Recent research has revealed that campers are happier, more socially and environmentally conscious and closer to their loved ones. Their kids get to learn great life skills, detach from their devices and it helps to build strong families relationships.

Indeed the benefits are enormous. Australians who go camping are reportedly more satisfied, optimistic and energised than those who don’ t and they are also less stressed, frustrated, bored and lonely.

The statistics reveal what many millions of Australians already know- caravan and camping holidays make us happier and healthier and that’ s why each year we see people spending more than 17 million nights experiencing caravan or camping getaways in NSW alone.

For anyone who enjoys, or is looking to enjoy a caravan or camping holiday, our 2018 Guide provides an unrivalled source of valuable information. With extensive detail on over 400 parks and 200 caravan, camping and RV dealers, manufacturers and service and repair providers throughout the State, this resource provides more than 20 touring maps covering all of NSW to help you plan your next holiday.

As the peak body representing the caravan and camping industry in NSW, the CCIA provides a range of free products and travel tools for the community and we keenly promote the amazing experiences caravan and camping holidays offer.

Along with this guide, you can find more useful information online at www. caravan-camping. com. au where you can access all the information you might need for planning your holiday and tips to make your holiday hassle free.

We hope you get out and enjoy all that caravan and camping has to offer in 2018.

Lyndel Gray Chief Executive Officer Caravan & Camping Industry Association of NSW

As the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, I am delighted to welcome you to a wonderful year of caravan and camping in 2018. Driving tourism growth in rural and regional NSW is one of the NSW Government’ s leading priorities and plays an important role in our State’ s overnight visitor economy.

The NSW Caravan & Camping Holiday Guide is a great resource to assist you in the planning of your caravan and camping holiday across this fantastic State, and what better way to see our array of destinations, attractions and events.

Caravan and camping holidays appeal to travellers of all ages and demographics, from young families wanting a holiday park experience with a full suite of facilities, to retirees exploring the country and enjoying the freedom of travel in their own caravan or luxury motorhome.

Australians have a great tradition of caravan and camping holidays and NSW leads the way. In the year ended March 2017, NSW welcomed 3.9 million domestic caravan and camping visitors who contributed $ 2.9 billion to the State’ s economy.

We will continue to work closely with the Caravan and Camping Industry Association to attract more visitors to Australia’ s premier tourism and events State to help the NSW Government achieve its goal of doubling overnight expenditure by 2020.

I encourage you to go to www. visitnsw. com. au which provides the very best activities, events and experiences on offer across rural and regional NSW. I wish you all the best in your travels throughout our incredible State over the coming year.

Adam Marshall MP Minister for Tourism and Major Events

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NSW Caravan & Camping Parks & Products Holiday Guide 2018