05/06/2026
Yesterday, Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria was proud to officially launch World Camping Day 2026 at Parliament House, bringing together Members of Parliament, government stakeholders, industry partners and park operators to celebrate Victoria's parks sector and its contribution to tourism, housing and regional communities.
The event highlighted the vitally important role tourist parks play in Victoria's economy, with half of all regional holidays spent in a tourist park, contributing more than $2.6 billion annually, and supporting 17,000 jobs.
We also showcased the growing importance of residential parks and residential land lease communities, which now provide affordable and secure housing for more than 30,000 Victorians.
The launch provided an opportunity to discuss key industry priorities including planning reform, glamping recognition, Crown land leasing, workforce development and climate resilience, while strengthening engagement with Parliamentarians ahead of the Victorian election.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event. We now encourage all members, stakeholders and travellers to get behind World Camping Day 2026 and help showcase everything that makes Victoria's parks sector so special.
YMH Pty Ltd GlamXperience BIG4 Holiday Parks Caravan Industry Victoria Victoria Tourism Industry Council - VTIC Tasman Holiday Parks
David Southwick MP Peter Walsh for Murray Plains Melina Bath MP Steve McGhie MP Tim McCurdy MP Chris Crewther MP - Member for Mornington David Hodgett MP Ann-Marie Hermans MP