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10 of Victoria's Favourite Picnic Spots

12/09/2022

With spring finally arriving and better weather on offer, it's time to rediscover some of the best family-friendly picnic spots around Victoria.  From gardens with epic views to lakeside parks with activities galore, you can’t go wrong with these picnic spots from around Victoria.  Whether you want to stay close...

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Get into Australia's Best Spring Events

02/09/2022

You don't have to go far to get away this Spring! Better weather and longer days means festivals and destinations come back to life, many of them outside our major capitals. This year, turn your favourite spring festival into a nature made comfy getaway! TAS | NT | SA |...

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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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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...

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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...

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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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Discover the Epicurean Way at Discovery Parks

16/03/2022

Australia’s best food and wine should be part and parcel of any good getaway.  In South Australia, holidaymakers are spoiled for choice, with one of the most loved culinary adventures right on their doorstep.  Stretching from McLaren Vale in the south to Clare Valley in the north, SA’s Epicurean Way...

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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...

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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...

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South Australia Best Holiday Park Staycations

01/03/2022

To have the best stay-cay in SA ever, you need accommodation that suits you and your family. Discovery Holiday Parks are not only close to South Australia’s best regions, our parks keep you comfortable, safe and secure - 24/7! And, because we make your stay-cay awesome with facilities like swimming...

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great state vouchers south australia

25/02/2022

Use your Great State Vouchers at Discovery Holiday Parks Bookings are now open for successful Great State Accommodation Voucher holders. Book by 11:59pm ACDT on Monday 7 March, for travel until Tuesday 31 May 2022. Saturday nights excluded. BROWSE SA PARKS NOW Clare Valley Credit: SATC Stunning scenery all year...

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Australia's Best Beaches are here!

02/02/2022

Tourism Australia has just released its annual list of Australia’s best beaches! Congratulations to (the ironically named) Misery Beach in Torndirrup National Park in Western Australia, which got the nod as Australia’s best! Credit: @exploreparkswa As little known strip of sand near Albany on the southern tip of WA, Misery...

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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 ...

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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...

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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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Cabin Accommodation to Explore NSW

29/10/2021

With so much natural beauty and open space, you could spend months exploring this great state and still have loads left to see. Luckily, our cabin accommodation for families, couples and solo travellers is in some of the most popular and exotic locations NSW has to offer. To make your...

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Victoria's Best Cabin Accommodation

28/10/2021

Blessed with everything you could ask for in terms of natural beauty, and boasting the cooler climate you’d expect from the ‘Garden State’, Victoria is full of great getaways for families and couples. By choosing to stay in your own fully self-contained cabin with ensuite bathroom, reverse cycle air conditioning...

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SA's Best Cabin Holidays Are Right Here

28/10/2021

Although their state might not get the headlines of others, South Australian's love how good it is to holiday at home! By staying in a Discovery Parks cabin, you make the absolute most of the situation, meaning you can explore SA’s world-class wineries, enchanted coastlines and rolling hills from the...

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Isn’t it time for a Tasmanian Cabin Holiday?

28/10/2021

If you're yet to stay in one of our cabins, then now is the time to book it!  With perks like reverse-cycle air conditioning and your own ensuite bathroom, cabin accommodation is perfect all year round, especially if you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or a group of mates....

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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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Why Cabin Accommodation is the Best Way to Summer

18/10/2021

Summer is around the corner, meaning it’s time to start planning your summer escape! Longer days means more time outdoors. Think beach cricket on the sand, drinks on the verandah, waterpark fun in the sun. Whether it’s a romantic getaway, an active family holiday or a get together with the...

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Spring into the best trail running events in Australia

23/08/2021

Updated September 2022 Running has always been one of the best ways to combine physical fitness with the great outdoors.  Road and trail running events are a great way to stay motivated, become part of a community and build up your trophy cabinet. They’re also perfect for discovering Australia’s amazing...

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Goolwa gets better for kids (and adults too)

09/08/2021

A Kid's Paradise   Be among the first to book Discovery Parks - Goolwa as we complete our transformation into a luxurious ‘Kid Paradise’ THIS summer.  BOOK NOW FOR XMAS! READ THE MEDIA RELEASE: Work starts on Kid-Paradise at Discovery Parks - Goolwa As part of our commitment to providing the...

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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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First Time Nomads – How to Pick your Perfect Van

Posted by Discovery Parks

on 19/03/2020

Updated July 2022 It’s time we talked...about buying your first caravan! If you’re about to take the leap and purchase your first ever home on wheels, we know it can be daunting. To put you at ease about your decision, we’ve put together this list of the most common recreational...

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