NSW's caravan and camping industry has celebrated the best of what
the industry has to offer.
Its recent announcement of winners of the 2015 Awards of Excellence
showcased holiday parks, dealerships, service providers and the state's
manufacturing excellence.
"NSW is the most popular caravan and camping destination in Australia and
we are celebrating our success," Caravan & Camping Industry Association of
NSW president Theo Whitmont said.
"Each year we have an amazing line-up of entries for our Awards of
Excellence program, and it really shows just what a fantastic caravan,
camping and land lease living experiences we have here in NSW.
"From the quality of our products, to the standards of our service and the
incredible range of options on offer, this is an industry I am proud to be
a part of.
"Of significant note are our two ‘Best of the Best’ awards for Trade and
Park which were awarded to Ballina-based manufacturer Horizon Motorhomes
and the beautiful BIG4 Koala Shores Holiday Park in Port Stephens.
"Horizon has been producing specialist motorhomes since 1995 and is
constantly enhancing their product offering to deliver the best product to
their customers," Mr Whitmont said.
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ALL SET FOR HAT-TRICK |
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WITH two awards up its sleeves
already this year, Jayco Newcastle may be in line for the hat-trick.
The dealership ‒ described by Jayco owner Gerry Ryan as "world
class" ‒ has recently been announced as a finalist in this month's
Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales Motor Industry State
Awards. Jayco Newcastle owner Damian Charleson is pictured with
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BIG4 Koala Shores was a "prime example of excellence in a holiday park",
he said.
The park offered a huge range of cabins and camping sites and exceptional
facilities including pool areas, cafe, tennis courts, mini golf, boat and
go-kart hire and a kids' club.
"They have also taken out the award for Best Deluxe or Resort Style Park,
further recognising the high level of amenity BIG4 Koala Shores provides,"
Mr Whitmont said.
NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the
state attracted more than 2.2 million domestic caravan and camping
visitors each year, the majority for holiday or leisure purposes.
"With the standard of product and service offered in NSW, it is no wonder
we are the most popular state for caravan and camping holidays," he said.
"Tourism is a major economic driver and it is of particular importance in
regional NSW where it accounts for more than one quarter of visitor
holiday nights, making a significant contribution to the visitor economies
in these areas.
"I congratulate the award winners from across the state and the CCIA for
continuing to support the industry in achieving new standards of
excellence."
Winners were:
Best NSW Dealer/Retailer/Wholesaler – Regional
Jayco Newcastle
Best NSW Dealer/Retailer/Wholesaler – Sydney
Sydney RV Group
Best NSW Industry Service Provider
All Parks Insurance
Best NSW Industry Product Provider
CIL Insurance
Best NSW Manufactured Home Builder
Uniplan Group, Armidale
Best NSW Manufacturer – Caravans, Camper Trailers & Tents
Cub Campers, Sydney
Best NSW Manufacturer – Motorhomes, Campervans & 5th Wheelers
Horizon Motorhomes, Ballina
Best NSW Hire Company
Baby Boomers Caravan Hire, Lake Macquarie
Best Deluxe/Resort Style Park - More than 100 sites
BIG4 Koala Shores Holiday Park, Port Stephens
Best Holiday Park Inland - More than 100 sites
Austin Tourist Park, Tamworth
Best Holiday Park Inland - 100 sites or less
Rainbow Pines Tourist Caravan Park, Adaminaby
Best Holiday Park North Coast - 100 sites or less
North Coast Holiday Parks North Beach, North Beach
Best Holiday Park North Coast - More than 100 sites
BIG4 Sunshine South West Rocks, South West Rocks
Best Holiday Park South Coast - 100 sites or less
BIG4 South Durras Holiday Park, South Durras
Best Holiday Park South Coast - More than 100 sites
Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park, Gerroa
Best Manufactured Home Village/Estate
Laurieton Residential Resort, Laurieton
Employee of the Year - Holiday, Tourist & Resort Parks
Peter Upton, Lake Conjola Entrance Holiday Park, Lake Conjola
Young Employee of the Year
Amber Kolo, North Coast Holiday Parks, Northern Rivers
BEST OF THE BEST – TRADE
Horizon Motorhomes, Ballina
BEST OF THE BEST – PARKS
BIG4 Koala Shores Holiday Park, Port Stephens
NSW Department of Primary Industries - Recreation Excellence Award for
a Park On Crown Land
Sawtell Beach Holiday Park, Sawtell
