Nomad News

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

Cycle for life! Grey nomad rides Gibb River Road to raise prostate cancer awareness

‘Let’s raise speed limits so ‘exasperated’ motorists can overtake grey nomads!’

Will Wangi Falls attack prove the tipping point in croc cull debate?

Crocodile attack at Wangi Falls sparks new safety concerns

Saltwater croc sighting forces closure of popular NT swimming hole

‘It’s easier to get a Taylor Swift ticket than book a campsite in Victoria!’

Woman’s death in campervan caused by carbon monoxide poisoning

Tanami Road: It will still be a long wait to seal the deal

Camping banned at popular spot due to concerns over RV wastewater dumping

Big Blue Day breaks world record on first day of Big Red Bash

The rain’s been a pain, but the Big Red Bash kicks off!

Severe flood damage has closed Boodjamulla National Park for the season

It’s official … caravanning and camping is getting even more popular!

Grief-stricken grey nomad finds happiness again

Unseasonal wet weather sparks grey nomad travel dramas

Think the remote Outback is quiet? You ain’t heard nothing yet!

Unseasonal deluge catches grey nomads – and meteorologists – by surprise!

Ancient rock art is being put at risk by selfish ‘selfie’ hunters

NSW town installs new dump point in bid to attract more travellers

Fraser Island dingo attack sparks renewed safety concerns

Body of massive humpback whale washes up near popular camping area

Severe winter chill leaves grey nomads still in the south-east shivering!

‘Too fast’ Tassie tourism growth risks seeing people locked out of campsites

Elderly caravanners injured in Bruce Highway crash

Princess Margaret Rose Cave to stay closed until next year

Search continues for suitable site for budget camping area in Geelong

‘After years of Outback adventure, we decided it was time to travel the world’

Lock and roll! Toilet paper theft still an issue on the road

Man suffers facial burns when caravan explodes at NSW campsite

Coastal town spends big to crack down on illegal camping … and unruly dogs

Cobar Sound Chapel hits just the right note with grey nomads

Who needs to hit the open road? We’re virtually there!

‘Free camps are great … but some of us need a loo!’

Not even a leg amputation can keep Geoff off the open road … or the bowling green

NT visitor numbers significantly lower than had been expected

‘Mining activity is driving tourists away from Goldfields towns’

NZ legislates on self-contained traveller issue. Are we next?

Kalumburu opens to tourists again after three years of Covid closure

Majority of survey respondents oppose RV park trial in Darwin

Country van park offers guests a friendly greeting … and freshly-baked scones!

Brutal cold snap leaves many grey nomads shivering

Coils embedded in road will charge electric vehicles as they drive

Couple looks on the bright side of life on the road … even when things go wrong!

Traveller, 75, found safe after spending night lost on Nullarbor Plain

Do survey results give grey nomads the green light to live the high life?

Caravan fire tragedy prompts calls for smoke alarm regulations review

NSW town of Gilgandra trials 48-hour free camp for self-contained vehicles

Charlie the kissing camel ready to welcome grey nomads to Boulia

Plans for RV park in Darwin runs into local opposition

Outback tourist numbers slump as Aussies head back overseas

Woman dies after collision involving caravanner on Bruce Highway

Ignorance not an excuse! Police to crack down on overweight caravans

Caravanners accused of stealing water from towns on SA’s Eyre Peninsula

Research offers new clues on which vehicle colours are safest

Brrrrrrrr! Grey nomads shivering in the south-east start to look north!

Veteran grey nomad says wearing a smart watch probably saved his life

Sign of neglect! National parks plagued by crumbling infrastructure

Are our wildlife encounters getting more common … and more scary?

Australia’s towns and cities mark the coronation of King Charles III

There goes the sun (again)! New solar eclipse tourism surge expected

Grey nomads gearing up for the ultimate Outback golfing experience

Woman carried to safety after falling off ledge in Karijini National Park

Outback festival success shows the sky’s the limit for regional events

Man injured after caravan’s LPG gas cylinder explodes

Latest tragic crocodile attack sparks renewed calls for cull

Malanda Falls Caravan Park saved after local protests

Future of ‘people’s caravan park’ hangs in the balance

Darwin poised to trial beachside RV Park this Dry Season