The Best of the West Road Trip
29/07/2020
Onslow to Lake Kununurra When the weather gets cooler it’s time to start your winter road trip adventure at the top end of Western Australia and chase the sun. Not only is there warm weather but the nature, food and incredible scenery is unforgettable. This 7-10 day journey will take...
SPEND SOME FAMILY TIME IN WA
30/06/2020
We know the secret to fun family holidays and, cos we’re nice, we’re going to let you in on it… book a getaway to a Discovery Parks location in WA! There’s plenty to keep the kids busy with enough down-time that Mum and Dad can relax and recharge too. Let...
The Essentials for Your Australia Day Long Weekend
09/01/2020
What does every Australia Day Long Weekend need? A holiday; A sing-along playlist and; A true-blue Aussie BBQ! We like to K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid), there’s no need to over pack the car, we have all your essentials covered in-park for an epic Australia Day Long Weekend – think...
Your 2020 Travel Guide with Discovery Parks
30/12/2019
The new year has just started, and have you already muttered the words “this year I’m going to travel more”? Us too, which is why we've put together this month-by-month guide to inspire you and get you out there exploring your backyard this year. Give yourself something to look forward...
PET FRIENDLY HOLIDAY PARKS IN AUSTRALIA
08/08/2018
Pets are more than just hounds and felines - they’re part of the family. That means when we go on holidays, they love to come and join in the fun, too (and so they should!). BRUCEY THE PUG Brucey the Pug. Pic: Shannon Doherty. To celebrate our love affair with...
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,...
Staircase to the Moon
09/03/2018
STAIRCASE TO THE MOON The Staircase to the Moon is a natural phenomenon that occurs only in the North West of Australia between March and October. During the full moon this region experiences such dramatic tidal changes throughout the day that enable the pockets of water caught in the sand...
16 Things To Do In 8 Northern Australia Destinations
20/07/2017
Clip, buckle and strap in - you're packed up and ready for your journey. The northern half of the country is every caravanners dream. You know a few main places to tick off your list, but you want an insider's guide. We've broken it down: try these 16 things to...
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...
Best Bakeries On Australia's Best Journeys
22/05/2017
How completely satisfying is biting into a meat pie right out of the oven or a custard-filled tart? The warm, comforting feeling of freshly made food on holiday is exactly what we look for on a winter's day. Bakeries across Australia are serving up mouth-watering pies, cheesecakes, scrolls, macarons and...
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....
"Discovery" Is The Name For The Turtle Of Fame
on 10/01/2017
Over the summer, turtle monitoring coordinators from the Care for Hedland Environmental Association have been staying at Discovery Parks - Port Hedland. If they haven't been busy watching the little shell babies emerging on the beach, they were resting in one of our cabins after a long day's work. Every...
Things To Do In Port Hedland: For The Outdoor Enthusiast
29/01/2016
Chase a new adventure and try these Port Hedland attractions From off-road four wheel driving, to coastal walking trails and endless fishing hot spots, Port Hedland attractions are seeing outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers take advantage of this undiscovered Pilbara treasure. Depending on your sense of adventure, we have plent...