Our annual Road to a Million competition is drawing to a close, and what a ride it’s been! As we enter the final stretch of this exciting initiative, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the successes, celebrate standout contributions, and build anticipation for the final announcements. Celebrating Early Success A massive shoutout goes toBIG4Read more
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Our annual Caravan to a Million competition is back, and this year it’s fresher than ever. Designed exclusively for our caravan manufacturing, dealership, and event partners, this initiative is more than just a contest. It’s a proven marketing engine that drives consumer engagement, boosts foot traffic, and amplifies your brand across the caravanning landscape. What’sRead more
I hope this finds you all well after a fruitful holiday season, but that you each got some well deserved rest also. As we head into the 2025 season, I am looking forward to what the year will look like for Caravanning Tasmania and its members. Throughout the next month or two, I amRead more
Tasmania continues to captivate travellers, with fresh data from 2024 highlighting significant growth in occupancy and revenue across its caravan and camping sector. Powered and unpowered sites, along with cabin accommodations, are contributing to this surge, reflecting strong demand for Tasmania’s unique offerings. Cabin Occupancy: December 2024 cabin occupancy in Tasmania reached 67%, a markedRead more
As Australians prepare to head to the polls, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has unveiled a forward-thinking roadmap, The Road Ahead: A View to the Future. Focused on improving road safety, driving regional growth, and fostering sustainability, these national policy priorities aim to strengthen Australia’s caravanning industry—a vital contributor to tourism and regional economies.Read more
We’re reaching out with an important update. Caravanning Tasmania is excited to share the national CEO, Stuart Lamont, will be participating in a tourism roundtable with the Premier in early February in his office in Launceston. This meeting will focus on the Spirit strategy as well as infrastructure development, and we want to ensure yourRead more
The Road to a Million campaign in Tasmania is in full swing, showcasing the incredible caravan parks that make our island state a bucket-list destination for travellers. Each month, we celebrate a standout participating park that has gone above and beyond to welcome guests and promote the joys of caravanning and camping in Tasmania.Read more
Caravanning Tasmania members are in an exciting period of growth and opportunity. Our industry is not just thriving—it’s setting new benchmarks for success. Here’s how members like you are directly benefiting from the industry’s continued expansion and development: 1. Record Growth and Increased Visitors In 2023, caravan and camping accommodation in Tasmania grew by 7.4%,Read more
Tasmania has recently passed industrial manslaughter laws, becoming the final Australian state to do so. This change in legislation introduces severe penalties, including fines of up to $18 million for corporations and up to 21 years in prison for individuals found negligent in workplace deaths. For businesses in the caravanning industry, such as caravan parkRead more
We’re excited to let you know that the 2025 edition of the Caravanning Tasmania Guide is on its way and will be available this November! This guide is packed with all the updated info on Tasmania’s stunning touring routes, must-see spots, and, of course, caravan parks across the state. It’s a fantastic tool toRead more