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Let’s GO on a Poké road trip!

16 August 2016

The hunt for wild Pokémon is bringing millions out of their lounge rooms and into the great outdoors in search […]

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Australia’s East most point with only 10days to go – Cunliffe Family Adventures

12 August 2016

Hello from Byron Bay, John here with you this time – giving Kye a day off from the typing. […]

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580kms, local markets and a spot of fishing – Cunliffe Family Adventures

10 August 2016

Unfortunately, the return journey has to continue and it was a long drive, around 580km from Yeppoon to Maroochydore. One […]

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Boom netting, crystal white sands and bush poetry – Cunliffe Family Adventures

4 August 2016

Often when we are holidaying, we visit a place that we say we could live in and Yeppoon is one […]

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Family bloggers vote road trip over real life any day!

3 August 2016

The caravanning and camping lifestyle is perfect for young families – even when it’s extended travel during the school term. […]

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Let us go home – Cunliffe Family Adventures

2 August 2016

Rollingstone Beach and Airlie Beach It’s the start of the return trip home. We have turned south and only given […]

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Crocs, Pizza and being a budget Queen – Cunliffe Family

28 July 2016

Week 2 @ Cairns and Nanny’s flown home, John and Jack are out of range so I’m starting to feel […]

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Apps that benefit your health while you’re on the road

18 July 2016

While we’ve all got dozens of apps on our smartphones, how many are actually improving our health? Spending time with […]

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Dometic to Announce Follow the Sun Winners on June 11

8 June 2016

For over thousands of Aussies who registered for the ultimate expenses-paid road trip, the wait is almost over with the […]

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Win a 3 Month Road Trip with Dometic!

20 April 2016

Want to travel Australia for FREE and support a great cause? We do! And the Dometic Follow the Sun competition […]

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Your Chance to Win $250,000 Starts Tomorrow

9 December 2015

Let’s Go Caravan & Camping is gearing up to launch our biggest consumer prize ever – the chance to win […]

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Robbo’s Roadtrip Wraps-Up

Robbo’s Roadtrip on Studio 10 wrapped on November 6, finishing at the Batemans Bay Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo. Lucky […]

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All New Waterpark for Merimbula

1 December 2015

NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park will make a splash this summer with a large new waterpark set to open by […]

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Caravan and Camping Holiday Parks are Winners

Victorian holiday parks were among the big winners at the 2015 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards held at the Melbourne Convention […]

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Recreational Vehicle Industry Association Wins Silver at the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards

2015 Victorian Caravan, Camping & Tourism Supershow has won Silver in the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards The Victorian Caravan, Camping […]

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AL-KO Electronic Stability Control (ESC) wins Mobility Engineering Excellence Award

The AL-KO engineering team has secured a gold award at the 2015 Mobility Engineering Excellence Awards. The Society of Automotive […]

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New 2016 Avida Topaz Caravan Range

Avida have been manufacturing RV’s in Australia since 1965 and to celebrate 50 years manufacturing, Avida are now launching the […]

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12 Days of Christmas Prizes on Facebook

Get ready, annual 12 Days of Christmas starts tomorrow! For 12 consecutive days, our Facebook community will have the chance […]

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Fishing with IFISH Host Paul Worsteling

26 October 2015

Did you know that people who go fishing are twice as likely to go caravanning and camping than those who […]

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AL-KO Enduro Launched – A New Standard In Independent Trailing Arm Suspension

Designed and engineered in Australia using the highest quality heavy duty components, the initial model release – AL-KO Enduro ‘Outback’, […]

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Hit the Road with the NEW Universal Energy Selection 3-Way Refrigerator

Dometic Australia has released the newest in their range of mobile absorption refrigeration with the 95 litre RM 2356 three-way […]

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Ian Beadel Wins the Individual Contribution to Tourism Award at North Coast Tourism Awards

At the recent 2015 North Coast Tourism Awards, North Star’s Managing Director Ian Beadel won the Individual Contribution to Tourism Award, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to tourism over many decades and his achievements in bringing more than 110,000 bed nights annually to the region.

