When you're planning a holiday, the best experiences can sometimes be found close to home (or your home away from home!). Many of our holiday parks are much more than just somewhere to sleep for the night, playing host to a range of unique experiences that travellers can enjoy without even needing to set foot outside of the park.
Read on for our list of favourite places to make you say, ''I wouldn't expect that in a caravan park!''.
SPLITTERS FARM, QUEENSLAND
Farm life
Splitters Farm, a 160-acre property bordered by Splitters Creek and adjacent to the Burnett River, offers a rural camping and boutique farm stay experience. This working farm is home to rescued barnyard animals and native Australian wildlife, including wallabies, platypuses, and over 150 species of birds. Visitors can get involved with hands-on farm activities such as branding cattle and candling eggs, ensuring a memorable and transformative stay. Splitters Farm provides a refreshing escape, where guests can unwind, feed ducks, collect eggs, and enjoy the simplicity of farm life.
DISCOVERY PARKS - AIRLIE BEACH, QUEENSLAND
Rainbow Lorikeet Feeding
For the animal lovers, Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach is an Australian wildlife haven as the ‘locals' regularly pop past to say ”g'day”. See kangaroos, wallabies, possums, goannas, scrub turkeys, parrots, and the dazzling rainbow lorikeets. Head to the swimming pool area at 8am every morning, where the park team feed the beautiful and friendly rainbow lorikeets. All park guests will have the unforgettable opportunity to feed these beautiful and playful birds. Up close, you can see their bright red beaks and colourful plumage—just amazing!
ASHMORE PALMS HOLIDAY VILLAGE, QUEENSLAND
Exotic Bird Collection
At Ashmore Palms Holiday Village, you can explore the country's largest private collection of South American macaw parrots, with stunning varieties including a rare Lutino macaw! Stroll through the tropical lagoon area and along the manmade rainforest walkway, where you'll find aviaries housing colourful macaws. With a healthy diet and good care, these amazing parrots can have a life span of up to 100 years! There are also aviaries housing Australian native birds and other parrots, who have a special diet consisting mostly of fresh fruit, nuts, and vegetables, prepared daily by Ashmore Palms' dedicated Bird Team. It's something a little different to enjoy, alongside staples like the park's playground, tennis court, and swimming pool.
ANCHORAGE HOLIDAY PARK, NEW SOUTH WALES
Stillwater Wellness Day Spa
Treat yourself and add a little luxury to your next holiday at Anchorage Holiday Park when you purchase a range of treatments at the on-site Stillwater Wellness Day Spa. With a range of treatments available including remedial, relaxation, deep tissue, sports, and pregnancy massages with their fully qualified therapist, as well as facials, you will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Wind down after a busy day of beach activity, and book into the spa for unequalled calm.
FOSSICKERS TOURIST PARK, NEW SOUTH WALES
Gem Fossicking
The Tamworth region is historically renowned for its gold, gems, and mineral discoveries, and all sites at Fossickers Tourist Park have access to the Peel River for fossicking. Gold can still be found in the area, usually in the sand and gravel at the river's edge, as well as precious gems including sapphires, zircon, crystal, and prase. Head to The Gil Bennet Rocks, Gems, and Minerals Collection in the Nundle Visitor Information Outlet, which houses one of the finest collections in the world.
Credit: Fossickers at Nundle - Gil Bennet Rocks, Gems, and Minerals Collection
GUNDAGAI CABINS & TOURIST PARK, NEW SOUTH WALES
Weighbridge
If you're into practical features, then check out Gundagai Cabins & Tourist Park's weighbridge! It's important to make sure you know your vehicle's towing capacity, as well as your caravan's aggregate trailer mass (ATM) to make sure it's legal and safe to be towing. Gundagai Cabins & Tourist Park is the only park in Australia with a weighbridge so you can “stay and weigh” to ensure your rig complies with weight restrictions, which is a definite added bonus for caravan and heavy vehicle guests.
