Fresh new look for Narooma Beach
01/02/2024
Narooma Beach: Not Just a Fresh Look, but a Whole New Adventure. If you thought Discovery Parks - Narooma Beach couldn't get any better, think again! The latest addition to a fresh look for this park is none other than its brand spanking new adventure playground. Since bringing Discovery Parks...
Your guide to the best bike parks in Australia
06/12/2023
For the first timers to the adrenalin junkies of the mountain biking world, we've got the ultimate guide for your two-wheeled escapades! Imagine feeling the whoosh of wind on your face as you zoom down a hill for the first time or just simply going at your own pace, cruising...
Annual leave hacks to extend your long weekends
10/11/2023
Annual Leave Hacks to Extend Your Long Weekends in 2024 Are you longing to escape the daily grind, recharge your batteries, and explore new destinations? We've got the tips here to turn your long weekends into extended getaways and help you maximize your time off in 2024. JANUARY Days to...
The fun awaits: In-park activities for an unforgettable family holiday
27/10/2023
Unmissable in-park activities for the whole family at Discovery Parks Our parks are designed with families in mind, offering a wide range of in-park activities that will keep you and your family entertained and smiling for days - plus it won’t break the budget. Ready for a family holiday that’ll...
6 Reasons to Revisit the Murray Region
08/03/2023
Australia's murray region has culture, food, family-friendly activities and gorgeous river towns to explore. Revisiting the murray region puts you back in touch with some of Australia's most unique holiday experiences. Here are six reasons to holiday on the Murray this year. 6 REASONS TO REVISIT THE MURRAY REGION Table...
10 Easter Getaways, Right Here
28/02/2023
Easter is about super sweet getaways and being with people you love! We love celebrating the Easter long weekend inside our parks. With two public holidays back-to-back, Easter with us means being with your family, exploring the great outdoors, and not missing out on a visit from the Easter Bunny....
10 BBQ Tips to Impress
23/02/2023
Hot weather means long balmy nights – perfect for a BBQ! Check out these sure-fire ways to dominate the grill and impress your friends and family. It doesn’t get much more Aussie than the Great Australian BBQ. Time in the great outdoors is always better when there’s a 'barbie' on. ...
7 Wildlife Parks Kids Love
16/02/2023
Planning a family holiday and need to keep the kids entertained? Wildlife Parks in Australia are an amazing way to experience our incredibly unique native animals. From swimming pools and water parks to hire equipment and nature playgrounds, Discovery Parks has awesome facilities at every one of its 80+ locations...
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Parks for Families
20/10/2022
Holiday parks mean getting out of the house and back into nature with your nearest and dearest. Check out our ultimate guide to holiday parks for families. Because holiday parks make it easy to bring together larger groups - think grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins (plus all the other hangers...
How to entertain the whole family in WA
14/10/2022
There's no shortage of things to do with the family in Australia's biggest state. Whether you love the ocean, hiking, wildlife or adventure activities, there is so much to do together in Western Australia. Here's a list of suggested things to do the whole family will love in WA. 10...
Discovery Parks Gift Vouchers are Back!
20/06/2022
You don’t need a special occasion to give the gift of travel. Reward someone you know who loves discovering Australia with a Discovery Parks Gift Voucher. Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, Mother’s Day or Valentine’s, giving someone the freedom to getaway is priceless! A Discovery Parks accommodation voucher gives you...
10 tips to stay warm: winter camping in Australia
02/06/2022
Australians are a tough bunch, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get cold. Rain, hail or shine, Aussies love a winter camping trip. Life-long memories are made overcoming the colder months, and having an amazing time in the great outdoors. However, because of our reputation for warm weather and long...
4 Things You Have To Do in Katherine's Nitmiluk National Park
27/05/2022
Often described as ‘where the outback meets the tropics,’ the level of natural beauty that surrounds the town of Katherine is underrated. Most famous for the magnificent Nitmiluk National Park, which is just 30 kilometres down the road from Katherine, this amazing swathe of land covers nearly 3,000 square kilometres...
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 ...
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...
The Best Chocolate Factories in Australia
10/03/2022
Updated March 2023 Chocolate. Factory. Tour. Parents might like to whisper these three words for fear of a sugar-based holiday meltdown. Everyone else, shout it out loud and enjoy this list of gourmet chocolate factories from around the country. Each one will add more than just a touch of sweetness...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Australia's Best Waterparks are at Discovery!
14/01/2022
‘Pool hangs’ and aquatic fun have always been top of the list when it comes to summer activities. At Discovery Parks we have dozens of safe water play and splash park spaces in more than 75 holiday parks around Australia! Here’s a few to ‘whet’ your appetite and the full...
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...
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...