China has a rapidily growing group of independent travellers who look for new experiences, fresh air, sunshine, enjoy fun and Aussie barbecues, Lyndel Gray, CEO of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of New South Wales (CCIANSW) said today.

'China is the fastest growing travel opportunity for regional NSW once awareness is raised', Lyndel Gray said.

For the second year running GoSeeAustralia is pleased to be a major sponsor for Queensland's iconic Mareeba Rodeo and Festival from June 29 to July 14. The first Mareeba Rodeo was held in July 1949.

The Rodeo Festival starts with the Junior Cowpokes Competition and Walkamin Country Music Club Concert on Saturday, June 29.

It is a country early Rodeo start from 7.30am on Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14.

The Full Federal Court of Australia recently handed down its decision on the appeal by Winnebago Australia for the rights to use the Winnebago name in Australia.

The three judges were unanimous in their decision that Winnebago Australia can continue to use the Winnebago name.

Winnebago Aust. launched the first Winnebago branded motorhome in 1978 after signing an agreement with Winnebago Industries of Iowa.

Stakeholders in the caravanning industry and road tourism now agree they share common challenges. The major common challenge is bureaucracy in Federal, State and Local Government regulation.

Increased sales of Recreational Vehicles (RV's) will increase the pressure on accommodation and road touring resources at all levels in and out of caravan parks throughout Australia. A net reduction in the number of RV sites means motor accommodation is at a watershed and ultimately something has got to give.

NSW Minister for Fair Trading Anthony Roberts has launched a new campaign this month to help identify traders who are not providing accurate warranty information for their goods and services.

Consumers are being encouraged to contact Fair Trading about manufacturers and suppliers who have not provided accurate or compliant warranty information regarding defects, as required under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

GoSee TravelSmart Club member winner for April of the Battery World Eneloop Recharger Kit is Gus Steinbauer, Acton Park, Tasmania.

GoSee uses new generation rechargeable batteries like the Eneloop ready-to-use low discharge batteries. Eneloop batteries are rechargeable up to 1,500 times and can hold charge up to three years when not in use.

Four AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries come with the packaged charger from Battery World.

A major cost, in many cases the major cost, for those who tow is fuel. So GoSee wonders where Nissan is coming from with their latest Y62 Patrol Ti V8.

The 5.6 litre petrol is reliably reported to use more than 32 litres per 100km towing a 3000kg caravan.

GSA's range of diesel tow tugs across Jeep, Holden and Toyota products do much better. The 2005 Toyota Sahara averages 15.2 litres per 100km powering a Gross Combined Mass (GMC) of 6160kg.

The Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Association of Australia Ltd (RVMA) CEO David Duncan says that 23 per cent of manufacturer members have been audited for compliance.

The first round of physical inspections/compliance audits started at the end of April.

'The most common issues highlighted during the audit process so far concern weights, safety chains and external lighting', David Duncan said.

Junior celebrity chefs, Isabella and Sofia Bliss, will host a week of free 'Kids in the Kitchen' cooking workshops as part of the annual Activity Schedule at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort.

The twin sisters inspired a national audience of juniors to pick up a spatula and start cooking.

'Kids in the Kitchen' runs from 28 June until 4 July and places are limited, so bookings are essential.

Easy access, interesting country, excellent caravan parks, Lake Cania for fishing, lots of hikes and activities and spectacular and diverse scenery , birds and animals.

Cania Gorge National Park offers 3000 hectares of spectacular sandstone cliffs, ecological diversity with dry eucalypt and rainforest, moist sheltered fern grottos, and sculptured sandstone cliffs and rock formations.

There are many interesting animals such as miniature kangaroos called bettong, painted face rock wallabies and over 100 species of birds and lots of great walks and views.