The club hosts two major rallies each year for its members, holding the events in different locations around the country.

Bathurst rally manager Colleen Walker said she and her husband, Col, are looking forward to bringing the autumn rally to their town.

“This is the first time in Bathurst; the last one was held in Albany,” she said. 

According to Ms Walker, what makes Bathurst so suitable to host the rally is its iconic Mount Panorama, great facilities and proximity to a wealth of cultural attractions. 

More than 1000 motorhomes have been registered for the event so far, with the “first-timers” expected to start arriving in town on April 23 ahead of the rally.

This rally is not just an opportunity to look at campervans and motorhomes, it is an entire festival of entertainment. 

Members of the CMCA will be able to take part in a range of workshops and activities, and see products from exhibitors.

“We’ve got over 70 traders; 30 of those are motorhome exhibitors and they are bringing about 40 motorhomes,” Ms Walker said. 

The program for the Bathurst rally includes an Anzac dawn service, seminars, dancing and a craft barn with sewing, painting and jewellery classes.

There will also be a Women’s Shed and a Men’s Shed established, featuring workshops, demonstrations and talks to suit each gender.

An open day will be held on Saturday, April 30 that members of the public are welcome to attend. 

Entry will be a gold coin donation, with proceeds going to Bathurst Rural Fire Service. 

For more information about the rally, visit www.cmca.net.au.