Australia has just been crowned the world’s best place to camp*, and to celebrate, the Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW (CCIA) is today officially launching the world’s first hotel-to-camping translator – helping hotel lovers unlock the true magic of the NSW campsite experience.

Camping in NSW has never been more popular, with the industry recording over 5 million trips in 2024 and creating $11 billion in visitor expenditure from January 2021 to September 2024. But with many of these new visitors familiar with the comforts of hotels, motels, and B&Bs, the transition to nature based holidays can feel somewhat daunting.

That’s where CCIA’s online camping translator helps bridge the gap between expectations and reality. While some of the translations are sure to get a laugh, the service was created as a practical guide to help NSW campers embrace their new outdoor adventures.

Fancy a bathrobe and slippers? That’s thongs and a beach towel in camping speak. Love your hotel mini bar? Meet your new best mate, the Esky. Need air-con? Mother Nature’s got you covered with her sea breeze, plus some cabins and RVs even have their own AC for extra luxury. Craving some ‘alone’ time? A sock on your tent is the camping equivalent of the Do Not Disturb Sign… you can thank us later.

“With more people opting for holidays in the outdoors, it’s clear that nature and comfort go hand in hand. In fact, with NSW camping and caravanning trips growing by 10% each year, we’re seeing more consumers looking to actively connect with nature. Now, our world-first hotel-to-camping translation service is here to make that transition seamless with a bit of fun entertainment thrown-in.” said CEO of CCIA NSW, Lyndel Gray.

Whether it’s swapping a hotel breakfast buffet for a campsite cook-up or trading a king-size room for a cozy glamping experience under the stars, we’re here to prove that camping in NSW isn’t about giving up luxury – it’s about redefining it.”

To take things up a notch, CCIA has also launched a free online course, hosted by its very own camping concierge translator, Lachie. As an expert in the field, Lachie has traveled across NSW, translating hotel comforts into camping delights through three key modules: comfort, facilities, and entertainment.

By completing the course, not only will you become fluent in camping lingo, you’ll officially be ‘qualified’ and go in the running to win an epic 7-night camping holiday in a premium cabin at Reflections Bonny Hills to share with your friends or family, worth $2,400!

No matter if you’re a camping newbie or a seasoned adventurer, the CCIA website is your ultimate guide. From a map of hundreds of holiday parks to insider guides on camping equipment, checklists, the best road trips across NSW, and now the hotel to camping translation service – it’s the one-stop-shop for planning the perfect escape.

NSW’s great outdoors is calling. Take the course, master the lingo, and go in the draw to win the ultimate camping getaway.

Visit www.caravancampingnsw.com/translator to get started today!

*Source: Asilia Alternative Camping Report