Nomad News

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

New technology delivers repair insight into road surfaces … so, will potholes survive?

Give up the ghosts! Can people be stopped from booking camps, and not turning up?

Police towing vehicle and caravan weighing event yields eye-opening results

Caravans and motorhomes lead the way as Spirit crossings surge

Danger posed by reversing vehicles in spotlight once again after toddler injured

Group fined for allegedly camping in an area where crocodiles might attack

The hottest place on Earth! SA Outback swelters in sizzling temperatures

Surging insurance premiums put some caravan parks under pressure

Caravan weighing days to be well attended as safety message cuts through

Plight of grey nomad couple shines spotlight on issue of backyard camping

Caravan leaves road and flips on Bruce Highway in north Queensland

Government steps up war on invasive species with new feral goat action plan

Victorian town of Cobden hopes new free camp will attract more visitors

Grey nomads urged to respect heavy vehicle parking spots in rest areas

ACCC issues urgent recall for popular caravans over fire risk fears

Remote Betoota Hotel given new lease on life …. and grey nomads are loving it!

Interim council report shows free RV parking trial a success

Huge rat plague causing chaos in several Outback Queensland areas

First of the new super-sized Spirit of Tasmania vessels floats for the first time

New app can help grey nomads play their part in reducing bushfire risk

No room on the Lap! Has grey nomadding becoming too popular?

‘Our Hybrid tows the van well, and we’re saving a fortune on petrol’

Another funding boost ensures work to fully seal the Tanami Road continues

4WD driver fined after illegally entering national park … and getting stuck!

Be careful out there! As weather warms, deadly snakes already out in force

Grey nomads struggle to keep cool as outback Queensland sizzles

National park bouncing back after destruction wrought by bushfire

Tassie free camp faces an uncertain future as safety concerns are assessed

Shocking data set to spark crackdown on overweight caravans

Paint innovation could allow grey nomads to have caravans any colour they like!

Cabin-rotating caravan recognised for its lifestyle-changing potential

Another small step, or maybe one giant leap, for the electric Big Lap dream?

‘Our first long journey convinced us that we needed to upgrade our rig!’

Aerial shooting of wild horses to be conducted in Kosciuszko National Park

Grey nomads always ready to go the extra smile

Don’t drive so close to me! How grey nomads should cope with tailgaters

More campers means more rubbish … so council brings in the big skips

Bushfire-ravaged campground will remain closed this summer

Grey nomad pain at the bowser looks set to continue

New safety warnings after blaze sparked by campfire causes massive damage

Spirit of Tasmania move has brought massive tourism boost to Geelong area

Kimberley tourism numbers getting back to normal despite flood dramas

Extra charge introduced for visitors using Cradle Mountain shuttle bus

Off-season travellers can expect late start to wet season rain

Blown away! Are the Outback’s iconic windmills running out of puff?

How much do grey nomads need to spend to make a free camp ‘viable’?

‘On a tight budget? Try staying at pubs, like we do!’

Felling of ‘Robin Hood sycamore’ triggers renewed appreciation of Big Lap trees

What more, if anything, can be done to improve safety in rugged regions?

ACCC warns caravan industry not to mislead consumers over weight

NSW national parks popularity booms, with Blue Mountains leading the way

Visitor numbers at Tasmanian national parks continue to surge

Concern grows as NT visitor numbers continue to slump

Big Lap hobbies bring an exciting new dimension to life on the open road

Watermelon plan could spell trouble for iconic Mataranka Hot Springs

Perseverance pays off for hearing-impaired ranger

Some van parks being re-designed to better cater for the rise of large rigs

Police warn tourists after spate of thefts from caravan parks

73-year-old caravanner killed in freak accident in Queensland

New campsites open as Litchfield National Park continues to surge in popularity