Great Aussie Camp Out to Set a World Record

Oct. 4, 2011 - PRLog -- With over 3000 officially registered campers (and many more unofficial), GACO is set to explode into mainstream consciousness in only its second year.

As the world’s largest community camping event, GACO is on track to set an official world record!  All Australians can get their shot at global glory by registering their participation on the GACO website, at http://www.greataussiecampout.org.au, and camping out on the night of Saturday 15th October at a campsite, in the paddock, treehouse, cave, backyard, or even the loungeroom!

Great prizes are on offer to all registered participants – click on the website, follow Twitter and surf Facebook for details.

The mission behind GACO is to get more Aussies outdoors more often.  With an increasingly obese and sedentary community, the health and social benefits of spending time participating in outdoor activities in the company of family and friends is immense.  GACO aims to build on its significant community and social legacy.

According to Australian Camps Association (ACA) Chief Executive, David Petherick, GACO is a great way to share our nation’s passion for the great outdoors. “I urge all Aussies to dust off the sleeping bag, re-fill the gas bottle, and blow up the li-lo,” he said.  “A lot of us have forgotten what a great experience camping with family and friends actually can be. And to set a world record on National Camping Day – now how good would that be?”  

For all media enquiries, please contact:
David Petherick, CEO, Australian Camps Association
Ph: 0402 844 861 or 03 9430 2900
Email: dpetherick@auscamps.asn.au
Web:  www.auscamps.asn.au

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The Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) brings together thousands of Australians for one big night where they share the experience of camping out under the stars! Register for free as a participant of GACO www.greataussiecampout.org.au.