Queensland’s Best Holiday Parks

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, it’s always a good time to holiday in Queensland. If you’re not sure where to spend your time, this trusted list of the best Queensland holiday parks will help you out.

The Gold Coast, Airlie Beach, Cairns – where will you visit?

This list has been created as our readers have voted for their favourite holiday parks in Queensland. These QLD holiday parks have the best facilities, accommodation and atmosphere for families.

1BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
HELENSVALE

Even with a location across the road from Movie World and Wet’n’Wild, pooch-friendly BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park has so much to offer every member of the family, you’ll never want to leave. Offering a range of accommodation from Studio cabins up to 3 Bedroom Deluxe Cabins, motel rooms and a range of caravan and camping sites with unpowered, riverwalk up to premium sites with ensuites. There’s a monster water park, heated lagoon-style pool, kids’ paddling pool and shaded cabanas with poolside service. The park also boasts unique attractions including foot pool, bocce and an off-road remote control car track, ensuring plenty of fun for everyone.

2BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
AIRLIE BEACH

While there is no questioning the appeal of the beautiful Whitsunday Coast, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is a destination in itself. Heaven on Earth for all ages, the park boasts a whopping waterpark with 13 slides, a heated lagoon-style pool and a toddler splash area. There are also jumping pillows, 18 holes of mini-golf, an adventure playground, pedal karts, outdoor movies, kids’ club and activities, plus its very own animal park.

The park has hotel-style studios right through to luxurious three-bedroom apartment-style pool-view condos.  If you’re a happy camper, then the 120 powered and ensuite sites are sure to delight.

=3BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut Holiday Park
CAIRNS

Set amid lush tropical gardens, palms and rainforest just seven minutes from Cairns, BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut Holiday Park provides a perfect gateway to the reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Along with accommodation options, from chic condos to shady powered sites, the park is packed with facilities including two resort pools with waterslides, a water park, an all-weather interactive playground, 18 holes of mini-golf, beach volleyball and even a dog agility park to keep four-legged family members fit.

=3Nobby Beach Holiday Village
MIAMI

Close to the Gold Coast attractions and just a short stroll from beaches and the cafes, shops, markets of the Nobby Beach precinct, Nobby Beach Holiday Village offers affordable, modern accommodation with the comforts of home, plus grass or slab sites. There’s two heated pools, a 35-metre waterslide, junior playground and a ninja playground. There’s also a multipurpose hub for movie nights, games and school holiday activities.

4NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort
GOLD COAST

The fun never ends at NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort. LEGO challenges, Nerf battles and movies under the stars are all on the agenda. For some outdoor fun try the Shipwreck Shores water park or mini-golf. The fun still doesn’t end there. Beyond the resort lies Movie World, Sea World and the spectacular Surfers Paradise beach.

5BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort
SANDSTONE POINT

Just a hop, skip and a jump away from BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort are Bribie, Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands. Inside the park, parents can relax by the poolside bar and restaurant while the kids go for a swim in the heated or shallow pool.

6BIG4 Caloundra Holiday Park
CALOUNDRA

BIG4 Caloundra Holiday Park sits right on the water’s edge of the stunning Pumicestone Passage. The park brings you the best food and drinks, Tom & Andy’s Espresso Van will serve you piping hot coffee and fresh smoothies in the morning and come night time you can visit their Pizza Bar for a slice and a refreshing cocktail.

=7BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – South Mission Beach

This is where the rainforest meets the reef. Formerly BIG4 Beachcomber Coconut Holiday Park, BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks is on the beachfront of South Mission Beach. You’ll never get sick of the views of Dunk Island or the park’s close proximity to the world heritage tropical rainforest and Cassowary conservation area.

=7Brisbane Holiday Village
BRISBANE

Brisbane Holiday Village is just 20 minutes from the most thrilling theme parks on the Gold Coast. As if that wasn’t enough to cement its spot as one of the best Queensland holiday parks, it also features 27-foot Airstream caravans with their own ensuite, kitchen and barbecue. A stay here will be truly unforgettable.

8Cotton Tree Holiday Park
MAROOCHYDORE

If you love the water you’ll love Cotton Tree Holiday Park. The park gives you direct access to the Maroochy River and Maroochydore Beach. Surf the waves at the beach or make use of the calmer river waters by windsurfing or sailing. The Cotton Tree Swimming Pool complex offers more water fun with 25- and 50-metre pools.

9Ashmore Palms Holiday Village
ASHMORE

Set on almost 15-acres, Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is a tranquil oasis with lagoons, lush gardens, palm trees and bird aviaries. See if you can spot the park’s exotic South American Macaw parrots on your own or during a Saturday morning bird photography session run by the park.

10Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park
PALM BEACH

Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park‘s range of accommodation options helped secure its spot as one of the best Queensland holiday parks. Choose from 31 waterfront and garden view villas, three lodging rooms, two bunkhouses. Plus a range of sites that open out onto Tallebudgera Creek.

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