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Australia’s Green Cauldron Water Playground Opens at BIG4 Tweed Billabong

Where can you sleep within an ancient volcano, take a slide down from the peak of Wollumbin-Mount Warning, swim with turtles near Cook Island or feel the spray of waves crashing off Fingal Headland rocks? You can experience a snippet of what Australia’s Green Cauldron has to offer right here at BIG4 Tweed Billabong Holiday Park.

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Trial of quad road trains to operate in the Pilbara region

7 October 2015

Recently Main Roads has approved the trial of higher productivity 60 m quad road trains to operate in the Pilbara […]

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VicParks Award Winners

28 August 2015

The following winners were awarded at the recent 2015 VicParks Conference Gala & Award Dinner held 18 August 2015 at […]

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Free eMagazine & Competition Special Offer

13 August 2015

For a limited time, Caravanning Australia is offering FREE subscriptions to its emagazine, so you can enjoy each edition on […]

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Victorians are in Safe Hands with the Launch of a New Caravan Industry Service and Repair Program

7 August 2015

The Caravan Industry Association Victoria (CIA Vic) will launch the initial stage of its first ever industry accreditation program’ Service […]

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28 Days in an Avida: Winner’s Story

4 August 2015

John and Judy Sautchuk were the lucky winners of a 28 day roadtrip holiday in an Avida motorhome, a competition […]

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Sunrise Team in a Caravan Park

2 August 2015

Sunrise hosts Kochie, Sam, Beretts and Nat landed in Brisbane Wednesday 24th June to collect their Kratzmann Franklin caravans after completing […]

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The Great CTIAV Affair

21 July 2015

On Friday 3rd July, the Caravan Industry Association Victoria held their annual Hall of Fame Awards and Gala dinner at […]

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Launch of specialist caravan industry training ensures RV manufacturing stays world class in Aus

20 July 2015

Australia’s recreational vehicle industry determination to remain world class is behind the launch of a new training college by the […]

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Read the winter edition of The Retiree for free!

30 June 2015

The Retiree (www.theretiree.com.au) is the magazine for those who are retired from work but not retired from life! Embracing the […]

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LEARN: New Features on the Track Trailer Tvan

29 June 2015

Since January, Sunrise weatherwoman Edwina “Eddy” Bartholomew has been towing a Track Trailer Tvan on a ‘Lap of the Map’. […]

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Caravans and Campervans the Fastest Growing Vehicle in Australia

27 June 2015

Caravan and campervan registrations have increased by 5.3 percent, with a total of 556,844 registered, according to the 2014 Caravan […]

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BIG4 Gets Behind Road to Origin

11 June 2015

The State of Origin series is regarded by many as Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry. Each year, it generates intense passion, […]

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Winner’s Story: My Trip Around Tasmania in an Apollo Mortorhome

9 June 2015

Last year, Cassie Taylor won a trip around Tasmania in an Apollo motorhome thanks to Let’s Go Caravan & Camping […]

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Special Offer Caravanning Australia Winter Edition

Caravanning Australia magazine is a glossy, full-colour magazine designed to accompany travellers on their caravanning journeys. To cater for our readership’s […]

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Caravan Parks Recognised at National Tourism Awards

5 June 2015

Caravanners and campers have a lot to celebrate, with camping accommodation providers recognised at the Australia Tourism Awards. All three winners […]

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New state of the art technology released to help combat caravan & RV theft

10 May 2015

AL-KO, a leading component supplier to the RV & trailer industries has announced the release of a state-of-the-art tracking system […]

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Summer Caravan Giveaway Winner from SA

30 April 2015

Our Summer Caravan Giveaway competition to win an amazing LOTUS Freelander caravan was a huge hit. We had over 85,000 […]

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FreeSpirit Takes Ownership After Darwin Resort Acquisition

31 March 2015

FreeSpirit Resorts Pty Ltd purchased the freehold of Darwin FreeSpirit Resort on Monday, no longer just managing the operations, but […]

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Forty Years on the Jayco Juggernaut Continues

30 March 2015

When Jayco built its first camper trailer in 1975, caravanning was booming in Australia, but the downturn of the 1980s […]

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Track Trailer Recaps the Big Red Bash

The Big Red Bash is a two day music festival that takes place in the iconic Simpson Desert, with some […]

