Discovery Parks win Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards
17/05/2022
Some of Discovery Park's most popular destinations have been recognised for their excellence by one of the world’s most used travel review sites! Congratulations to Fraser Street, Hervey Bay and Tannum Sands in Qld; Lake Kununurra and Swan Valley in WA; Katherine and Alice Springs in the NT, Hahndorf Resort ...
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...
the most comfortable family holiday parks in australia
28/03/2022
Time is short. Taking a trip to the great outdoors requires consideration. Where to go, how to get there and what type of accommodation you’ll need to be comfortable are always worth thinking about. If you do decide to go on a camping trip, the chances are high that you’ll...
Australia's Best Autumn and Winter Festivals
24/03/2022
Updated March 2023 Sad about the end of summer? Don’t be! Autumn and winter are when some of the best festivals in Australia come to life. Whether it's food and wine, music, the arts, or the Australian outback, there’s a festival to enjoy wherever you are. Check out this shortlist...
The best holiday park campfires in Australia
09/03/2022
Updated April 2023 One of the best things to do in the great outdoors is gather round a campfire. Sitting with loved ones around the orange glow of a crackling fire is an outdoor activity you'll never regret. Sharing stories, playing music and laughing into the night is a camping...
LBGTQIA-Friendly Accommodation at Discovery Rottnest Island
08/03/2022
'Husbands that Travel' couple Michael and Charlie were recently on Rottnest Island as part of the West Australian leg of their great Australian van tour. Although it wasn’t the first time they’d visited, LGBTQIA+ couple Michael and Charlie have shared their experience of getting to the island, exploring the best...
SA best staycations!
01/03/2022
Get off the couch and make that stay-cay in SA a reality! South Australia is blessed with so many places that are perfect for getaways - short or long. Whether it’s a solo-trip, romantic break, or an escape with the family (including your best furry friends), there’s a destination that’s...
The Best Farmers' Markets in Victoria
10/02/2022
There are so many ways to treat yourself right at a good Farmers Market. Check out this list of some of Victoria’s best! Credit:@franknal_chai Nothing says ‘Saturday morning’ like a freshly-baked pastry and a hot cup of coffee from your favourite vendor at your local farmers’ market. You can’t beat...
Victoria's Best Family Staycations
03/12/2021
Wyld Family Travel are a travelling family of four who recently enjoyed a nine-day family staycation in some of Victoria's favourite destinations. Used to travelling the world together, by the time they decided to explore central and northeast Victoria, the Wyld Family had not been outside of their home state ...
South Australia’s Best Beaches You Might Not Have Heard Of
23/11/2021
There was a time when Australians from the eastern states might not have considered South Australian beaches worthy of their ‘must-do’ list. Today that opinion has changed, as word has spread of SA’s seriously amazing coastline. From epic stretches of vacant white sand to crystal-clear water and idyllic caves, it's...
Royal Society for the Blind - Disco Litter!
26/08/2021
Our Royal Society for the Blind sponsor dog and first four-legged ambassador, Disco, recently sired a healthy litter of 7 labrador pups! To celebrate, the staff at RSB, where Discovery have been taking care of Disco’s training, took him and his pups - who will all now be trained over...
7 Best Things To Do In Dubbo
08/02/2021
Updated July 2022 People who think Dubbo is just a stopover to somewhere else don’t know Dubbo like we do. Located in the heart of the Orana region of central northern NSW and surrounded by some of Australia’s most underrated national parks, Dubbo throws up loads of reasons to stay...
SPLASH AROUND THIS WINTER: Heated Pools at Discovery Parks
07/07/2020
Updated November 2023 A winter getaway doesn't mean you have to avoid the pool. Many of our parks swimming pools are heated all-year round! If having a dip is important to you, check out this list of our parks with heated swimming pools: NSW | WA | VIC | QLD...
The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Cricket
12/11/2019
UPDATED OCTOBER 2021 Backyard cricket is a rite of passage for Australian families. Whether you’re playing at the MCG or on a pitch mowed by Uncle Bob, we all need a set of guidelines to ensure a solid match! Follow these simple rules and we can (almost) guarantee a meltdown...
5 ways to spoil Dad this Father's Day
14/08/2019
Updated August 2022 What do you get for the Dad who has everything? Most of the time if Dad’s want something new they’ll go and get it themselves. Or if they need to replace an item there’s a good chance Mum has already got it. So how do you make...
Caravan and Camping Hacks
on 29/04/2016
Updated July 2022 Sometimes caravan and camping holidays require a high level of innovation. On the other hand... With limited room and weight to consider, being smart in small spaces is the key to caravan success. To help you get the most out of your next caravan or camping adventure,...