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Pile the fam bam in the car for an adventure in your backyard and drive in to stay at Discovery Parks NSW. You won’t need your passport to explore these incredible locations, just...

From the famous Snowy River to the top of mainland Australia’s tallest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko, NSW’s Snowy Mountains provide the ultimate in spectacular scenery and mountain adventure no matter the time of year....

Rediscover Jindabyne: A Year-Round Adventure Bet you think Discovery Parks - Jindabyne is all about the perfect snow adventure. You’d be right but, you’d also be missing out on a summer wonderland! There’s...

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...

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...

Nervous about taking young kids to the snow for the first time? It’s a magnificent experience for the whole family – and there is plenty to do for the little ones! Here are...

Ready to head to a winter wonderland? Come June long weekend, Thredbo and Perisher will really kick into gear with events throughout the season. From music festivals to family fun days, prepare yourself...

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...

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...

We have travelled to the best snow spots in Australia to give you our top picks for your next snow holiday. There’s nothing quite like sinking your boots into that fresh, fluffy powder...

When you're a mountain biker, a stationary bike at the gym feels like a sad substitute. Being outside is essential when you're riding. You love the mud kicked up around your ankles, the...

G’DAY has found 12 events across Australia that need to be on your radar when planning your Aussie adventure. Check out these events for summer and beyond.   NEW SOUTH WALES Byron Bay Bluesfest...

The temperature has dropped, the dark has descended and the dingoes are howling into the long night. Yet that doesn’t mean it’s an excuse to hibernate. The truth is that the cooler months...

G’DAY has found 12 events across Australia that should be on your radar when planning your travels around the states. Check out these events for winter and beyond.   NEW SOUTH WALES Byron Writers...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The caravan way of life certainly isn’t for everyone. But for some, there’s nothing better than packing up the van, waving goodbye to the house and heading off on an overland adventure. If...

First of all, let it be known that I LOVE my kids! Like most mothers I am blinded by my love and think that the sun shines out of their cute little behinds,...

Hear from the experts: Discovery Parks - Jindabyne is a 9 out of 10!  Bound Round is dedicated to helping adults plan and find the perfect holiday destinations for the whole family to...

These chilling stories are the best holiday reads to enjoy this winter. Just like the cold winter air, these books will send a cold shiver up your spine and keen you enthralled until...

If you love to read non-fiction, then you are in the right place. These holiday reads are gritty with the tales of real people stuck in real situations that are wild and wonderful...

Who needs to read through 500 pages to feel fulfilled by a story? Not you! Short stories will easily quench your thirst for fiction and perfect to fill the gaps of your busy...

Amazing Aussie family holidays that won’t blow the budget Our wide, brown land is abundant with amazing holiday destinations – from sand and sparkling surf, to tranquil bushland, bustling cities and everything in...

  Winter is here but there’s no need to hibernate! There's plenty to see and do in Australia during winter from embracing the cold and heading to the skifields or escaping the dropping temperatures...