Nomad News

‘Where will we camp?’ ‘Where to next?’ Is the Big Lap giving you decision fatigue?

Repeat offender hit with $2,580 fine for feeding dingo on K’gari!

Grey nomads urged to get caravans serviced as number of breakdowns surges

Motorist killed after object falls from caravan and hits him in the head

Crackdown! Caravan owners told to find somewhere else to ‘store’ their vehicles

Major review of Parks Victoria launched as Government says things ‘needs to improve’

Noosa Council trials parking limits in bid to stop car park camping at Spit

New Spirit of Tasmania vessel in the water … just not in the Bass Strait!

Authorities crack down on illegal camping at the Coffs Harbour jetty area

Think campsites are busy now? New report suggests you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

Here’s a twist! Popular camping reserve poised to extend maximum stay period

Caravan park operators fined $475,000 after falling tree branch kills camper

Living our dream! Couple transform old school bus into stunning home on wheels

Campfires, Happy Hours, bushwalks …. what gives your Big Lap the X factor?

Cleanup continues after Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ town smashed by severe storm

Here come more visitors … and more toilets, lookouts, walkways, and roads!

Victorian free camping initiative set to start … but will it mean more empty sites?

Enough’s enough! Is it time to cap visitor numbers at popular national parks?

Bodies of missing prospectors, aged 65 & 69, found after extensive search

After backlash, WA abandons plans for new mandatory road train safety signs

New trial will see speed limits cut on 1,800 local roads in grey nomad hotspot

Caravan park operators given training on all aspects of fire safety

‘Flooding delayed the start of our dream Big Lap … and then it just kept raining!’

Coffs Harbour Bypass is moving ahead quickly. So, will grey nomads still stop?

Hot! Hot! Hot! Sizzling temperatures leaves grey nomads struggling to keep their cool

Another remote rescue, another warning: ‘Please, expect the unexpected!’

With temperatures rising, seasonal campfire bans start to come into effect

If we seal it, they will come! Bitumen roads bringing more visitors to remote areas

Lightning Ridge’s tourism appeal ‘under threat’ as mining changes considered

Ghost camping

Will free camping initiative encourage more ghost camping?

Council backs down after turning off hot water in bid to deter illegal campers

Calls for more Spirit crossings grow amidst fears tourists are avoiding Tassie

Woman rescued from Snowy Mountains days after suffering suspected snake bite

New Spirit of Tasmania vessels may not begin service until 2027!

Victorian town uses dump point diplomacy to attract more grey nomads

Phone rescue goes wrong as bushwalker left hanging by her feet for hours

Woman camper attacked by dingo while heading to the toilet alone

After a terrifying bridge strike, grey nomads urged to know their rig’s height

Future of two prime beachfront caravan parks could be under threat

Specialist team of shooters to target feral cats in problem areas in NSW

It’s here! The ultimate guide to free camping in NSW State forests

‘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