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Chris Fincham•26 Oct 2026
FEATURE

Top-12 Melbourne Leisurefest releases

This year's edition offered a first look at major upcoming 2027 models and new releases.

The 34th edition of the Melbourne Caravan & Camping Leisurefest at Sandown Racecourse brought together over 150 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge tech, 48-volt power architectures, and off-grid innovations.

New 48V caravans from Snowy River

Despite a dip in crowd numbers, thanks to rain on three out of the four days, and some unexpected 'no-shows', the event lived up to its reputation as one of Australia's best caravan shows; offering a first look at major upcoming 2027 models and new releases.

Bruder ADX-18 prototype

Check out our show highlights video for a walk-through of a dozen stand-outs, and read the articles below for a more in-depth look at the show debuts, as well as other insights from the show...

Network RV Mk2 caravans go on sale

12V off-road caravans 'dead' in 12 months, predicts Snowy River boss

Starting price of Zone RV caravans reduced by $40K

New entry-level Zone Base caravan
Jayco JPod-XC
Network RV by JB Group display

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