Nomad News

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

Cash lifeline for South Australia’s under-threat dilapidated jetties

Weather forecast boost for grey nomads who decided to stay south this year

Where is everyone? Some areas of the north are seeing a drop in visitor numbers

Be careful! Two large crocs removed from wild near Ingham

Motorcyclist dies after highway collision with car towing caravan

New warnings over danger of vehicles carrying insecure loads

Should more areas roll out the ‘red carpet’ to slow drivers down?

Grey nomads given another million reasons to visit the NT

Frustration grows over continued delays in construction of Spirit of Tasmania vessels

Are new EV charging stations bringing the all-electric Big Lap ever closer?

Binoculars at the ready as whales begin migration up the Australian coast

Nomads head to Farina as underground bakery gets ready to fire up again

Are the Outback’s rusty wrecks quirky local landmarks, or just a blot on the landscape?

All roads lead north … and Cooktown says it’s ready to welcome grey nomads

‘Camp hosting gave us free accommodation, and a whole new insight’

Removal of huge saltie from Cardwell Marina sparks new Crocwise warnings

Couple rescued after spending several days bogged on remote Nullarbor Track

‘I wouldn’t swap my stealth camping lifestyle … but it’s not always easy!’

Can Queensland end the curse of ghost camping in its national parks?

Caravan parked in suburban driveway destroyed by fire

WA council free camping trial a ‘success’ … but the most popular site will still close

Buchan Caves Reserve re-opens after flood damage repair effort

Now the campsite looks really crowded … now it doesn’t!

WA spends big to encourage more travellers into regional areas

WA introduces standards to safely increase a light vehicle’s tow capacity

New Camping with Custodians campsite opens in WA’s Kimberley region

Fraser Island visitors urged to stay vigilant following another dingo attack

Caravan park revenue surges as Australia’s camping love affair continues

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service attend 258 illegal campfires in six months

‘After 14 years as blue nomads, we’re swapping the open sea for the open road’

Does taking the Big Lap improve the chances of a couple staying together?

Online campsite booking system could be on its way to Tassie. Is that a good thing?

New rules imposed at popular free camp following surge of overstayers

$5.5m infrastructure upgrade at Ebor Falls completed following fire damage

Gone with the wind … and the waves? More jetties under threat as funding wars spread

Are grey nomads becoming victims of a ‘hostile architecture’ trend?

Caravan weighing days offer grey nomads chance to check their rig is ‘shipshape’

Years of wind and waves – and high repair costs – have put jetty futures at risk

Man jumps from moving caravan after it was allegedly stolen … with him inside!

They love us, they love us not? Signs of backlash against traveller influx

‘I’ll never forget the day I took my 94-year-old mum on a Bloomfield Track trip!’

Major upgrade at Blue Mountains beauty spot, but camping area stays shut

Another popular free camp in danger of being closed down

Woman airlifted to hospital following ‘fishtailing’ caravan accident

An evolving outlook … here’s how we make our Big Lap work

After Easter ‘stress test’, areas assess need for better camping infrastructure

Dramatic rescue highlights the importance of emergency communication technology

Truck driver killed in accident; caravanner airlifted to hospital in serious condition

Another caravan fire once again highlights need for ongoing vigilance

Easter traveller influx puts illegal camping issue firmly back in the spotlight

Campsite has to re-evaluate as Bloomfield Track set to remain closed for some time

Growing concern over travellers relying on Google Maps on Outback roads

Campsite rescue a dramatic reminder of flash flooding danger

Peak caravan industry body weighs in on the towing licensing debate

Grey nomads in demand amidst chronic harvest labour shortages

In regional Australia, the shows go on (but more volunteers are always welcome)!

Spectacular lookout destroyed in 2019-20 bushfires is now open again

Truck driver charged with manslaughter following death of cyclist on the Nullarbor

Road into Cape Tribulation to open again to vehicles no longer than 12.5 metres

Cyclist killed in Eyre Highway accident. Another seriously injured

Indian Ocean Drive safety upgrade work to get under way soon

Changeable weather keeps grey nomads guessing … and possibly re-thinking plans

Play it by the book! Easter warning for national park campers

‘How would we score our decade on the road? A perfect 10!’

More Easter campers means more litter, so it’s time to bring in the big bins!

Police investigating after two caravans stolen from Bendigo Showgrounds

Groundbreaking virtual emergency centre set to save lives in the Outback

Three months after rain event, Cape Tribulation still closed off to tourists

Bushfires closed it. Then flooding closed it. But the Eyre Highway is now open again

Should big 4WDs have to pay more to park in our towns and cities?

This new ‘dry’ loo could be about to revolutionise the Outback toilet world

Heavy rain causing major disruptions to travellers in the west

How are you keeping your cool as the temperature surges?

Debate about potential need for caravan towing licences back in spotlight

Woman gets shock of her life after inadvertently swimming with a croc

Couple’s anguish over pet’s agonising death from 1080 sparks call for change

Another group of travellers rescued after becoming bogged in sodden Outback

Caravan park evacuated as bushfire rages in north-west Tasmania

Anger over illegal camping surge in Margaret River flares again

New ‘responsive’ resurfacing contracts sees NT step up its war on potholes

Popular WA caravan park told to stop accepting new guests

SA’s iconic Pildappa Rock closed to visitors as facilities upgraded

Caravan park evacuation a reminder of ever-present bushfire threat

Will discounts on tours and van park stays lure more grey nomads to the Kimberley?