A REAL FAMILY GATHERING AT THE DONWAY STAND… the Donway Caravan team from left Skip Schiavon, Liana Payne, Kevin Gribble, Keelan Don, Rhonda Don and Peter Don. Photos: Geoff Adams
OVER the weekend, the 2023 Shepparton Great Outdoor and 4×4 Expo, returned to the Shepparton Showgrounds. The Expo was proudly supported by the Goulburn Valley’s own Donway Caravans, and other notable brands such as Crusader, Jayco and AUSTRACK among many others.
A REAL FAMILY GATHERING AT THE DONWAY STAND… the Donway Caravan team from left Skip Schiavon, Liana Payne, Kevin Gribble, Keelan Don, Rhonda Don and Peter Don. Photos: Geoff Adams
The expo showcased everything needed for adventure, including the latest range of caravans, campervans, camping gear, home and vehicle accessories, boating, 4×4 and off-roading, with retailer demonstrations and family-friendly activities.
The Shepparton Expo was a great success and proved more popular than recently held Albury / Wodonga Expo. Founder of Donway Caravans, Peter Don said they had sold several caravans at the Expo. Peter said he had 41 caravans arriving at their business shortly, offering great choice to Goulburn Valley residents.
BOATS SELLING WELL… It was a busy weekend at Shepparton Showgrounds, from left were Liam Tuohey and Carmen McCully of Solar City Marine and Caravans with brothers Tom and Josh Cahill of Shepparton.MILLARDS AUSTRALIA… Australia’s original caravan manufacturer was well represented by Andrew Ladas down from Taree, northern NSW. Millards is represented locally by Donway Caravans. Andrew’s family has a strong generational connection to Millards with his dad working for the firm for many years. Pictured is Carl and Sarah Trease of Numurkah with Andrew Ladas centre.IT WAS ALL FAMILY LEISURE AT THE GREAT OUTDOOR & 4X4 EXPO… from left, John, Maddi and Lisa Crawford with Solar City Marine and Caravan’s Jim Edmunds.GREAT SUCCESS… Leigh McCully of Solar City Marine and Caravans said the show was a success, with steady crowds and selling caravans, boats as well as party pontoon boats.NEW GENERATION FOR LONG STANDING LOCAL BOAT BUSINESS… SH Wallace & Co were represented well at the Expo showing off the latest in Stacer boats and Honda outboard motors. The three generation business now run by Marc Wallace and son Zac, is close to completing a major upgrade of the business in Wheeler Street, Shepparton. Marc said the new premises on the existing site includes a 1000 sqm showroom and 500 sqm four bay workshop. Pictured from left are Marc and his dad, Bob Wallace at the Expo.