Caravan World

Caravan World is the definitive guide that gives caravanners the know-how and confidence to pursue their touring dreams. At its heart, Caravan World is committed to enabling caravan travel in Australia, through informed testing of RV products, helpful tips and advice and showcasing great destinations and activities.

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FIRST WORDS JOHN FORD

GOING BASIC

GALLERY

NEW MUNDI MUNDI LIGHTFEST

THETFORD AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS ON THE ROAD

WINNEBAGO AUSTRALIA UNVEILS ALL-NEW PREMIUM MOTORHOME

PROJECTA INTELLI-GRID GEN III LAUNCHES

A NEW DIRECTION FOR BRUDER

ARIZON NEXUS NX PLUS DELIVERS MORE POWER

FREEDOM TO ROAM, POWER TO MATCH: POWERED BY LITHIUM

BIRDSVILLE RACES SET TO GO

FREE CAMPING 101 TOP TIPS FOR OFF-GRID LIVING • Heading off-grid with your caravan can feel daunting, so the ADU crew share the top tips they’ve picked up from years of full-time travel.

SIX MILE CREEK, NSW • West of the New South Wales Sapphire Coast, Six Mile Creek campground is an easy escape from the crowds — a quiet bush camp steeped in nature and history.

A NEW ERA FOR CARAVAN OF THE YEAR • There’s no easy way to dress this up — 2026 is a tough year for the RV industry.

STREET TALK • Malcolm checks out some new motorhome designs and wonders how the fuel crisis will affect us.

TRAVEL HAPPY • We shine the spotlight on caravanners, their rigs and their travel tales.

OUR READERS’ RIGS PRIZE PACK • A big thank you to Hema Maps, Park Lane Group, Global Ballooning and GME for supporting the competition.

FAMILY TRIPPIN’ ON A BUDGET • How to have an amazing family caravanning trip — without blowing the budget — by cutting the small spending leaks, planning ahead and embracing the kind of simple adventures kids love most.

MOTHER OF THE GOLDFIELDS • Julia ventures beyond Australia’s largest outback city, Kalgoorlie, to discover its gold rush rival, Coolgardie.

FORTUNES IN THE TOWERS • Sitting at the crossroads of two major outback routes, Charters Towers is arguably one of Queensland’s most beautiful inland cities, combining grandeur, history and adventure. It’s also where drama found us, and the journey ended for our Isuzu D-MAX.

THE MAKING OF COTY 2026 • Before we get into the results of Caravan of the Year 2026, let’s step behind the curtain and see what made things different this year.

PARAGON OF EXCELLENCE • Aptly named, the Mountain Trail Paragon 6.4 turned heads at this year’s COTY, impressing the judges with its exceptional build quality and refined design, and added another golden feather to Mountain Trail RV’s cap.

COOL OPERATOR • Kokoda Caravans has made a name for itself with its bold, often industry-defying designs. This new XG1 C216 continues that trend with a thoughtfully executed and impressively airtight couples van designed for extended travel. While there might not be a flaming loo this year, it still carries the hallmarks of a Kokoda: considered design and genuine innovation.

A NEW DAY • Backed by 60 years of experience and a loyal following, the Evernew Caravans GTX Platinum 19’6” entered COTY with a newly adopted aluminium frame and a beautifully executed design that impressed the judges, earning it one of this year’s much-coveted awards.

BON VOYAGE • A magical thing happened at COTY this year: a fully offroad capable couples van backed by a trusted Aussie brand that doesn’t hit the six-figure mark.

X SERIES SIGNATURE, SIGNED AND SEALED • The X Series Signature 19.6 arrived at this year’s COTY with a point to prove — blending automotive-inspired engineering with a sharp price point and fresh take on offroad caravan design.

NEXT-GEN CUB • Cub Campers returned to COTY this year with an updated...