Nomad News

Fuel shortage fear gives some grey nomads ‘Covid flashbacks’

Anzac Day services honour those who have served

‘Want to park your caravan? Not on our streets, you don’t!’

Man hospitalised after crocodile attack at popular Kimberley camping spot

Full steam ahead for grey nomad railway enthusiasts

Uncertainty still ahead, but grey nomads see reasons for optimism

Caravans on the road

Nearly a third of caravanners don’t do maintenance work … until they break down!

Shock report finds 21% of drivers have ‘closed their eyes’ behind the wheel

Have your say on Masterplan that’s set to change camping in Tassie’s Bay of Fires

Corowa’s Ball Park Caravan Park will be amazing … once the right plan is in place

illegal camping

Another NSW council puts Illegal campers on notice

‘The fuel cost has blown our budget … but we’re still glad we decided to go’

Tourism operators are keen for nomads to travel … but many remain cautious!

Starstruck visitors find another reason to love the Outback town of Winton

Did the threats work? No Easter illegal camping fines issued on Gold Coast

Fuel getting through, and still vaguely affordable. But what happens next?

caravan quality

What is it best to do? ‘We’ll stay’. We’ll go’. ‘We’ll wait and see’. ‘We’ll travel slowly’.

Grey nomads face fuel uncertainty as some petrol stations run dry over Easter

Some Outback events being cancelled but nomads still urged to visit … if they can

AI-linked cameras set to revolutionise effectiveness of croc detection systems

As the cost of living climbs, so too does the ‘problem’ of illegal camping

‘Everything is up in the air … but this is what we have decided to do!’

PM urges people to live as normal … but what does that mean for nomads?

‘Fuel prices are going up … but we don’t want traveller numbers to go down!’

Van park owners are hoping grey nomads will still book in … and stay longer

With fuel prices surging, and availability a concern, nomads are feeling conflicted

Shortages. Talk of rationing. Surging costs. How to navigate the fuel crisis

Fuel prices

‘We’re cautiously travelling now … but all bets are off if fuel hits $3 per litre!’

Should we stay or should we go? Grey nomads face fuel crisis quandary!

Is camp hosting for you? Call goes out for national park volunteers

A land of flooding rains! More emphasis put on building national park resilience

‘Know your caravan weight and stay safe on the road’

Conned caravanner urges fellow grey nomads not to fall into online traps

Visitors head to Ningaloo area as whale shark season gets underway

NSW national park supported camping proposal comes under increasing scrutiny

Surging fuel prices are having a huge impact on Big Lap calculations

Large sections of national park re-open following devastating bushfire

Redevelopment of iconic beachside caravan park reaches major milestone

Charge to visit Twelve Apostles to be introduced! But is it justified?

Out-of-control truck carrying cement blocks cleans up 10 cars … and a caravan!

Ningaloo Coast online booking system trial goes to next phase … but is it better?

Ayers Rock Resort changes hands as part of wider deal

Trouble on the streets! Council poised to act on long-term caravan parking ‘problem’

Several caravans destroyed in Tin Can Bay van park blaze

Adventures may make time fly, but is getting bored really a better option?

Australia’s best beaches named … with one surprise inland inclusion amongst them

Not finders keepers! Metal detectorist illegally removed historical artefacts

Buyer found for troubled van manufacturer, Zone RV … but it’s not all good news

Wild weather brings floods and challenging road conditions to much of the country

GPS tracker to the rescue! Stolen trailer returned to relieved owner

Iconic Waterfall Way to reopen within six weeks following January landslide

‘I’m making a list, I’m checking it twice … but I’d rather be at Happy Hour!’

‘We love exploring off the beaten track … and doing some farmsitting’

Is the iconic Outback wave really on its way out … and are you part of the reason?

Council poised to beef up overnight parking restrictions to deter campers

Mozzie-borne virus health threat growing in North Queensland

Caravan rolls on bridge, sparking new police safety warning

National parks look to improve facilities … and improve flood resilience

To take a tour or not to take a tour, that is the question!

Ban imposed on sand flathead fishing in some Tassie waters as numbers decline

Sleeping caravanner allegedly slashed by knife after being woken by ‘intruders’

Remote van park on edge of Nullarbor goes on market for $1.6m

Caravan thieves strike again, leaving shattered travel dreams in their wake

More travellers are using AI to plan trips … but it’s not foolproof!

Caravan park occupancy rates continue to surge

‘Please come visit us as we try to recover from awful impact of flash flooding’

Ready or not, here comes more online booking to WA national parks

Decision to euthanise K’gari dingo pack in wake of backpacker death criticised

More tests needed to determine whether dingoes killed K’gari tourist

Help! Herds of massive – and thirsty – bull camels causing havoc in the Outback

Could going child-free be the way forward for van parks seeking to boost business?

Campfire warning

More than 100 illegal campfires reported in Tassie so far as seasonal ban extended

Improvements made … but is camping in NSW national parks good value for money?

Grey nomad caravan thefts

Spate of campsite thefts has Tassie police urging campers to secure valuables

Campers evacuated as frightening flash flooding hits Great Ocean Road

Grey nomads fossicking

Gold prices on the up, but will fossicking areas see visitor number surge?

It’s actually happening! New Spirit vessels to go into service in October

‘New national park online booking method will stop people exploiting the system’

Camera technology rollout puts squeeze on parking spot overstayers

Heavy flooding once again brings hassle – and peril – to Outback travellers

Tasmanian council introduces $15 charge at formerly free campsites

Happy New Year to all grey nomads! And here’s to an adventure-filled 2026!

Merry Christmas to all grey nomads and their families

‘Tis the season to get away from the coast and head bush!

Christmas camping spots filling up … but there are still some crackers out there

As temperatures rise, seasonal campfire ban comes into effect in Tassie

Caught on camera … campers behaving very, very badly!

Caravanners urged to be especially vigilant on the roads over the holiday period

New Geelong caravan park gets go-ahead despite council officers’ opposition

Outlook seems pretty bleak for Zone RV customers, as $40m debt revealed

Huge community support ensures iconic van park will survive … and be upgraded

Two Outback stations in western NSW to become part of national park system

‘Looking for free and uncrowded places to camp? Come to our State Forests!’

Here comes Christmas … and a crackdown on illegal camping!

Zone RV customers – and staff – face period of anxiety and uncertainty

WA expands van park mozzie repellent initiative as virus threat spreads

Country caravan park receives overwhelming support from community

‘New’ Margaret River approach to illegal camping receives lukewarm reception

Proposal to slash speed limits on unsigned country roads hits dead end

Australia first? Should we charge overseas visitors more to see our national parks?