Caravan World Issue 609

We are all to blame for the lack of new vans for sale at present — that's us, the caravan media for extolling the joys of the caravanning lifestyle, and you, our readers who are also promoting the lifestyle and encouraging so many new buyers to the caravan yards. Our predicament is that it's getting harder and harder to secure new vans for review because the yards are emptying quicker than vans can be built. Unfortunately, the lack of supply has impacted our plans for a Best Aussie Vans event we had hoped to run next month. Builders have customers screaming for the van they ordered months ago, and they simply don't have excess stock to take out of the supply chain for a week at BAV. One builder who had signed up for…

Queensland-based offroad caravan manufacturer Zone RV has released its 2022 model range almost a full year early after its 2021 inventory sold out months ahead of schedule. A huge boom in demand for RVs as a result of COVID-19 restrictions on overseas travel precipitated the unveiling of the new 2022 models. Each feature a significantly upgraded list of standard inclusions across the Off-Road, Venture, Summit and Family models, with minor adjustments to the optional upgrade list for the Base series. The company says 2022 build dates are already starting to fill up, with orders being taken now for delivery close to Easter in 2022. All Zone RV caravans are designed for offroad travel, and incorporate technology from the marine and aeronautical industries. Zone RV’s Base series, priced from $79,000 (unchanged from 2020 prices), is…

After the 2020 version was cancelled, the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo will return to the Brisbane Showgrounds from 19-21 March. Combining the latest in campers, caravans and camping accessories, the latest and greatest from the 4x4 aftermarket, fishing, boating, tourism, apparel and live entertainment and presentations, the show will bring everything attendees have come to know and love in a COVID-safe environment. Tickets are only available via online pre-purchase. “Following a lot of hard work by all involved, we are thrilled that the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is back, with an emphasis on complying with the latest COVID safe practices,” said Jon Perry, Event Director. “Since the 2020 event was sadly cancelled due to the pandemic, we have been working very hard with Brisbane Showgrounds…

One of south-east Queensland’s popular family holiday parks is now set up to accept digital currency payments. Sharp Park River Bend Bush Camping, located near Canungra, has embraced Australia’s newest digital currency, Qoin (pronounced ‘coin’), which is headquartered in Queensland. The family-oriented camping ground is situated on 20 acres of pristine Australian bushland with the Coomera River running through its centre. An idyllic holiday destination for families, Sharp Park River Bend Bush Camping offers powered and unpowered sites and provides a number of family-friendly entertainment events throughout the year. The family-run business is one of the first in the area to accept Qoin, and they’re hopeful the digital currency will help attract more tourists. “These days with COVID, you’re used to scanning barcodes and signing in,” says Dempsey Nutley, who runs Sharp Park River Bend…

Owners of electric vehicles will be able to power up quicker than ever with a network of 10 RTM75 fast-charging stations to be installed at locations around Queensland’s Gold Coast. The network is central to the Queensland Electric Super Highway of 31 fast-charging sites enabling travel from Coolangatta to Cairns and from Brisbane west to Toowoomba in a low or zero-emissions electric vehicle. The stations, supported by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland jobs booster that helps fund new infrastructure projects, will also be a key link for some of Australia’s best road trips that are in the process of going electric including the Pacific Coast Way from the Gold Coast to Cairns and the renowned Pacific Coast Drive from Lake Macquarie in NSW to the Gold Coast Hinterland. The stations will…

On Saturday 10 April, the NSW Southern Highlands village of Berrima will be brought to life with a unique food and wine trail dubbed ‘Wander the Wingecarribee’. Guests will get a taste not only for the Georgian history of the township, established in 1831, through its architecture but also its gastronomic delights with ‘tastings’ at various venues. The event comprises multiple small groups being led at varying times on an immersive foodie trail with a local host. The heritage trail is designed around following the Wingecarribee River’s history from the Gundungurra peoples to modern Berrima and iconic stops will include the iconic Harpers Mansion, a heritage listed house recognised for its Georgian design. Details: experiencenature.com.au/wildfestexperiences/…