Grey Nomads

From super highways in the cities to dirt tracks, Grey Nomads are chasing their dreams and discovering a whole new world.

Mary Mason is leaving home at 62 years of age. Although she has never driven more than a few kilometres from home before she is leaving her life as a mother and grandmother for a nomadic existence, travelling the vast expanses of the Australia continent. Mary is a Grey Nomad.

There are thousands of Grey Nomads travelling around Australia, and Mary meets many who shape her thoughts and ignite her imagination. Some have fallen in love all over again and rediscovered romance, some take chances by opting for the adventure of journeying to remote places, others struggle to let go of the past and embrace the unknown road ahead.

This documentary tells the stories of a few of these people - Grey Nomads - and their travels through new landscapes in search of a new life. Their stories are full of humour, wisdom and optimism and are an inspiration to us all.

This is a celebration of an older generation who ask for more out of life.

Produced by December Films
From the award wining producer Tony Wright

Produced with the assistance of the Film Finance Corporation & Film Victoria

Reviews

"This insightful ABC social documentary about Australians of mature years who shun suburbia, buy camper vans and drive into the outback for the adventure of their lives, was a joy."

-- Ross Warneke
The Age [Melbourne], 25 September, 1997

"Warm, inspiring film about the growing tribe of older Australians abandoning home and security for the fellowship of the road."

-- Brian Courtis
The Sunday Age [Melbourne], 21 September, 1997