Tag coronavirus
Grey Nomads charged with fraud after entering Queensland
In what appears to be the first case of its kind, a grey nomad couple, have been charged with fraud after entering Queensland from a coronavirus hotspot The couple, Edith van Dommelen, 68, and Lawrence Gordon Peterson, 63, have now…
NSW/Victoria border to close
In somewhat of a shock, but not surprising move, the New South Wales/Victoria border is to close. In a move that is expected to throw many holidaymakers into chaos, the New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, will shut the state…
South Australia opens (almost all) its borders
The South Australian Premier has announced that the state will reopen (almost all) its borders from midnight tonight. With the notable exception of Queensland, the decision to allow inbound travel will resonate with frustrated caravanners and business people alike. It’s…
Victorians to enjoy caravanning and camping once again, from June 1
From 1 June 2020, Parks Victoria will welcome visitors back to stay at all 1348 camping and accommodation sites in Victoria’s parks. In line with the latest requirements to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), communal toilets will be…
Parks begin to reopen as COVID-19 apparently slows
In a little bit of good news coming off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, parks are beginning to reopen around the country So far, camping restrictions have been relaxed in the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, with many parks,…
Aussie Travellers caught out in nomads’ land!
State and Territory travel restrictions due to COVID-19 have resulted in Aussie travellers being caught out in nomads’ land. We’re well-known enthusiasts for the wide brown land but recent events have resulted in tunnel vision for many travellers on the…
Right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance
We might not face Mad Max scenarios as the world endures its hand-cart-ride south, but right now is a good time to rethink your caravan insurance Okay, I am exaggerating, just a little. Still, with artistic licence, the possibility of…
What’s caravan life like under NZ Lockdown?
What’s caravan life like under NZ lockdown? Karen Nisbet is a caravan YouTuber and blogger based in NZ. In this first of her shared tales, Travelling K details her experience. It’s interesting to see the real dilemma faced by people…
Social media plea for grey nomads’ safe passage goes viral
A social media plea has gone viral as it asks for the safe passage for grey nomads currently travelling home or to safe camping due to COVID-19. In light of recent statements from Australia’s rural medical community for all grey…
Hundreds of motorhomes ready for Kiwi isolation
In a radical move, the New Zealand government has employed hundreds of motorhomes as emergency accommodation for returning Kiwis. It appears that there are plenty of New Zealanders returning home from overseas due to the COVID-19 crisis, and they have…
Grey nomads told to go home…
The president of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia has asked all grey nomads to return home, or if they’re still at home, to stay there. In a media release today, Dr Hall said the reports of grey nomads still…
Victoria the next state to follow in camping closures
Victoria has become the next state to follow in camping closures. At the direction of the Chief Health Officer Victoria campsites, caravan parks and camping grounds will now be closed to visitors. This closure comes into effect at 11.59pm (local…
Queensland camping to be shut down
Queensland has moved to shut down all camping in state forests and national parks as more and more stringent measures are put in place to assist in curbing the COVID-19 outbreak. All Queensland camping in national parks, state forests and…
