From the shores of Eden to the beaches of Tweed Heads, there is so many incredible holiday park options in New South Wales … it’s almost impossible to narrow it down to just 10! Each of these parks have something that makes them stand out as one of the best of the best.
From the shores of Eden to the beaches of Tweed Heads, there is so many incredible holiday park options in New South Wales … it’s almost impossible to narrow it down to 10! However, each of these parks have something that makes them stand out as one of the best of the best.
A long-time favourite in the Readers’ Choice Awards, it’s exciting to see NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Park take out the top spot yet again. The ultimate city escape just 90 minutes from Sydney, this perfectly placed holiday park is surrounded by bush and beach. The wide range of accommodation on offer means there is something for everyone, with two- and three-bedroom cabins, glamping tents and a variety of powered and unpowered sites all up for grabs. Not to mention the park’s swimming pool complex, tennis courts, pedal go-karts and kids’ club.
With just over 14 hectares of property to enjoy, this holiday park is nestled between mountains and ocean, just a few kilometres from the seaside town of Kiama. Sitting right on the water, you could hardly ask for a better view, and with everything from a Flametree Family Villa (with views of Easts Beach) to an ensuite camping site, you are sure to have a comfortable stay. Big draws for kids include the park’s new jumping pillow, Sunny’s Aquaventure Park, a beautiful pool complex and the Little Monkeys Play Corner & Games Room.
The award-winning North Star Holiday Resort sits on the ever-popular Tweed Coast, conveniently positioned near the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. The complimentary Neptune’s Castle Kids’ Club runs every weekend and throughout the school holidays, giving parents plenty of time to indulge at the adults-only Seascape Leisure Centre. Come nighttime, sit down for a meal beside the pool at Ripples Licensed Cafe and feast on fresh local seafood, with a kids’ menu on hand for any picky eaters.
The definition of family-friendly, BIG4 Tweed Billabong Holiday Park has everything you need for a splash-tastic holiday on the Gold Coast. The billabong that lies in the heart of the resort is a playground for swimmers, kayakers and fishermen alike, and their superb water park will provide little ones with hours of fun.
Often-underrated Yamba is home to a whole host of great places to go, one of those being Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort. With a water park, water slides, go-karts and a private jetty all at your disposal, this holiday resort ticks all the boxes when it comes to planning a family getaway.
All you need at BIG4 NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Resort is a set of swimmers and a nose for fun … they do the rest! There is everything from Shipwreck Island Water Park to Sharkeys Putt Putt on offer, snuggled in beautiful surroundings and with a great School Holiday Kids’ Club Program to boot. What more could you ask for?
This holiday resort is the gem of the Sapphire Coast, enticing visitors with its stunning location and extensive amenities. Special touches like a wood-fired pizza oven and kitted-out games room for rainy days leave guests feeling well taken care of, and their range of pet-friendly sites mean that your furry friend can join in the fun too.
Pambula Beach is well-loved destination on NSW’s South Coast and this holiday park keeps you close to all the action, with Eden Killer Whale Museum, Ben Boyd National Park and Magic Mountain Merimbula, the ultimate family theme park, all nearby. If you don’t feel like going far afield, check out the park’s new ‘Rage Cage’, a custom-manufactured sport facility where you can play soccer, hockey, lacrosse, basketball and more all in one location.
Surrounded by stunning beaches and lush rainforest, Narooma is the perfect holiday for families who want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. BIG4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park is situated on the banks of the stunning Wagonga Inlet, brimming with fish and other marine life. Guests can choose from cabins, caravan or camping sites, or if you are after something with a touch of luxury, then spa units and waterfront bungalows are also available. Families have everything they need for an enjoyable stay right at their fingertips, including barbecue areas, indoor spa pool, jumping pillow, camp kitchen, pedal go-karts, tennis court and the long-awaited Monty’s Island Oasis – an indoor splash park that has finally opened its doors (or should we say spouts!).
Sprawled over 44 hectares of coastal forest, NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort prides itself on being eco-friendly and the perfect location to recharge and reconnect. Accommodation ranges from powered, unpowered and ensuite camping sites to a luxurious Lagoon Safari Tent overlooking the water. For an ultra-blissful stay, hit a few golf balls on the nine-hole course or pop into their heated spa on your quest for complete relaxation.
This coastal retreat is always thinking about what’s best for their guests, making sure that they have all their bases covered when it comes to superior facilities and amenities. There are plenty of barbecues if you want to do an easy dinner, but if you want something a bit more on the fancy side their enormous camp kitchen feels like a home away from home, featuring cooktops, microwaves, kettles, toasters, fridges and an oven.
The Hawkesbury River is an idyllic setting for a holiday park and Del Rio Riverside Resort have really capitalised on their prime location. Outdoor activities are endless, ranging from fishing and waterskiing to a BMX track and tennis courts, and Sheer Indulgence Beauty & Massage is on hand to supply well-deserved massages and facials after a long day in the sun.
If you’re heading down the coast, you’re bound to be enticed by the coastal Lake Conjola and the quaint community that surrounds it. A dreamy blend of the lakeside leisure and the salty seaside, the area is an enviable destination and with BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Lake Conjola on hand with a chock-a-block list of holiday activities, everyone is sure to have a memorable trip.
Welcoming everyone from tiny tots to loyal labradors, BIG4 Happy Hallidays accommodates all whether you feel like keeping it simple with the grass sites or booking out the Large Spa Villa. Enjoy the pool, play some mini-golf or jump aboard the famous red train, Happy 01, which chugs around the resort throughout the day.
It’s a tremendous achievement to have your property recognised by the people who matter most: the families who stay there. We love seeing how many wonderful options there are for travellers with kids in tow all across the world, and every year the list is expanding.
As you can probably imagine, it’s a massive job to compile the Top 10 each year, and the Holidays with Kids team has been hard at work for the last few months compiling all the survey responses and sorting them into categories.
Holidays with Kids was the first travel magazine in Australia to do readers’ choice awards all the way back in 2001, our editors are pretty much certified experts in this field.
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