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...
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...
24 Stunning National Parks in Australia
27/07/2017
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...
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...
4 Hot Chocolates To Cosy Up To This Winter
15/05/2017
Along with fruit and veggies, chocolate is an important food group to include in your life. It has many minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Okay, you probably couldn't just eat chocolate, and only chocolate, forever. But it makes you feel calm & happy (a mini-holiday in a cup that you need). ...
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...
Where To Go For Mother's Day
on 27/04/2017
Mums love any gesture showing that you care: cooking her dinner or buying a book you know she'll love. But nothing beats time spent together cracking jokes and going somewhere fun. From a mother-daughter pampering trip to a holiday with the whole family, celebrate Mum this May. But there are ...
Things To Check Before You Go
05/04/2017
Have you ever left the house for a holiday and wondered: is the stove on? Or are my clothes still on the line? We've all been there. No matter how many times you've gone for a holiday, the morning of the trip is enough to make you frazzled. Making breakfast,...
With This Gift & Rhyme, Please Be My Valentine?
on 02/02/2017
Cupid's arrow hit you some years ago (probably by surprise). The grass looks greener, the sky is clearer, and the moon glows brighter - you can't pass off February's day of love. Valentine's Day is fast approaching. You can't help but feel that you should whisk your sweetheart off their...
Handy Hints To Keep Your Caravan Cool This Summer
on 13/01/2017
There’s nothing like hitting the road and camping out during summer. Long days, balmy nights, BBQs and wildflowers by the highway. The only downside is trying to keep cool when the heat becomes a little unbearable. Fortunately, we’ve got some proven tips for keeping caravans cool during the warmer months....
15 Signs You’re Definitely A Caravanner
03/11/2016
The caravan way of life certainly isn’t for everyone. But for some, there’s nothing better than packing up the van, waving goodbye to the house and heading off on an overland adventure. If you’ve been keen on caravanning for a while now, you’ll know that there are a few things...