Discovery Holiday Parks
Robe, Limestone Coast, SA

Overview

Located some 340kms south east of Adelaide and 580 km’s north west of Melbourne, Robe has long been afavouriteamongst those that love to indulge in distinctive local wine, fresh seafood and delicious regional produce. Oh and did we mention the beautiful beaches, including the ever popular 17kms of the glorious Long Beach…people love to indulge in these too!

Whilst the obvious past time at Robe is to enjoy the beaches and fine food and wine, if you can drag yourself from the beach, delve into Robe’s fascinating seafaring past, its heritage buildings and the local legends, or venture a little further a field and visit the developing Cape Jaffa wine region.

Experience the quiet and unassuming charm of Robe whilst staying at Discovery Holiday Parks – Robe, five times winner of the Limestone Tourism Awards. Enjoying a waterfront view of Long Beach and just moments from the town centre, it is the perfect place to kick back and take some well deserved R & R with the locals.

You’ll love it.

Specials

Savings Deal - cabin

Come and stay at one of our cabins between January 27 – March 31, 2010 to enjoy savings up to 25%.

For reservations or more information, please call our Discovery Holiday Parks Specialists on 1300 787 140 and quote PROMO CODE: SSD195   to redeem the above offer.

*Terms and conditions apply.  Offer subject to availability.

Savings Deal - powered site

Come and stay at our powered sites between January 27 – March 31, 2010 to enjoy savings up to 31%.

For reservations or more information, please call our Discovery Holiday Parks Specialists on 1300 787 140 and quote PROMO CODE: SSD195   to redeem the above offer.

*Terms and conditions apply.  Offer subject to availability.

Features & Facilities

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Variety of Hire Bikes
• Jumping Pillow
• Giant Snakes and Ladders for hire
• Giant Checkers for Hire
• Kids' Club during Christmas and Easter holidays
• Recreation and TV room
• Wireless internet available
• 4 free electric BBQs
• Fish cleaning area and free cray boiler
• Camp Kitchens with stove and refrigerator
• Children's bathrooms
• Gas and ice
• Kiosk
• Postal service and fax service
• Laundry

Accommodation

Floorplan

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Deluxe - Islandview Villas (sleeps 6)

• 4 star accommodation
• 2 separate bedrooms
• 1 queen bed and 2 bunk beds
• All linen supplied
• Shower and separate toilet
• Fully self contained kitchen with microwave, tea/coffee making facilities
• TV and DVD player
• Living room includes 2 couches
• Reverse cycle airconditioning
• Iron
• Hair dryer

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Type of Accommodation	Best Available Rate
Deluxe - Islandview Villas	from $140 per night

Extra Adult/Child: $15/$12

Please note:
No charge is made for children under 2 years old.
Tariff is higher on public holidays.
Prices are subject to alteration without notification.

Floorplan

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Deluxe - Longbeach Villa (sleeps 6)

• 4 star accommodation
• 2 separate bedrooms
• 1 queen bed and 2 bunk beds
• All linen supplied
• Shower and toilet (not accessible through bedrooms)
• Fully self contained kitchen with microwave, tea/coffee making facilities
• TV and DVD player
• Large living room includes couch
• Reverse cycle airconditioning

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Type of Accommodation	Best Available Rate
Deluxe - Longbeach Villa	from $130 per night

Extra Adult/Child: $15/$12

Please note:
No charge is made for children under 2 years old.
Tariff is higher on public holidays.
Prices are subject to alteration without notification.

Floorplan

Photos

Superior - Oceanic Villas (sleeps 6)

• 4 star accommodation
• 1 double bed, 1 single bed & 1 double bed with single bunk
• Shower and toilet, not accessible through bedrooms
• Fully self contained kitchen with microwave, tea/coffee making facilities
• TV
• Living room includes couch
• Reverse cycle airconditioning
• Iron
• Hair dryer
• Linen only supplied for main bed (please bring own linen for all other bedding - linen hire available)

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Type of Accommodation	Best Available Rate
Superior - Oceanic Villas	from $125 per night

Extra Adult/Child: $12/$9

Please note:
No charge is made for children under 2 years old.
Tariff is higher on public holidays.
Prices are subject to alteration without notification.

Floorplan

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Standard - Seashell Villas (sleeps 6)

• 3 star accommodation
• 2 separate bedrooms
• 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds
• Shower and toilet, not accessible through bedrooms
• Fully self contained kitchen with microwave, tea/coffee making facilities
• TV
• Living room includes couch
• Reverse cycle airconditioning
• Iron
• Hair dryer
• Double bed made, please bring bedding for single bed (linen hire available)

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Type of Accommodation	Best Available Rate
Standard - Seashell Villas	from $110 per night

Extra Adult/Child: $12/$9

Please note:
No charge is made for children under 2 years old.
Tariff is higher on public holidays.
Prices are subject to alteration without notification.

Floorplan

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Economy - Obelisk Villas (sleeps 5)

• 3 star accommodation
• Main room with double bed, table & chairs and kitchen facilities
• TV
• Trip bunks (sleeps 3)
• Fully self contained kitchen with microwave, tea/coffee making facilities
• Shower and toilet
• Bathroom, reverse cycle airconditioning
• Iron
• Hair dryer
• Double bed made, please bring bedding for single bed (linen hire available)

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Type of Accommodation	Best Available Rate
Economy - Obelisk Villas	from $95 per night

Extra Adult/Child: $12/$9

Please note:
No charge is made for children under 2 years old.
Tariff is higher on public holidays.
Prices are subject to alteration without notification.

