What has been months in the pipeline is now available - 99 Experiences e-Book, designed to inspire Australians to try different and exciting adventures around the country - is available for free.

While there are thousands of holiday experiences you could name in Australia, Experience Caravanning and Camping has picked 99 of our favourites in the ultimate holiday planning guide.

Inside you will be taken on a journey around our gorgeous country as we count up our top 99 experiences for the explorer in us all. 

Caravanning and camping numbers are booming because it’s such a relaxed and easy way to holiday. It provides the thread that binds Aussie camaraderie and presents the perfect way to welcome visitors from other countries to explore our towns and regions. It spawns magical memories.

Our great southern land provides the most envied platform for discovery and we have some of the world’s best and most diverse experiences on the planet.

From the east coast’s beaches and historic hamlets, to the west coast’s wine regions, dazzling natural land formations and spectacular waterways.

Head north for serious Aboriginal cultural experiences, unique native wildlife, the mighty Uluru and all the charms of Darwin, Tennant Creek and the Katherine region. Head south for the rolling hills of South Australia, and little old Tasmania may be our smallest state, but it arguably packs the biggest punch of them all for experiences.

And while there are thousands of experiences to choose from, we’ve found 99 that suit all walks of life and cover every patch of our great country. It’s a taste of what is out there for those exploring Australia by road.

The eBook has something for everyone: bushwalkers, adventure thrill-seekers, animal lovers, fossickers, golfers, fishermen, cyclists, surfers, beach lovers, and food and wine enthusiasts.

Best of all, whether you’re exploring with a caravan, tent, motorhome, camper trailer or seeking out cabin accommodation, there is a caravan holiday park only a stone’s throw away to park your wheels and set up camp while discovering any of these 99 Aussie experiences.

Carbon fibre holiday home built by NASA, F1 engineers.

Designed by a team with experience ranging from NASA and the U.S Air Force to Formula One and Indy Cars, the Global Caravan Technologies CR-1 has the potential to be the world’s most expensive caravan.

Like a cutting-edge supercar or grand prix machine, the 10.6 metre-long caravan is built from carbon-fibre, lending it immense strength and lightness.

GCT says the CR-1 weighs half as much as similar-sized conventionally built caravans and has the potential to double a tow vehicle’s fuel economy on the road.

Global Caravan Technologies chairman Harrison Ding likens the project to the Apollo 11 space program.

“As President Kennedy has said, ‘we choose to go to the moon not because it is easy but because it is hard’,” Ding says.

“If it were easy we wouldn't have needed a dedicated team of Indycar and Nascar champions, former NASA engineers, IT veterans, automotive engineers and aerospace designers.”

The Caravan was built with input from race car specialists at Dallara, which has built hundreds of race cars including machines that took victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Dallara chief executive Stefano DePonti says the CR-1 will “surely change the RV market”.

Fully equipped versions of the caravan will be loaded with glass that has adjustable tinting, satellite TV, WiFi connectivity and a solar panel power system.

Entry-level models will cost around $US170,000, while fully equipped versions are expected to cost in excess of $800,000 before taxes and shipping fees are applied.

The CR-1 is set to go on sale in the U.S next year, and may come to Australia at a later date.

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The Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Holiday Show returns to the Brisbane Showgrounds, 4-10 June 2014.


The 46th annual Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Holiday Show will feature hundreds of exhibitors displaying all the latest products and services the Caravanning Industry has to offer: from caravans, motorhomes & campervans, to camper trailers, off road recreational vehicles and 4WD's.  

There will also be a massive range of tents and camping equipment on display for the whole family.  Plus all the accessories you'd need for your next caravanning, camping or 4WD holiday adventure.

The Show will also be jam-packed with information on tourism and holiday destinations all around Australia. 

Choose from the menu options located on the right hand side of this page for all up-to-date show information.

Where
Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
(Just a few minutes from Brisbane CBD.)

When
Wednesday 4th June to Tuesday 10th June, 2014
This includes the long weekend.

Opening Hours
10am to 6pm daily
Except the last day, Tuesday when the show closes at 4pm.

Admission
Adults:                                                   $18.00
Pensioners (Aged, Veteran, Disability):   $12.00
Accompanied school age children free
Please Note: We do not honour senior's cards
Click here to view accepted Concession cards

Door Prizes
You'll be able to enter to win lots of valuable daily prizes. Each paying visitor will receive a free entry form.

Getting There
AVOID THE TRAFFIC & PARKING HASSLES!   Pre-paid ticketholders will be entitled to FREE travel from any station on the Qld Rail City Network. Change to the ShowTrain at Brunswick St, Central or Roma St stations. 

Conditions of Entry 
* No dogs or other animals allowed
* No photography unless pre-arranged with the show organizers            
* No canvassing of visitors or exhibitors
* No bikes, skateboards or bike-like devices to be brought into the grounds
* No vehicle parked in the RNA grounds may display signage offering it for sale
* Footwear must be worn
* No unaccompanied children will be admitted

Hire Facilities
A limited number of wheelchairs and strollers are available for hire from the show office.  There is no cloakroom available on the grounds.

ATM ATMs will be available on the grounds.  Others are nearby near the corner of Costin Street and St Pauls Terrace.

Catering FacilitiesThere will be several catering outlets around the grounds ranging from coffee shops to outlets selling everything from salads to dagwood dogs.  No two outlets have identical menus so if you cannot find what you want, it may be available at another outlet not too far away.

Rest AreasMost catering outlets will have seating nearby, also there will be almost 2000 seats around the grounds, some under cover and some outdoors.

Rest Rooms Ladies and gents toilets are situated within the show precinct. See the maps at the gate entrance.

Parenting RoomsThere are two parenting rooms located within the grounds.  The first is situated on the lower level of the Exhibition Building, Building 1 - Orange Zone and the other on the upper level of the Royal ICC -  Pink Zone.

Show InformationShow visitors will receive a free colour catalogue at the gate, one per couple / family. This will include an Overall Map of the Show Precinct, maps of each individual building or area, Lists of exhibitors, Seminar Programs and other relevant information.  

Additionally experienced Information Officers are positioned around the grounds or our Senior Gate Supervisors can assist with any queries you may have as well.
   
For further information, please contact Caravanning Qld on 07 3862 1833 or on [email protected].