Queensland’s road warriors — brace yourselves.
Your next road trip could soon cost a lot more.
The Queensland Government has announced it will scrap the current 20% discount on vehicle registration — and slam a 3.4% price hike on top of the original fee.
As revealed by ABC News, this means pensioners, caravanners, and pub-loving travellers could see rego costs jump by more than 23% compared to last year.
Last September, a six-month rego for a standard four-cylinder vehicle dropped to $288.45 thanks to the discount. That discount ends this September, bringing prices up by 20%, followed immediately by a 3.4% increase across the board.
For travellers and grey nomads chasing freedom on the open road, that’s a real hit to the budget.
How Will It Affect Pensioners and Travellers?
- Regos will jump up sharply from September 2025.
- A full-year rego could cost hundreds more compared to last year.
- Caravan and motorhome owners are likely to feel it the most, with higher base rego fees meaning bigger dollar increases.
- Rising rego costs mean less money for country pubs, meals, fuel, and local adventures.
Every extra dollar that goes into rego is a dollar not spent supporting Australia’s small towns — the heart and soul of road trips.
Be Bold: How Travellers Can Save and Keep Rolling
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You can still stretch your travel budget by supporting the pubs that support travellers, offering free or low-cost stays across Australia.
Here’s how you can be smart on the road in 2025:
- Stay free or low-cost: Find pubs offering overnight stays for caravans and travellers.
- Support small towns: Every meal and every drink helps regional communities thrive.
- Share your adventures: Leave reviews and tell your mates about the best spots.
- Plan smarter routes: Mix free stays with affordable paid ones to stretch your budget further.
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Final Thoughts: The Road Ahead
Queensland’s bold rego hike is a blow — but Aussie travellers are nothing if not resilient.
Stay bold. Travel smarter. Keep the wheels turning and the country spirit alive.
Support small pubs. Explore hidden gems.
And keep Australia’s great road trip culture thriving.
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