A Quick Guide to Rottnest Island
25/09/2023
Aquamarine sea, the world’s happiest marsupial and a diverse cultural heritage are just a few of the things that await you on Western Australia’s Rottnest Island. Located just 19 kilometres off the coast of Perth, the tranquility of Rottnest Island will make you feel a world away. Rottnest Island is...
8 Lakes of the NSW South Coast you shouldn't miss
13/09/2022
While New South Wales may be known for its stunning beaches, it also has fantastic lakes perfect for swimming, kayaking, fishing and more. Picture waking up to a sunrise over crystal clear waters and getting ready for a day full of fun on a lake that has it all. With...
Get into Australia's Best Spring Events
02/09/2022
You don't have to go far to get away this Spring! Better weather and longer days means festivals and destinations come back to life, many of them outside our major capitals. This year, turn your favourite spring festival into a nature made comfy getaway! TAS | NT | SA |...
Discovery Parks Gift Vouchers are Back!
20/06/2022
You don’t need a special occasion to give the gift of travel. Reward someone you know who loves discovering Australia with a Discovery Parks Gift Voucher. Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, Mother’s Day or Valentine’s, giving someone the freedom to getaway is priceless! A Discovery Parks accommodation voucher gives you...
Discovery Parks win Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards
17/05/2022
Some of Discovery Park's most popular destinations have been recognised for their excellence by one of the world’s most used travel review sites! Congratulations to Fraser Street, Hervey Bay and Tannum Sands in Qld; Lake Kununurra and Swan Valley in WA; Katherine and Alice Springs in the NT, Hahndorf Resort ...
The Best Easter Holidays in Australia this year
13/04/2022
Updated March 2023 Need an excuse to get more out of your Easter long weekend? Just a few days annual leave gets you a ten-day break. Go on, you know you want to. Try these four underrated locations on for size - it's not too late to book a getaway...
12 of Australia's most amazing waterfalls
06/04/2022
Is there a better reward for a full or half-day hike than standing in front of a waterfall in full flow? Surely one of nature’s greatest wonders, waterfalls have that rare ability to captivate and entrance us. Aside from being hypnotic viewing and a great excuse to get outside, they...
Australia's Best Autumn and Winter Festivals
24/03/2022
Updated March 2023 Sad about the end of summer? Don’t be! Autumn and winter are when some of the best festivals in Australia come to life. Whether it's food and wine, music, the arts, or the Australian outback, there’s a festival to enjoy wherever you are. Check out this shortlist...
Where to See Australia's Best Autumn Foliage
22/03/2022
Hello Autumn! Summer may be over but there’s so much to be excited about as we head into the cooler months. While it might be sad to put away the sunscreen for a while, Autumn is the season to really explore the great outdoors (stomping on crunchy leaves highly recommended)...
Discover the Epicurean Way at Discovery Parks
16/03/2022
Australia’s best food and wine should be part and parcel of any good getaway. In South Australia, holidaymakers are spoiled for choice, with one of the most loved culinary adventures right on their doorstep. Stretching from McLaren Vale in the south to Clare Valley in the north, SA’s Epicurean Way...
The best holiday park campfires in Australia
09/03/2022
Updated April 2023 One of the best things to do in the great outdoors is gather round a campfire. Sitting with loved ones around the orange glow of a crackling fire is an outdoor activity you'll never regret. Sharing stories, playing music and laughing into the night is a camping...
Australia's Best Waterparks are at Discovery!
14/01/2022
‘Pool hangs’ and aquatic fun have always been top of the list when it comes to summer activities. At Discovery Parks we have dozens of safe water play and splash park spaces in more than 75 holiday parks around Australia! Here’s a few to ‘whet’ your appetite and the full...
Barossa Valley makes list of ‘Best Glamping Experiences in South Australia’
02/12/2021
The South Australian Tourism Commission has included one of our most popular destinations in their piece, ‘9 Best Glamping Experiences in South Australia,’ and who are we to disagree? If the rough and tumble of camping and caravanning isn’t quite your thing - or even if it is - a...
Victoria's Best Cabin Accommodation
28/10/2021
Blessed with everything you could ask for in terms of natural beauty, and boasting the cooler climate you’d expect from the ‘Garden State’, Victoria is full of great getaways for families and couples. By choosing to stay in your own fully self-contained cabin with ensuite bathroom, reverse cycle air conditioning...
SA's Best Cabin Holidays Are Right Here
28/10/2021
Although their state might not get the headlines of others, South Australian's love how good it is to holiday at home! By staying in a Discovery Parks cabin, you make the absolute most of the situation, meaning you can explore SA’s world-class wineries, enchanted coastlines and rolling hills from the...
Isn’t it time for a Tasmanian Cabin Holiday?
28/10/2021
If you're yet to stay in one of our cabins, then now is the time to book it! With perks like reverse-cycle air conditioning and your own ensuite bathroom, cabin accommodation is perfect all year round, especially if you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or a group of mates....
12 Things To Do This Summer in Australia
25/10/2021
Our parks are in some of Australia’s most in-demand and exotic locations. From the eastern tip of Byron Bay to the western edge of Ningaloo, we have Australians covered when it comes to the best things to do in the best places! Here are 12 that will take your summer...
The Ultimate Guide to Australia's Best Regional Wineries
13/10/2021
From the cool-climate varietals of the Tamar Valley to the sophisticated Semillon's of the Margaret River, Australia is blessed with some of the world’s best wine. As a result, no matter where you are, there is a winery experience waiting to be enjoyed. With few exceptions, the best wineries in...
16 Family Holiday Experiences In Spring
20/08/2021
Say goodbye to winter, and hello to spring - the season many of us have been waiting for! Rediscover your backyard and start planning your next family holiday with us. From tiny tots to awesome adults, seasonal events are happening all over the country that are set up for all...
6 Things To Do In Nagambie Lakes
26/07/2021
Well-known by Victorians as a place to indulge their favourite watersports and go fishing for days on end, Nagambie is also the perfect spot to explore world-class wineries, get lost in mother nature and gather the family on the banks of the Goulburn River. Browse Deals Now If you’re planning...
Australia's 12 Gnarliest Mountain Biking Spots
12/07/2021
Updated November 2023 You don't have to be an extreme sports enthusiast to love mountain biking. All you need is your favourite ride, a decent helmet and a park to get funky in! Luckily, from mossy Tasmanian forests to the single-track at Mount Kosciuszko, Australia has a huge variety of...
The best places to enjoy snow in Australia
17/05/2021
Updated March 2023 The temperature is dropping and days are getting shorter, but that's no reason to stop having fun! It can be tempting to spend winter curled up and wishing you were somewhere tropical, but one look at these images should inspire a change of heart. Every year the...
SPLASH AROUND THIS WINTER: Heated Pools at Discovery Parks
07/07/2020
Updated November 2023 A winter getaway doesn't mean you have to avoid the pool. Many of our parks swimming pools are heated all-year round! If having a dip is important to you, check out this list of our parks with heated swimming pools: NSW | WA | VIC | QLD...
The Essentials for Your Australia Day Long Weekend
09/01/2020
What does every Australia Day Long Weekend need? A holiday; A sing-along playlist and; A true-blue Aussie BBQ! We like to K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid), there’s no need to over pack the car, we have all your essentials covered in-park for an epic Australia Day Long Weekend – think...
The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Cricket
12/11/2019
UPDATED OCTOBER 2021 Backyard cricket is a rite of passage for Australian families. Whether you’re playing at the MCG or on a pitch mowed by Uncle Bob, we all need a set of guidelines to ensure a solid match! Follow these simple rules and we can (almost) guarantee a meltdown...