Nomad News

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?

Bogged tourists lucky to survive Outback ordeal after Google Maps mix-up!

The mural of the story! Artworks bring grey nomads flocking to SA country town

Illegal camping ‘issue’ continues to surge in WA’s south-west

Jetties on the brink? High repair costs put coastal gems under threat

Why? Vandals repeatedly target new toilet blocks at NSW national park

Major camping show set to inspire new generation of grey nomads

Be careful up there! New crocodile warning for travellers heading north

Popular WA town set to reject idea of introducing overflow camping facilities

WA town could fence itself off to keep ‘dangerous’ wandering cattle away

Can caravan parks keep pace with the increasing size of the average rig?

Spate of caravan fires sparks renewed safety warnings to travellers

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has started heading south-east

Too hot! Too wet! Grey nomads wonder what the weather’s going to do next!

Uphill battle to ‘flood-proof’ popular traveller routes continues

Closure of iconic karri tree to climbers reportedly hitting area’s tourist numbers

Illegal campers at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Foreshore put on notice

Happy Australia Day to grey nomads everywhere

Caravan park investment ensures infrastructure can cope with today’s RVs

Great Barrier Reef Drive reopens after Cyclone Jasper devastation

‘Can’t tow a caravan with an EV in the Outback? Just watch us!’

Family that lost caravan in fire urges travellers to check electrical equipment

Communication key to improving relations between truckies and caravanners

Outback tragedy sparks call for stricken travellers to stay with vehicles

Tragic end to search for man missing in Outback Queensland

Upgraded facilities at Ebor Falls a big hit with holiday visitors

Festive season surge once again brings free camping debate into sharper focus

Another young child injured in dingo attack on Fraser Island

Major upgrade will make Oodnadatta Track more accessible to grey nomads

Survey shock! Caravanners urged to show more consideration to truckies

Flood rescues spark calls for tighter regulations on private campsites

Manufacturer says it carries out thorough quality control tests on all new caravans

Seasonal workers staying at caravan parks give local businesses a staffing boost

Packed to the rafters! Caravan parks and campsites enjoy very busy festive period

Happy New Year to all grey nomads and their families!

For many veteran grey nomads, a festive change is as good as a rest

Wild weather causes chaos – and tragedy – for campers over festive period

Van manufacturer penalised for alleged ‘false or misleading’ waterproofing claims

‘Please stop ignoring the safety warning signs near this waterfall!’

‘We’ll be towing our caravan with an electric vehicle within a couple of years!’

New lookouts set to enhance visitor experience at iconic coastal landmarks