FOR all who love motorhomes, camping, 4x4s, travel, adventure, food, wine and caravans, the Gippsland Great Outdoor and 4×4 Expo arrived at the Sale Turf Club on November 25-27, and had it all.
Great Outdoor & 4×4 Expo managing director, Rod Lockwood, said he was glad the expo had returned to its former glory at the Sale Turf Club after a “COVID-affected” event last year.
“We were pleased with it. Although crowds were down on previous years, I think that reflects market conditions at the moment with inflation,” he said.
“The caravan sales were okay, without setting the world on fire.”
Full of local and interstate exhibitors displaying the latest and greatest in caravans and camping, alongside great food truck options, Mr Lockwood said the event brought in the “hardcore” who love caravans and camping.
Photo: Stefan Bradley
“We attracted people from all around Gippsland as well as Melbourne who wanted to see the stock,” he said.
“Friday had a more mature demographic. There were more families on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was the busiest.
“We were lucky with the weather. The Sale Turf Club took care of us and were very professional.”
Mr Lockwood said the expo would return to Gippsland next year with a few slight changes and redesigns.
“We want to revamp our marketing, give it a more modern feel,” he said.
