NSW Caravan & Camping Parks & Products Guide 2019 | Page 4

Welcome 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 family relationships. 0UKLLK[OLILULÄ[ZHYLLUVYTV\Z(\Z[YHSPHUZ^OVNV JHTWPUNHYLYLWVY[LKS`TVYLZH[PZÄLKVW[PTPZ[PJHUK 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 ^LZLLWLVWSLZWLUKPUNTVYL[OHUTPSSPVUUPNO[Z experiencing caravan or camping getaways in NSW alone. For anyone who enjoys, or is looking to enjoy a caravan VYJHTWPUNOVSPKH`V\Y .\PKLWYV]PKLZHU A Message from The NSW Government As the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, I am delighted to welcome you to a wonderful year of JHYH]HUUPUNHUKJHTWPUNPU +YP]PUN[V\YPZT growth in rural and regional NSW remains one of the NSW Government’s leading priorities and plays an important role in developing our State’s overnight visitor economy. The NSW Caravan & Camping Holiday Guide is a fantastic resource to help you plan your caravan and camping holiday across our stunning State, and what better way to experience our wonderful destinations, attractions and events than by enjoying the freedom to travel in your own caravan or luxury motorhome. Australians have a great tradition of caravan and camping holidays and NSW leads the way. In fact, 2 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 JHTWPUNOVSPKH`ZVɈLY (SVUN^P[O[OPZN\PKL`V\JHUÄUKTVYL\ZLM\S information online at www.caravancampingnsw.com 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 JHTWPUNOHZ[VVɈLYPU  Lyndel Gray *OPLM,_LJ\[P]L6ɉJLY Caravan & Camping Industry Association of NSW caravan and camping is the fastest growing visitor accommodation sector in NSW. From holiday parks with a range of facilities, to exploring the country and getting back to nature, caravan and camping holidays in our :[H[LVɈLYZVTL[OPUNMVYHSS[YH]LSSLYZ 0U[OL`LHYLUKLK1\UL5:>^LSJVTLKTPSSPVU domestic caravan and camping visitors who contributed IPSSPVU[V[OL:[H[L»ZLJVUVT`>L^PSSJVU[PU\L working closely with the Caravan and Camping Industry Association to attract even more visitors to Australia’s premier tourism and events State to help the NSW Government achieve its ambitious target of tripling overnight expenditure by 2030. I encourage you to go to www.visitnsw.com for more information on the very best activities, events and L_WLYPLUJLZVUVɈLYHJYVZZY\YHSHUKYLNPVUHS5:>ZV that you can get out on the road and make some great travel memories over the coming year. Adam Marshall MP Minister for Tourism and Major Events NSW Caravan & Camping Parks & Products Holiday Guide 2019