DISCOVERY PARKS - PAMBULA BEACH, NEW SOUTH WALES
Kangaroo visits
This destination on New South Wales' Sapphire Coast offers a wide selection of cabins, spacious sites for caravans and tents, easy access to the beach, and frequent visits from kangaroos. There are plenty of activities for kids, including a primed-for-adventure playground, mini golf, a waterpark, indoor and outdoor pools, and an award-winning kids club. Adults can relax in the spa or enjoy a meal at The Broken Oar Bar & Grill. Nearby attractions include Beowa National Park, local markets, and the Magic Mountain Adventure Park.
DISCOVERY PARKS - LAKE BONNEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Water Trampoline
Situated right on the foreshore, Discovery Parks - Lake Bonney is a water lover's dream! With so many family-friendly activities to keep you and the children busy all year round, a real highlight of their facilities is the water trampoline. The kids (and kids at heart) will have endless fun bouncing into Lake Bonney from this giant inflatable.
SPEAR CREEK HOLIDAY PARK, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Working Sheep Station
Set on a 21,000-acre working sheep station adjacent to the Flinders Ranges, Spear Creek Holiday Park offers a memorable experience for all campers. Nestled among 600-year-old river red gums, this park features walking trails with views of Spencer Gulf and is home to diverse wildlife, including three kinds of kangaroos and 85 bird species. Operated by fourth-generation farmers, come and experience this one-of-a-kind getaway with bushland campsites. If you're not into camping, there are bungalows and shearer's quarters up for booking.
Credit: Spear Creek Holiday Park - Facebook
DISCOVERY PARKS - COFFIN BAY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Emus
Centrally located on the Esplanade in Coffin Bay, Discovery Parks - Coffin Bay has plenty of local wildlife calling it home. From western grey kangaroos with patterned faces to emus with their chicks, as well as a friendly willie wagtail, you never know just quite who you're going to bump into! Surrounded by national parks and just a stone's throw from the ocean, enjoy getting back to nature at Discovery Parks - Coffin Bay.
LARRIMAH WAYSIDE INN, NORTHERN TERRITORY
Native Animal Zoo
The Larrimah Wayside Inn is much more than just accommodation! Check out the free Native Animal Zoo while you're there—the inn's former owner rescued many injured wildlife and rehabilitated them back to good health. Check out saltwater crocodile Sneaky Sam, Ray the croc, the aviaries (with a variety of birds from cockatoos and parrots to owls and hawks), Redman the roo, and wallabies Winnie and Lucy, as well as emus and a collection of snakes!
Credit: Larrimah Wayside Inn Facebook - Sam the croc
RIVERVIEW TOURIST VILLAGE, NORTHERN TERRITORY
Katherine Hot Springs
A visit to the Top End isn't complete without checking out the Katherine Hot Springs, located a short stroll from Riverview Tourist Village on the banks of the Katherine River. These natural thermal springs are made up of a number of pools which have an average temperature of 25-30 degrees Celsius. Enjoy a picnic on the large, open grass areas shaded by beautiful native vegetation—it's the perfect spot to relax.
Credit: Katherine Town Council - Shaana McNaught/Tourism NT
KIMBERLEYLAND WATERFRONT HOLIDAY PARK, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Gummy the Crocodile
Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park is nestled on the banks of Lily Creek Lagoon in the East Kimberley region. Surrounded by natural beauty and native wildlife, check out the rare finch aviary, which houses stunning Gouldian finches, star finches, and painted firetails. However, one of the most popular residents of Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park is toothless freshwater crocodile, Gummy. He is estimated to be nearly 60 years old, and he loves if you take a selfie with him during his daily appearance on the foreshore!
Credit: Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park - Gummy the croc
With the unique holiday park features to make your visit extra special (plus all your favourite facilities, like swimming pools, games rooms, and camp kitchen), make G'day Parks your top pick for your next getaway.
This is your sign to hit the road and experience the unexpected! From camping sites to accommodation, you can bank on outstanding service and fun in-park activities.
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