BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Bright has been named the 2026 Tourist & Mixed-Use Caravan Park of the Year at the Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria (CRPVic) Awards, recognizing the park’s performance across accommodation, technology, sustainability, guest service and commercial operations.
The award was presented at the CRPVic gala awards dinner in Melbourne last week, where industry representatives gathered to recognize achievements across Victoria’s tourist and residential parks sectors.
Located on Mountbatten Avenue alongside the Ovens River in Bright, the park was recognized by judges for its approach to investment and ongoing operations. According to the judges, the park has combined investment in premium accommodation with technology initiatives, sustainability measures and guest service to support its commercial performance and maintain high guest satisfaction in the Bright market.
“Its long-term vision, commitment to continuous improvement and focus on delivering exceptional visitor experiences has established Tasman Holiday Parks – Bright as a strong benchmark for Victoria’s tourist park industry,” hundreds of industry representatives were told during the gala awards dinner in Melbourne last week.
CRPVic Chief Executive Officer Scott Parker said the award, alongside the Peter Crawford Residential Caravan Park of the Year Award presented to Amberlee Woodlands Estate in Rosebud, reflected the range of business models operating within Victoria’s parks sector.
“Tasman Holiday Parks – Bright and Amberlee’s Woodlands Estate are very different businesses serving different markets, but both demonstrate what can be achieved through investment, innovation, strong leadership and an absolute commitment to the people they serve,” he told The Alpine Observer.
The recognition comes as operators across the caravan and holiday park sector continue to balance capital investment with guest expectations, operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. For tourist parks, investment decisions can include upgrading accommodation, introducing digital systems and improving environmental performance, while operators must also consider whether those investments translate into stronger occupancy, guest satisfaction and financial results.
Parker also highlighted the broader economic and community role of the parks sector in Victoria.
“Tourist and residential parks make an enormous contribution to Victoria.
“Tourist (caravan) parks are the foundation of our visitor economy, with 50 per cent of regional visitor nights spent in tourist parks.
“Our residential park membership provides vitally important housing choices, employ thousands of Victorians and strengthen communities across the state.”
For campground and holiday park operators, the Bright award illustrates how industry recognition is increasingly tied to multiple aspects of park performance rather than accommodation alone. The judging criteria cited in the award include commercial results, technology, sustainability and guest experience, areas that can require operators to evaluate investment as part of a broader business strategy.
The 2026 CRPVic Awards also placed the tourist and residential park sectors within the same industry program, highlighting the different customer groups and operating models served by Victoria’s parks. While tourist parks primarily cater to visitors, residential parks provide longer-term accommodation and housing options, creating different operational and investment priorities.
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Bright’s 2026 award therefore recognizes its performance within the tourist and mixed-use segment while also reflecting the wider role that caravan and holiday parks play in Victoria’s visitor economy.