Australian Caravan History

17/05/2026

30 years ago
Caravan World May issue
Caravan reviews:
Goldstream's Goldstorm LE
Future System's Breo off-road
Halmark's Prestige Clipper
Regal's Desert series 4x4
Pedigree's Elite

Places & Parks:
Parks of Portland
Araluen
Lightning Ridge
The Granite Belt.
Cassowary Coast

Technical & Trade:
Perth Show report

17/05/2026

With Caravanning Queensland – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

It's good to stay in the loop and up to date with your interests.

17/05/2026

With Caravan Industry Victoria – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

It's good to keep in the loop and up to date with our interests.

04/05/2026

A is for Argonaut Caravans.
They were located at 232-234 Mahoneys Road in Thomastown, a northern suburb of Melbourne during the 1970s. They were a smaller company that was considered to be of a higher level of quality of construction and with an ability to custom build to a customer's wishes.

02/05/2026

Caravan World May 2001. 25 years ago.
Reviews include Compass Heritage; Statesman Royale and Pedigree 5.8
The Toyota Rav4 was evaluated as a tow vehicle.
Travel locations include Batemans Bay; Kangeron Caravan Park in Dromana Victoria; and St George in Queensland.

30/04/2026

Throwback Thursday.
This is the cover of Caravan World 30 years ago.
Reviews include: Scenic, Trakmaster, Golf, Savanar, and Regal. The Toyota Vienta was evaluated as a tow vehicle.
Travel locations included Bendigo Vic, Katherine NT, White Cliffs.
There was a report on the Adelaide Caravan show.
Came showed off a caravan with many of the products they retail.
There is a preview of the 1996 CMCAs National Rally.

23/04/2026

More shows to get to so you can research that perfect unit.

The adventure continues 🚐

There is still plenty to look forward to on the 2026 events calendar, with Leisurefest shows coming to Cranbourne, Melbourne, Bendigo and Geelong.

Whether you are upgrading your caravan, planning your next getaway or just love exploring the latest in camping and outdoor lifestyle gear, these events are the perfect place to get inspired.

Mark your calendar and start planning your visit.

Which show will we see you at? 👇

22/11/2025

Hi folks! I just received a small bunch of old magazines.
One of them was this now 50 year old issue.
It features a Coronet, a Topagee camper, and a Noel's Regal.

03/07/2023

July 1983. 40 years ago, this is the front cover of Caravan World magazine. The main articles were about the Alko chassis and suspension system fitted to the Aerolite range of Viscount and Millards produced by Vicarr Industries; Jayco relocatable homes; and the Victorian Caravan & Camping Show.

23/06/2023

Advertisement of a brand no longer seen on our roads.