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Over It
Growing Pains…
18 June – The great Aussie tradition from the time of first settlement of being able to camp is sometimes under threat from over-government and-over regulation. Here is just one example of what we mean.
With over 580,000 registered RVs on the roads of Australia and accommodation providers not growing at the same rate, this story is interesting. There need to be alternatives to traditional accommodation providers in this booming market, but we suspect this is going to be a long, long process to get Governments to change their minds.
Concerns Across the Ditch Australia and New Zealand are very similar, particularly with the boom in RV tourism. This story from New Zealand demonstrates the type of growth being experienced on both sides of the Tasman, but there is always a “but”. “Freedom camping remains an issue of concern to holiday parks, Mr Brown said,” which raises the question of when will the industry realise that freedom camping has and always will be an integral part of the mix in RV tourism?
Yeppoon Regroups? The Yeppoon and District show Society has always allowed camping, but is closing it doors, temporarily we hope, while “paperwork” is sorted out. You can read all about it on their Facebook page .
Friendly Newcastle? Newcastle Council is considering becoming RV Friendly. Read about it here!