Vintage Caravan Nationals is a biennial gathering of vintage and classic caravans from all around Australia, this year in Lightning Ridge.

Vintage Caravan Nationals

20 September 2026

Inspect dozens of vintage caravans on the ‘Nats’ Open Day

Every two years, vintage and classic caravanners from all over eastern Australia gather to spend a week together in an iconic Australian location. We book out a large section of caravan park to create a ‘Vintage Village’ of vintage caravans (built or designed before 1970) and classic caravans (built or designed 1970–1979).

In 2026, our tenth biennial event is in north-western Outback NSW – Big4 Opal Holiday Park in famous Lightning Ridge. Situated in a quiet bushland setting in Black Opal Country, the park is only minutes from the heart of Lightning Ridge and 200 metres from the famous Artesian Baths.

The Nationals Open Day on Sunday 20th September welcomes members of the public to inspect over 60 beautiful caravans from the 1930s to the 1970s, all decked out in the travel accessories, kitchenalia and handicrafts of the time. Their owners will be delighted to talk to you – take a trip down memory lane or discover how previous generations of Australian families spent their holidays before the days of affordable air travel.

Entry to the Vintage Village on our Open Day is free to everyone. Check in at the park reception for the gate open code.

Big4 Opal Holiday Park, 142 Pandora Street

Lightning Ridge

2834

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