Queensland Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo returns to Toowoomba Showground
The Queensland Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo is back for another year, with more than 120 camping, caravan and holiday exhibitors, and gravity-defying motocross.
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Those with a taste for adventure and a passion for exploration will be in their element when the Queensland Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo returns to Toowoomba tomorrow.
From July 30 to August 1, more than 120 businesses will be displaying caravans and camper trailers, hybrids, vehicles and accessories, holiday and tourism providers, tools, gadgets, camp gear and more.
Australian Events managing director Bob Carroll said with the coronavirus pandemic closing international borders, interest in exploring the Australian outdoors had never been greater.
“We did some surveys on exhibitors and patrons through our events towards the end of last year, and we found that bookings for powered sites at caravan parks across the state were up by more than 60 per cent,” he said.
“This doesn’t take into account the increased activity in off-roading and camping off the grid.
“Things like camper trailers and 4WDs have opened up a whole new world to families during the lockdown, and prices have come down a lot, so there’s no better time to explore our own backyard.”
Mr Carroll said the event will be a unique shopping showcase of thousands of products to get you outdoors.
“People will drive for hours to get to this event, especially those looking to buy a new vehicle or a new caravan or camper trailer,” he said.
“They do their research and then they come to the event, compare all of the products on offer in one location and then they can wheel and deal on the spot. It is a wonderful event in that respect.”
The expo will feature adrenaline packed entertainment by Aussie FMX and its freestyle motocross skills.
The craft of camp oven cooking will also be on show from one of Australia’s most experienced camp oven cooks, Kingbrown, to teach people how to eat like a king while camping.
Kingbrown, also known as Ron Wilson, as been cooking and collecting camp ovens for over thirty years and uses vintage Australian made ovens in his catering business but teaches people how to use the modern store-bought ovens to make simple but spectacular meals.
The expo will be on from 8.30am to 4pm Friday, 8.30am to 5pm Saturday and 8.30am to 4pm Sunday.
For information and tickets, go to www.adventureexpo.com.au.
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