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Nomad News

‘Cuttlefish numbers are way down … but Whyalla still has a lot offer!’

Some towns are so synonymous with the attractions which helped put them on the tourist map in the first place that it’s almost impossible to...

Private operators heading for more NT parks. But is it a good idea?

Report reveals WA’s investment in national parks has paid off in a big way

NSW country town looks to offer travellers free short-term camping option

New WA voucher scheme designed to boost traveller numbers across state

Nomad News

‘Cuttlefish numbers are way down … but Whyalla still has a lot offer!’

Some towns are so synonymous with the attractions which helped put them on the tourist map in the first place that it’s almost impossible to...

Private operators heading for more NT parks. But is it a good idea?

Report reveals WA’s investment in national parks has paid off in a big way

NSW country town looks to offer travellers free short-term camping option

New WA voucher scheme designed to boost traveller numbers across state

The Inside Story

Travelling in remote areas? Bringing a distress beacon could save your life

NSW National Park supported camping scheme … will it change the experience?

Local markets are a big draw for nomads … but are the crafts really originals?

Blazes in van parks can be devastating … and nomads must be be prepared

On The Road

‘We took a caravan trip to look for a house … and just kept going!’

Stew and Jacqui are fired up about travel … and about campfire cuisine

Can’t shower as much on the open road? That could be a good thing!

family caravan

‘I fell in love with camping at first site … and so did my family’

Planning

caravan park fees

‘There is another side to the caravan park story’

washing line in caravan park

The six commandments that govern the way that grey nomads travel

paper maps

Paper maps are officially going the way of the dodo!

Station stays for grey nomads

‘An Outback station stay took our Big Lap to the next level!’

Where To Go

Mossman

Mossman

Gregory National Park

Judbarra National Park (Gregory National Park)

Yandina Hotel much loved by grey nomads

Yandina

Overland Track

Overland Track

Events

Parkes Elvis Festival

Jan 06 - Jan 10, 2027

Location: Parkes

Swan Hill Region Food & Wine Festival

Mar 05 - Mar 07, 2027

Location: Swan Hill

Southern Art & Craft Trail

Sep 26 - Oct 11, 2026

Location: South Coast (Centred on Albany)

Royal Hobart Wine Show

Nov 09 - Nov 12, 2026

Location: Royal Hobart Showgrounds

Your Rig

‘Tardis’ on wheels

Caravan towing advice

How grey nomads can minimise the risk of accidents when towing a caravan

cube series QB camper

Hard-sided pop-up camper offers new camping option

trayon slide-on camper

Getting bogged on an early trip gave Ross insight into what he needed in a rig

Accessories

Ditch the toilet cassette … urine will be mist!

GottaGo toilet

Nemo Stargaze Evo-X

Hasta la vista, grey nomads! Are robots about to revolutionise the Big Lap life?