 2021
A man has had an extremely lucky escape after he was apparently attacked by a crocodile in Far North Queensland. The man was... Read more
Illegal camping still a major problem in coastal towns
January 28, 2021
The summer has once again seen a surge in illegal camping in coastal communities … and a fierce backlash from locals. In Crescent... Read more
Dearth of overseas tourists ‘may have some positives’
January 28, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the tourism industry on its head, and not all quieter-than-usual ‘hotspots’ are missing the crowds as much as... Read more
Soaring demand for RVs triggers surge in van thefts
January 28, 2021
The soaring popularity of caravanning holidays has triggered a worrying surge in the number of RVs being stolen. Without the option of overseas... Read more
Campervan goes up in flames at NZ campsite
January 27, 2021
In a cautionary tale for all Australian grey nomads, a travelling couple are still reeling at the speed with which their converted campervan... Read more
When trip planning is as good (nearly) as the trip!
January 27, 2021
When the Covid-19 pandemic first struck last year, it threw a giant spanner in the Big Lap works, forcing grey nomads off the... Read more
Bushwalker injured after being attacked by wild goat
January 26, 2021
Most grey nomads know that – when taking a bushwalk – they need to be aware of potential dangers such as snakes, heatstroke, and... Read more
Australia Day turns up the heat, but not to maximum
January 26, 2021
While it’s definitely a warm Australia Day, the scorching temperatures that had been forecast have not quite materialised … at least in some... Read more
Man rescued after being lost in the bush for 18 days
January 25, 2021
Another incredible tale of Outback survival should serve as another graphic reminder to grey nomads about the potential perils of travelling – and... Read more
Fight against scourge of driver fatigue ramps up
January 25, 2021
It’s been a horror start to 2021 on the roads, with multiple fatal accidents involving caravanners having already taken place. While investigations into... Read more
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