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description: "Caravan parks and camping grounds face unique evacuation challenges including transient guests, LPG cylinders, spread-out layouts, and bushfire risk. Learn the AS 3745 requirements for holiday park evacuation diagrams."
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# Evacuation Diagrams for Caravan Parks and Camping AU

> Caravan parks and camping grounds face unique evacuation challenges including transient guests, LPG cylinders, spread-out layouts, and bushfire risk. Learn the AS 3745 requirements for holiday park evacuation diagrams.

_EvacPath Team · 2026-04-25 · 7 min read_

Caravan parks, holiday parks, and camping grounds are a staple of the Australian holiday experience. They range from basic bush camping areas with minimal facilities to large resort-style parks with hundreds of sites, permanent cabins, swimming pools, recreation rooms, and commercial kitchens. Regardless of size, every caravan park and camping ground needs an Emergency Management Plan and compliant evacuation diagrams under [AS 3745](https://evacpath.com/blog/evacuation-diagram-requirements-australia):2010.

The challenges of emergency planning for caravan parks are distinct from most other facility types. The population is transient (guests change weekly or even daily), the layout is spread over a large outdoor area, LPG cylinders are present at nearly every site, the risk of bushfire is often significant, and many guests are unfamiliar with the park layout. All of these factors must be reflected in the evacuation diagrams and the broader Emergency Management Plan.

## Transient Guests and Visitor Orientation

Unlike a workplace where staff see the same evacuation diagram every day, a caravan park's occupants are constantly changing. A family that arrived yesterday and is leaving tomorrow has limited time to learn the park layout and emergency procedures. The evacuation diagram must compensate for this by being exceptionally clear and easy to understand at a glance.

Diagrams should be posted at the park entrance (or reception), at each amenities block, at the camp kitchen, and at any other communal facility. For larger parks, additional diagrams at key intersections within the park are advisable. Each diagram should include the park's address (for calling 000), the location of the nearest exit from the park, the designated assembly area, and the location of firefighting equipment.

Some parks provide a site map to guests at check-in. Incorporating a simplified version of the evacuation information onto this map is a practical way to ensure every guest receives emergency information. This is not a substitute for posted diagrams, but it supplements them effectively.

## LPG Cylinders and Gas Hazards

LPG is ubiquitous in caravan parks. Caravans and motorhomes carry onboard LPG cylinders for cooking and heating. Permanent cabins may have external LPG bottles. Camp kitchens and BBQ areas use gas. The concentration of LPG across a caravan park creates a distributed fire and explosion risk that is different from a single-point hazard in an industrial setting.

The evacuation diagram should show the location of any bulk LPG storage (if the park has a central LPG refilling point or large tank). For individual caravan sites, the diagram does not need to show every LPG cylinder, but the Emergency Management Plan should address the risk of LPG cylinders being involved in a fire and the procedures for dealing with a cylinder that is venting or on fire.

LPG is heavier than air, so it accumulates in low-lying areas. Caravan parks in valleys, near creeks, or on sloping terrain should consider this in their emergency planning. An LPG leak from a caravan on a hillside can send gas flowing downhill to accumulate around caravans, tents, and amenities blocks at lower elevations. The evacuation diagram should show the terrain context if it is relevant to gas accumulation risk.

- Individual caravans and motorhomes carry onboard LPG cylinders
- Bulk LPG storage locations must be shown on the evacuation diagram
- LPG is heavier than air and accumulates in low-lying areas and valleys
- Camp kitchens and BBQ areas use gas; show isolation points on the diagram
- The Emergency Management Plan should address LPG cylinder involvement in fire scenarios

## Bushfire Risk and Evacuation Routes

Many caravan parks are located in or near bushland, coastal scrub, or grassland areas that carry significant bushfire risk. A bushfire approaching a caravan park can develop faster than the park's ability to evacuate all guests, particularly during peak holiday periods when the park is fully occupied.

The evacuation diagram should show the vehicle exit routes from the park. If the park has more than one vehicle exit, both should be clearly marked. The Emergency Management Plan should include a bushfire-specific evacuation procedure that accounts for the time needed to decamp (pack up tents, hitch caravans, start vehicles) and the vehicle capacity of the exit routes.

For parks in designated bushfire-prone areas, the Emergency Management Plan should reference the local bushfire survival plan and the CFA/RFS/QFES alert levels. A Neighbourhood Safer Place or designated bushfire shelter, if one exists nearby, should be identified in the plan and potentially on the diagram. The plan should include trigger points (for example, at Watch and Act alert level, begin voluntary evacuation) rather than waiting for an Emergency Warning.

## Cabins, Amenities Blocks, and Communal Facilities

Permanent cabins and amenities blocks within a caravan park are buildings that require their own evacuation diagrams, separate from the park-wide diagram. Each cabin should have an evacuation diagram posted inside (typically on the back of the front door or in a visible location near the entrance) showing the cabin layout, exits, and the route to the assembly area.

Amenities blocks, camp kitchens, recreation rooms, and laundries should each have an evacuation diagram posted inside the building. These diagrams should show the building layout, exits, and firefighting equipment within the building, as well as the route from the building to the assembly area.

The swimming pool and any associated plant room should also be addressed. Pool chemical storage (chlorine, acid) presents a chemical hazard, and the plant room should be identified on the diagram. If the pool area is fenced (as required by Australian pool fencing regulations), the diagram should show all gates in the fence so that evacuees can exit the pool area quickly.

## Seasonal and Peak Period Considerations

Caravan park occupancy varies dramatically between seasons. A park that has 20 guests in winter may have 400 during the Christmas and Easter holiday periods. The Emergency Management Plan should address peak-period risks, including the increased time needed to evacuate a full park, the potential for vehicle congestion at the exit, and the need for additional wardens or staff during busy periods.

Temporary facilities set up during peak periods (additional portable toilets, marquees, food vendors for events) may alter the layout shown on the evacuation diagram. If the changes are significant, a temporary updated diagram should be prepared for the event period. This is particularly important for parks that host music festivals, markets, or other large events.

Seasonal weather patterns also affect emergency planning. Coastal parks face storm surge and cyclone risks during summer. Parks in northern Australia are subject to the cyclone season (November to April). Parks in southern Australia may face grassfire risk during summer. The Emergency Management Plan should address the seasonal hazards relevant to the park's location.

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