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Huge Crowd Enjoys Supershow’s First Trip to Melbourne Showgrounds

The first Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow at the Melbourne Showgrounds is being hailed as a fantastic success with […]

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Sunrise Weather to ‘Lap the Map’ with a Track Trailer in Tow

6 February 2015

Sunrise’s energetic Weather Woman Edwina Bartholomew is hitting the road on the great Australian adventure, a Lap of the Map […]

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IFISH TV Nominated for a Logie

5 February 2015

IFISH with Tackleworld hosted by the popular Paul Worsteling, has been nominated for a TV WEEK Logie Award for Most […]

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Get ready: State Caravan Shows coming your way!

If you’ve never been to a show before, you should put it on your list for this year. What better […]

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Parks Packed for Holiday Season

12 December 2014

Once again the Christmas period is upon us and holiday park operators across Australia will be ready for the influx […]

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Look for the Key

Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA) have released the RVMAP Accreditation Key, soon to be the standard in compliance and […]

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Goldstream RV Winner

Becc Poole, a mother of six, was recovering from surgery on her couch, watching ‘What’s up Downunder’ when she heard […]

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Birthday Parties at Caravan Park

10 December 2014

Finding a suitable location for a birthday party can be a hassle if you’re not one of those blessed with the […]

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Time to Plan your Next Holiday

The last gasp of winter is yet to pass, and yet the spring holiday season looms. Now is the best […]

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Head North!

With the winter school holidays fast approaching you may be wondering how to fill the time for the kids. A […]

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Great Aussie Holiday Park Success Story

9 December 2014

The Diffey’s bought a caravan park in November of 2012 and named it the Great Aussie Holiday Park. Since they […]

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Camping Goes Glam

At least 85 percent of Australians have gone camping in their lifetime, and camping is increasingly popular with women. Government […]

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Celebrating 150 years of brown trout fishing

IFISH celebrates the 150th anniversary of the introduction of brown trout to Australia in a special one-hour episode. Filmed where […]

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On the Road with Sunrise in WA

This week we’re on a road trip with the Sunrise weather team along the Western coast of Australia. For five […]

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Recipe: Apple Pie Scones

8 December 2014

These Apple Pie Scones are the perfect cool morning breakfast when camping and they’re even more moist than most scones! […]

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Follow the Sun across Australia with Dometic

Each year, three couples are chosen as ambassadors for the Dometic Follow the Sun experience. As part of their prize, each […]

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Travelling Tassie with Sunrise on Seven

In the event you missed it, Sunrise on Seven’s popular and energetic weather woman Edwina recently took a self-drive holiday […]

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OzShacks arrive at Kingston on Murray Caravan Park

Adding a new signature to their already gorgeous caravan park, Kingston on Murray Caravan Park (KOM) now have three delightfully […]

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AL-KO helping you tow ‘Without a Hitch’

AL-KO, the global market leader in caravan, motorhome and trailer components has launched the free website ‘Without a Hitch’ (www.withoutahitch.com.au), […]

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10 reasons to take a motorhome holiday

4 December 2014

Motorhome travel continues to increase in popularity throughout Australia due to its flexibility, fun and affordability. Australian rental company Apollo […]

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Follow the Sun Winners Set Off on 3 month Roadtrips

Three lucky families chosen as Ambassadors for Dometic’s Follow the Sun trip have begun their journeys through Australia, their Dometic-Waeco […]

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Watch Discover Downunder to Win an Avida Sapphire Caravan worth over $73,000

3 December 2014

Avida will be celebrating its 50th year manufacturing motorhomes and caravans in Australia in 2015 and as part of its […]

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Top Ten Road Games for Kids

3 February 2014

Keep the kiddies from squabbles, tantrums, and the perennial favourite – boredom – on your next road trip with our […]

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Hema HN6 to the Test

The Hema HN6 is the friend you want with you when you’re about to go where few have gone before! […]

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Affordable, Healthy Stocking Stuffers

3 December 2013

The countdown to Christmas is on! But before you are overcome by the frenzied panic of the silly season, here […]

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12 Days of Christmas

Christmas is less than a month away and to get you in the festive mood, we are back with our […]

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Apply to Review for Your Chance to Win!

