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New Lismore expo challenges grey nomad stereotype amid caravan boom

20.08.2026 03:00 1 min 1 source РУС
Byron Coast Times ENG
New Lismore expo challenges grey nomad stereotype amid caravan boom
Original source: Byron Coast Times

The inaugural Lismore Outdoor Adventure plus Home & Lifestyle Expo took place at the Lismore Showgrounds from 14–16 August, featuring caravans, camping gear, home improvement products and family entertainment. According to Tourism Research Australia, 5.5 million domestic caravan and camping visitors travelled to New South Wales in 2025, with the North Coast accounting for 26% of them. Nationally, domestic caravan and camping trips rose 14% year-on-year to 17.3 million. The data also shows that 43% of such visitors to NSW are in full-time employment, challenging the traditional grey nomad image.

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