The President of Caravan and Camping Association, Theo Whitman, says “caravan parks are a fantastic mainstay of regional economies because of the amount of tourism that they attract”.
Mr Whitman said, “there are so many areas that have been badly affected by the bushfires,” so choosing to stay in local campgrounds is “the best way to get these communities back up and
running”. ‘Keep on Camping’ is an initiative to boost disaster-affected regions, and those choosing to visit these areas are being encouraged “to go out with an empty esky,” he said. Image: Getty
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