Nomad News

‘Yes, regional crime is an issue, but let’s focus on the positives’

, Snowy Monaro Regional Council

It’s dangerous! 70% of motorists think roads are not up to scratch

esk floods

Cash grant will help ‘future-proof’ caravan park with history of flooding

bushwalking

Are overgrown tracks putting bushwalkers in danger?

‘You’ve closed our only standalone café! Will the grey nomads still visit?’

Crocodile attack

Rangers euthanise croc that attacked man and ate his dog

Grey nomads urged to be careful … but not to be scared off by rising crime

Authorities hunt croc that took bite out of man’s leg at boat ramp

self-contained RVs

NZ set to crack down hard on non-self-contained RVs! Will Australia follow suit?

Grey nomads urged to protect themselves against mozzie bites

New caravan registrations in Australia soar to record levels

World travellers want to add Australia to their CV … and need some advice!

Missing bushwalkers, aged 69 and 81, found safe after six-day ordeal

Second man in a week dies at Gibraltar Falls in the ACT

Search resumes for two missing bushwalkers, aged 69 and 81

Camping infrastructure in some areas being put under huge stress

Tip fee dodgers turning ‘pristine’ national parks into rubbish dumps

Cliff fall death sparks more questions on how wilderness areas can be made ‘safer’

saltwater crocodile

3.8-metre ‘danger’ croc pulled from north Queensland creek

bogged 4WD

Bogged and abandoned 4WDs cause $50,000 worth of damage at reserve

heatwave

Grey nomads urged to keep their cool as temperatures soar

Bruce Highway

Bruce Highway named as Queensland’s ‘most unroadworthy’ road

Caravan park expands to house seasonal workers

caravan park grants

111 caravan parks awarded substantial grants to improve facilities

Free camps bring economic windfall to Queensland council area

camping area

Popular national park camping area to be given major upgrade

Caravan stolen from popular Queensland camping area

Backlash against camping on private land on Queensland’s Fraser Coast

Youth crime a concern, but grey nomads are still living the dream

As site fees surge, caravan parks are being seen as a very sound investment

snakebite

Series of snakebite incidents reminds grey nomads of need for caution

flooded roads

WA’s Great Northern Highway to partially re-open this week

bushfires

Campers evacuated as two huge bushfires break out in WA national park

Brand new covered viewing shelter the latest development at Cradle Mountain

roaadworks

Flood-ravaged road network will probably take years to repair

crocodile

Massive crocodile trapped and removed at Wangi Falls

Murray River

Flood-affected Murray River van park cleared to re-open after levee scare

New council rules allow family or friends to ‘live’ in backyard caravans

Masked, gloved men sought as police investigate caravan theft

Fresh food could be about to get a longer ‘bush-life’

Help us help you! Mackay region seeks grey nomad feedback

Lake Kepwari

New campground at WA’s Lake Kepwari completes area’s transformation

Should caravan parks also become electric vehicle charging stations?

‘We’ve had our Big Lap challenges … but it’s still a wonderful life!’

Major upgrade planned for Wilsons Prom visitor area

cane toad

Massive cane toad found in Queensland national park

Lorella Springs Wilderness Park to close to self-drive tourists

street parking

Popular caravan park creates parking ‘nightmare’ for nearby residents

Campervan rollover

Woman injured in campervan rollover on Pacific Highway

Caravan park thieves target bikes, beers, and fishing rods!

raspberry farms

Overseas backpackers join nomads again on the fruit-picking scene

Many NSW and Victorian van parks and national parks still closed due to flooding

Lady Musgrave Island

Lady Musgrave Island camping area given major upgrade

Ambulance at caravan accident

Woman, 79, injured after being run over by reversing caravan

flooded roads

Damaged roads and bridges in flood-hit WA to have huge impact on tourism

caravan accident

Miracle escape after caravanners in collision with giant road train

Crocodile

Huge number of saltwater crocs trapped in NT waterways in 2022

Coastal van park sets aside sites for exclusive use of seasonal workers

cockroaches

Caravanner goes into meltdown after cockroach gets stuck in her ear

Valley Lake

Mount Gambier Showgrounds to triple its camping capacity

Ningaloo lighthouse sheep

Ningaloo van park’s iconic solo shaggy sheep passes away

Kimberley floods

Kimberley towns face record flooding as ‘incessant’ rains lash area

Potholes

NSW Government pledges $500 million to tackle state’s pothole crisis

No shortage of caravan dramas on the road … and 2023 is only a few days old!

Happy New Year to all grey nomads and their families!!

towing speed limits

Caravanners shouldn’t exceed the speed limit … but do they know what it is?

dog-friendly caravan park sites

Woof Woof! The era of the truly dog-friendly van park site could be here!

Outback adventures

‘So many amazing adventures, so many incredible memories!’

Merry Christmas

A very merry Christmas to grey nomads everywhere

camping at Christmas

Very heavy traffic, booked-out campsites … it must be Christmas!

bushfires

After bushfire trauma, national park’s revamped visitor areas open again

fire and rescue

Car towing caravan bursts into flames on country road

illegal camping

’Tis the season to be jolly … and to be careful about where you camp!

online booking system

‘Our online system is a success … but now campsites are booked out!’

Dingo attacks and injures five-year-old-boy at Fraser Island campsite

Vaughan Mineral Springs Reserve

Victorian national parks will take months to recover from floods

mitchell Falls

Is now the time to seal the road to Kimberley’s Mitchell Falls?

wintersun

Carnarvon caravan park changes hands … and more cabins are on their way!

responsible camping

‘Tourists are going to double our population … and we want to be ready!’

meteor shower

Head outside now and check out the Geminid meteor shower!

caravan theft

Police recover stolen caravan, but most RV theft victims aren’t as lucky

cost of living

Big Lap costs are soaring … but there’s nowhere else nomads would rather be!

The new Brindingabba National Park

Huge new NSW national park created … with camping on the way

sandbags the murray

‘It was just like a water tsunami hit the caravan park!’

gorge

NT set to introduce new parks pass for interstate visitors

Nomads are heading bush

No place to hide! Holiday travellers are heading bush this year

WIlks Park, Wagga Wagga

Flood-damaged campground at Wagga set to re-open soon

Murray River

Riverside caravan park evacuated after defects found in levee

wet weather

It’s official … La Niña could soon be done and dusted!

RV stops

‘We don’t want to miss out on grey nomads … so here are some free RV stops!’

groovy grey nomads

Are grey nomads ‘hip and groovy’ enough for today’s van parks?

perlubie beach

‘You’ll need to book ahead if you want to camp on our beach!’

national park

New national parks policy causing volunteer numbers to fall

Coolgardie rest area

That’ll do! New rest area boasts shade, barbecue … and showers

Grey nomad treasure seekers

‘If you let them look for gold, the grey nomads will come!’

Dorrigo rainforest centre

Bold and beautiful? Innovation changing the national park experience

attitude to travel

‘If you’ve got the right travel attitude, even the bad things are good!’

Coolum Beach Holiday Park

If we upgrade it, they will come (and stay at our park)

technophobia

Are nomads ‘missing the moment’ to look at their phones?

caravan park

Amidst ongoing riverside flood fears, coastal van park bookings surge