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Taking a grey nomadding adventure

Packing up your home and hitting the road in a caravan or campervan is the dream of more than 17% of over-60s in Australia.  Whether you are planning a caravanning journey, living life as a grey-nomad on the road or simply contemplating whether grey nomadding is right for you in retirement or semi-retirement, this section is designed to help you stay safe when towing, pack your caravan well, enjoy your trip and find great places to explore.

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Have you ever wondered what the green dots along highways mean?

Have you ever wondered what the green dots along highways mean?

You may have seen these reflective green dots on signposts along highways before.
Australia's backyard has long been the domain of the Grey Nomad. Source: Getty
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Discover the best winter migration destinations from seasoned grey nomads

Discover the best winter migration destinations from seasoned grey nomads

From star-gazing in Charleville to crab-catching in Alva Beach, these are the top winter migration destinations for the Australian grey nomads.
Get ready for your next big Aussie adventure without a hitch. Source: Getty
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How to choose the perfect caravan to fit your needs

How to choose the perfect caravan to fit your needs

These are the five questions every aspiring grey nomad should ask themselves when looking for their perfect caravan.
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Grey nomads and age pension: Here’s how you can make your finances go the distance

Grey nomads and age pension: Here’s how you can make your finances go the distance

Starts at 60 spoke to a Financial Advisor to get their professional advice on preparing your finances to successfully transition to the grey nomad lifestyle.

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Grey nomad tips: How to pack your caravan properly
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Grey nomad tips: How to pack your caravan properly

It's time to hit the road! But it pays to prepare properly, as the last thing you want is everything shifting around the caravan while you're driving...
Written byYsabelle Alesna
Planning an Aussie adventure? 7 top tips for road tripping post Covid-19
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Planning an Aussie adventure? 7 top tips for road tripping post Covid-19

You want to make your first holiday in months a good one!
Written byJocelyn Nickels
Planning ahead? 5 great Aussie road trips to add to your bucket list
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Planning ahead? 5 great Aussie road trips to add to your bucket list

From the Great Barrier Reef to the red centre, holidaying within Australia is a must!
Written byJocelyn Nickels
These are the top 5 beaches to visit on your next grey nomad adventure
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These are the top 5 beaches to visit on your next grey nomad adventure

Tourism Australia has named these must-visit beaches as the best in the country.
Written byJocelyn Nickels
The quirkiest pubs in Australia to visit on your next road trip
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The quirkiest pubs in Australia to visit on your next road trip

Australia is home to some really unique pubs – you might just recognise a few from your favourite films.
Written byJocelyn Nickels
5 tips for a stress-free caravanning holiday with your furry-friend
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5 tips for a stress-free caravanning holiday with your furry-friend

There are plenty of pet-friendly holiday and caravan parks across Australia.
Written byJocelyn Nickels
Getting ready to caravan? Here’s the ultimate checklist for safe towing
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Getting ready to caravan? Here’s the ultimate checklist for safe towing

If you're new to the caravanning game, these safety tips are the best place to start.
Written byRachael Rosel
Looking to take your car to Tassie? Here’s what you need to do
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Looking to take your car to Tassie? Here’s what you need to do

After a rough tourism season, Tasmania is urging people to cross the Bass Strait for their holidays.
Written byRachael Rosel
Have you ever wondered what the green dots along highways mean?
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Have you ever wondered what the green dots along highways mean?

You may have seen these reflective green dots on signposts along highways before.
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Grey nomad tips: How to pack your caravan properly
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Some Grey Nomads may opt to work while on the road for the added income to fund their travels. Source: Getty
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The different jobs Grey Nomads can do while living on the road

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.
It takes more than simply hitting the road in an RV to perfect the fine art of being a Grey Nomad. Source: Getty
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Money makes the world go round: Can you afford to be a grey nomad?

Money makes the world go round: Can you afford to be a grey nomad?

We spoke to two financial advisors to get their recommendations and advice on how you can successfully afford to live as a grey nomad.
Kakadu National Park is a highlight of the region.
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A budget-friendly guide to a Top End road trip

A budget-friendly guide to a Top End road trip

The NT is home to incredible landscapes, stunning waterholes and contrasting scenery.
There are so many natural wonders to explore in the Northern Territory.
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Drive the NT: Alice Springs to Darwin

Drive the NT: Alice Springs to Darwin

Hit the road and discover all the wonders of the Northern Territory.
Take your dog with you on your next getaway to one of these pet-friendly destinations around Australia. Source: Getty
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5 pet-friendly travel destinations to take your pooch in Australia

5 pet-friendly travel destinations to take your pooch in Australia

From sunny Queensland to beautiful South Australia, there's so much to see and do with your dog by your side.
Horseshoe Bay in Bowen has been named the top beach in Queensland by grey nomads. Source: Getty
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Grey nomads crown Queensland’s best beach – and it’s not the one you think

Grey nomads crown Queensland’s best beach – and it’s not the one you think

Queensland has opened its borders to some parts of the country, and you know what that means, it's time to hit the road!
We can finally head off on road trips again, but check these tips first! Source: Getty
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Planning an Aussie adventure? 7 top tips for road tripping post Covid-19

Planning an Aussie adventure? 7 top tips for road tripping post Covid-19

You want to make your first holiday in months a good one!
According to new research there's been far more people than usual camping and caravanning this winter in Australia. Source: Getty
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Ready to travel? Visit these top caravan parks on your next grey nomad adventure

Ready to travel? Visit these top caravan parks on your next grey nomad adventure

If you're itching to hit the road again, we've pulled together a list of top caravan sites across the country.
Brian and his wife didn't want to spend their retirement watching television and hanging out at the local club. Source: Getty
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‘We packed up the house, jumped in our van and started to explore’

‘We packed up the house, jumped in our van and started to explore’

"We don't consider ourselves 'grey nomads'. We are a couple of young-at-heart 60-somethings who are passionate about getting out and living life."

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