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The Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest 2023

Head to the Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest this November for the last show of the year and the chance to win the major prize.

The end of the year is fast approaching, bringing with it the warmth and busyness of the summer holidays. But before we bid adieu to spring, there is one more event for all outdoor enthusiasts to add to their calendar: The Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest.

Taking place at the Apiam Bendigo Racecourse, the Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest will run from Friday, 17 November, to Sunday, 19 November, and is set to be the biggest event yet, with a record number of exhibitors set to attend the three-day show.  

This is the ideal place to check out the latest caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, 4WDs and of course, a massive array of outdoor gear.

Opening hours

Friday, 17 November: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday, 18 November: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday, 19 November: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Get your tickets now

Tickets are available for purchase online. There will be no cash sales for tickets at the gate, but if you require assistance there will be ticketing staff to help you purchase a ticket online on the day.

Adult: $18.00
Concession: $16.00
Children: Children 14 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

All dogs and certified guides or companion animals are welcome.

Getting there

Car: There will be free parking at the Apiam Bendigo Racecourse throughout the event. There will be car park assistants to help direct you to available parking locations throughout the show period.

Dedicated disabled parking spaces will be available.

Public transport: Bendigo is approximately a two-hour train ride from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station via V/Line services. Apiam Bendigo Racecourse is conveniently located next to Bendigo Railway Station.

Exhibitors

There will be plenty to see and do at the Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest, with an exciting lineup of new and returning exhibitors geared up to display their latest and greatest models and gear.

Whether it’s caravans and campers ready to head offroad, a motorhome for an idyllic trip along the coast or a 4WD to tackle Australia’s toughest tracks, the Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest will have your travel needs covered.

Don’t miss the large range of camping gear and RV accessories that will help enhance your outdoor adventures, or the tourism and RV services who are ready to help you plan your next journey.  

The full range of exhibitors is available on the show website.

Don’t miss the major prize

Saving the best for last, attending the 2023 Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest is your last chance to put your name in the running to win the brand-new Crusader Caravans Gladiator Force, valued at $79,290.

Simply attend the show and complete a ‘Passport to Freedom’ entry via the Caravan Industry Victoria App to automatically enter the draw. The winner will be drawn on Monday, 20 November 2023.

There are an additional four minor prizes up for grabs, so make sure you put your name in the running.

Head here for more information about the Passport to Freedom competition.

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