Caravan park sector revenue reached $3.1 billion in 2024 , up 7% ($196.6 million) from 2023, highlighting Australians’ growing appetite for road trip adventures and on-the-ground experiences.
• The caravan and camping industry contributes an estimated $27.1 billion annually to the national economy, underlining how this partnership not only benefits travellers but also supports tourism and local communities across the country.
• Australia recorded 908,513 registered recreational vehicles in January 2024 , up 5% on last year, showing more Aussies are hitting the road.
Three homegrown family businesses have teamed up, turning quality Aussie caravanning into an even bigger adventure. Crusader Caravans, Dreamhaven, and BIG4 Holiday Parks are making exploring Australia’s big backyard more accessible than ever for new van buyers.
With every new Crusader or Dreamhaven caravan, customers will receive a free night’s site stay at a BIG4 Holiday Park of their choice, plus a complimentary two-year BIG4 Perks+ membership—bringing quality Aussie caravanning within easier reach for everyone.1
In 2024, Australian caravan parks hit $3.1 billion in revenue, proving just how much Aussies love a road trip adventure. The latest Caravan and Camping State of Industry 2025 report also shows the industry pumps an estimated $27.1 billion into the national economy each year.
The new collaboration will offer new van purchasers:
- One free night’s site stay at any participating BIG4 Holiday Park with a minimum two-night stay
- a complimentary two-year Perks+ membership, with $50 off every booking via BIG4.com.au
- discounts on movie tickets across the country
- exclusive member-only deals and partner offers
Crusader Caravans Founder and CEO Serge Valentino said the partnership is a perfect fit between the homegrown Aussie businesses, passionate about supporting tourism nationwide.
“By teaming up with BIG4 Holiday Parks, we’re not just handing over the keys to a new caravan, we’re unlocking experiences, value and memories to make the most of their new holiday home on wheels,” Serge said.
“We’re excited to announce this partnership shortly after launching our second brand Dreamhaven, which brings Aussies a range of high-quality, Australian-made caravans designed to be affordable without compromise. We’d like to invite everyone who might be thinking about buying a new caravan one day to go visit their local Dreamhaven Caravans dealer on Saturday
- Terms and Conditions apply. Free night offer conditional upon a minimum 2 night booking at participating BIG4 Parks. 4th Oct which is national Dreamhaven Dream Day. On this special day, caravan lovers and first-time buyers alike are invited to visit their local Dreamhaven dealer to explore the brand-new range up close. Saturday 4 th October is the day dreams can be turned into reality.”
Launched in September 2025, Dreamhaven combines Crusader’s decades of award-winning experience with practical design and quality construction. The new product range features five layouts, with on-road and off-road versions available, for a total of 10 individual models.
Crusader has also launched Dreamhaven Caravans Finance to make high-quality caravanning more accessible. The offering includes loans for the Dreamhaven range of caravans with $2,000 cashback for new, approved customers until 31 December 2025, plus same-day approvals, insurance and warranty options.2
BIG4 Holiday Parks CEO Sean Jenner said the team is thrilled to partner with Crusader and Dreamhaven Caravans to help more Aussies explore the beauty of the outdoors.
“We chose to partner with Crusader and Dreamhaven Caravans as they are world-class manufacturers representing quality, affordability and home-grown Aussie ingenuity. We’re excited about the benefits this collaboration will deliver to the Australian caravanning community,” Sean said.
