Counting down to that longed-for adventure on wheels but not not sure where to start?
The Grey Nomad Awards shine a light on regional Australia with 14 national categories that showcase the best places for travellers aged over 50 to stay and play around the country.
A total of 41 tourism experiences were named as the best in Australia for mature-age visitors on March 8, with Queensland dominating.
Heading the list was Bullara Station Stay in WA's Exmouth Gulf.
The agritourism property was named the Best of the Best after being named the Gold Award winner of the Best Farm or Station Stay and the Best Grey Nomad Experience in WA.
Best of the Best is handed to the winner that impressed the judges most, as determined by the highest cumulative score from all winners.
Awards director Kim Morgan said the event provides verified information for this key segment; according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australians aged over 55 possess nearly a third of the country's disposable income.
They also have time and are highly motivated.
"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.
- Best Foodie Experience (NEW): 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 (reintroduced): Thallon, St George region, Outback Queensland (Qld)
- Best Historic Attraction: Paronella Park, Tropical North Queensland (Qld)
- Best Large Caravan Park: Queens Beach Tourist Village, Bowen, Whitsundays (Qld)
- Best Small Caravan Park: Mount 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 (Vic).
Silver
- 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 North Queensland (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 North Queensland (Qld)
- Best Trail: Flinders Ranges Self Drive Loop, Flinders Ranges and Outback (SA)
- Best Pub Stay: Overland Corner Hotel, Riverland (SA).
Bronze
- Best Foodie Experience: 'Deep to Dish' Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures, Hobart & Beyond (Vic)
- Best Attraction: Quilpie Visitor Information Centre, Museum and Gallery, Outback Queensland (Qld)
- Best Festival or Event: Big Skies Festival, Western Downs - Southern Country Queensland (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 North Queensland (Qld)
- Best Small Caravan Park: Charters Towers Tourist Park, Townsville North Queensland (Qld)
- Best Pub Stay: The Cradock Hotel, Cradock, Flinders Ranges and Outback (SA)
In addition, Queens Beach Tourist Village was inducted into the Hall of Fame after winning their category for three consecutive years.
