The Perth 4WD and Adventure Show boasts a massive caravan display
As the Perth 4WD and Adventure Show turns 30, it can proudly boast the largest caravan display area of all the events. Learn more here.
By Jessica Palmer,
October 17, 2022
As the Perth 4WD and Adventure Show celebrates 30 years, it can proudly boast the largest caravan display area of all the events. Three decades ago, back when Paul Keating was the top dog in Australia and George H. W. Bush was the American President, the Australian 4WD and Adventure Show kicked off in Perth. Although it now includes shows in both Sydney and Adelaide, Perth is where it all started.
Show Director Peter Woods said the 30th anniversary of the 4WD and Adventure Shows was a great achievement and a sign that Australians really do love the great outdoors. “The 4WD and Adventure Shows are designed for people to get the gear they need to get out and explore our great country,” Peter said.
“Each year we bring new attractions and special guests to keep the show fresh. Over the years we’ve seen many famous faces as part of the show including Mal Leyland from the Leyland Brothers, the late Malcolm Douglas who was the original crocodile hunter, Aussie favourites Ernie Dingo, Andrew Ettingshausen and Merv Hughes, and more recently Graham Cahill and Shauno from 4WD 247, Jase Andrews from All 4 Adventure and Pat Callinan,” Peter said.
Highlights of the Perth 4WD & Adventure Show
The massive caravan, motorhome and camper display
Boasting the largest caravan display area of all the events, head to the Perth 4WD and Adventure Show to check them all out in one spot. Yes, this means walking through them and actually getting to experience what they feel like in the flesh. I reckon this is fun even when you’re not in the market for a new caravan, motorhome or camper.
On the caravan, motorhomes and RV front, don’t miss:
- Abba Caravans
- Australian Adventure Vehicles
- Base Camp Australia
- Bonetti Campers
- Cameron Caravans
- Caravan Culture
- Caravans and Boats WA
- Eagle Outdoors
- George Day Caravans
- Lewis RV – Crusader Caravans
- Luxury RVs WA
- Mandurah Caravan & RV Centre
- MDC
- Maverick Campers
- Mobi Nomad
- New Age Perth
- Off Road Equipment / Cub Campers
- PMX Campers & Caravans
- Premier Avan & Golf
- RD Auto Electrics
- Regent Caravans
- RV Centre WA
- Southern Cross
- Stoney Creek Campers
- Sunshine Trail Campers
Jayco even has its own information centre at this year’s show where you can head for advice, watch presentations and check out some of their best-selling caravans and RVs.
On the lookout for a camper trailer? You’ll want to check out:
- Base Camp Australia
- Camprite Campers
- Cool Beans Campers
- Eagle Outdoors
- George Day Caravans
- Lifestyle Campers/Touring360/Offtraxs Campers
- MDC
- Maverick Campers
- Mobi Nomad
- Oasis Outdoor Living
- Off Road Equipment / Cub Campers
- PMX Campers & Caravans
- Polmac Trailers
- Premier Avan and Golf
- RD Auto Electrics
- South Cross
- Stoney Creek Campers
- Trackabout Off Road Campers
- Trackstar Campers
The cooking demonstrations
Head to the Camp Cooking Demo Area to see both Harry Fisher from Fire to Fork and Jo Clews.
Harry sees no reason why you shouldn’t eat well while you’re camping and having grown up with a mother who is a trained chef, and a father who loves being out in the bush, he has been camping and cooking his whole life. Harry tries to source ingredients from the land and has just released his first book with all his favourite camp recipes.
Jo Clews is a country girl who’s lived and worked in various remote and regional areas of Western Australia. She likes nothing more than cooking outdoors on the camp oven and encourages everyone she meets to experiment with their own cooking so they can master more than just sausage in a bun. Jo has also published a book of her own recipes called Australian Camp Oven Cooking.
Special guests and content creators
Meet some of your favourite content creators at the Perth 4WD and Adventure show this year. You’ll find them each day on the Engel Bush Camp Stage in an interactive live panel show! Don’t miss Ronny and Torbs from 4 Wheeling Australia, Harry Fisher from Fire to Fork, Sam Eyles from Built Not Bought, Westralian Offroad, Mark and Nick from Sidetracked Australia, Tony Ellison from The Mighty Overlander, Bo and Kim from Outback Cleanups Australia, 48ongate, The West Oz Prospector and Paul Rogerson from Camping Downunder.
Special guests this year include Shaun Whale, who you will know from 4WD 247 (formerly 4WD Action) and Graham Cahill, Locky Gilbert and radio presenter, The Duck (aka Robert Smith).
That’s not all!
Of course, there is a lot more to see and do at the Perth 4WD and Adventure show that just caravans, cooking and influencers. Other highlights inlcude both the Engel Bush Camp Stage and Fishing Stage with demos and presentations, the Club 4×4 Adventure Hub that feature a technical info zone and recovery demos and travel and tourism info.
You can even win a Jayco CrossTrak worth over $53,000.
Ticket and show information
The Perth 4WD and Adventure Show is on from the 4th – 6th of November at McCallum Park and offers free onsite parking plus a shuttle bus from local car parks.
Show times:
- Friday 4th November: 8:30am – 6:00pm
- Saturday 5th November: 8:30am – 6:00pm
- Sunday 6th November: 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Tickets:
- Adult (16+ years) – $20
- Concession – $16
- Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) – $45
- Child (5 – 15 years) – $10
- Discounts are available for two-day and three-day passes
