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Nomad News

Dirt, dust, and a big economic boost! Regional events give communities a lift

Everything good about country events was on display at the Dirt n Dust Festival in Queensland’s Julia Creek a week or so ago … and...

Chemicals used in van toilet systems may affect wastewater treatment plants

Towns with free and budget camps reaping the rewards

Regional Australia’s pothole crisis has grey nomads calling for urgent action

Kakadu’s Jim Jim and Twin Falls to remain closed this dry season

Nomad News

Dirt, dust, and a big economic boost! Regional events give communities a lift

Everything good about country events was on display at the Dirt n Dust Festival in Queensland’s Julia Creek a week or so ago … and...

Chemicals used in van toilet systems may affect wastewater treatment plants

Towns with free and budget camps reaping the rewards

Regional Australia’s pothole crisis has grey nomads calling for urgent action

Kakadu’s Jim Jim and Twin Falls to remain closed this dry season

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

Gatton

Come By Chance

Queenstown

Yandina Hotel much loved by grey nomads

Yandina

Events

National Cherry Festival

Dec 04 - Dec 06, 2026

Location: Young

Orange Wine Festival

Oct 16 - Oct 25, 2026

Location: Orange

Garma Festival

Jul 31 - Aug 03, 2026

Location: Northeast Arnhem Land

Shinju Matsuri Festival

Aug 21 - Sep 06, 2026

Location: Broome

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?