AUSTRALIANS in their droves are returning to caravanning and camping
for the typical great "Aussie" holiday.
And nowhere is this more true than in New South Wales where the growing
trend has brought a welcome 16 percent boom in visitor nights.
The caravan and camping getaway has resulted in a massive 15.7 million
nights of caravan and camping in the State during the past 12 months.
"NSW has recorded one of the strongest quarters of growth in the country
for the caravan and camping sector and nationally," Caravan & Camping
Industry Association NSW chief executive Lyndel Gray said.
"Caravan and camping is the fastest growing commercial accommodation type
outside of private rental accommodation.
“This is a pleasing result as our sector has worked hard to ensure it's
meeting the needs of today’s visitors, with many of our holiday parks
across the State providing outstanding facilities ... from campsites to
luxury ‘glamping’ and family sized cabins."
'No surprise we are
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caravanning and
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She said that in today's busy life, many people found it difficult to wind
down and disconnect from day-to-day demands.
"But caravan and camping holidays really help you take time out and relax.
"With an overall resurgence in domestic holidays, it’s really no surprise
we are also seeing a strong demand for caravan and camping ... it really
is the quintessential Aussie holiday."
Ms Gray said that for many people it was a return to the holidays of their
childhood, while for others it was a new adventure that opened the door on
a whole new world of travel.
"We are lucky to have access to some of of the most beautiful coastline in
the world, along with pristine wilderness areas and great regional touring
routes," she said.
"Caravan and camping holidays really are the perfect way to enjoy many of
these fantastic locations."
The latest National Visitor Survey figures for the March 2016 quarter show
domestic travellers are increasingly looking to outdoor activities such as
visits to botanical gardens, bushwalking and the beach.
Holidays, in particular, are driving the overall increase in domestic
visitation, with Australians now taking a record 36.1 million domestic
overnight holiday trips (up nine percent) annually.
Ms Gray said NSW had "amazing caravan and camping products" available
including state-of-the-art, high quality motorhomes and extraordinarily
equipped all-terrain camper trailers and caravans offering people the
freedom to holiday the way they liked.
"Australians have a wonderful tradition of caravan and camping getaways
and it is great to see more of us are reconnecting with the joys of the
great Aussie holiday."
