According to the Caravan Industry Association of Australia, there were more than 647,300 recreational vehicles registered in 2017. During the same year, 22,400 caravans and campervans sold — the second biggest year for the industry since 1980. Caravanning and camping, without a doubt, have become two of the most popular recreational activities among Aussies. And they’ll become even more popular with the upcoming 2019 caravan and camping shows that will be held all over the country.
QUEENSLAND CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOWS
Moreton Bay Caravan, Camping, Boating, & 4X4 Expo
Dates: 15 – 17 February 2019
Location: Redcliffe Showgrounds, Lamington Drive, Redcliffe
Website: bayexpo.com.au
Gold Coast Caravan and Outdoor Expo
Dates: 1 -3 March 2019
Location: Metricon Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara
Website: caravanqld.com.au/events/gold-coast-caravan-and-outdoor-expo/
National 4X4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo Brisbane
Dates: 5 – 7 April 2019
Location: Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Website: 4x4show.com.au/brisbane
South Queensland Caravan, Camping, Fishing & 4X4 Expo
Dates: 26 – 28 April 2019
Location: Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour
Website: caravancampingexpo.com.au
Cairns Home Show & Caravan, Camping, and Boating Expo
Dates: 17 – 19 May 2019
Location: Cairns Showgrounds, 120 Mulgrave Rd, Parramatta Park
Website: cairnsexpo.com.au
2019 Mackay Home Show & Caravan Camping Expo
Dates: 24 – 26 May 2019
Location: Mackay Showgrounds, 24 Milton Street, Mackay
Website: mackayexpo.com.au
Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow
Dates: 5 – 10 June 2019
Location: Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Website: caravanqld.com.au/events/queensland-caravan-camping-touring-supershow/
Gold Coast Expo
Dates: 26 – 28 July 2019
Location: Aquis Park, Gold Coast Turf Club, Racecourse Drive, Bundall
Website: goldcoastexpo.com.au
The Queensland Outdoor Adventure & Motoring Expo
Dates: 2 – 4 August 2019
Location: Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Rd, Toowoomba
Website: adventureexpo.com.au
Fraser Coast Expo
Dates: 16 – 18 August 2019
Location: Maryborough Showgrounds, Bruce Hwy, Maryborough
Website: frasercoastexpo.com.au
Rockhampton Expo
Dates: 23 – 25 August 2019
Location: Rockhampton Showgrounds, Cnr Exhibition & New Exhibition Roads, Wandal, Rockhampton
Website: rockhamptonexpo.com.au
Townsville Caravan, 4X4 and Outdoor Adventure Expo
Dates: August 31 – September 1 2019
Location: Reid Park, Charters Towers Rd, Townsville
Website: townsvilleexpo.com.au
Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating & 4X4 Adventure Expo
Dates: 20 – 22 September 2019
Location: Cleveland Showgrounds, Norm Price Park, Cleveland
Website: clevelandexpo.com.au
Sunshine Coast Home Show & Caravan, Camping & Boating Expo
Dates: 27 – 29 September 2019
Location: Sunshine Coast Stadium, 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina
Website: sunshinecoastexpo.com.au
Toowoomba Spring Home Show & Outdoor Leisure Expo
Dates: 18 – 20 October 2019
Location: Toowoomba Showgrounds, Frank Thomas Ave, Toowoomba
Website: toowoombaexpo.com.au
Pre-Christmas Caravan & Camping Sale
Dates: October 21 – November 3 2019
Location: 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills 4006
Website: caravanqld.com.au/events/pre-christmas-caravan-camping-sale/
NEW SOUTH WALES CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOWS
Newcastle Caravan Camping Holiday Expo
Dates: 7- 10 February 2019
Location: Newcastle Entertainment Centre & Showgrounds, Brown Road, Broadmeadow
Website: caravanexpo.com
Illawarra Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Dates: 15 – 17 February 2019
Location: Kembla Grange Racecourse, Princes Highway, Kembla Grange
Website: ruralscene.com.au/illawarra
Wagga Outdoor Adventure Leisure Expos
Dates: 12 – 14 April 2019
Location: Wagga Wagga Showgrounds and Exhibition Complex, Bourke Street, Wagga
Website: homeshowexpos.com.au
2019 NSW Caravan Camping Holiday Supershow
Dates: April 30 – May 5 2019
Location: Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, James Ruse Dr, Rosehill
Website: supershow.com.au
Albury Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Dates: March 29 – April 14 2019
Location: Albury Showground, Mate Street, Albury
Website: ruralscene.com.au/albury
Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Dates: 24 – 26 May 2019
Location: Maitland Showgrounds, Blomfield Street, South Maitland
Website: ruralscene.com.au/hunter-valley
Lismore Outdoor Leisure Show
Dates: 12 – 14 July 2019
Location: Lismore Showgrounds, Alexandra St, Lismore
Website: ruralscene.com.au/hunter-valley
Mid North Coast Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Dates: 9 – 11 August 2019