3 October 2013

Imagine lazy mornings spent sleeping in … Entire days enjoying the beach…Family day fun at the splash park… … Nature […]

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BIG4 Offers More Reward with Refreshed Loyalty

A BIG4 Holiday Parks membership has always been great value, but now guests will receive bigger and better holiday savings with the launch of the refreshed BIG4 Loyalty Club.

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Avida Launch First Ever Caravan Range

Avida, the maker of the Australian Winnebago, has launched its new and innovative range of Avida Caravans.

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Win a Bathurst V8 Ute!

4 August 2013

A $10 donation to the Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland could get you an experience of a lifetime thanks to a partnership between Experience Caravan & Camping, BIG4 Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park and Australian V8 Ute Racing series.

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Family Wins Luxury Avida Motorhome

23 July 2013

Carolyn and David Blackeby of Woodville West in Adelaide South Australia took some convincing upon receiving the phone call announcing them as the winner of the Channel 9 Today Show competition.

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Lucky Winner Collects the Keys to Piazza Caravan

Experience Caravanning and Camping in co-operation with Royal Flair Caravans has assisted Marinus Beimers of Mount Everlyn, Victoria to live his very own caravanning and camping dream.

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ECC Partners with Ronald McDonald House for a Bathurst Experience of a Lifetime

4 June 2013

A $10 donation to the Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland could get you an experience of a lifetime thanks […]

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Major Milestone for Avida Motorhomes

31 May 2013

Avida Managing Director and co-founder, Bruce Binns (centre) handed the keys to the 10,000th motorhome manufactured by Avida, to customers Michael and Lucy Davis, from Camira, Brisbane at a ceremony held at Hinterland Motorhomes/Avida Gold Coast.

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Your chance to drive away your own Avida Escape Motorhome valued at $127, 500!

20 May 2013

Tune into Channel Nine's Today Show from now until Friday 24 May for your chance to WIN an Avida Escape Motorhome Pack valued at $127,500 plus Top Tourist Parks vouchers!

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Warm Weather Drives Aussies North

2 May 2013

With the mercury dropping down south, Queensland’s caravan and tourist parks are preparing for the annual winter pilgrimage which sees thousands of visitors from Australia’s southern states head north in search of warmth.

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ALKO ESC Revolutionises Towing Safety

4 February 2013

AL-KO, the world leaders in caravan axles, brakes and components manufacture has announced the release of revolutionary new Electronic Stability Control (ESC) technology as a retrofit product for older caravans.

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Just The Ticket You Need

The 2013 calendar is packed with caravanning and camping shows throughout Australia. These shows are a great opportunity for caravanners and would-be caravanners and campers alike to see what’s on offer.

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Today Show’s Winnebago Winner

4 October 2012

We have once again assisted a lucky family to live the caravanning and camping dream through our involvement in Channel 9’s Today Show Winnebago motorhome prize promotion.

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Is the Road Less Traveled Now More Traveled?

4 August 2012

Australians might be tightening their belts in tough and uncertain economic times, but many are rediscovering the simple pleasures of time spent together, on the road caravanning and camping.

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Betty Fisher is One Lucky Lady!

What a caravanning and camping dream it would be winning a Jayco Camper Trailer! That just became a reality for one lucky Experience Caravanning and Camping VIP subscriber.

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Rest Assured with the T-QUAL Tick

The distinctive accreditation 'tick' and TQUAL ‘tick’ logo are displayed by caravan holiday parks that have a proven commitment to the highest quality of service.

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Spoil Dad this Father’s Day

Caravanning and camping provides a world of possibilities for adventure and travel allowing you to experience the most of your downtime, sharing precious times with your dad, friends and loved ones.

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Experience a Caravanning Holiday

4 June 2012

Australians might be tightening their belts in tough and uncertain economic times, but many are rediscovering the simple pleasures of time spent together, on the road caravanning and camping.

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Rekindle the Romance with a Cabin Getaway

24 February 2012

While offering a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, many of today’s caravan holiday parks provide top-of-the-line cabins to cater for the growing demand of holiday makers who still want to experience a caravanning and camping lifestyle.