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Caravan Industry Association of Australia is now seeking nominations for the national board. Nominations are open until close of business 7th October 2020. If you

4 reasons motorhomes are better than caravans When it comes to buying a recreational vehicle, there are clearly two kinds of people. Those who like

The days are getting longer and after the year we have all had, who doesn’t want to hit the road and get away from it

Situated right on the coastal fringe facing Bass Strait, Penguin’s shoreline is forever changing through the wind and swells which can whip up at a

A road trip with the family is guaranteed to create long lasting memories and with a country so vast, Australia is the perfect place to

Australian wine ranks among the world’s finest. Whether you like to sit and sip among the vines or dive deep into the winemaking world, there’s

It’s easy to take the Great Northern and Victoria Highways to drive from Wyndham to Kununurra in the far north of Western Australia, but where’s

It’s been a big news week for the caravanning and camping industry, which has increasingly been attracting media attention as travel restriction ease in Victoria

COVID-19 has thrown challenges to our industry with many new processes required to protect your guests and employees.  One of the key elements of your

After such a disruptive year for parents across Australia, trying to balance education challenges created by COVID-19 and work, these school holidays provide the perfect opportunity to take a camping trip to

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

A $170 million boost over school holidays for regional tourism, an indication of the important role campers can play in the country’s recovery.   Caravan Parks across Australia reached average occupancy levels as

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

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

Caravan Industry Association of Australia identifies strong, sustainable surge in caravan park visits and occupancy. Australians are once again able to explore our great country.

Interest in buying a recreational vehicle has recently surged, with strong foot traffic and sales enquiry being reported by dealerships around the country as travel restrictions ease.   This is great news for not only the local manufacturing and retail markets,

Whether you are patiently waiting out the second lockdown, starting to ramp back up or are in full swing – sharing ideas, getting updates on

The recent release of April 2020 Caravan Park Accommodation figures shows a devastating blow to the industry with $208million in losses for April.   Across Australia

Our very own James Field, Chief Technical Officer has been appointed a position in the upcoming Standards Australia NEXTgen Program. Having joined Caravan Industry Association

Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomes the announcement today from the Morrison Government of a $250 million regional Australia package with $150 million specifically for

There are plenty of locations around Australia to experience our native wildlife in their natural habitats. Just remember: especially for children, when in the wild

Named for Edward John Eyre, the first European to cross the Nullarbor by foot, the original Eyre Highway was nothing more than a rough track

With unique and iconic wildlife scattered throughout the country, there are many destinations for families to see and meet Australia’s cute, cuddly and colourful creatures:

Following the recent announcement of the federal budget, the Federal Government announced that $7.3 million will be committed over four years to the implementation of

At a little over 75 kilometres from Adelaide, you can base yourself at Tanunda and leave the car behind to take a walk along the

A message for the Trade Sector from our CEO Stuart Lamont Yet again, the resilience and determination of the caravan and camping industry and the

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

Geological wonders abound in Mount Gambier, the heart of the Limestone Coast and second largest town in South Australia. Perfectly placed between Adelaide and Melbourne,

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is really pleased to announce a new partnership with leading peer to peer travel company Travello. This will provide a

Located a good 400km southwest of Sydney off the new freeway, Cootamundra is an important railway town for goods running north, south and west to

Free camps Free camps can be anything from an overnight roadside gravel pit, to fantastic community run facilities with toilets, water, and on rare occasions

A surface stabilisation solution to manage erosion and accommodate heavy vehicles. For caravan parks that have soft sites or receive substantial rainfall, managing heavy and

Home to an Earth Sanctuary, a Kangaroo Sanctuary and enough gaps, gorges and chasms to leave you properly gapped out, Alice is an outback surprise

The Barrier Highway passes through Riverton but apart from road trains, one of the first things you’ll notice in the town are the many historical

Contemporary style and user-driven functionality are two key improvements in RMS Cloud’s best IBE yet. RMS Cloud has refreshed its inbuilt internet booking engine (IBE)

Energy seems increasingly more difficult and time consuming to manage Many Park Operators are finding energy increasingly difficult and time consuming to manage. There seems

With regional travel booming across much of Australia, the G’day Group today launches G’Day Parks – the nation’s largest community of independent parks. Rising from

Keeping the Spirit of Camping alive during lock down While Australia was under strict instruction to stay at home over Easter, that didn’t stop everyone

Strahan is a wild place on the edge of some of the most beautiful and inhospitable wilderness you can imagine. History in the area dates

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to be able to connect you with a series of webinars presented by our partner QSuper to help

The best way to experience the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains is to pitch a tent within its many secluded campsites. Just 90 minutes’

Local Aboriginal People referred to Gundagai as “one big water”. They relied on the Murrumbidgee River as a source of food, water and transport as

Australia is pretty blessed in the coastline department, and we’ve been lucky enough to explore a large part of it. So after some pretty extensive