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Nomad News

‘Marriage Saver’ service takes the drama out of backing into a tight spot

While most grey nomads find life on the open road to be largely relaxed and carefree, it can certainly have its stressful moments … like...

Dorrigo rainforest centre

National park investment surges as visitor numbers hit record highs

National park booking systems aren’t simple … here’s how they work

This campsite’s not big enough for the both of us! When wildlife moves in!

Caravans parked on the street

Thin end of the wedge? Local council trials caravan street parking ban

Nomad News

‘Marriage Saver’ service takes the drama out of backing into a tight spot

While most grey nomads find life on the open road to be largely relaxed and carefree, it can certainly have its stressful moments … like...

Dorrigo rainforest centre

National park investment surges as visitor numbers hit record highs

National park booking systems aren’t simple … here’s how they work

This campsite’s not big enough for the both of us! When wildlife moves in!

Caravans parked on the street

Thin end of the wedge? Local council trials caravan street parking ban

The Inside Story

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

Can grey nomads claim rent assistance for the camping fees they pay?

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

Ceduna jetty

Ceduna

Mallacoota

Mallacoota

Gatton

Rockingham

Events

Mary Valley Art Festival

Jul 24 - Jul 26, 2026

Location: Imbil Public Hall, Edward Street, Imbil

Golden Oldies Truck, Tractor and Quilt Show

Aug 01 - Aug 02, 2026

Location: Dubbo

Turquoise Coast Festival

Nov 07 - Nov 07, 2026

Location: Jurien Bay foreshore

Croydon Heritage Festival

Jun 20 - Jun 26, 2026

Location: Croydon

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?