Location: Wauchope Showgrounds, Beechwood Rd, Wauchope
Website: ruralscene.com.au/mid-north-coast
Hawkesbury Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Dates: August 30 – September 1 2019
Location: Hawkesbury Showground, 40 Racecourse Rd, Richmond
Website: ruralscene.com.au/hawkesbury
Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Dates: 13 – 15 September 2019
Location: Dubbo Showgrounds, Wingewarra St, Dubbo
Website: ruralscene.com.au/orana
Central Coast 4WD, Caravan, Camping & Boat Show
Dates: 27 – 29 September 2019
Location: Mingara Recreation Club, Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi
Website: grimmopromotions.com.au/CC4wd
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOWS
2019 Canberra Caravan Camping Outdoor Lifestyle Expo
Dates: 25 – 27 October 2019
Location: EPIC – Exhibition Park In Canberra, Flemington Rd and Northbourne Ave, Mitchell
Website: canberrahomeshow.com.au
VICTORIA CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOWS
Geelong Outdoor Living Show
Dates: 18 – 20 January 2019
Location: Geelong Showgrounds, Breakwater Rd, Geelong
Website: outdoorlivingshow.com.au
Victorian Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow
Dates: 20 – 25 February 2019
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds, Espom Rd, Ascot Vale
Website: caravanshow.com.au
The Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo Mornington
Dates: 14 – 17 March 2019
Location: Mornington Racecourse, 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington
Website: greatoutdoorexpos.com.au/mornington
The Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo Ballarat
Dates: 12 – 14 April 2019
Location: Ballarat Showgrounds, Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St,Wendouree
Website: greatoutdoorexpos.com.au/ballarat
The Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo Mildura
Dates: 28 – 30 June 2019
Location: Mildura Racecourse, Nichols Point, Mildura
Website: greatoutdoorexpos.com.au/mildura
National 4X4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo
Dates: 16 – 18 August 2019
Location: Melbourne Showgrounds, Espom Rd, Ascot Vale
Website: 4x4show.com.au/melbourne
Border Caravan & Camping Expo
Dates: 23 – 25 August 2019
Location: Wodonga Racecourse, Hamilton Smith Dr, Wodonga
Website: borderexpo.com.au
The Great Outdoor & 4X4 Expo Shepparton
Dates: 30 August – 1 September 2019
Location: Shepparton Showgrounds, High St, Shepparton
Website: greatoutdoorexpos.com.au/shepparton
Melbourne Leisurefest
Dates: 3 – 6 October 2019
Location: Sandown Racecourse, 591 – 659 Princes Highway, Springvale
Website: melbourneleisurefest.com.au
Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest
Dates: 22 – 24 November 2019
Location: Bendigo Racecourse, Heinz Street, Ascot
Website: leisurefest.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOWS
Let’s Go Caravan & Camping Lifestyle Show
Dates: 13- 17 February 2019
Location: Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Road, Wayville
Website: caravanandcampingsa.com.au
Adelaide 4WD and Adventure Show
Dates: 25 – 27 October 2019
Location: Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Road, Wayville
Website: adelaide.4wdshow.com.au
The Great Outdoor and 4X4 Expo Mt. Gambier
Dates: 15 – 17 November 2019
Location: Mt Gambier Showgrounds, Pick Ave, Mt Gambier
Website: greatoutdoorexpos.com.au/mtgambier
WESTERN AUSTRALIA CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOWS
Perth Caravan & Camping Show
Dates: 20 – 24 March 2019
Location: Claremont Showground, 1 Graylands Avenue, Claremont
Website: caravanandcampingshow.com.au
Bunbury 4WD, Boating & Camping Expo
Dates: October 2019 (TBA)
Location: Bicentennial Square, Blair Street, Bunbury
Website: bunbury4wdcampingexpo.com.au
Perth 4WD and Adventure Show
Dates: 8 – 10 November 2019
Location: McCalum Park, Garland Street, Victoria Park
Website: perth.4wdshow.com.au
NORTHERN TERRITORY CARAVAN AND CAMPING SHOWS
Darwin 4WD, Boating & Camping Expo
Dates: June 22 – 23
Location: Darwin Showgrounds, Stuart Hwy, Winnellie
Website: darwin4wdcampingexpo.com.au
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2019’s caravan and camping shows in Australia will host hundreds of exhibitors and will display the newest caravans, campervans, motorhomes and camper trailers in the market today. Not to mention the vast array of gadgets, accessories and gear to make your camping and fishing holidays even better.
And as any camping veteran would tell you, these events are great opportunities to land a great deal if you are looking to purchase. If you are planning to buy your own recreational vehicle at any of these events, make sure that you have pre-approved finance beforehand. It will give you more confidence to negotiate and greater buying power knowing exactly how much you can spend.
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