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 […]

Vale Kevin O’Brien

Over the weekend we lost one of the real gentlemen of the caravanning industry in Kevin O’Brien.  He was 80 years old. Kevin was a great caravanning entrepreneur identifying the need for a specialised caravan repair business back in 1963 – Classic Caravan Repair Centre. He later went on in 1972 to restructure and launch […]

Caravan Industry calls for roofed accommodation & RV’s to be included in Step One easing of restrictions

The National Cabinet’s 3 Step COVIDSafe framework is an important step in providing confidence to industry on when they can expect to be operational.   While Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased with the National Cabinet’s positive messaging to a return to “normal” and the clear framework it provides to business and our travelling community, […]

COVID-19: Industry update #11

May 8, 2020 3-Step Framework for COVIDSafe Australia This afternoon, the National Cabinet released a 3 Step COVIDSafe Framework detailing the process to fully reopen the Australian economy by July and for easing the social distancing measures that have been enforced since February.  We are pleased with the positive messaging to a return to “normal” […]

COVID-19: Industry update #10

May 1, 2020 Prepare to Reopen Your Business  This week, Caravan Industry Association of Australia was provided a briefing from Neville Power, Chairman of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission.  The following topics were discussed. Progressive Release on Restrictions It is expected that the National Cabinet will begin to provide announcements on relieving social distance measures […]

COVID-19: Industry update #9

The latest information from your National Association  To say the last few weeks have been disruptive for industry, is an understatement. Given the extent of the announcements recently and as we settle into the new normal, we thought this would be a good opportunity to take stock and provide a summary of Federal Government Initiatives to support your businesses that have […]

An update for RMS customers

Are you an RMS customer? This important update might be of interest: “Like you, we are seeing and feeling the effects of this global pandemic every day. With this unprecedented event that is overrunning our Health System and Destroying our Economy, the Hospitality Industry is being decimated, I’m really not sure what to say or […]

COVID-19 Industry Update #6

March 25, 2020  Following on from the National Cabinet meeting last night (24/03), the Prime Minister has made further announcements regarding social distancing measures to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. The announcement was extensive and listed several additional activities and venues that are now prohibited.  A complete list of these can be found here. […]

COVID-19 Industry Update #5

March 23, 2020  It is clear from the Prime Minister’s announcement last night that a staged lockdown is needed to manage the spread of COVID-19, and that a minority of Australians if left to their own devices are not following well publicised measures placing the health of fellow Australians at risk.   For now, business premises […]

National TV to broadcast live from caravan park this Friday, highlighting that caravan parks are keen to welcome visitors on the South Coast

After discussions with Caravan Industry Association of Australia, Channel Seven’s prime time morning show ‘Sunrise’ has agreed to support the caravan industry and include BIG4 Batemans Bay at Easts Riverside Holiday Park as part of its ‘Road to Recovery’ week broadcast.  The Sunrise program has long been a supporter of the camping industry, regularly highlighting […]