Driving & Caravanning

Some Grey Nomads may opt to work while on the road for the added income to fund their travels. Source: Getty

Going grey nomadding

The different jobs Grey Nomads can do while living on the road

Do you need extra cash to support your nomadic lifestyle? We've found some of the best Grey Nomad jobs for you to try today.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

Driving & Caravanning

Grey Nomads share their top must-visit winter migration destinations

Grey Nomads share their top must-visit winter migration destinations

Starts at 60 spoke to a long-time Grey Nomad and asked her to shed some light on some of her top winter holiday spots.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

Australia's backyard has long been the domain of the Grey Nomad. Source: Instagram @big4barossatouristpark

Going grey nomadding

Grey Nomads: 5 travel tips for life on the road

Grey Nomads: 5 travel tips for life on the road

Retirees are tackling some of Australia's greatest road trips, and this grey nomad tells us how she's managed to travel around for months at a time.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Saddle up: Birdsville Races launch their iconic outback celebration for September

Saddle up: Birdsville Races launch their iconic outback celebration for September

Australia’s most iconic outback race meet, the Birdsville Races have been held since 1882 and continue to be a bucket list...

Written byRebecca Wilson

Birdsville Races are an outback celebration, held in the town of Birdsville

News

Australia, open for business: Scott Morrison announces international arrivals welcome

Australia, open for business: Scott Morrison announces international arrivals welcome

"Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from 21 February," PM Scott Morrison said.

Written byAimee Courtney

Australia has reopened for business. Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Happy campers: 5 compact must-haves for your caravan

Happy campers: 5 compact must-haves for your caravan

These amazing items are perfect for caravanning, and all are available in Marketplace's massive Spring Sale this weekend!

Written byAimee Courtney

Mini food processor, blender and ziplock pouches are must-haves for caravanning.

Driving & Caravanning

My life is a public toilet: Reverse Jenga and landmine dodging on the road

My life is a public toilet: Reverse Jenga and landmine dodging on the road

The decision to travel around Australia for 12 months in a van without an ensuite was a naive one, reflects Jo Dyson.

CaravannerJo Dyson

Carl hates toilet paper strewn across the countryside but I’m grateful those white flags warn of landmines. Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Joining the herd: True tales from the road

Joining the herd: True tales from the road

New to Starts at 60, Jo Dyson shares her highly amusing assessment of Aussie caravanning characters, so check it out for a chuckle!

CaravannerJo Dyson

The happy hour cackles once reminded me of a megaphone left on in a hen house. Source: Getty

News

Over-60s seek new thrills as Millennials dominate caravanning trips

Over-60s seek new thrills as Millennials dominate caravanning trips

Boomers have the cash and they're ready to splash it!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

New data reveals fewer Baby Boomers are hitting the road. Source: Getty

Driving & Caravanning

Hot new caravan trend making grey nomadding easy and affordable

Hot new caravan trend making grey nomadding easy and affordable

It ain't cheap or easy to buy a caravan, but one Aussie company is changing that.

Written byAnna Wall

Hitting the great open road just got a whole lot easier. Source: Getty

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by Brian Pickering

‘Our trip from the bottom of Tasmania to Queensland during coronavirus restrictions’

by Gillian Johnston

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by Pamela Cole

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