The new Apple iPad: endless possibilities

MOVE over you grey nomads ... today's travellers are getting younger, thanks to the onslaught of 'whiz-bang' technologies.

A more youthful generation is being lured into caravanning by the affordable price tag and ability to 'stay connected' while away from home.

In fact, according to Caravanning Queensland, Aussies between the ages of 18 and 35 now make up 40 percent of caravanners and holidaymakers at caravan parks and campgrounds.

The organisation said the growth of hi-tech caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes, along with the increasing popularity of wireless networks, GPS tracking technology and online booking systems, had made it easier and more attractive for younger generations to hit the open road on touring holidays.

Chief executive officer Ron Chapman said they revelled in the industry's new 'whiz-bang' technologies such as plasma screens, satellite TV, expandable caravans and wireless internet.

"Caravan parks from Darling Downs to Cape York are reporting an increasing number of young people on the roads this year as the winter pilgrimage begins," he said.

"Touring holidays are affordable, easy and can be very spontaneous – all attractive attributes for young people looking for the freedom of the open roads.

"Technology is certainly making touring holidays easier and more attractive to young people. As a result, more and more caravan and holiday parks and retailers are setting up shop online to capitalise on this trend.

"As Australia takes delivery of Apple’s new iPad, I can only imagine the endless possibilities available for touring holidays enthusiasts!

"Catching up with the latest news from home, chatting to friends online, paying bills, reading reviews on caravan and camping gadgets and booking your next caravan park, mobile technology surely makes almost everything possible on the open roads now."

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