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Economy - Beach Shaks (sleeps 4)

• 1 double bed and 1 bunk beds
• Electric frypan and minimal cooking facilities
• No toilet and shower (ablution block nearby)
• Enclosed verandah for more space
• Double bed made, please bring bedding for single bed (linen hire available)

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Type of Accommodation	Best Available Rate
Economy - Beach Shaks	from $65 per night

Extra Adult:
Off-Peak/Peak Season: $7/$8

Extra Child:
Off-Peak/Peak Season: $7/$8

Please note:
No charge is made for children under 2 years old.
Tariff is higher on public holidays.
Prices are subject to alteration without notification.

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Powered & Unpowered Sites

• Spacious grassed sites, some with shade and shelter
• Free use of indoor heated pool, BBQ's, camp kitchens and TV Room
• Located with immediate access to beautiful Long Beach, a safe swimming beach
• Individual taps to sites
• See Facilities for more details

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Type of Accommodation	Best Available Rate
Powered Site	from $31 per night
Unpowered Site	from $30 per night

Extra Adult/Child: $8/$6

Please note:
No charge is made for children under 2 years old.
Tariff is higher on public holidays.
Prices are subject to alteration without notification.

Attractions & Activities

Four Day Itinerary

Day 1

Take time to acquaint yourself with this wonderful town, steep in history and character. The best place for local seafood, wine, coastal walks and a feast of art and heritage.  Monuments and attractions such as  :- Fox’s Beach, The Outlet, Hoopers Beach, Town Beach, Lake Butler Boat Haven, Breakwater, Karatta House, Local Jetty, Baudin Rocks, Cape Dombey, Obelisk, Old  Gaol, Chinese Monument, Custom House, Doorway Rocks, Factory Bay, Goat Island and Cape Lannes. You will be pleasantly surprised by the history surrounding this village.

The information centre has Robe’s only history display room and their friendly staff are on hand to help you.

After your lovely walk settle down at the Robe Hotel for a scrumptious meal with help yourself vegetables or salad.

In the afternoon pop into Wilson’s at Robe to see their Fish & Line exhibition of paintings and sculptures. The Art House on Robe street and sometimes we have exhibitions in the town hall. Coffee and cake can be obtained at The Union Cafe, Vic street Pizzeria, Mahalia Coffee Roasting House and the WildMulberry Cafe.

Have dinner in any of our fine dining establishments:-Robe Hotel, Caledonian Inn and The Gallery.

Other options if you just wish to relax on your first day could include any of the following:-

•   Robe Fishing Carters
•    Joy Flights at Robe
•  Learn to Kite Surf and Canoe
•    Swim in our heated pool
•    Picnic on the lovely Longbeach in front of the park
•   Or just relax with family and friends with a BBQ in the park

Day 2

If wine tasting and wineries take your fancy then we are blessed with an enviable Outside Penley Estate with a bottle of winereputation for crafting work class wines.  Our region is home to a number of premier wine producers. You could call into these on your way to Kingston SE. There are several wineries to see and taste on route :- Ralph Fowler, Wangolina Station, Wehl’s Mount Benson, Cape Jaffa Wines. These wineries are all situated between Robe and Kingston SE.

Don’t pass on visiting the new construction at Cape Jaffa, a world class marina and residential development to surpass everything. When you get to Kingston a must for a treat is Grandma’s pantry for some yummy homemade biscuits and jams.

Have lunch at The Big Lobster and leisurely make your way back to Robe.

In the evening go to the South Coast Cinemas to watch the latest releases. Right next door you have Ice-cream shop.

Day 3

Take a day trip to Mount Gambier, the city built on the slopes of an extinct volcano.  Mount Gambier, ’The Blue Lake City’ is South Australia’s second largest city.  On the way detour to Beachport, take your bathers and experience the uniquely buoyant Pool of Siloam, which has a salt concentration seven times greater than the sea. Other attraction in this unique area include:

•    Karatta Wines (just out of Robe)
•    Woakwine Cutting (on the Beachport Road)
•   Millicent (The Living History Museum, Art Galley and Library, Windfarms, Canunda National Park, Jubilee Park and Lake McIntyre)
•  TantanoolaCave Conservation Park
•    Limestone Coast Trout Farm
•    MountGambier (Blue Lake, Art Galleys and the Visitor Information Centre)

Naracoorte CavesOn your return trip to Robe drive via Naracoorte to experience the Naracoorte Wold Heritage Fossil Site – uncover Australia’s giant mega fauna at the Wonambi Fossil Centre and then explore the many caves in the region.

Day 4

If you packed those golf clubs then Robe and surrounding areas are abundant with magnificent golf courses 17 in fact. Each one has their own character, you will be able to share interesting stories with golf mates when you return home.

Otherwise if you did not have time to experience the nature walks around Robe, then set time today to do one of these.

If you visit us during the Crayfish Season call into Skye Seafoods, pick up a fresh or cooked cray, you can’t go home without sampling our local seafood. Four Wheel Driving is a popular activity in the Limestone Coast. There are opportunities to experience 4WD on beaches or desert.