Great Aussie Camp Out (GACO) - National Camping Day 15th October 2011

Sept. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Hosted by the Australian Camps Association (ACA), in conjunction with Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV), GACO is the initiative of the outdoors industry to encourage Aussies everywhere to enjoy the great outdoors more often and lead healthy and active lifestyles.  

There is no cost to participate in GACO, prizes are on offer and participants can register at the official website – http://www.greataussiecampout.org.au.  
GACO can also be followed on Twitter and Facebook.  Anyone can join the online camping community.

GACO encourages families, community groups, recreation groups, businesses and individuals, metro or country, to try camping for one night.  

Camping locations are as varied and diverse as participants want to make them:  national parks, caravan parks, designated campsites, glampsites, backyards, farms, caves, treehouses…even the lounge room!  You name it, people can camp there.  

According to ACA Chief Executive, David Petherick, GACO is a great way to share our nation’s passion for the great outdoors. “Campers can share their GACO experience via photos, video, Tweets or posting on the Facebook page, real time as the night unfurls.”  He added, “What better way to celebrate a favourite Australian tradition than by doing it on National Camping Day?”

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For all media enquiries, please contact:
David Petherick, CEO, Australian Camps Association
Ph: 0402 844 861

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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 .