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BREAKING NEWS:
JUNE 29:
More and more people are taking to the caravanning
lifestyle, it has been revealed. According to last year's nationwide Census,
over 58,000 people are now living in caravans or are on the road fulltime in
their RVs. Another 29,369 were living in
cabins or on houseboats.
JUNE 29:
Caravan Industry Association of Australia says that
despite changing border restrictions and weather events dealing tough year,
the industry again exceeded expectations. The industry reported record highs
for 2021, with an "astonishing $23.8 billion impact on the Australian
economy annually".
JUNE 28:
Changes to Queensland gold-rush town of Gympie's town
plan will allow more camps, caravans and cabins in a bid to attract more
tourists.
JUNE 28:
Shares in Fleetwood, which operates RV accessories
company Northern Camec and Melbourne-based caravan repairs and services
company Northern RV, continue to fall, opening at a year-low of $1.36 on the
ASX today.
JUNE 28:
Gilgandra Shire Council in NSW has appointed
Tooraweenah Caravan Park's Janelle Quilter and Gilgandra Caravan Park's
Tracy Mellor to its 14-member Economic Development Committee.
JUNE 28:
Caravan dealers report that more RVs are being sold
this year after caravan shows rather than at them. "This indicates people
are not making impulse decisions in the heat of the moment," says one on the
popular online Caravaners (sic)
Forum. "If the supply situation doesn't change you will find many
dealers and manufacturers not attending. No point in taking orders for
product you can't supply," he says.
JUNE 27:
Queensland Police today said that almost half of all
crashes involving a vehicle towing a caravan and deemed to be at fault in
2020 and 2021 were caused by either the caravan or tow vehicle losing
control. "Just because a vehicle manufacturer states a vehicle can tow 3.5
tonne, it does not necessarily mean that vehicle, fully loaded with
passengers, fuel and luggage, can still tow 3.5 tonne," they said. "It is
important to remember that weights often include a fully fuelled car,
passengers, a fully loaded caravan, as well as extras on the vehicle such as
bull bars, roof racks and aftermarket tyres. These can add up quickly and
easily push your load over the weight limit for your vehicle’s Gross Vehicle
Mass or your combination’s Gross Combination Mass.
 JUNE
26:
Mount Barker Caravan Park & Mt Barker Village in WA is on the market for
$1.4 million. Agent caravanparkbrokerswa&nt says the park has "a steady
casual income" from corporate clients. "Tourist income is small and the park
would definitely increase this income by membership in a marketing group
such as BIG4, G’Day Parks etc.," it adds.
JUNE 25:
Children are being allowed to stay free at NSW's Darling outback retreat and
Broken Hill Outback Resort thanks to family specials during the school
holidays.
JUNE 25:
Zone RV on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, which
recently received $1.4 million state government
grant, has now advertised for assembly and factory workers.
JUNE 25:
Queensland's Mckinlay Shire Council is seeking volunteer camp hosts to do
2-3 weeks stints at the Julia Creek RV Friendly site.
JUNE 25:
The Oasis Tourist Park at Virginia in the Northern
Territory, which received a $150,000 Roadhouse to Recovery grant to
boost their accommodation offerings, now has a resort-sized
swimming pool and 10 new cabins, including six poolside cabins, two deluxe
family cabins and two disability accessible cabins.
JUNE 24:
The 2022 Let's Go Sunshine Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo will return to
Queensland's Nambour Showgrounds from August 19 to 21.
JUNE 14:
Body of woman, 59, found in caravan which caught fire
at caravan park on Victoria's South Gippsland Hwy at Dandenong South in the
early hours of today. Police are investigating and have appealed for people
who witnessed the incident or with information to contact Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000.
JUNE 8:
Peer-to-peer caravan, campervan and motorhome sharing
company Camplify today reported $14.8 million in future bookings, a 95
percent rise for the same period in the 2021 financial year. The
Newcastle-based company told shareholders there had been a 62 percent growth
in its total fleet to 10,000 RVs. Year-to-date revenue continued to grow to
over $14.2m. "Camplify has seen significant growth with the return of
international travel and lifted travel restrictions," chief executive and
founder Justin Hales said.
 JUNE
8:
Victoria's Colac Otway Shire Council has announced
the reopening of Forrest Caravan Park ahead of the Queen’s Birthday long
weekend and under the new name of Forrest Holiday Park. New park managers
are onsite to welcome guests to the park, which has a new 15-year lease,
with a 5-year extension option.
JUNE 7:
Boulia Caravan Park in Queensland’s north-west blames
rising fuel prices for fewer grey nomad visitors ... but reports a rise in
travellers hitting free camping areas.
JUNE 4:
Caravanners and other RV travellers have welcomed news that work will begin next week at the
first of three sites where six new overtaking lanes will be built on
NSW's
Newell Highway between Coonabarabran and Narrabri. It
will reduce travel times and
improve safety on a section of road popular with grey nomads. Federal
Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the section was regular route for
caravanners and heavy vehicles carrying freight. "This stretch of the
highway is long and winding, and it can often be difficult to find a safe
place to overtake if you're stuck behind a truck
or caravan," Mr Coulton
said.
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