Nomad News

‘Tassie is changing … and I fear it may be becoming too popular for its own good!’

It’s official! Camping in Victorian national parks will be free this summer

National parks act to reduce number of booked campsites remaining empty

Another nasty caravan crash puts spotlight back on state of Bruce Highway

New data shows staggering surge in number of caravans being stolen

Camping couple spotted after being missing in WA Outback for a week

The build up is here! So, is it time for crowd-averse nomads to head north?

Man badly injured in crash after vanner reportedly suffers medical episode

Council gives illegal campers (and everyone else) the cold shower

Barramundi Fishing

Hook, line and sinker! A million more reasons to visit the NT

End of the road? Construction on 1600km inland railway making good progress

The Big Lap may be the secret weapon in reducing the effects of ageing

List of ‘scary’ creatures expands as swooping season kicks into top gear

Navy veteran-turned-grey-nomad calls for nationwide 100km/h towing speed limit

Family’s Big Lap dream back on track after stolen caravan recovered

Calls grow for introduction of mandatory towing training or special towing licence

Victoria planning to make national park camping free this summer

Discovery of hidden surveillance camera sparks privacy concerns for some

Police operation targets dangerous caravan towing practices

Plans are in place in NSW to monitor the average speed of all vehicles

New report shows drivers aged over 65 most likely to be involved in accidents

Cache me if you can! Nomads fall in love with ultimate hide-and-seek challenge

Grey nomad love affair with Tasmania continues to gather pace

Saltwater crocodile removed from NT’s popular Butterfly Gorge

Be vigilant! Warmer weather sees snakes on the move

The heat is on! New report warns of climate change impact on tourism industry

Traveller and visitor experience prioritised as investment made in facility upgrade

Solo nomad reveals the perfect way to make friends … and make a difference!

Tassie Premier slams unprepared adventurers following remote area rescue

Queensland cracks down hard on careless campers who unintentionally feed crocs

The heat is on! Think winter was warm? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

Rising floodwaters forces evacuation of Tassie caravan park

Big bird trouble! Habituated cassowaries have begun pestering campers

Changing times? Are ‘would-have-been’ nomads now heading overseas instead?

Man has miracle escape after huge tree falls on his caravan

Call for young children be banned from camping in unfenced areas on K’gari

WA Government cuts red tape to make camping on private land easier

Anger over introduction of $5 fee for dogs to stay at council van parks

Mayor insists Hughenden is safe for visitors, despite shocking caravan crime

Whizz kid’s message to grey nomads: ‘Just give us a chance!’

Caravan stolen from Queensland van park … with terrified family still inside!

Road worriers? Survey shows many vanners have shocking lack of confidence

After two months lost in the Outback, runaway caravan cat reunited with owner

Van park closures leave community feeling the economic pain

Occupancy levels surge at Sunshine Coast caravan parks

New data shows surging tourism bringing big economic benefits boost to regions

Travellers warned about wild dingoes following pet attacks at WA campsite

New Spirit of Tasmania ferries forced to operate at reduced capacity until 2026

Upgrades to Karijini National Park promise a smoother ride … and better views!

Caravanner suffers chest injuries in highway rollover

Major milestone reached in battle to fix cyclone-damaged north Queensland roads

Climbing once again allowed at WA’s iconic Bicentennial Tree

Please be careful! New warnings over threat posed by discarded fishing gear

Brutal cold front leaves many shivering grey nomads battling to stay warm

Rumble strips installed to help stop tired drivers drifting into the wrong lane

Plans afoot to fix ‘no toilet facilities blackspot’ on rural highway

Another caravan park installs solar system in bid to reduce energy costs

Great news … or an adventure killer? Bitumen advances on iconic Outback route

Queensland caravan fire may have started in lithium ion battery

What’s behind the on-the-road division of labour?

‘Lucky to be alive’ grey nomad says roads must be fixed

Brrrrrrr! So, exactly how much further north do I have to go?

Spectacular Jenolan Caves to remain closed for another 18 months

Trailblazing ‘mobile charging station RV’ is truly traceless

Tassie grey nomad trades travel in Australia for a jaunt in France

71-year-old woman seriously injured in caravan accident

Thinking about overtaking? These signs may make you think again!

NSW town between ‘rock and a hard place’ over free camping tug-of-war

Discarded toilet paper – and worse – becoming a real issue in national parks

WA national park’s online campsite booking system expands

Heavy Outback rainfall brings chaos to some grey nomad travel plans

Man dies in Bruce Highway accident involving a caravan, a truck and a ute

‘Failed lithium-ion battery’ believed to be cause of blaze which destroyed caravans

New Spirit vessels getting closer … but is Tassie ready for the traveller influx?

Wet start and muddy boots fail to dampen spirits at Big Red Bash

Horrific triple fatality accident once again puts Bruce Highway safety in spotlight

Grey nomads urged to join the fight to prevent the spread of fire ants

Rain-damaged NT roads presenting challenges to grey nomads heading north

Ouch! Couple ordered to pay $1,500 for breaking national park dog rules

Mining activity, 0; Camping reserve, 1 … WA council prioritises recreational value

Remote rest area upgrade underway. Great. Now, more of the same, please!

‘We’re living the dream … and we don’t need a caravan or motorhome to do it!’

Where the bloody hell are you? Businesses feel the pinch as nomads stay south!

Want to be a wombat walker or a sauna stoker? Come to Tassie this winter!

Two + three = five; Three + five = eight; Fibonacci + giant sculptures = visit Uralla

On the edge! Iconic tourist landmark will be left to fall into the sea

War on (human) waste! Will restrictions stop bush campsite loo roll litter?

Why more travellers are taking the van conversion route

‘Our camp was ripped apart by dingoes, but I don’t feel any anger towards them’

Heaters on! Grey nomads still in the south shiver through cold snap

Are the Outback’s ‘themed’ trees environmental vandalism or art?

Another small town wrestles with the where-shall-we-put-it dump point dilemma

Would over-65s help their kids financially? Not if it will stop them living the dream!

Veteran camper trailer couple bemused by ever-different ‘self-contained’ rules

Is camping in the cold actually better than camping in the heat?

Trouble in the streets! Angst grows over number of RVs ‘stored’ in residential areas

Camping boom putting serious strain on some local infrastructure

Plans submitted for major new campground near Carnarvon Gorge

Errant emu accused of running amok at popular conservation park

Telehealth becoming an ever-more important resource for grey nomads