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Drive Queensland Celebrates Bronze at the 2025 Queensland Tourism Awards

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Drive Queensland has taken out Bronze in the 2025 Queensland Tourism Awards for Tourism Retail, Hire and Services. It’s a proud moment for our…

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2026 Caravan & Camping Super Shows, Nationals 4X4 Outdoors Shows & Expos

Drive Queensland will be attending the following Caravan & Camping Super Shows and National 4X4 Outdoors Shows in 2026. These events are a fantastic opportunity to showcase our state’s drive…

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Hitting the Road – Drive Queensland Show Stats for 2025

What a year it’s been for Drive Queensland! From bustling caravan and camping shows to adrenaline filled 4×4 outdoor shows and vibrant regional expos, we’ve been on the road meeting…

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National 4×4 Outdoors Show 2025

Melbourne Showgrounds 22-24 August 2025 32,416 attendees, 32,547 in 2024 The National 4x4 Outdoors Show attracted a different demographic to the caravan shows with people looking for isolated and rugged…

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2025 Queensland Outdoor Adventure Expo

Toowoomba Showgrounds 25 – 27 July 2025 11,095 attendees, down from 13,053 in 2024 Despite heavy rain and flooding chased people away with the Expo closing early on the Saturday,…

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Treading Lightly with Drive Queensland – Our Commitment to Leave No Trace

At Drive Queensland, we believe the journey should be just as rewarding as the destination and that means protecting the landscapes we love along the way. As passionate advocates for…

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Let’s Go Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow 2025

Brisbane Showgrounds 4 – 8 June 2025 38,159 attendees, up from 32,199 in 2024 Attendance at the annual Brisbane show increased by 18.5% with reports of record-breaking sales affirming the…

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Mackay Outdoor Adventure plus Home & Lifestyle Expo 2025

Mackay Showgrounds 23 – 25 May 2025 12,417 attendees, up from 10,798 in 2024 Multiple events in Mackay during the expo weekend made the mornings slow but there were still…

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Townsville Caravan, 4×4 & Outdoor Adventure Expo 2025

Reid Park 16 – 18 May 2025 12,682 attendees, up from 11,635 in 2024 Having the Townsville Expo on the same weekend as a Cowboys game brought people from Charters…

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Cairns Outdoor Adventure Plus Home & Lifestyle Expo 2025

Cairns Showgrounds 9 – 11 May 2025 12,225 attendees, increased from 10,631 in 2024 People attending the Cairns Expo praised the informative maps and friendly knowledgeable Drive Queensland staff for…

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Sydney Caravan Camping Holiday Supershow 2025

Rosehill Gardens Racecourse 29 April – 4 May 2025 43,143 attendees, down from 44,515 in 2024 Drive Queensland is building a strong fan base with many attendees saying they came…

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Let’s Go SA Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show 2025

Adelaide Showground 26 February – 2 March 2025 28,368 attendees, an increase from 27,257 in 2024 Experienced Adelaide travellers are keen to do their bucketlist trip to the Tip of…

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Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow 2025

Melbourne Showgrounds 19-23 February 2025 37,238 attendees, down from 39,633 in 2024 A heatwave in Melbourne reduced the number of people passing through the doors, but those who attended were…

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Let’s Go Gold Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo 2025

People First Stadium 7-9 February 2025 15,006 attendees, up from 11,620 last year The Drive Queensland team were pleased to learn that people were not bothered about the flooding and…

2025 Caravan & Camping Super Shows | National 4X4 Outdoors Shows & Expos

Drive Queensland will be attending the following Caravan & Camping Super Shows & National 4X4 Outdoors Shows in 2025: Should you wish to be kept up to date, please subscribe to…

Drive Queensland Celebrates Bronze at the 2025 Queensland Tourism Awards

2026 Caravan & Camping Super Shows, Nationals 4X4 Outdoors Shows & Expos

Hitting the Road – Drive Queensland Show Stats for 2025

National 4×4 Outdoors Show 2025

2025 Queensland Outdoor Adventure Expo

Treading Lightly with Drive Queensland – Our Commitment to Leave No Trace

Let’s Go Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow 2025

Mackay Outdoor Adventure plus Home & Lifestyle Expo 2025

Townsville Caravan, 4×4 & Outdoor Adventure Expo 2025

Cairns Outdoor Adventure Plus Home & Lifestyle Expo 2025

Sydney Caravan Camping Holiday Supershow 2025

Let’s Go SA Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show 2025

Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow 2025

Let’s Go Gold Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo 2025

2025 Caravan & Camping Super Shows | National 4X4 Outdoors Shows & Expos

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