Australia's love affair with caravanning isn't slowing down. Last year Aussies took a record 17.3 million caravan and camping trips — up 14% — and caravan registrations have now climbed past 938,000, an all-time high. With winter here and half the country migrating north to chase the sun, we dug into what caravaners are actually searching for right now. A few clear themes jumped out.
1. Shorter, more frequent trips
The average caravan trip is now just 3.4 nights. Rather than one big annual holiday, travellers are heading out more often, closer to home, and deciding later. That changes what matters: quick pack-ups, easy setups, and gear that's always ready to go.
It's exactly why small, sorted storage is having a moment. When you're hitching up every second weekend, you don't want to hunt for phone chargers or repack the bathroom every trip. Corey the cord storage bag keeps chargers and cables in one spot between trips, and Tilly the toiletry bag means your bathroom kit lives permanently in the van — no more shampoo through your clothes or ten-minute digs for a toothbrush.
2. "Caravan organisation" is the search term of the year
Scroll any caravanning Facebook group or TikTok feed and you'll see it: van organisation content is everywhere. With more first-time owners on the road than ever, people are searching for no-drill, damage-free ways to stop the chaos — especially after a day on the corrugations.
If you've ever opened a cupboard after a rough stretch of the Savannah Way and copped a water bottle to the foot, you'll understand why Rod the cupboard protector has become one of our most popular items. Pair it with Caity the shower caddy for damage-free bathroom storage, and the laundry-run hero Harry — the hands-free laundry bag designed for caravan park life.
3. Campfire nostalgia is back
One of the standout findings in this year's camping trend reports: 60% of campers say traditional campfire activities are a key motivator for their trips, and half are planning a trip that recreates a childhood camping memory. Fewer screens, more marshmallows.
Winter is prime fire-pit season, and Fran the fork — our extendable marshmallow roasting stick — lets the kids toast from a safe distance while you keep your eyebrows. At $5.95, throw a couple in the camping box.
4. Comfort on the big drives
87% of caravan and camping trips happen in regional Australia, and if you're towing north this winter, that means serious hours behind the wheel. Comfort upgrades for touring vehicles are a fast-growing search category — especially for the beloved (but famously spartan) 70 Series LandCruiser.
That's where our Aussie-made 70 Series range comes in: The Wingman armrest for your right elbow on the long hauls, and The Captain and The Passenger cup holders — because one factory cup holder between two people was never going to cut it.
5. Happy hour, elevated
The rise of shorter social trips means one thing hasn't changed: happy hour is still sacred. Insulated drinkware is one of the most-searched camping accessories going into 2026 — nobody wants a warm cocktail or a lukewarm coffee at the lookout.
Rita, our insulated cocktail cup, keeps drinks cold from setup to sunset, while Maggie pulls double duty as a coffee cup by morning and cocktail shaker by afternoon. Travelling with a crew? The limited edition Lake McKenzie set bundles two Ritas and a Maggie — a ready-made gift for the caravanning couple in your life.
The takeaway
The 2026 caravaner is travelling more often, staying organised, keeping it social and bringing back the campfire classics. The good news? None of it requires a new van — just a few smart pieces of kit.
Safe travels, and we'll see you up north.
The Touring Essentials team
