Registration open for 2019 National Conference

The premier national event for the Australian Caravanning and Camping Industry was officially launched this week. Run by Caravan Industry Association of Australia, the National Conference is now in its 24th year and will be held at The Star Hotel and Casino on the Gold Coast from May 15-17, 2019. The Caravan Industry National Conference is […]

Research shows Valentine’s Day camping trips are good for relationships

Sometimes the best gift can be time spent together in nature. Research from Caravan Industry Association of Australia has demonstrated that caravan and camping trips can be beneficial for relationships. The organisation’s Real Richness Report found that 85% of campers felt closer to their spouse or partner compared to 65% of non-campers. For couples looking […]

Ron Chapman awarded OAM in recognition of commitment to industry

Caravan Industry Association of Australia would like to congratulate Ron Chapman on being announced as a recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Ron has been involved in the industry since 1966, and in that time has demonstrated incredible dedication to the industry and its people. Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO […]

‘Back to work’ blues affect our happiness; camping holidays proven to help

With Christmas, and New Year now done and dusted and the majority of adults back at work, it seems as though the holiday season is well and truly over for another year. For many people, the beginning of a new year and heading back to the office can often bring a case of the ‘back […]

Visitor economy continues to break records

New data from Caravan Industry Association of Australia has revealed Australia’s domestic caravan and camping visitor economy continues to break records. The data revealed total nights spent caravan and camping increased by 9% to reach a record 54.8 million for the year ending September 2018. This represented 15% of all nights spent in accommodation around […]

2018- A Year in Review

Thank you to the many industry businesses which come together to make up the Australian caravanning and camping industry. 2018 was a challenging year but one which continued to see growth across the industry, and saw many new (and existing) Australians experience what great benefits a caravanning or camping experience can offer.  Indeed there were […]

Winners take home final major Jayco prize

Competition winners Sarah and Ash Williams with Tristan Feldman from Jayco Ballarat and Chris Johnson from Caravan Industry Association of Australia Christmas came early for Ash and Sarah Williams this week. In July, Caravan Industry Association collaborated with Jayco, Top Parks, Dometic and News Corp to launch the Win a Weekender promotion and offer readers […]

Caravan Parks and MHEs: a vital aspect of affordable housing

If Manufactured Housing Estates and Caravan Parks were combined to create a town, it would be the 25th biggest in Australia. Caravan Industry Association of Australia and the Residential Land Lease Alliance (RLLA) have officially released ‘Long Term Residents in Caravan Parks and Manufactured Housing Estates: A Census 2016 Social Trends Report’. The report shows […]

Caravan and camping with the stars: Jason Hodges

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to present the latest in our  ‘Caravan and camping with the stars’ video series. Throughout the series, we sit down with well-known Australians as they share some of their favourite caravan and camping memories.   This episode features Jason Hodges from Better Homes and Gardens. Jason has been camping for […]

Success at second annual Federal Technical and Regulatory Industry Symposium

On November 13, Caravan Industry Association of Australia held the second annual Federal Technical and Regulatory Industry Symposium at the  Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre proudly supported by Wells Fargo. The symposium was designed to help attendees gain comprehensive knowledge of the federal obligations within the caravanning and camping industry. This year’s symposium covered topics such as […]