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Caravan / RV Road Safety campaign launched in preparation for increased camping road trip tourism

November sees the launch of Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s ‘Caravan / RV Road Safety’ initiative. In preparation for an expected take up in domestic road trip camping holidays this summer and with over 741,000 registered RV’s, throughout November and December education and awareness will be important in preparing Australians to safely enjoy their holidays. […]

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Camping trips prove popular for families over school holidays with 72% Cabin occupancy, an increase on 2019 figures.

A $170 million boost from caravan parks over school holidays for regional tourism, an indication of the important role campers can play in the country’s recovery.

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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.

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CEO’s Message:  Large marketing push to drive more traffic to caravan parks 

A message to Caravan Parks 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 best efforts, a small number of businesses like so many in […]

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Camping proves popular for families this school holidays, providing welcome relief to regional tourism

Tourism operators and regional Australia benefit from families choosing camping these school holidays.   As COVID restrictions ease for some states and we adjust to living in the new normal, the desire to travel and escape remains strong with families choosing a camping holiday.   The ability to remain close to home, enjoy an intrastate holiday while also having an array of options puts camping ‘front of mind’.   While we live and learn to live with COVID, it […]

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More overseas visitors are caravanning and camping across Australia

More than ever visitors from Europe and the USA are exploring Australia traveling beyond our cities to caravanning and camping throughout the country. The latest data from Tourism Research Australia shows that Australia’s international caravan and camping visitor economy continues to grow strongly up to the end of the June 2017 financial year. The latest […]

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