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9 Ideas to Inspire Your Next Holiday

02/06/2022

Whether you’re keen for a winter getaway or already looking ahead to spring and summer, now’s the time to lock in your travel plans for the second half of the year.   If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. Here are 9 ideas for your next holiday based on...

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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...

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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)...

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$20M tourism development for Cradle Mountain

21/01/2022

Media Release  The G’day Group has announced a near $20 million redevelopment of its Discovery Parks – Cradle Mountain property in a bid to capitalise on a wave of enthusiasm for Australia’s iconic nature experiences. The Tasmanian development, to be undertaken in stages, includes a vision for luxury nature experiences...

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A Foodie’s Guide to Tasmania: Food and Wine on the Apple Isle

18/11/2021

With over 3 million hectares of protected spaces, Tasmania is a nature lover's paradise. This makes it a top destination for those wanting to escape the stress of modern-day living, but that doesn't mean it's short on foodie sophistication! If you love your food and picturesque places to enjoy it,...

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SA Motor Magazine picks its list of Australia’s Best Holiday Parks

16/11/2021

SA Motor Magazine has released its list of the best holiday parks in Australia and no less than SIX Discovery Parks locations are featured! Congratulations to Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain in Tasmania, Discovery Parks - Nagambie Lakes on Victoria’s beautiful Goulburn River, the iconic Discovery Rottnest Island on Western...

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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...

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6 Reasons to book a Tasmanian Spring Vacation

01/10/2021

Updated April 2023 The secret has been out for years: Tasmania is amazing. Home to frontier wilderness, incredible food and delicious wine, now is the ideal time to make your way to Australia’s Apple Isle. Check out 6 reasons to book a Tasmanian getaway today!  Table of contents Hike Cradle...

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12 School Holiday Destinations Parents Won't Regret

14/09/2021

Taking the family away at any tme of the year is a team effort. Activities and new adventures for the kiddo’s, the opportunity to unwind and relax in nature for you! Luckily, with more than 80 parks nationwide, Discovery Parks has got what it takes to do both - in...

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7 Amazing Places to Ride Your Road Bike in Australia

22/07/2021

Updated Feb 2023 You may already have a road bike or you may not, either way, get ready because you are about to be inspired!  While it’s courting controversy to create 'best of' lists for cyclists, if you’re looking for adventure beyond your regular coffee spin, here’s a state-by-state list...

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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...

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Discovery Directory: Things to See, Eat & Do in Cradle Mountain

06/03/2020

Discovery Directory: Things to See, Eat & Do in Cradle Mountain   With its majestic stone fireplaces and log cabins on the edge of a world-heritage listed national park, Discovery Parks – Cradle Mountain is the perfect base camp for all the epic outdoor adventures this region has to offer. Balance...

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Explore Tasmania from Coast to Coast with a Discovery Parks Road Trip

19/02/2020

Find world-class wilderness, culture and memories to last a lifetime on a Discovery Parks Tasmanian Road Trip  Road trips are as much about a moment in time as the places you visit and the people you travel with – and, like aromas, obscure places on the road-to-somewhere can evoke strong...

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Your 2020 Travel Guide with Discovery Parks

30/12/2019

The new year has just started, and have you already muttered the words “this year I’m going to travel more”?  Us too, which is why we've put together this month-by-month guide to inspire you and get you out there exploring your backyard this year.  Give yourself something to look forward...

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The Best Sunrises Around Australia

11/07/2019

We’re a bit bias but Australia really is the most beautiful place. From the glistening beaches to the rolling hills, everywhere you turn is an Instagram moment waiting to happen. But Australia really comes alive at golden hour, that magical time as the sun is rising over the ocean or...

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Top 5 Tips For Taking Kids To The Snow

10/05/2019

Updated April 2023 Nervous about taking your kids to the snow for the first time? Don’t be. Life on a snow-covered mountain is a joyful experience for the whole family, and there's loads for little ones to do. To help your ski-kids have the best time ever, here are five...

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4 Hot Chocolates To Cosy Up To This Winter

09/05/2019

Updated June 2022 There’s nothing better than a winter warmer recipe to add a little cosiness to a chilly day, and a sweet treat never goes astray either. While a mug of cocoa is a classic, you can take your hot choccie from drab to fab with these four delicious...

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Top 10 Places to Discover in 2019

04/01/2019

We've had a look at the best places to visit in 2019 across Australia. We couldn't number them - it's impossible to choose favourites! From the most exciting festivals to the freshest seafood you've ever had, these are the holidays to look forward to in the new year.    Capricorn Coast,...

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Discovering the great Aussie family Christmas

05/12/2018

Media Release: 27 November 2018 Discovering the great Aussie family Christmas Christmas school holidays are about to start with families across Australia counting down to the festive break. For those who haven’t quite gotten around to booking a family getaway - it’s not too late! Here are Discovery Holiday Parks’...

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Benefits of a G'DAY Rewards Membership

30/07/2018

At Discovery Parks, we're about taking care of our family of nomads, explorers, twitchers, fishermen, hikers, BBQ experts, and all of the rest. Our G'DAY Rewards members are valuable to us: you chose us, and we want to give back to you. Guests return to our parks with their families,...

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SEEKING SNOW – AUSTRALIA’S BEST SNOW SPOTS

26/07/2018

We have travelled to the best snow spots in Australia to give you our top picks for your next snow holiday. There’s nothing quite like sinking your boots into that fresh, fluffy powder winter brings. Luckily in Australia, we’ve got a few top-notch spots that transform into a winter wonderland....

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Four Ways to Try Whisky in Tasmania

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on 20/07/2018

For a frankly shocking 150 years, the lawmakers of Tasmania maintained a total fire ban when it came to the distillation of alcoholic spirits. This meant that for a century-and-a-half, until 1991, despite the abundance of pure Tasmanian water and fresh Tasmanian air, no locally-produced gin, no vodka, and most...

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8 Tasmanian National Parks That Look Like Paintings

09/04/2018

Aurora Australis beckons: experience nature in Tasmania Picture yourself in Tasmania’s national parks —nature’s Mona Lisa, offering the natural world’s equivalent of a brush with the great masters. Long before Tassie became famous for tasty froths, food & wine journeys, and gnarly mountain biking, it was famous as a living...

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Travel Hacks: Save Money These Summer Holidays

16/11/2017

There’s nothing quite like getting away with family and friends during the summer holidays! While Christmas is a joyous time (the best time!), the festive season can be stressful and can really be a stretch on your finances. To help you out, we've pulled together some of the different ways...

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Winter Is The Season To Visit Australia's Best Wine Regions And Cellar Doors

21/07/2017

‘Tis the season to visit cellar doors and taste wine right across Australia. Nothing warms the cockles like a glass of wine and there’s no time like the present to hit cellar doors and sip the good stuff. During winter, winemakers scrub the juice from their weathered fingers, hang up...

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