BOOM IN CAMPING AND CARAVANNING

26 Mar 2017

A surge in camping and caravanning holidays is injecting regional Australia with a much-needed economic boost.

Caravan Industry Association of Australia figures revealed the camping and caravan sector injected $19 billion worth of economic value to the national economy in 2015 through tourism and manufacturing – great news for regional Australia.

“We have seen a huge rise in the number of families hitting the road for their holidays rather than heading overseas,’’ said Lyndall Murray, General Manager of Australian Tourist Park Management (ATPM), which manages and leases 34 holiday parks across the country.

“But they are not looking for the traditional caravan park holiday – they want facilities and activities like large resort-style pools, restaurants and mini-golf courses.

“Those holiday parks enjoying record visitor numbers are the ones meeting this demand but still offering affordable prices.”