Australia's best cycle trails the whole family can ride
05/07/2021
Taste the chocolates and wine of the Swan Valley, see the heritage-listed scoreboard at Adelaide Oval or visit the Yarra River's oldest boathouse - all by your two-wheeler. Whether you're a mountain biker, unicyclist, or penny farther, Australia has some of the most scenic cycling routes that can be enjoyed...
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...
Our Favourite Farmers Markets Around Australia
16/03/2020
Markets, whether they be for produce, trinkets, handmade arts and crafts or for just getting a great coffee and soaking up the atmosphere, are a highlight on many people’s travels. We’ve rounded up some of the best markets around Australia to visit. WESTERN AUSTRALIA MIDLAND FARMERS’ MARKET WHEN: Sunday's 7am...
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...
4 Hot Chocolates To Cosy Up To This Winter
09/05/2019
Along with fruit and veggies, chocolate is an important food group to include in your life. This isn't about indulging, it's about sharing. Treat yourself and your family to one of these warming recipes at home or at one of our parks this winter. Nutella Hot Chocolate recipe & image...
Discovering the great Aussie family Christmas
05/12/2018
Media Release: 27 November 2018 Discovering the great Aussie family Christmas Christmas school holidays are about to start with families across Australia counting down to the festive break. For those who haven’t quite gotten around to booking a family getaway - it’s not too late! Here are Discovery Holiday Parks’...
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,...
Footy Season in Perth 2018
03/04/2018
With the new Optus Stadium opened in January 2018, there's no better time to check out the new digs than this footy season. Watching the games at home is just not the same as seeing the players running and leaping across the green, drama erupting on and off the field. ...
Where To Go Christmas Shopping In Australia
21/11/2017
Where has the year gone?! If you still think it's Easter and you have months to plan gifts for everyone: it's November (cue excitement/happiness). We're a month out from the prawns and pavlova, so now's the time to get your Christmas shopping list ticked. If you're wondering where to go...
Winter Is The Season To Visit Australia's Best Wine Regions And Cellar Doors
21/07/2017
‘Tis the season to visit cellar doors and taste wine right across Australia. Nothing warms the cockles like a glass of wine and there’s no time like the present to hit cellar doors and sip the good stuff. During winter, winemakers scrub the juice from their weathered fingers, hang up...
Seriously Cool Swan Valley Cidery Near Perth: Funk Cider Serving Chilli Cider
21/07/2017
Could chilli cider be the next big thing? We’ve found the coolest cidery in Western Australia, and it just happens to be right next door to our Discovery Parks – Perth Vineyards. If you love a good craft cider but don’t fancy a hangover, we have found the perfect place...
18 Family Holiday Experiences In Spring
18/07/2017
The kids have so much energy you'll all love to go on long bike rides. No, wait, maybe the week is too hectic and you want to rest outside on the grass among the flowers. Still doesn't sound like your family? How about: festivals, music, live circuses and the like....
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
Updated July 2021 How satisfying is biting into a freshly baked pie straight out of the oven or a custard-filled tart just out of the fridge? The comforting feeling of handmade food is exactly what we look for on a cold winter's day. Bakeries across Australia are delivering exactly this...
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,...
The Great South: A Wine Connoisseur's Guide
22/02/2017
You're a sommelier of a chewy vino, an expert in le blanc, or you can't say no to a high quality drink. Sip the best of the best in the West. Lining Perth city is the picture book Swan Valley. Charming colonial villages, Swan River views, and rolling countryside that'll...
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....