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...
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...
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)...
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...
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’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...
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...
Pet-friendly parks to reward your pooch
23/08/2021
We love dogs. Not only do they bring personality to our parks, in many cases they are an important part of the team! From supervising tasks to welcoming guests, our park dogs are integral members of the Discovery family. Because of this, many of our parks offer pet-friendly cabins and...
Tips for your next road trip with kids
08/03/2021
The classic family road trip is an Australian rite of passage. Packing up the car and hitting the open road to adventure is what family memories are made of, so it’s important to set yourself up for success. Don’t turn your Aussie dream into a nightmare. Read our simple tips...
Travelling over the festive season? Here's How to Tell Santa Claus about your Travel Plans
12/12/2020
“If we’re not home on Christmas Day, how will Santa Claus know where to find us?” The age-old question asked by youngsters during the festive season. Let’s face it, kids ask tons of questions about Christmas and Santa Claus in general but, for when the “he knows where you are”...
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...