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Camping in the Rain: Tips to Stay Dry, Comfortable and Prepared
Choosing where to camp: Set your tent up away from drips, wind, and hazards. Keeping your tent dry: Use plastic bins, dry bags, and tarpaulins to keep you, your...
NSW Road Trip Planning 101: Routes, Timing and Booking Tips
Choose your route: The Central Coast is a slow-paced, food-centric route, while the Pacific Coast is a sunnier, tropical, active road trip route. Time the trip with the wildlife:...
What’s Included in a Glamping Stay? Amenities to Expect at NSW Holiday Parks
What is glamping?: Glamping is, in short, glamorous camping. What’s so glam about glamping?: In glamping, you don’t have to set up your tent or gear. Do you go...
5 Dog-Friendly Hikes Right on Your NSW Holiday Park’s Doorstep
1. Reflections Holiday Parks Lennox Head: Enjoy tea-tree waters, outdoor dining, a fenced dog park, and Seven Mile Beach. 2. BIG4 Saltwater at Yamba Holiday Park: Explore unspoilt nature,...
The Canberra Caravan Lifestyle Expo 2026
Discover the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure at the 2026 Canberra Caravan Lifestyle Expo Get ready to ignite your wanderlust at the 2026 Canberra Caravan Lifestyle Expo, returning for three action-packed...
Glamping vs Camping: What’s the Difference and Which Suits You?
Accommodation: Camping involves setting up a basic tent; glamping involves pre-set-up accommodation. Comfort & amenities: Camping is more basic, while glamping has private toilets and luxury beds. Cost &...
Do You Need Pet Insurance Before a Caravan Trip
Do I have to get pet insurance?: No, but pet insurance makes emergency vet costs less steep. Where can my pet go?: National parks, state forests and reserves, and...
There’s No Better Time, National Dealer Open Day: Saturday 5 September
NSW RV dealerships are throwing open their doors for a special event this September, RV Dealer Open Day. On 5 September, you’re invited to visit participating RV dealerships right across New...
2026 CCIA NSW Award Winners & Finalists Announced
Our 2026 Awards of Excellence celebrated the individual and collective achievements of the Caravan, Camping, Manufactured Housing & Land Lease Living industry in NSW. These coveted awards recognise businesses...
Best Camping Spots Near Sydney
Cedar Pines Caravan Park: A relaxing, coastal park. North Nowra Riverfront Caravan Park: Natural beauty with water sports. Shoal Bay Holiday Park: The best place for a sandy family...
NSW Campgrounds a Short Walk from the Beach
Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park: Check out Seven Mile Beach and the Crooked River at this dog-friendly park. BIG4 Moruya Heads Easts Dolphin Beach Holiday Park: See Dolphin Beach...
The Illawarra Caravan Lifestyle Expo 2026
Discover the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure at the 2026 Illawarra Caravan Lifestyle Expo Get ready to ignite your wanderlust at the 2026 Illawarra Caravan Lifestyle Expo, returning for three action-packed...