FEBRUARY 2022

Extensive display of products planned

The Hunter's popular caravan and camping expo all set to throw open doors this week

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NEWCASTLE'S most popular caravan and camping expo will throw open its doors this week.

NSW's showcase of caravan and camping products, services and equipment will return on Friday, with three days of excitement at the Newcastle Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expo.

Held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre and Showground, the event will offer vast outdoor exhibitions and large undercover halls with plenty of space for the enjoyment, comfort and safety of attendees and exhibitors.

The long running expo is staged annually by the Caravan & Camping Industry Association and is run in accordance with NSW Health’s COVID Safe guidelines.

There will be extensive display of products, including the latest caravans, motorhomes, campervans, camper trailers, tents, camping equipment, 4WD accessories, holiday parks and more.

"Australia's love of travel and the great outdoors has not dampened over the past two years, with a huge leap in the number of people taking caravan and camping holidays as COVID restrictions have eased,," CCIA NSW chief executive Lyndel Gray said.

"Caravan and camping holidays are uniquely enticing as they connect travellers to nature, give them access to some of the most beautiful locations NSW has to offer, and people just love being outdoors and camping under the stars.

"Last year, visitors took four million overnight caravan or camping trips in NSW which was a 17 percent increase on the previous year when COVID lockdowns took a significant toll.

"Caravan and camping has always been hugely popular but now, as people seek confidence in their holiday plans, these kinds of holidays are proving to be even more attractive.

"The beauty of the Newcastle Expo is that it provides a one-stop-shop where people can see some of the latest and best that the industry has to offer and get inspiration for new holiday destinations across NSW.

"This year there will be a guest appearance on Friday and Saturday by publisher and popular TV personality Pat Callinan who is one of Australia's best loved 4x4, RV and camping experts."

Tickets are only available for purchase online, ensuring visitors are able to enter the venue seamlessly and without waiting in lines.

The cost $16 for adults and $12 for concession, with children 16 and under free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Tickets are on sale now and are available at www.caravan.expo.com.

Providing a COVID-safe event is a top priority for the association and venue with important reminders about physical distancing and hygiene available on the website.

Face masks are mandatory when indoors and inside RVs, and highly recommended elsewhere when at the expo and people are urged to stay home if they are unwell.

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