According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), they possess 32% of Australia’s disposable income along with the flexibility and motivation to travel.

Awards Director, Kim Morgan, said the Awards provide verified information for this important segment, helping guide their decisions on where to visit and what to include on a must-see extended Australian road trip in 2024.

“As a nation, our love of the open road has never dimmed, and with Australia being a big
country it’s important to know where to visit to have extraordinary experiences. That’s where the Grey Nomad Awards come into play,” Ms Morgan said.

In commenting on Mt Larcom’s success, the judges said, “The owners live and breathe tourism, ensuring that every business in this small town benefits from their success by furnishing guests with incentives to explore local eateries, participate in activities and visit nearby attractions.”

“They also understand that sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference to guest’s experience, and we love that the Park provides a table and chairs at each powered site to make it an easy and relaxing set up for the weary traveller,” the judges commented.

With a focus on showcasing the vast experiences offered in regional, rural and remote Australia, this year’s Awards championed communities and operators from all states and territories except New South Wales / ACT.

2023 Grey Nomad Award Gold Winners:
• Best of the Best: Bullara Station Stay, Australia’s Coral Coast WA
• Best Foodie Experience: Bullara Station Stay, Australia’s Coral Coast WA
• Best Attraction: Outback at Isa Visitor Information Centre, Outback Queensland QLD
• Best Community Stay: Berri Riverside Holiday Park, Riverland SA
• Best Dog Friendly Stay: Sunset Tourist Park, Mount Isa, Outback Queensland QLD
• Best Farm or Station Stay: Bullara Station Stay (WA)
• Best Festival or Event: Outback Queensland Masters, Outback Queensland QLD
• Best Freedom Stay: Tobermorey Station Roadhouse & Caravan Park, Central Australia NT
• Best Grey Nomad Friendly Town: Thallon, St George Region, Outback Queensland QLD
• Best Historic Attraction: Paronella Park, Tropical Region QLD
• Best Large Caravan Park: Queens Beach Tourist Village, Bowen, The Whitsundays QLD
• Best Small Caravan Park: Mt Larcom Tourist Park, Gladstone Region QLD
• Best Tour: Sarina Sugar Shed Tour, Mackay Isaac Region QLD
• Best Trail: Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah, Peel Region WA
• Best Pub Stay: Great Lake Hotel, Miena, Central Highlands TAS.
2023 Silver Awards Winners:
• Best Foodie Experience: Sarina Sugar Shed Tasting Tour, Mackay Isaac Region QLD
• Best Attraction: Paronella Park, Tropical North Queensland QLD
• Best Community Stay: Cleve Showgrounds RV Park, Eyre Peninsula SA
• Best Farm or Station Stay: Tobermorey Station Roadhouse & Caravan Park, Central Aust

NT
• Best Festival or Event: Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival – Burdekin, Townsville Region

QLD
• Best Freedom Stay: Gum Tree Lodge and Bush Camp Howard, Fraser Coast QLD
• Best Grey Nomad Friendly Town: Quilpie, Outback Queensland QLD
• Best Historic Attraction: Charlotte Plains Outback Magic, Outback Queensland QLD
• Best Large Caravan Park: Berri Riverside Holiday Park, Riverland SA
• Best Small Caravan Park: Valley View Caravan Park, Victorian High Country VIC
• Best Tour: Sunset Experience on Towers Hill, Townsville Region QLD
• Best Trail: Flinders Ranges Self Drive Loop, Flinders Ranges and Outback SA
• Best Pub Stay: Overland Corner Hotel, Riverland SA.
2023 Bronze Winners:
• Best Foodie Experience: ‘Deep to Dish’ Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures, Hobart &
Beyond TAS
• Best Attraction: Quilpie Visitor Information Centre, Museum and Gallery, Outback
Queensland QLD
• Best Festival or Event: Big Skies Festival, Western Downs QLD
• Best Freedom Stay: Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary, Eyre Peninsula SA
• Best Grey Nomad Friendly Town: Port Pirie, Flinders Ranges and Outback SA
• Best Historic Attraction: Charters Towers Ambulance Museum, Townsville Region QLD
• Best Small Caravan Park: Charters Towers Tourist Park, Townsville Region QLD
• Best Pub Stay: The Cradock Hotel, Cradock, Flinders Ranges and Outback SA

2023 also saw the introduction of new Best Grey Nomad Experience in State Winners:
• NT: Tobermorey Station Roadhouse & Caravan Park, Central Australia
• QLD: Thallon, St George Region, Outback Queensland
• SA: Port Pirie, Flinders Ranges and Outback
• TAS: Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures, Hobart & Beyond
• VIC: Valley View Caravan Park, Victorian High Country
• WA: Bullara Station Stay, Australia’s Coral Coast