Nomad News

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

Caravan and tents destroyed in devastating campsite fire

Travellers urged to be be vigilant as crocodile activity increases

National park campsite re-opens after $2.6 million upgrade

Man, 62, dead after being trapped underneath converted bus in van park

‘We’ve won the lottery! Now, we can start living the dream!’

When it comes to van parks, sometimes there’s no smoke without ire!

New rehabilitated section of Queensland’s Bruce Highway opens to traffic

New report from insurer identifies Australia’s worst crash spots

Huge blaze near Tennant Creek a stark reminder of bushfire danger

Caravanners again urged to remain ever vigilant on rural roads

Another K’gari dingo euthanised after displaying high-risk behaviour

Tassie caravan registration numbers surge ahead of new ships’ arrival

New public campgrounds planned for Riverland game reserve

Couple recalls horror moment their car and caravan caught fire

When will EVs be ready for the Big Lap? ‘Now!’ say these excited grey nomads

‘New croc management strategy can’t come soon enough!’

Major upgrade sees NSW coastal national park campground transformed

Grey nomads face ongoing pain at pump as Big Lap costs soar

Soaring insurance premiums giving van parks a serious headache

National parks getting the short end of the stick!

So, what speed should caravanners be travelling on the open road?

Big Red Bash travel chaos sparks renewed focus on state of Outback roads

‘Mixed bag’ for NT tourism in wake of crime level publicity

Master Plan recognises value of protecting number of casual camping sites

Urgent action needs to be taken over brumbie numbers in Kosciuszko

Progress being made on plans to reopen Camooweal campsites

Grey nomads warned to be aware of elevated bushfire risk in coming months

Back from the brink … the country shows go on!

‘I was wiping down the campsite barbecue when a giant roo attacked me!’

Man attempts to steal camper trailer … with couple asleep inside!

‘$10m caravan park grants have made a huge difference’

Outback travellers warned over dangers of over-reliance on navigation apps

Noosa trials new initiative to crack down further on illegal camping

Two separate caravan accidents on the Kings Highway within hours of each other

Outback NT town finds innovative solution to pesky peacock problem

Parks Victoria online booking system opens again … with a few key tweaks!

Several Fraser Island campsites closed after spate of dingo incidents

Council-run holiday parks in Noosa region reap record revenue

The friendly NSW town of Muswellbrook has plenty to offer grey nomads

How will warmer temperatures affect the future – and current – Big Lap?

Paving the way to an unforgettable Outback adventure

Massive new national park to be created in Outback NSW

Snakes are on the move … and grey nomads are advised to be prepared

Volunteers help South Australian ghost town put bread on the table

Parks Victoria online booking system back up and running … almost!

Debate over need for accredited caravan towing courses continues to simmer

‘A stealthy thief snuck into our caravan and robbed us as we slept!’

Tassie infrastructure must improve to cope with extra traffic from new Spirit vessels

Work to transform another national park gets underway as funding boost kicks in

Man suffers serious burns while fighting a blaze in his motorhome

Looking to pass? How to safely overtake another caravan

Flood-damaged van parks re-open, but can they be protected from future inundation?

Dingo attacks continue to be an issue … and so do acts of tourist stupidity!

Camper airlifted to hospital after being attacked by an NT water buffalo

Multi-vehicle collision involving a caravan and a battle tank closes Bruce Highway

Hughenden overflow camping open, but visitor numbers still down

Woman badly injured after being chased by four Fraser Island dingoes

Like it or not, even the most spontaneous of grey nomads now has to plan ahead

Parks Victoria online campsite booking system still not working