How Discovery Parks – Cradle Mountain matured its offerings

Discovery Parks – Cradle Mountain, through consistent improvements from park owners, has been able to mature its offerings. It is now an iconic park and a must see for travellers making their way through Tasmania.

Holidayers are more inclined to recline

Holidayers in Tasmania are more willing to spend time seeking rest and relaxation than other activities. A study conducted by BIG4 Holiday Parks says 84 per cent of Tasmanians hit the snooze button while on break compared to 74 per cent of Aussies overall, and 89 per cent say they prefer quiet time over socialising. 

Exciting Times Ahead for Caravan Parks with Infrastructure Grants Announced

Caravan Industry Association of Australia thanks the Albanese Government and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, on today’s grants announcement of 111 caravan parks from across the country set to receive grants between $10,000 and $100,000.

Austrade Caravan Parks Grant Program – Information Session

You’re invited to the Austrade webinar on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 1:30pm (AEDT) The Caravan Parks Grant Program is now open. Applications will close at 4:00 pm (AEDT) on Thursday 22 December 2022.  Please join Austrade for a webinar on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 1:30pm (AEDT) to answer any questions you may have about the […]

Hugely successful ‘Road to a Million’ finishes in style!

‘Road to a Million’ generated over 77,900 entries resulting in 339,238 camping nights and over 852,000 entries recorded.

Educate your Business and Reduce your Cyber Risk

90% of cybercrime is due to human error, and in 2020 Australian businesses saw over $175m lost to scams. The Australian caravan industry is particularly at risk, with 1 in 3 caravan industry businesses falling victim to ransomware attacks in the last 18 months. Further to this, with the recent boom in period in the […]

Vale Max Elsley

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Industry Legend Max Elsley on the evening of June 9th, after a lengthy battle against illness. Max was a significant and long-time contributor to the caravan and camping industry, both in his home state of NSW and at a National level. He was a […]

Give Your Heart Some Love This February!

If there’s one thing that symbolises February, it’s the heart! Especially after the stresses of doing business over the past 12 months, its important to take time and look after your health. Our partners at Defibs Plus have provided some helpful tips to prioritising your health. #1 – Stretch and Relax Activities that increase flexibility […]

Creating Caravan Industry Digital Champions!

Are you one of the 200 small businesses that are currently participating in the Caravan Industry Digital Champions Program? You may have heard us previously talk about the great work happening in the industry thanks to the digital champions grant funding we received from the Federal Government. There is no doubt that there has never been a […]

Industry calls for consistency in Caravan Park Insurance

Australia’s peak caravan and camping industry group welcomes today’s handing down of the Insurance Inquiry Report December 2020 by Kate Carnell, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsmen. Caravan Industry Association of Australia has worked closely with our members and industry organisations to strongly advocate on the challenges that caravan park operators are facing in […]