More women embarking on caravan and camping trips
Tomorrow, March 8, marks International Women’s Day and a time for celebrating women’s achievements, opportunities and empowerment.
Empowerment can come in a variety of different forms, and for more and more women around Australia, this includes caravan and camping trips.
The latest data from the Tourism Research Australia National Visitor Survey has revealed that in the year ending September 2018, 5.2 million caravan and camping trips were taken by Australian women with a total of 24.4 million nights spent around Australia.
The numbers have increased significantly in the last five years. Tourism Research Australia’s data shows that in the year ending September 2013, women took a total of 3.9 million caravan and camping trips and spent a cumulative total of 18.5 million nights caravan and camping in Australia.
This represents an increase of more than a million trips.
The largest age group was 30-54, with the group accounting for 48.98% of the trips, followed by the 55+ group, who made up almost 29% of trips.
The most popular activity amongst women while caravan and camping was dining at local eateries, with three million women making the most of restaurants and cafes in the areas they visited. This was followed by outdoor activities including going to the beach, sightseeing and bushwalking/rainforest walks.
Caravan and camping trips have also been proven to be beneficial for women’s health, with Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Real Richness report revealing those who regularly go on caravan and camping trips are happier, more satisfied, optimistic and energised than non-campers.
The research revealed both physical and mental benefits, with 74% strongly agreeing that camping helps them ‘recharge their batteries’, 63% strongly agreeing it relieves stress, and 51% strongly agreeing it can make you fitter.
