24 Stunning National Parks in Australia
16/03/2020
Get lost...in places so magical, you'll wonder why you haven't tried losing your way before. Emus walking right up to you, crocodiles basking in the sun and cod fishing on the Murray River - that's what you'll be rewarded with when you get off the beaten track in one of...
Discovery Directory: Things to See, Eat & Do at Adelaide Beachfront
10/02/2020
Discovery Directory: Discovery Parks – Adelaide Beachfront There’s so much to See, Do & Eat in Adelaide and it’s all easy to access with a Stay at Discovery Parks – Adelaide Beachfront. One of the few metro parks in our network, Adelaide Beachfront is a short 30-minute drive from the...
DISCO’S PET PARTIES
10/01/2020
Disco’s tail is wagging with excitement to invite you and your pack to his Pet Parties! In between his very serious Royal Society for the Blind pup-in-training commitments, Disco is taking some well-deserved time out to relax and recharge at Discovery Holiday Parks in the best pet-friendly accommodation from Robe...
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...
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...
4 Hot Chocolates To Cosy Up To This Winter
09/05/2019
Along with fruit and veggies, chocolate is an important food group to include in your life. This isn't about indulging, it's about sharing. Treat yourself and your family to one of these warming recipes at home or at one of our parks this winter. Nutella Hot Chocolate recipe & image...
Discover: 10 ice cream shops we love in Australia
01/03/2019
Piccolina Gelateria – Melbourne, VIC We’re a little flexible here on “ice cream”. But Melbourne is famous for their gelato (and it’d be a shame to leave them out). The recipes are all-natural and traditional – her recipes are a family secret, passed down from the owner’s father. The options...
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,...
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,...
Footy Season in Adelaide 2018
29/03/2018
When footy season comes around, do you park yourself in the stands at Adelaide Oval yelling at the top of your lungs to support your favourite team? Do you fuel your energy for the game with a beer and a warm meat pie? Are you dressed head to toe in...
Australia's Top 10 Events This Autumn 2018
07/03/2018
It's that time of year - we're heading into footy season! We love the leaves' colours warming, the temperature climbing down when we want to climb up mountains, and the events that ignite a range of big cities and regional towns. Love a laugh, watching sports, or trying new food?...
Australia's 10 Gnarliest Mountain Biking Spots
20/02/2018
When you're a mountain biker, a stationary bike at the gym feels like a sad substitute. Being outside is essential when you're riding. You love the mud kicked up around your ankles, the quiet among the tall trees, and being in flight after a wicked jump. From the dense and...
Fringe Events in South Australia 2018
31/01/2018
Aussies lay a special claim over the biggest fringe festival in the southern hemisphere. The Adelaide Fringe Festival, now in its fifth decade running, attracts performers and attendees from all over the globe. It's a month dedicated to dazzling, delighting, and distracting you from your responsibilities (and the heat). The...
Four Of The Best Summer Markets In Australia
23/01/2018
We’ve selected four of the best Australian markets to visit in summer for gourmet food, art and entertainment. QUEENSLAND KERN ARCADE MARKETS WHEN: 8am to 12pm every Sunday WHERE: Bolsover Street, Rockhampton WHAT: Kern Arcade’s Car Park Markets have been operating for more than 17 years. With 150 stalls and...
What's On: Australian Events January to April 2018
09/01/2018
G’DAY has found 12 events across Australia that need to be on your radar when planning your Aussie adventure. Check out these events for summer and beyond. NEW SOUTH WALES Byron Bay Bluesfest WHEN: 29 March to 2 April WHERE: Byron Bay NEAREST PARK: Byron Bay bluesfest.com.au WHAT: Byron Bay...
Where To Go Christmas Shopping In Australia
21/11/2017
Where has the year gone?! If you still think it's Easter and you have months to plan gifts for everyone: it's November (cue excitement/happiness). We're a month out from the prawns and pavlova, so now's the time to get your Christmas shopping list ticked. If you're wondering where to go...
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...
Australia's Best Cycling Trails
15/09/2017
It's time to have that important conversation with your desk chair or couch. On holiday, you finally have the time to break up routine and stretch those gams. What better way to do this than by bicycle? Taste the chocolates and wine of the Swan Valley, see the heritage-listed scoreboard...
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...
What's On: Australian Events June To September 2017
20/07/2017
G’DAY has found 12 events across Australia that should be on your radar when planning your travels around the states. Check out these events for winter and beyond. NEW SOUTH WALES Byron Writers Festival, Where Stories Take You WHEN: 4 to 6 August WHERE: Byron Bay byronwritersfestival.com WHAT: Each year,...
18 Family Holiday Experiences In Spring
18/07/2017
The kids have so much energy you'll all love to go on long bike rides. No, wait, maybe the week is too hectic and you want to rest outside on the grass among the flowers. Still doesn't sound like your family? How about: festivals, music, live circuses and the like....
Easy Peasy Meals For Winter School Holidays
22/06/2017
The mid-year school holidays are coming up and we have a few ideas about how to feed the tribe when you stay at the park. Whether you're at a site or cabin, we have created a menu of options to eat with your family. From cheesy breakfast burritos for the...
7 Gadgets of Happily Roving People
on 14/06/2017
Winter's here, the travelling months have kicked off and the caravan is ready for a drive. Everyone has their basic necessities: spare fan belt, a comfy camp chair, a good crime novel. But what about those gadgets you've picked up over time and didn't know you would actually need? When...
Winter School Holiday Activities
30/05/2017
Discovery Parks across the country are bubbling with energy and happy families during the School Holidays. Our holiday parks have carefully created programs this winter to make sure your kids are made busy, active and entertained. From country-themed shindigs to crazy crafts, find out our top school holiday activities from...
Top 5 Aussie Books For The Road
03/05/2017
When on holiday, some of us are still hooked to our laptop checking our emails. The rest of us, well...we want to steer as far away from technology as we can. Best way to do that? Getting back to the simple pleasures in life and sitting down with a great...