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 |...
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...
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...
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...
Road Trip NSW's Sapphire Coast
16/09/2021
One of Australia’s most beautiful stretches of coastline is waiting. Are you ready? Whether you’re piling into the family wagon or setting off for that first romantic break, the Sapphire Coast in New South Wales is an opportunity to explore wild coastlines, secluded beaches, and pristine national parks. Need Accommodation...
12 Reasons to stay in Goolwa on SA's Fleurieu Peninsula
06/08/2021
South Australian’s have long been aware of the charming town of Goolwa on the much-loved Fleurieu Peninsula. Perfect for families at just an hour's drive south of Adelaide, Goolwa is an ideal hub to explore the stunning Southern Fleurieu. Flying Fish Cafe on Horseshoe Bay is a popular spot. Credit:...
Sunny Family Getaways in QLD
25/06/2020
Be a fun Mum and take the family on a sunny road trip to explore QLD. But, here’s a tip, you might just need to lock in a longer break as, with so many outdoor activities, white sandy beaches and nature encounters, you’ll need a day to fulfil every family...
TEN BEST THINGS TO DO IN HERVEY BAY, QLD
03/06/2020
While Hervey Bay is often simply thought of as the whale watching destination there’s a lot more to this coastal town than just whales. We caught up with our park manager Georgie at Discovery Parks – Fraser St, Hervey Bay to get her top tips for things to see do...
10 best things to do in or around Warrnambool VIC
02/06/2020
Living on an island, Australians simply love the coast and a coastal cruise. One of the best Aussie road trips on offer is along the Princes Highway which follows the coastline from Adelaide to Sydney. Touring this road may be an indirect and lengthy route between these major cities but,...
HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME AT HERVEY BAY
20/05/2020
It seems like we’re not the only ones looking forward to a holiday, meet the oh so famous Humpback Whales on their annual migration to the Fraser Coast. You’re guaranteed to sight these magnificent mammals between mid-July and mid-October so book in a stay with the team at Discovery Parks...
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...
Where to go to weather out the end of winter
23/07/2019
Winter is almost over for another year but we still have 5 weeks of cold left to endure. Depending where you’re living, that can seem like a lifetime. So we’ve put together the best places to travel to weather out the end of winter. Embrace the snow in Jindabyne The...
The Whales Have Arrived
18/07/2019
There is no better place in the world to spot a whale than at Queensland’s Hervey Bay. In 2019, the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) made it official when in recognition of the region’s responsible whale watching practices, they confirmed Hervey Bay as one of the world’s first Whale Heritage Sites...
Whale Watching Season Highlights
29/03/2018
Queensland The whales Hervey Bay hosts typically arrive in late July and stay until November before they head back to the Southern Ocean. The locals celebrate their return with the Hervey Bay Ocean Festival in August, right by Discovery Holiday Parks - Fraser Coast. Image: Whale watching, Hervey Bay; Credit:...
Your Complete Guide To Whale Watching Around Australia
18/02/2018
Updated August 2022 Did you know that sixty percent of all whale species call Australian waters home? This makes Australia one of the best places in the world to spot a whale. Find out where to go and where to stay on your next whale-watching adventure! Australia's Whale Watching Season...