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NSW tops Australia for caravan and camping trips

14.08.2026 01:07 1 min 1 source РУС
NSW Government ENG

New South Wales attracted 5.5 million domestic caravan and camping visitors in 2025, according to Tourism Research Australia. Nationwide, domestic travellers took 17.3 million such trips, up 14% year-on-year, with spending reaching A$12.6 billion. Caravan parks generated a record A$3.3 billion in revenue. International visitors to NSW rose 10.4% to 86,000, with top source markets being the UK, Germany and New Zealand.

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NSW tops Australia for caravan and camping trips

14.08.2026 NSW Government ENG Original source

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Updated: 08.08.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.47 /l

AUD2.08 · €1.28/l

75 of 140

pricier than 53% of countries

Premium 95

$1.59 /l

AUD2.25 · €1.38/l

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cheaper than 55% of countries

Premium 98

$1.66 /l

AUD2.35 · €1.44/l

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pricier than 52% of countries

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$1.78 /l

AUD2.52 · €1.54/l

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pricier than 63% of countries

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$1.79 /l

AUD2.54 · €1.55/l

15 of 40

cheaper than 65% of countries

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$1.03 /l

AUD1.46 · €0.90/l

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pricier than 64% of countries

E85

$1.75 /l

AUD2.47 · €1.51/l

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pricier than 83% of countries

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