{"id":5973,"date":"2018-07-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=5973"},"modified":"2020-04-02T05:35:45","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:35:45","slug":"best-aussie-holiday-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/australia\/family\/best-aussie-holiday-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"CAMPING & GLAMPING: OUR FAVE AUSSIE HOLIDAY PARKS"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s your idea of camping? Is it a swag on a slab or some grins while glamping? Whatever your style, Australia\u2019s awesome range of holiday parks<\/a> has got you covered. Here are some of our favourites.<\/p>\n

NSW<\/strong><\/h2>\n

THOU WALLA SUNSET RETREAT<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

PORT STEPHENS<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Did someone say \u2018glamping\u2019? Take the Tent option and sprawl out on your private balcony, while taking in incredible views of Port Stephens. As the sun sets, come on in and get cozy with your very own fireplace.<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT THOU WALLA SUNSET RETREAT <\/a>\n

NRMA MERIMBULA BEACH HOLIDAY RESORT<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

MERIMBULA<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Surrounded by perfect beaches, NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort is somewhere the whole family can relax. The park has recently had a facelift and we\u2019re big fans of the new features. Cool down at the Whale’s Tail water park, lounge around on a banana chair by the pool, or hire a bike and explore the town.<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUTNRMA MERIMBULA BEACH RESORT <\/a>\n

VIC<\/strong><\/h2>\n

TORQUAY FORESHORE CARAVAN PARK<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

GREAT OCEAN ROAD<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Location, location, location! Plant yourself in Torquay and discover the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road. Learn to surf at iconic Bells Beach or hop in the car and head to the Split Point Lighthouse from Round the Twist (ah, memories). The best part? After you\u2019ve finished exploring, come back and relax in your beachside cabin… or in Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park\u2019s year-round heated spa and pool.<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT TORQUAY FORESHORE CARAVAN PARK <\/a>\n

QLD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

BIG4 ADVENTURE WHITSUNDAY RESORT<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

THE WHITSUNDAYS<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Resort? More like WORLD. With a private lagoon pool (the biggest in Airlie Beach), a mini golf course, an animal park, and an epic 13-slide water park all onsite, you won\u2019t ever want to leave. After you\u2019re done with the jumping pillows, tennis courts, and go-karts, wind down with a stroll on one of the nearby scenic walking trails or book in for a poolside massage.<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT BIG4 ADVENTURE WHITSUNDAY RESORT<\/a>\n

CAIRNS COCONUT HOLIDAY RESORT<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

CAIRNS<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Set amid lush Cairns greenery and just a stone\u2019s throw from some of Tropical North Queensland\u2019s must-dos (Great Barrier Reef, anyone?), Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort is perfect for campers of all ages. From the Mini Coconuts kids\u2019 club to the aqua aerobic classes, it\u2019s a fun stay for the whole family.<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT CAIRNS COCONUT HOLIDAY RESORT <\/a>\n

GOLD COAST HOLIDAY PARK<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

GOLD COAST<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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We all know that the Gold Coast is home to Australia\u2019s best theme parks. So why not wake up across the road from one (well, two, actually)? Yep, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet\u2019n\u2019Wild are just a short stroll away. Rides not your thing? Don\u2019t worry, Gold Coast Holiday Park has other thrills too, including an onsite BMX track and a petting zoo.<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT GOLD COAST HOLIDAY PARK<\/a>\n

SA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

DISCOVERY PARKS \u2013 BAROSSA VALLEY<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

BAROSSA VALLEY<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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There are plenty of reasons why we rate this Barossa Valley holiday park and it\u2019s not just because of how close it is to some of the region\u2019s most loved wineries (although that helps). Discovery Parks \u2013 Barossa Valley guests can cool down at the new on-site water park (complete with a tipping bucket and THREE slides, of course), hire a bike and go see the sights of Tanunda, or \u2013 if they\u2019re feeling fancy \u2013 try out one of park\u2019s newly opened Deluxe Tents, which come with exclusive access to a private pool. How\u2019s that for\u00a0glamping?<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT DISCOVERY PARKS \u2013 BAROSSA VALLEY<\/a>\n

DISCOVERY PARKS ROBE<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

ROBE<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Fishing fanatics, this one\u2019s for you. Set up camp at one of Australia\u2019s most beloved fishing spots, where you can cook up your daily catch on the on-site barbecue and enjoy a feed on the beach. With their indoor swimming pool (perfect for the cooler months), nearby 4WD tracks, and on-site playground, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT DISCOVERY PARKS ROBE <\/a>\n

WA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

DISCOVERY PARKS SWAN VALLEY<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

PERTH<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Two words: DOG FRIENDLY<\/p>\n

Bring your pawfect<\/em> camping buddy and head out west for an awesome getaway. We love Discovery Parks Swan Valley\u2019s close proximity to some of WA\u2019s most delicious (and also pet-friendly) wineries and breweries. If you feel like you need some exercise after all that indulgence, check out the nearby walking trails.<\/p>\n<\/i> CHECK OUT DISCOVERY PARKS SWAN VALLEY<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s your idea of camping? Is it a swag on a slab or some grins while glamping? Whatever your style, Australia\u2019s awesome range of holiday parks has got you covered. Here are some of our favourites. NSW THOU WALLA SUNSET RETREAT PORT STEPHENS Did someone say \u2018glamping\u2019? Take the Tent option and sprawl out on …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":5975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[740,21],"tags":[190,191,192,189],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5973"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5973"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6076,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5973\/revisions\/6076"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}