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Evaluating caravan supply chains: Would ‘onshoring’ pay off?
Can we build more of our caravans here in Australia — and make it stack up economically? That’s the big question driving a new research project by Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Luke Chippindale, who is investigating whether key caravan components could be made locally rather than imported from overseas. Right now, we are heavily […]
Unlocking economic growth: Our call for regulatory reform
Australia’s caravan and camping industry plays a vital role in supporting domestic manufacturing, tourism, and regional development. However, regulatory fragmentation and market inefficiencies are limiting the sector’s ability to reach its full economic potential. To address these challenges, Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently made a submission to the Federal Government’s Productivity Commission. The submission […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia partners with Tourism NT to drive visitation north and support regional Australia
Tourism NT’s 2025 Drive Campaign is a national initiative encouraging Australians to “road trip differently” by exploring the Northern Territory’s unique landscapes and cultural experiences. Central to the campaign is a partnership with Caravan Industry Association of Australia, which is helping to inspire caravanners, campers, and road trippers to head north this year. In doing […]
Stronger Together: A wrap-up of the 2025 National Conference
The Caravan Industry National Conference underlined its position as the premier business and insights platform for Australia’s caravan and camping sector with an impactful 2025 event. Held from 14–16 May at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, the conference brought together over 1,000 industry professionals for three days of expert insights, valuable […]
Julie Pernecker and Theo Whitmont honoured with Eric Hayman OAM Award for Excellence
Julie Pernecker and Theo Whitmont have been awarded the caravan and camping industry’s highest accolade – the prestigious Eric Hayman OAM Award for Excellence. The pair were recognised as part of the 2025 Caravan Industry Awards, presented at the Caravan Industry National Conference Gala Dinner on Friday evening, 16 May. Julie was present at the […]
Caravan Industry Awards: Leaders and innovators celebrated at National Conference
The Caravan Industry Awards have once again honoured the leaders and innovators driving excellence across Australia’s caravan and camping sector. Presented during the 2025 Caravan Industry National Conference Gala Dinner on Friday, 16 May, the awards recognised outstanding achievement and dedication within the industry. The industry’s highest accolade, the Eric Hayman OAM Award for Excellence, […]
RV Salesperson of the Year: Finalists Announced
Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates the finalists for the inaugural Ultimate Business Systems – RV Salesperson of the Year Award. Presented as part of the 2025 Caravan Industry Awards, the award recognises outstanding sales professionals in Australia’s recreational vehicle (RV) industry. The recipient will demonstrate exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and understanding of consumer law, while contributing to their business’ […]
Future Leaders Award: Finalists Announced
Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates the finalists for the 2025 thl – Future Leaders Award. Presented as part of the 2025 Caravan Industry Awards, the Future Leaders Award recognises the dedication and outstanding achievements of individuals under the age of 40 working in the caravan and camping industry. The finalists for this year’s award […]
Northern Territory campaign shortlisted for prestigious Mumbrella Awards
Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s ‘Million Dollar Road Trip Northern Territory’ campaign has been shortlisted for a prestigious Mumbrella Award. The campaign was nominated in the Best Use of Experiential Marketing category, recognising its ability to showcase the beauty of self-drive exploration, while also celebrating the culture, landscapes, and community experiences that make the Northern Territory […]
Top-performing park takes cohesive approach to ‘Road to a Million’
Congratulations to Broadwater Tourist Park, the top-performing caravan park in the 2024/25 ‘Road to a Million’ (RTAM) campaign. Led by young managers Brooke Turner and Matthew McDonald (pictured), the team at Broadwater Tourist Park took a creative, consistent and cohesive approach to promoting the RTAM campaign’s consumer-facing competition throughout their park. This included the clever placement […]
Budget Breakdown | Federal Budget 2025
With this year’s Federal Budget heavily geared towards cost-of-living relief, both parks and trade sectors should feel some positive flow-on effects. Tax cuts and other efforts to reduce living costs are likely to provide consumers with increased discretionary funds, with holidays and drive tourism products probable outlets for this spending. Funding placed into major roads […]
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort achieves Hall of Fame status at Australian Tourism Awards
Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort on winning Gold in the Caravan and Holiday Parks category at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The Queensland business was presented with the award at a gala event in Adelaide last Friday (21 March). It was the third consecutive year BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort […]
Low ATM Trailers: VIN Plate and Tyre Placard Requirements
Under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA), all Low ATM Trailers provided to the Australian market for the first time must be entered into the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV). Low ATM Trailers are classed as towable recreational vehicles with an Aggregate Trailer Mass of 4.5 tonnes or less. An important part of this process […]
‘Road to a Million’ drives positive change in travel behaviours
The ‘Road to a Million‘ campaign has once again been a game-changer for the camping and caravanning industry, inspiring more Australians to embrace the great outdoors and extend their stays at caravan holiday parks. The campaign’s consumer-facing competition, which concluded in late February, had 57,587 entrants, 276,597 nights booked, and an impressive 592,691 entries. Not […]
Valentine’s Day promotion keeps hearts set on camping
The ‘Valentine’s Day Giveaway’ has helped sustain Australia’s love affair with camping after the summer school holidays. Coordinated by Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s marketing team, in partnership with BIG4 Holiday Parks, the campaign promoted glamping and cabin stays as ideal romantic getaways in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Launched in late January, the campaign […]
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