South Australia’s Best Holiday Parks

Wine regions, deserted beaches, seafood restaurants and beachfront urban retreats – SA holiday parks have something for all types of families.

Our readers voted for their favourites. And without further adieu, here are the best SA Holiday Parks. They’ve got splash waterparks with waterslides. Beachfront or lakeside locations. And jumping pillows to entertain the kids.

1BIG4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park
RENMARK

BIG4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park is well-deserving of its top spot. The park boasts nearly one kilometre of absolute Murray River frontage. You can drive a boat right up on the banks and step out to your caravan or camping site.

The kids will love the newly-updated waterpark and splash area to stay cool in the summertime. Swing, slide and climb at the adventure playground or try the sweet modular pump track for adventurous scooter riders. You can hire paddle boards to cruise down the river, bikes to explore the riverbank and fishing rods to catch your dinner. Or enjoy a movie all together at the park’s new outdoor cinema. Best of all, the park has a special room designed for those with sensory needs, especially children with autism.

This holiday park has everything from three-bedroom riverfront villas to ensuite tent sites. So there’s accommodation to suit every family.

2BIG4 West Beach Parks
WEST BEACH

Park your campervan at this gorgeous beachfront location. And enjoy the best of what Adelaide has to offer. Adelaide Central Market and Rundle Mall are right on your doorstep. At BIG4 West Beach Parks, you’ll be just minutes away from Henley Beach and Glenelg Beach. Or let the kids run wild in the park’s AquaCove that has a heated pool, two slides and a zero-depth water play area. There’s also jumping pillows, play equipment, go-karts and a games room.

3Marion Holiday Park
BEDFORD PARK

Marion Holiday Park is one of the best holiday parks in South Australia because of its indoor and outdoor pools, two-story waterpark with twisting slides and world-class facilities. 

The outdoor 45-metre lagoon pool has a poolside bar and beer garden. So parents can hang out while the waterslides, jumping pillow, games room and adventure park keeps the kids entertained.

The park is just 12 kilometres from Adelaide city and a great base to explore from. After a day in the city bring the family together with a movie at the outdoor cinema or match on the indoor tennis court.

4BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks – Port Elliot
PORT ELLIOT

BIG4 Breeze Holiday Park – Port Elliott has an awesome beachfront location for plenty of swiming and surfing. Once you’ve satisfied your salty desires, head back to the holiday park to play on the basketball court, kids’ playground and jumping pillow.

There’s a range of accommodation to suit every family, including beach view cabins so you can wake up to the surf. And there are dog-friendly options available outside of Easter and Christmas/New Year periods. So it’s sure to be a hit with all members of the family.

5NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
VICTOR HARBOR

Beach-loving families will be in paradise at NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park. The park sits on the coast of the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula, an hours drive from Adelaide. NRMA Victor Harbor’s beachfront views are unparalleled. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained, there is a splash park and waterslide, pump track, jumping pillow and heated pool. Expect all the usual facilities with the bonus of Waterview Villas and cabins and camping sites that are pet friendly all year round.

6Discovery Parks Lake Bonney 
BARMERA

Discovery Parks Lake Bonney is paradise for lovers of water sports. The park is right on the edge of Barmera’s lovely Lake Bonney. Fill your days with windsurfing, swimming, kayaking, fishing, jet skiing and more. If you prefer to stay dry, there are more than 17 national parks in the region to explore. And the kids will love the new waterpark, playground and pump track. Pets are welcome on all sites and in selected cabins.