Hobbies
Woodturning
Woodturner Terry R from Hervey Bay travels with wife Val … but without his beloved lathe! How long do you travel for? We... Read more
Fossicking
Fossicking for gemstones is becoming an increasingly popular pursuit among the growing legions of grey nomads. And it’s not hard to see why.... Read more
Knitting teddies
Annette, 57, lives on the road with husband Robin, 59, … and a van full of teddy bears! Where’s your base? We are... Read more
Keeping fit
Travelling around Australia long-term is a fantastic opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle and to possibly rediscover fitness and vitality. Grey nomads are... Read more
Genealogy
Charlie and Libby (aka Chaslib), both 64, from Alstonville, NSW, have been on the road to their family’s past. What do you travel in?... Read more
Recording your journey
How good are you at keeping your journal? Most nomads set off on the ‘Big One’ with every intention of keeping a blow-by-blow... Read more
Dog grooming
How long do travel for? We are usually gone for between six and 10 weeks and usually head up to the centre of... Read more
Stargazing
The magnificence of the southern sky will never be more vivid than when you’re travelling in the Outback. For many nomads, there comes... Read more
Playing the ukulele
Packing for the Big Lap is a challenge for all grey nomads, but it can be triply so for music-loving travellers. When space... Read more
Birdwatching
Given the diversity in colour, shape and song of Australian birdlife it comes as no surprise that many grey nomads either extend their... Read more
