Waking up on holidays is the best. Not only can you sleep in as long as you like (or get up with the sun to catch amazing sunrise views, if that’s more your thing), but there’s no feeling quite like opening your eyes to realise you’re in the tent, caravan, or cabin, and the day is all yours!
Image: Anglesea Family Caravan Park
When you stay with G’day Parks, that feeling doubles, because not only do you have heaps to explore around your destination, but there’s also so much to do in our holiday parks.
Image: Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
If you like to have a bit of structure on your holidays, we’ve got the inside scoop on how to build the best itinerary and enjoy our park facilities to the max. Pick your favourite activities and attractions, then start arranging them to create your perfect caravan park visit.
Start the Day Right!
For the early birds …
Image: Discovery Parks - Streaky Bay Foreshore
Set your alarm just before the sun’s up, turn on the coffee pot, and watch the sunrise from the deck of your cabin.
If you want to enjoy waterfront views throughout the whole day, we recommend the Deluxe Two-Bedroom Beachfront Cabin at Discovery Parks – Streaky Bay Foreshore, SA!
For the sweet tooths …
Image: Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park
Wake up with the sun and take a short walk to the nearest coffee shop or bakery. Pick your favourite morning pastry, whether it’s an almond croissant, blueberry Danish, or sausage roll, and munch it straight from the paper bag on your way back to your accommodation or site.
If you book a park with an on-site café, you may not have to go far! How about a morning brew and cake from ‘Spilled the Beans’—the coffee shop at Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday Park, WA. Yum!
For the cyclists …
Image: Discovery Parks - Clare
Bring your wheels and helmet, then hit the trails nice and early for a full day of bike riding around your destination.
There are also plenty of G’day Parks which offer bike hire. For a classic SA experience, the team at Discovery Parks - Clare can set you up to spend a half day or full day exploring the famous Riesling Trail, surrounded by vineyards.
For the sleepy heads …
Image: Discovery Resorts - Cradle Mountain
Plump up those pillows, pull on an eye mask, and tuck in for the kind of restful sleep you can only get on holiday mode. Just don’t sleep in too long, or you could run out of time to enjoy your day at the park.
Imagine waking up toasty warm with views of the forest trees in a Premium Mountain Cabin at Discovery Resorts - Cradle Mountain, TAS … absolute bliss!
Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out!
For those who crave the ocean waves …
Image: Dongara Tourist Park
A holiday park with beach access is bound to be your perfect match. Spend all day by the bay, knowing the park is conveniently located walking distance away so you can duck back to use amenities and get chilled food and cool drinks out of the fridge.
Beach access is something G’day Parks has in spades, from the WA Coral Coast at Dongara Tourist Park to Tasman Holiday Parks - Fisherman’s Beach in QLD.
For those who love to swim and splash …
Image: Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
From the delighted squeals as a tipping bucket unloads a downpour of water to the joy of zipping down a waterslide, splash parks are a winner for family fun—and who doesn’t love whiling away the hours in a swimming pool? You’ll step through your cabin door a little bit waterlogged (and probably with wrinkly fingers), but definitely with a big smile.
Best of all, many of our parks have heated pools, like Discovery Parks - Byron Bay in NSW, which means you can enjoy a splashing good time, all year round.
For the golfers …
Image: Anglesea Family Caravan Park
Many G’day Parks are located near golf courses for the ultimate green getaway. From teeing off to enjoying lunch at the club, it’s a haven for recreation time. Plus, plenty of parks offer in-park mini golf, which is great for all ages and skill levels (though, no doubt, the most competitive golfers will still take it very seriously).
Why not try out the mini golf course at Anglesea Family Caravan Park, VIC, then head to the neighbouring Anglesea Golf Course only five minutes away?
For the kids and kids at heart …
Image: Discovery Parks - Renmark Riverfront
Block out time to enjoy the playground apparatus or jump on a bouncing pillow. Depending on the park, you may also find outdoor games like giant chess or Connect 4, activity rooms, or a pump track.
Discovery Parks - Renmark Riverfront in SA has an abundance of features for families to play the whole day long, including a bouncing pillow, playground, games room, half basketball court, swimming pool, waterpark, pump track, tennis court, and a gym.
For the sports fanatics …
Image: Bonnie Doon Lakeside Leisure Resort
Take a turn on the tennis court, shoot hoops, or make the most of green spaces for a classic game of backyard cricket.
Bonnie Doon Lakeside Leisure Resort, VIC is a top pick, with its waterfront tennis courts and half-basketball court.
For the adventurers who love getting out in nature and exploring national parks …
Image: Alice Springs, Credit: Tourism NT
It’s time to slip, slop, slap and get out in the great outdoors. Look up your location in advance, or ask at reception about the best local hiking, mountain biking, or 4WD trails around town. Many parks can boost your adventures with hire equipment, like kayaks and stand-up paddleboards to take on the lakes.
There’s no better adventure playground than Alice Springs, so head to Discovery Parks - Alice Springs, NT to enjoy hiking, biking, and 4WDing through the Red Centre—then hire a pedal kart to whizz around the park!
Night Highlights!
For those who love to create mealtime magic …
Image: The Pelican Holiday Park
G’day Parks have this awesome place called camp kitchen, the perfect spot to whip up the dinner of your dreams. Alternately, book accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen, like a Seaview Villa at Ardrossan Caravan Park. Make sure you pencil in a BBQ dinner—it’s a caravan park staple.
Pull off the Pacific Highway to find The Pelican Holiday Park in Nambucca Heads, NSW, which has a picturesque riverside camp kitchen, as well as cabins with kitchens, to cook up the day's fresh fishing catch.
For those who love to eat out …
Image: Whitton Malt House
Find a caravan park with an on-site restaurant, café, or takeaway shop. That’s right—no need to pile the family into the car or scroll through pages of online suggestions. Just wander over and take the evening off cooking!
Check out our G’day Parks around the country with an on-site eatery here, like the fine dining restaurant at Whitton Malt House, NSW.
For those who love the flicks …
Image: Discovery Parks - Goolwa
Certain parks have their own big screen to host outdoor movie nights, where you can lay back on a picnic blanket or snuggle up with your favourite warm blanket on a camping chair. (If you’d rather pick your own movie, there’s nothing stopping you from cosying up on the cabin couch!)
Staying at Discovery Parks - Goolwa, SA? They have an outdoor cinema to run movie nights, particularly during summer. Ask what’s screening during your trip at check in.
For the traditional campers …
Image: Tathra Beach Eco Camp
Nothing says ‘camping’ like striking up a bonfire. Whether you’re making new friends around a large, communal fire pit or toasting food over a fire drum by your own powered site, this is the kind of activity you can’t find outside caravan parks.
There are designated communal fire pits at Tathra Beach Eco Camp, NSW, meaning that both campers and cabin guests can enjoy bonfire magic, toasting marshmallows, and gazing up at the starry sky.
Ready to put those puzzle pieces into place and construct your perfect holiday park itinerary?
Hold up—first, you need to book your stay with G’day Parks!
You can do that in a flash when you download the G’day Parks app or search online to find the latest deals around Australia. From north to south, we’ve got more than 330 parks to choose from, with helpful filters to identify sites, cabins, villas, and glamping tents with all the things you don't want to miss on your getaway. Book today, and start getting excited!
