Goldfields Campers & Caravans

Background

Goldfields Campers & Caravans is a proudly Australian-owned, family-run business based in Maryborough, Central Victoria. The company was established in 1983 as Lyal Eales Stores, founded by Lyal Eales with initially just one staff member. For over 40 years, they have helped Australians travel with confidence by delivering camper trailers, pod campers, hybrid caravans, and caravans built for real conditions.

The company was once a major distributor for an imported brand, but when that brand decided to control the distribution process in-house, the Goldfields team went independent. Lyal’s son Stephen became the lead representative for the brand, and together they used their deep understanding of customer needs to develop their own product range.

The Goldfields Grand Duke was a contestant at Camper Trailer of the Year 2024, priced at just over $28,000 with an extensive list of standard inclusions (fridge, toilet, hot water system, solar blanket).

Ownership & Structure

Goldfields Campers is family-owned and operated by the Eales family. Founder Lyal Eales operates the Maryborough store, which shares a site for the assembly and sales of Goldfields-branded campers and caravans. His son Stephen is the lead brand representative. The business operates under the Lyal Eales Stores entity.

Manufacturing

Goldfields refines, improves, tests, certifies, and supports every camper that carries their name. Their focus on long-term ownership results in better components, better compliance, better handovers, and better after-sales care. While specific manufacturing origin details are not fully disclosed, the company’s approach involves assembling and fitting out products at their Maryborough facility with rigorous quality control and testing.

Market Position

Goldfields targets the value-conscious adventurer in the camper trailer, pod camper, and entry-level caravan segments. The Grand Duke is listed from $28,000 with a long list of standard inclusions. Their regional Victorian location and family-run approach appeal to buyers who value personal service over volume dealership experiences.