2023 Van Nationals - Bendigo

07/10/2023

Happy Bathurst Day! Big shout out to the people that won the tickets in our charity auction. We hope you have an awesome weekend on the mountain🚗🚗🏁

30/04/2023

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12/04/2023

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11/04/2023

And that's it, the last campers have left,buildings locked and site cleaned.
Hope U all had a great weekend and hope to see everybody at Stanthorpe Qld for next year's nationals.
Now the trip home

10/04/2023

Trophies list for Bendigo Van Nationals 2023

05/04/2023

Few vans that turned up yesterday!

05/04/2023

Look out! yes that day is upon us. It's Day 1 of the Nats!! Safe travels and can't wait for everyone to get here, check in and enjoy

05/04/2023

Hey all for those attending the Van Nationals please enter via gate 1 which is located down from main entry to showgrounds!!
See you soon

04/04/2023

Wishing all coming to the Nats a safe and enjoyable journey!! Stay safe and see you all very soon.. Bring on Bendigo Van Nationals 2023

02/04/2023

We're pretty excited to hear our event being advertised on Bendigo's Fresh FM!

Listen out for our commercial on 101.5 FM

We're sponsoring the weather so fingers crossed we can swing a beautiful sunny day for the Show & Shine🤓

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02/04/2023

Last but certainly not least, thanks must go to the people on the ground getting this event in order.

A huge shout out to Troy and Cindy at Cutting Edge Automotive for being our "locals with the contacts". We really appreciate all you've done (and will probably do over the weekend)!! If you need any mechanical assistance, Troy & Cindy are the people to speak to.

Micka was roped into the committee from the start because he couldn't think of a convincing reason to get out of it. What's good for Dad is good for Chloe too, and she got dragged in as well haha.
Micka's your go-to guy for data connections so look him up at King Data & Comms. Thanks to you both for everything you've already put in and all that's yet to come.

It's been a proud family effort for the Watermans (Aaron & Bec, Seb, Tash, Indi and Linc) and we're definitely looking forward to catching up and sharing the weekend fun with you guys!

Bring on Bendigo Van Nationals 2023. See you all soon!!!

02/04/2023

Hey Everyone. Tony Collier has a Western Australian vanner staying with him in Riverland and looking for a seat to go to Bendigo for the Van Nationals. If anyone has a spare seat, pm us or Tony. Cheers, need to know ASAP as other arrangements will need to be made if he can't get a ride Riverland to Bendigo.

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31/03/2023

We're putting in our final catering numbers this Monday. If you haven't already entered for the weekend event, but you do plan on attending, please send us a message, give us a call or put in your entry so we can plan accordingly.

Here's the link to our online entry form again https://form.jotform.com/221522237625046

See you all in within the week!!

31/03/2023

Shannons Insurance is a constant name in the automotive scene and we’re pleased to have Mark and their trade display at our event. Thanks for the support!

Speak to Mark on the day about any insurance queries

www.facebook.com/shannonsinsurance

31/03/2023

Jason & Jess at Stick This Automotive Decals & Stripes have been amazing with their product ideas and industry knowledge. Thanks for the sponsorship, the products and services and everything else along the way!

Check them out at their trade display on Saturday’s show day

www.facebook.com/decals.stickthis

31/03/2023

We’re proud to have Rare Spares supporting our event and want to thank them for their contributions. You’ll see their goodies in our show bags as well as some great items for our charity auction.

Thanks Jackie at Rare Spares for all your assistance!

www.facebook.com/rarespares

31/03/2023

Ash at Retro Ozi Bubble Windows does some fabulous work transforming the windows in our vans.
He's also helped us with items for our goody bags and a voucher for our charity auction. Thanks so much Ash!

www.facebook.com/retrozibubblewindows

29/03/2023

Another huge thank-you to the businesses who have donated products and services for our auction and weekend event!

Thanks for the support
www.aussiedesertcooler.com.au
www.shophouseofmuscle.com.au
www.campbells.com.au

28/03/2023

New to our group, Richard Ingram and his family have jumped in to support our event and we're looking forward to catching up over the weekend to further welcome them into the vanning community.

If you're in south-east Melbourne, check out their business services:
CJ Castle Care
Arcadia Sport & Recreation

28/03/2023

Matt & Mandy Harris from GVR Steam Systems are a constant in the vanning scene. Thanks very much for the support from the beginning of this crazy journey.

GVR Steam Systems, simplifying the mysterious side of steam engineering www.facebook.com/GVRSteam

28/03/2023

Brenton & Lynelle are frequent flyers when it comes to sponsorship for the Nats. Thanks so much for supporting us and if anyone needs insulation, get in touch with Wenham Insulation.

www.wenhaminsulation.com.au

28/03/2023

A big shout out to Gary, Maria & Mia Scicluna at GMM Flat Pac Assembly Services for support us and also being a handy contact in the automotive circles.

Look them up for all your flat pac requirements in Melbourne

27/03/2023

Hey hey!! Here's everything you need to know about the Nats weekend! If you've got any questions, please shoot us a line.

Don't forget to pack your GOLD costumes 🥸

26/03/2023

We have businesses sponsoring our event, but we also want to thank the Vanners who have personally supported us and dipped into their own pockets to do so! Our appreciation goes to the following:

Allan (Grumpy) Marshall & Erica Ferne
Budgie
Brett & Maureen Birch
Arthur Garland
Garry & Suzanne Menzie
Rodney & Jennie Barnes
plus a few more that wish to remain anonymous 😉

Thanks Everyone!!

23/03/2023

ALL profits from our weekend event go to our charities of choice which are close to our hearts.

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23/03/2023

ALL profits from our weekend event go to our charities of choice which are close to our hearts.

www.facebook.com/HeadspaceBendigo has been on board with our event from our first contact with Haylee. Headspace assists the community access a range of services in the form of confidential & FREE supports for young people aged 12-25.

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23/03/2023

ALL profits from our weekend event go to our charities of choice which are close to our hearts.

Two of our nephews were born 3 and 4 months premature and their family has had a very different journey than most of us. During their time in hospital, facebook.com/Heartfelt.Australia provided them with the cherished gift of family photos.

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Heartfelt is dedicated to providing this gift in a caring and compassionate manner, with all services free of charge and we're wrapped to be able to donate to their fabulous work!