Camping trips proven to improve mental wellbeing. Campers really are ‘Happy Campers!’.

There are many ways that we can look after our mental health and wellbeing, one of which being a caravan or camping holiday. Research from Caravan Industry Association of Australia has found caravan and camping trips can bring a number of benefits to our lives.

Industry Update: CamperMate and Great Northern Brewing

CamperMate is proud to announce its partnership with Great Northern Brewing (CUB) on a campaign that will raise the profile of camping and caravanning and support holiday parks across the country. From next week, customers who buy specially marked packs of Great Northern beer in Sip’n Save or Bottle O stores will get a $20 accommodation voucher — […]

Federal Budget Stimulus sought by Caravan Industry Association of Australia

This year it has been more important than ever to bring the Caravan and Camping sectors front of mind with politicians, and with the Federal Budget being delayed due to Coronavirus, business operators are eagerly awaiting October to see what the 2020-2021 Federal Budget will bring. Caravan and camping is such an important park of […]

Caravan Road Safety receives key priority through establishment of Alliance

With the expected boom in caravanning over the next three to five years, it is important that consumer road safety remains paramount for the reputation of the industry, and the wellbeing of the consumers that use industry product.

CEO’s Message:  Large marketing push to drive more Australians to buy caravanning and camping product 

A message for the Trade Sector from our CEO Stuart Lamont Yet again, the resilience and determination of the caravan and camping industry and the people that work tirelessly within it continues to astound me.  There is no doubt that the last year has been one of the most difficult on record, and sadly despite […]

Caravan and RV ownership interest spiking as Australians look to holiday safely amid COVID concerns

Interest in buying a recreational vehicle has recently surged, with strong foot traffic and sales enquiry being reported by dealerships around the country as travel restrictions ease.   This is great news for not only the local manufacturing and retail markets, but also the tourism sector, with the flow on effect reaching many regional towns as excited caravanners hit the road in their new vehicles.   “Recent weeks have shown a shift in people’s behaviour – having been cooped up […]

Caravan and Camping Resurgence reflected in Occupancy figures

Caravan Industry Association of Australia identifies strong, sustainable surge in caravan park visits and occupancy. Australians are once again able to explore our great country. For many residents, the first taste of overnight freedom in months fell over the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend. Weekly Accommodation Data for the Caravan Industry indicates a strong resurgence is […]

Camping’s back with a Boom, with 19 million Australians keen to stay in Caravan Parks!

The caravan and camping lifestyle is deep rooted in the Australian psyche, with 19 million Australians indicating they would consider staying in a caravan Park according to new research released by Caravan Industry Association of Australia. Adding to its popularity is that it is one of the safest accommodation types available in Australia, ideally suited […]

Caravan Industry best placed to drive and lead the road to recovery for domestic tourism with over 710,000 RVs set and ready!

The recent release of April 2020 Caravan Park Accommodation figures shows a devastating blow to the industry with $208million in losses for April.   Across Australia in the past month alone, COVID-19 response measures have cost the industry over $208million and this figure is further inflated when you consider the loss of expenditure that would have […]

A partnership with a heart

DefibsPlus is pleased to officially announce a new partnership with RMS, a leading provider of accommodation booking software. The partnership includes a number of exciting initiatives around heart health with a commitment to keeping Australians safe from one of the leading causes of death, Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Over 20,000 Australians die each year from Sudden […]