5 reasons why travel is the best thing to spend your tax return on
18/07/2019
As tax time is here and we wait for the exciting moment that our bank accounts become a little healthier with a refund it's time to think about what you will do with your new found cash. Will you save it? Will you put it towards a big ticket item...
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...
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...
G’DAY Loves Barossa Valley’s Safari Tents
21/08/2018
Want to get back to nature but without the fuss of pitching your swag? Settle into a Safari Tent at Discovery Holiday Parks – Barossa Valley, the park’s new glamping experience. Pencil in a romantic getaway or group reunion for a private booking. Set across a creek in their own...
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,...
Deluxe Safari Luxury in the Barossa
29/06/2018
BAROSSA, SA: Getaways to Australia’s most famous wine region are about to reach a new level of eco-luxe, with the launch of luxury glamping tents at Discovery Parks – Barossa Valley. Nestled within a private area of the park, the 12 eco-friendly safari tents are majestically set amongst native gums,...
Glamp in 5 of Australia's Best Destinations
25/06/2018
You're putting up the poles to your tent with one hand, heating up the BBQ with the other, taking snaps of your site with your third arm, and all the while reminding yourself that this is a holiday so you need to relax. Ever considered a Safari Tent? We've got...
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?...
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...
Splish, Splash and Dunk At One Of These Waterparks
17/10/2017
We can feel the breeze already: the fan pointing directly at our faces at full blast while the kids poke us to take them to the pool. We all have a complicated relationship with summer. But you can't beat that sunshine, happiness, and extra time to spend with your family. ...
Float along in a lagoon at Discovery Parks - Barossa Valley
on 20/09/2017
Discovery Parks, Australia’s largest owner and operator of holiday parks, is thrilled to announce that an exciting new development has been installed in one of its signature parks in Barossa Valley, South Australia. Launched in December 2016, Discovery Parks - Barossa Valley was the first family waterpark in the region...
FOUR OF THE BEST WINTER MARKETS IN AUSTRALIA
14/08/2017
Markets, whether they be for produce, trinkets, handmade arts and crafts or for just getting a great coffee and soaking up the atmosphere, are a highlight on many people’s travels. We’ve rounded up four of the best markets around Australia to visit in winter, and all year round. SOUTH AUSTRALIA...
Jaffles: Five Tasty Toasted Sandwich Recipes To Make Your Mouth Water
11/08/2017
WATCH: Five tasty jaffle recipes being made. Nothing says life on the road like the humble jaffle. These tasty recipes make the perfect easy meal. Rueben jaffle with Dill Pickle cooked using a campfire jaffle iron Makes 2 4 slices multi-grain bread 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 8 slices corned beef,...
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,...
Top 12 Spring Attractions Across Australia
06/07/2017
Winter is slowly passing and soon the trees will bud, Days will grow longer and spring can enter in a thud. If you like the seasons changing but love your comfy bed, Pack your bags & raincoats and drive to these events instead. What a country we live in, with...
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...
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...