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Family camping and caravan holidays
With its long stretches of road and outdoor lifestyle, Australia is the ideal destination for a caravan or camping holiday. Whether you choose the bush, the beach or one of Australia’s fabulous holiday parks, you’re guaranteed a special and memorable getaway.
Camping has all the fun of travelling somewhere different, getting out in nature, and exploring a new environment. Campfires, cooking in the open and walking in the bush – activities we don’t normally get to experience – may all be part of the adventure. So pick up a tent and a sleeping bag and plan your family camping adventure!
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Aussie families love caravan and camping trips
The number of families choosing a camping holiday has steadily risen for the past few years. Cost of living pressures and the eyewatering price of international flights are also contributing to the trend, with domestic holidays de rigueur.
For inspiration, here are some of the top caravanning and camping trends in Australia.
Caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes
Did you or someone you know buy a campervan in the past few years? You’re not alone, with more than 40,000 camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes entering the Australian market in 2021, according to data from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia. Needless to say, that’s a record — and it means there’s a lot of families out there hitting the road.
Nostalgic beach camping holidays
There’s one thing Aussie families are seeking more than anything else – sunshine! As a result, beach holidays are booming, with coastal towns seeming more crowded (or overcrowded!) than ever during school holidays. Many parents are taking the opportunity to return to their favourite holiday playgrounds of their childhood to enjoy the simple pleasures of building sandcastles, beach cricket and barbies.
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Opening image: Cabins at NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort South Durras. © Destination NSW