Caravan Industry Association of Australia is the peak national body for the caravanning and camping industry in Australia. Our organisation’s vision is, “To lead and champion a safe, compliant and sustainable caravanning and camping industry in Australia” while working under our operation pillars.

Caravan Industry Association of Australia operates as a not-for-profit organisation with a membership base comprising the individual state caravanning and camping associations with whom we work collaboratively.

Most Australians are blissfully unaware of the significant economic impact that the caravan industry makes to our economy. The impressive annual contribution of $27.1 billion (and growing) is the combined product of over 6000 businesses (duplicate stat) in the sector, the deeply passionate and largely SME workforce, and the enthusiasm of caravan and camping consumers – both new and old.

The caravanning and camping industry have 50,000+ direct employees in Australia.

Over 40,000 motorised and towable recreational vehicles are supplied to market every year with over 930,000 recreational vehicles registered in Australia in 2025.

Visitors generated 57.1 million nights in caravan holiday parks and camping grounds around Australia in 2024, contributing $10.6 billion in visitor expenditure to the economy.

15.2 million caravan and camping trips were undertaken throughout Australia in 2024.

The caravanning and camping industry offer all Australians the opportunity to recharge in nature and reconnect with loved ones in times of holiday, generating much needed tourism dollars into regional communities.

As the peak national body, we are committed to facilitating and continuing this positive trajectory for the benefit of the Australian caravan and camping industry stakeholders and the broader Australian economy at large.