Australian Caravan Club to assist with Mackay Region RV Strategy

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Published: 17 August 2017 17 August 2017

The Australian Caravan Club (ACC) is delighted to accept the invitation of Mackay Regional Councillors to actively participate in the consultation phase of the draft Mackay Region RV Strategy, ACC Chairman Craig Humphrey said today.

The invitation was extended to the Club during a joint three branch muster of ACC members held at the Sarina Showgrounds last weekend.

“Our Club has assisted and is in the process of currently assisting, regional councils and local communities with strategies to ensure that both the local communities where RVers visit and the visiting RVers benefit from the growing RV market,” Mr Humphrey said.  “We have held several RV Industry Workshops now, and assisted councils with their RV strategies.”

“A survey of our Club members found that they spend an average of just over $100 per day when on the road with their RV.  That can account for a lot of income for local businesses.”

ACC members travelled from as far away as Victoria to fill the Sarina Showgrounds last weekend for the special North and Central Queensland muster.

More than 60 members from Victoria, Brisbane, Gladstone, Mackay and Townsville, Club Chairman Craig Humphrey, Club membership director Graham Christie and Past Chairman Lionel Mussell travelled to Sarina for the event. 

“The turn-out for the event far exceeded expectations with our ACC Sugar City Pioneer (Mackay region), ACC Tropical Tourers (Townsville region), and ACC Capricornia Tourers (Rockhampton region) branches all competing for the largest number of muster attendees.”

Activities over the weekend included lunch at the General Gordon Hotel following a visit to Kinchant Dam, a presentation by truck driver Peter Lewis from PK’s Driver Training about courtesy on the road between RVers and semi-trailer drivers, and local Mackay Regional Councillors Fran Mann and Karen May provided members with an overview of the Draft Mackay Region RV Strategy.

“As Club Chairman, the event provided me with an opportunity to update our central and north Queensland members on various Club activities and receive feedback, while at the same time enjoy friendships and hear how their members and branches are going,” said Mr Humphrey.

Event organiser Paul Eyles from the ACC Sugar City Pioneers branch said that post muster, he had only received positive feedback on the event from members.  “Everyone had a really great time,” he said.

Grampians Edge Caravan Park Joins our Member Benefits Programme

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Published: 17 August 2017 17 August 2017

The Australian Caravan Club (ACC) is delighted to welcome Grampians Edge Caravan Park to its Member Benefits Programme.

You will find Grampians Edge Caravan Park at Dadwell’s Bridge in Victoria, an easy drive from the heart of the Grampians.

Park facilities include campfires, swimming pool, children’s playground, tennis courts, games room, recreation room, free gas barbeques and there’s a small kiosk on site.

Park hosts Steve and Jen are happy to assist you plan your day trips around the Grampians and Wimmera Mallee regions with maps and local knowledge.  While staying at Grampians Edge Caravan Park, there is much for you to do.  You can choose from hiking, bushwalking, abseiling, visit wineries, Pyrenees Wine Country, markets, fishing, go 4WDing, see the Wimmera Mallee Silo Art, plus there’s the zoo and the Big Koala or more importantly, you can just relax.

Steve and Jen are offering ACC members a 10% discount off accommodation during off peak and off the off peak rates only.  The Park has other specials throughout winter and over long weekends which can be found on the Park’s website and Facebook page.   ACC members must show their current ACC membership card to obtain the discount.  Pets are permitted.

Welcome to Affordable Camping Mats

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Published: 15 August 2017 15 August 2017

The Australian Caravan Club (ACC) is delighted to welcome Affordable Camping Mats to its Member Benefits Programme.

Affordable Camping Mats are eco-friendly recycled poly ground mats made from disused plastic rubbish and reborn to new.  You can open up your outdoor area under the awning with style and comfort.

The mats are light, strong, easy to clean, non-slip wet or dry, quick drying, grass and sand friendly, one piece mat for strength.  They have welded edges, 6 s/s eyelets and come in a bonus carrying bag.

ACC member Paul offers his fellow ACC members a $10 discount on each mat plus a $10 subsidy towards freight.

Full contact details for Paul can be found by clicking on the orange member benefits – non accommodation listing on the right hand side of this website.  Don’t forget to log in first!

Our Freedom Camp of the Month for August

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Published: 15 August 2017 15 August 2017

Queensland Heritage Park Rest Area at Biloela, Queensland is our Freedom Camp of the Month for August, nominated by our ACC members Malcolm and Allison.

Nestled in behind the Queensland Heritage Park, RVers can stay here with both power and connected water for only $15 per night.  There are hot showers and flushing toilets and pets are permitted.  RVs must be self-contained.

There is a maximum stay of 48 hours but in that time, there is a lot that you can see and do in Biloela, and within a short drive away.

While camped at the Park, you can take a look through the Queensland Heritage Park with its Expo silo, top up on supplies at the local shops, or visit the magnificent Spirit of the Land mural depicting the history of the region through the eyes of two women.

North-East of town there’s the Callide Dam, 2 x Power Stations and a lookout with a great view over the Callide Coal Mine.  Don’t forget to stop half-way down for a great photo of the power stations and dam!

Welcome to Watts Holiday Parks

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Published: 14 August 2017 14 August 2017

The Australian Caravan Club is delighted to welcome Big4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park at Renmark in South Australia, Big4 Ballarat Goldfields at Ballarat in Victoria, and Melbourne Big4 Tourist Park at Coburg, Victoria to its member benefits programme.

All Watts Holiday Parks, these three parks are all now offering ACC members a 10% discount on their stay up to the value of $50 to members who mention they are members of the ACC on booking, and produce their current ACC membership card on arrival.   No further discounts apply.  

Big4 Ballarat Goldfields is a great base from which you can explore Sovereign Hill and the many other historic and scenic attractions that can be found in the region.

Why not make Melbourne Big4 Tourist Park your base for exploring Melbourne City and the many attractions in the region.

Big4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park is located on the banks of the mighty Murray River and has almost 1km of absolute river frontage where you can enjoy uninterrupted river views from luxury self-contained accommodation or from caravan and camping sites.

So whether you plan on visiting historic Ballarat, the big City of Melbourne and its surrounds, or Renmark on the Murray River, the Watts Holiday Parks have got you covered!