About Us
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is the peak national body for the caravanning and camping industry in Australia. Our organisation's vision is, "To lead and champion a safe, compliant and sustainable caravanning and camping industry in Australia" while working under our operation pillars.
Caravan Industry Association of Australia operates as a not-for-profit organisation with a membership base comprising the individual state caravanning and camping associations with whom we work collaboratively.
There are over 6,000 businesses across the entire caravan and camping supply chain. Many of these industry businesses financially support the organisation by making a voluntary contribution towards a cooperative fund that aims to support the sustainability of the greater industry.
We also communicate regularly with caravanning and camping consumers. We maintain an active database of over 508,000 consumers and support this through social media channels with a collective audience of more than 250,000.
Our Vision
"To lead and champion a safe, compliant & sustainable caravanning & camping industry"
Our Organisational Pillars
1
Undertake Leadership Activities
Take an active leadership position on behalf of the industry to preserve the history, encourage and develop the future, and develop such strategies designed to mitigate industry threats.
2
Build a Strong & Effective Organisation
Create a commercial funding model and internal process review that supports sustainability and the efficient operation of the business.
3
Advocate Key Industry Messages
Develop strong collaborative Government partnerships to highlight the significance and contribution of caravanning and camping while safeguarding industry against adverse policy decisions.
4
Improve Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Work with the sector to quantify the compliance of products and services delivered to consumers, and increase compliance levels industry-wide.
5
Deliver Meaningful Research
Provide research that delivers a sound evidence base for discussions by industry with Government, and to support commercial intelligence.
6
Stimulate Interest in Market
Promote the benefits of caravanning and camping to stimulate growth and consumer usage of industry products.
7
Develop Member (Industry) Value
Increase the collaborative thought of national and state associations through consultation and communication while increasing awareness by industry of activities undertaken for its benefit.
Caravanning and Camping in Australia
Most Australians are blissfully unaware of the significant economic impact that the caravan industry makes to our economy. The impressive annual contribution of $27.1 billion (and growing) is the combined product of over 6,000 businesses in the sector, the deeply passionate and largely SME workforce, and the enthusiasm of caravan and camping consumers – both new and old.
$27.1BAnnual contribution to the Australian economy
6,000+Businesses across the caravan and camping supply chain
50,000+Direct employees in the caravanning and camping industry
48,000Recreational vehicles produced for Australian roads in 2025
936,755+Recreational vehicles registered in Australia
57.9MVisitor nights in caravan parks and camping grounds in 2025
17.3MCaravan and camping trips throughout Australia in 2025
$12.6BVisitor expenditure from caravan parks and camping grounds in 2025
The caravanning and camping industry offers all Australians the opportunity to recharge in nature and reconnect with loved ones in times of holiday, generating much needed tourism dollars into regional communities.
As the peak national body, we are committed to facilitating and continuing this positive trajectory for the benefit of the Australian caravan and camping industry stakeholders and the broader Australian economy at large.
Our Team
Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Lamont
Industry Development & Compliance
Chris JohnsonGeneral Manager Industry Development
Anne CampbellRVMAP Compliance Engineer
Lachlan CarpenterRVMAP Compliance Engineer
Adnan FarooqRVMAP Compliance Engineer
Alfred JoseRVMAP Compliance Engineer
Rahul KoodamangalathRVMAP Compliance Engineer
Grant SmithRVMAP Compliance Engineer
Peter MayTrade Accreditation Liaison Manager
Mark ShiptonAccreditation Programs Manager
Consumer Marketing
Keelan HowardGeneral Manager Marketing
Tobias WestonDigital Marketing
Ciara ReillyContent & Consumer Communications
Research & Insights
Peter ClayGeneral Manager Research and Insights
Claudia SchmitzIndustry Researcher
Commercial Services & Events
Bebe MawerGeneral Manager Commercial Services
Operations
Mohneesh (Nesh) RoodurmunAccounts & Financial Reporting
Matthew JonesIndustry Communications
Raina LochanExecutive Support
Annual Reports
2025 Annual Report
Caravan Industry Association of Australia
Coming Soon
2024 Annual Report
Caravan Industry Association of Australia
