Nomad News

Two more accidents involving caravans, but no serious injuries reported

Another 150 kilometres of the iconic Tanami Road now fully sealed

Boodjamulla National Park to reopen two years after devastating floods

Massive boost for NT tourism as iconic national park expands

Rejuvenated Outback bakery has this ghost town hopping

Grey nomads left shivering as polar blast hits south-east

Gippsland town shifts accommodation focus in bid to attract more grey nomads

79-year-old caravanner killed in Newell Highway crash

Ravensthorpe endorses new RV policy and there’s good … and bad … news

Veterans to be given free vehicle access to NSW national parks

New beach town caravan park will satisfy ‘unmet demand’ for camping options

Too-close-for-comfort encounter with cassowary sparks feeding warning

Campervans destroyed in early morning fire at Queensland rest area

Shear relief! Shindig visitors deliver big boost to struggling Outback town

Got the iconic Great Ocean Road pic? Now, slow down and stroll the trails

SA drought seeing some towns ‘invaded’ by hungry and thirsty native animals

What happens when a campervan touring route is too successful at attracting people

ACCC takes Jayco to court over allegedly misleading ‘off-road’ van advertising

Brrrrrrrr! Are you shivering in the south, or basking in the tropical sunshine?

Exotic pies are on the menu as ‘bakery tourists’ seek culinary adventure

‘Life on the road – and in Tassie – suits us to a tee’

Camp for free, meet people, stay in a lovely part of the world … what’s not to love?

How much is too much? Battle over campsite fees goes up a notch

What will tomorrow’s paleontologists make of the grey nomad relics they find?

Effort to save beachfront van park from possible closure gathers momentum

NT’s Wangi Falls open weeks ‘ahead of schedule’

New approach to be taken to tackling illegal camping problem in Margaret River

How well do you know your caravan’s weight when it’s fully loaded?

Renovations go ahead for one beachside van park, but doubts remain over another

Popular NT waterhole re-opens as northward migration gets into full swing

If there is a place to park, the grey nomads will come

‘After five decades of camping, one thing hasn’t changed … we still love it!’

Can cameras and heavy fines end the scourge of national park rubbish?

Surge in ghost camping sounds death knell for Victoria’s free camping initiative

Can you navigate rural roads without maps or GPS? An excited Jezza Mark finds out

Visitor information centres are having to evolve to survive in the digital age

Camping in NSW

Criticism of NSW national park fee hike plan continues to grow

SA national parks expansion designed to protect biodiversity … and boost tourism

Man killed and woman seriously injured in highway caravan crash

Grey nomads plan trips to SA Outback as Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre begins to fill

Visiting – and camping at – Carnarvon’s famous blowholes will now cost

Tasmania’s tourism industry blindsided by delays in new Spirits going into service

‘It’s cheaper and more sociable … why I chose vanning over staying in cabins’

‘Get a national park camping permit … or cop a hefty fine!’

Rest stop rubbish (and worse)! Is it becoming even more of a problem?

Trouble on the streets! Is it time to crack down on RV ‘storage’ on suburban roads?

Greek tragedy! Hellenic country bans RVs from parking in all public places!

First whales of the season spotted along the NSW coast

National park visitors urged to protect ecosystem by cleaning their boots

Long hard road to recovery ahead for flood-affected Outback communities

Keen to read on the road? There are lots of options to access many books for free

Floods in Outback Queensland were devastating

Struggling Outback towns vow to come back … and hope the tourists will too!

Paving ‘paradise’ … or opening up remote country to goods transport and tourists?

Camping in NSW

NSW National Parks campsite proposal would change booking process … and fees

Tassie moves closer to online booking system for national park campsites

Woman bitten on hands after being ‘approached’ by five dingoes on K’gari

Gone, but not forgotten! Graveyard tourism goes to the next level

Stealth campers on notice! More signage, more patrols … and more fines?

A very Happy Easter to all grey nomads and their families

Will 80% cancellation refunds be enough to stop NSW national park ‘ghost campers’?

‘We travel off-peak … but still struggle to afford van park fees!’

Tassie plans to be ready for the big RV traveller influx the new ferries will bring

Campfires remain banned in NSW Central West state forests over Easter

70-year-old man found safe and well after spending night lost in NT national park

Popular Queensland national park to be given major facelift

With Easter approaching, would-be stealth campers are put on notice!

Two killed and four taken to hospital following multi-vehicle highway crash

Can we afford to keep these much-loved wooden structures in good repair?

Three women nipped on legs in latest Fraser Island dingo attack

Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert National Park still closed due to heavy rainfall

Search suspended for man washed away by ‘raging’ floodwaters at campsite

Serious injuries reported following two separate crashes involving caravans

Ghost campers! Campsite stakers! Now, cling wrap clowns! Here comes Easter!

Does returning to a place after many years risk souring happy memories?

Search continues for caravanner swept away by ‘raging’ floodwaters

In poll position! Grey nomads in demand for election jobs

More heavy rain in Outback sparks flood alerts … and travel disruptions

Easter is coming … and so too (probably) is another huge influx of ghost campers!

Surging demand for tourist sites sparks long-term holiday van lease crackdown

Fast-track construction plan could see new Spirit vessels in service before Feb, 2027!

Heavy rain catches some Outback Queensland travellers by surprise

Simpson Desert National park re-opens to travellers following summer closure

Dump point diplomacy! ‘Now we’ve built it, the grey nomads will come!’

Wake in fright! Caravan gets stolen … with 73-year-old man asleep in the back!

‘It just made sense to really hone our towing skills before we set out’

Military tourism becoming an increasingly popular feature of the Big Lap

Bushfire threat forces middle-of-night evacuation of WA caravan park

Queensland council says 35% caravan park price hike due to ‘dynamic pricing’

‘Wombat storm’ puts spotlight on how travellers interact with wildlife

Golden opportunity! New fossicking area set to open up near old mining town

Frustration grows over delays to upgrades of WA end of Australia’s longest shortcut

Big Lap, big win! Exploring your own backyard is best for the planet

Queensland council votes to look at alternative uses for beachfront van park

Unfortunately, the risk of facing Mother Nature’s fury is just a fact of Big Lap life

The next big thing? Flinders IsIand campsites to get major upgrade

Caravan destroyed by fire after smoke seen coming from lithium ion battery

New Spirit of Tasmania ferry on its way to the Apple Isle … but not to go into service!

Batten down the hatches! Here comes Tropical Cyclone Alfred!

As long-distance cycle event nears, nomads urged to be especially vigilant

Free caravan weight education days designed to reduce risk of accidents