Melbourne Leisurefest
The Official Industry Show
organised jointly by:
Four-wheel-drives and off-road vans again took
patrons for a thrilling ride at the off-road test track.
Crowds flocked to the many displays of good-value
camping, boating and off-road stands.
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Melbourne Leisurefest boasts another huge success
Melbourne Leisurefest boasted another successful
show in 2009, with attendance up by 15 per cent over
the inaugural event last year.
A total of 32,401 patrons attended the four-day event
at Sandown Racecourse, which featured caravans,
RVs, four-wheel-drives, boats and all the associated
equipment and accessories.
Leisurefest chairman Peter Wright said patrons defied
the global financial crsis with their high attendance
and strong sales reported by exhibitors.
“The numbers definitely confirm the strength of
adding boats and four-wheel-drives to the previous
Leisurefest formula of caravans, campers and RVs,”
he said.
“Attendance this year was 31 per cent higher than it was in 2007, the year before we added boats
and four-wheel-drives.
“People weren’t just coming for a look either – they were taking advantage of good deals and the
latest products on offer.
“Most exhibitors reported steady sales and quality enquiries across the full range of vans, trailers,
boats, four-wheel-drives and accessories, so it was a great success all round.”
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Peter Jackson from Hazelwood North was the lucky show patron who walked away with the major
prize, a Quintrex 420 Dory, courtesy of Streaker Boats at a value of $14,500.
Melbourne Leisurefest is a joint venture by the Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Victoria
(CTIAV), Boating Industry Association (BIA) of Victoria and Victorian Automobile Chamber of
Commerce (VACC).
Billed as Australia’s largest outdoor leisure show, it will return to Sandown from September 30 to
October 3 in 2010.
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Contacts:
CIA
Peter Wright
(03) 9329 5311
BIA
Robert Coco
(03) 8696 5600
VACC
Russ Tyrie
(03) 9829 1213
Media inquiries & images:
Greg Shoemark
0412 316 928 or (03) 9898 5570
g_shoemark@optusnet.com.au
Melbourne Leisurefest – 1- 4 October 2009
Sandown Racecourse, Dandenong Road, Springvale – CAR PARKING FREE
(Melway Map 80 Ref D8. GPS Coordinates S37.94187 R145.20698)
Thursday – Sunday
1 – 4 October
10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Admission: Adults $12; Pensioner Concession & Seniors Card Holders $10;
Children (under 15) Free when accompanied by an adult
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