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Grey Nomad

Lifestyle Australia & New Zealand United Kingdom

Grey nomads, retired RV travellers, retired caravanners, Australian caravan travellers

A grey nomad is an Australian and UK term for an older or retired traveller who spends long periods touring by motorhome, caravan or campervan.

In Australia grey nomads are a major segment for caravan parks, roadhouses and outback routes. It is a regional lifestyle term, not just a synonym for van lifer.

Related terms

Acampada libre — Spanish wild camping (legal concept) Autocaravanista Backcountry camping — Canadian wilderness camping Barrio de viajeros (Uruguay) Bear locker — Canadian food storage box
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