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Crowds hunt a bargain in the accessories area

Crowds hunt a bargain in the accessories area

Record crowds at Melbourne show

Leisurefest dubbed
a spring success

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THE seventh annual Melbourne Leisurefest has been dubbed a massive spring hit with record crowds.

More than 31,000 people flocked to the Sandown Racecourse during the four-day show where 300-plus exhibitors showcased the latest and greatest from the worlds of camping, caravanning, four-wheel driving, boating and fishing.

Crowds were treated to an amazing range of products as well as informative seminars and demonstrations.

Highlights of the show included the towing track, where Murcotts driving school ran towing demonstrations and AL-KO showcased its ESC system.

There were fishing seminars at the Yamaha Supertank, the new 4x4 Village and the 3AW outside broadcast featuring celebrities including Coxy and Rex Hunt.

The success of the show can be attributed to the tireless work of the event organisers, the Caravan Industry Association Victoria (CIA VIC) and the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) as well as the support of major sponsor, the Dometic Group.

CEO of CIA VIC Rob Lucas was thrilled with the turnout at Sandown.

"Victoria is a spectacular place to travel in and there's no better way to see it than by caravanning or camping with family and friends," he said.

"It was fantastic to see so many people at Melbourne Leisurefest experiencing the best our great industries have to offer."

There was an array of prizes given away to lucky Leisurefest visitors, plus the announcement of the United Haven Charity Caravan raffle winner ... Mr J Simmons from Thetford Australia.

In an incredibly generous move, Mr Simmons said Thetford would sell the caravan and contribute the proceeds to the nearly $50,000 already raised for Kids Under Cover, a charity which helps at-risk youngsters.

"At Thetford we love the well-being of our Australian youth as much as we love leisure," Mr Simmons said.

"We believe that a fund like Kids Under Cover can never get enough support and that is why we will sell the caravan and donate the raised proceeds to them."

The Passport Competition returned to Melbourne Leisurefest and was as popular as ever, with four winners sharing in prizes valued at almost $5000.

These included an ARB Off Road Pack and an Ultimate Towing Package.

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