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Caravan parks foster community and nostalgia, data shows

04.01.2026 18:00 1 min 1 source РУС
The West Australian ENG
Caravan parks foster community and nostalgia, data shows
Original source: The West Australian

Caravan parks are presented as a counterpoint to modern transactional life, fostering spontaneous community through shared spaces and simple social rules. The experience offers a form of time travel for adults and children, contrasting with the logistics and fear present in contemporary parenting. Tourism Research Australia data confirms the scale: 15.2 million trips were taken in the year ending December 2024, generating $14 billion in spending. This activity supports regional Australia, with 90% of nights spent outside major cities.

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