South Australia’s Best Holiday Parks for Families

Calm beaches, seafood restaurants, plentiful wildlife, national parks, wine regions and urban beachfront retreats – holiday parks in South Australia have something for all types of families. The best SA caravan and holiday parks offer splash waterparks with waterslides, beachfront or lakeside locations and jumping pillows to entertain the kids. These parks were voted the best holiday parks in South Australia by our readers. They are located in Adelaide, The Fleurieu Peninsula, The Riverland and on the Murray River.

1Discovery Parks – Renmark Riverfront
RENMARK, MURRAY RIVER

Discovery Parks – Renmark Riverfront brings the buzz with a bounty of top-notch activities at the best holiday park in South Australia. The adventure playground and water park guarantee grins, while the outdoor cinema, sensory room and alfresco spa offer a tranquil way to play. Located on the banks of the mighty Murray River, the park offers endless opportunities to get back to nature – be it fishing, water-skiing or swimming. Relax in a riverfront villa, set up on a powered or unpowered site or, for an ooh-la-la moment, stay in a glamping tent that sleeps six and comes with an outdoor bath.

2Marion Holiday Park
BEDFORD PARK, ADELAIDE

Located 12 kilometres from Adelaide city, Marion Holiday Park is one of the best holiday parks in South Australia because of its indoor and outdoor pools, two-storey waterpark with twisting slides and world-class facilities. It also has a cafe onsite serving coffee and feeding hungry mouths for breakfast and lunch. The 45-metre outdoor lagoon pool has a poolside bar and beer garden, allowing parents to enjoy a craft beer while the waterslides, jumping pillow, games room and adventure park keep the kids entertained. After a day in the city, you can bring the family together with a movie at the outdoor cinema or a match on the indoor tennis court. With powered sites, cabins and apartments that can house up to eight people, your entire crew can stay and play without feeling cramped.

3Discovery Parks – West Beach Parks
WEST BEACH, ADELAIDE

Beachfront Discovery Parks – West Beach Parks is home to SPLASHZONE, a zero-depth water play area with sprinklers, fountains and a dumping bucket. There’s also a heated pool with two slides (one wide enough for two to slide down), a jumping pillow, multiple playgrounds, golf, go-karts, a tennis court, a games room and a sensory room. Grab a bite to eat at the onsite cafe or cook up a feast at one of the two shared camp kitchens and eat around the fire pits. Afterwards, families can settle in and catch a flick at the outdoor movie amphitheatre. Adelaide Central Market and Rundle Mall are right on your doorstep for a day of shopping, while strolls along the sand are just minutes away at Henley Beach and Glenelg Beach. There are a range of accommodations such as ensuite sites, eco tents, beach houses, spacious self-catering cabins and powered sites to suit every family.

4BIG4 Blue Lake Holiday Park
MT GAMBIER

Set on 11 hectares of lush gardens and located on top of South Australia’s dazzling Blue Lake, BIG4 Blue Lake Holiday Park is bursting with family-friendly activities. The indoor heated swimming pool has two big, bright orange and blue slides for maximum thrills, while the shallow area is perfect for tiny tots to splash. The adventure playground is a must-do for little adrenaline junkies, with four slides, climbing frames and a large sandpit. The park also boasts a games room, a golf course, tennis courts and a jumping pillow – keeping the whole family stimulated. After a day of adventure, your crew can retire to a lakeside villa or bungalow, or pitch a tent on ensuite, powered and unpowered sites (with some allowing pets).

5Discovery Parks – Lake Bonney
BARMERA, RIVERLAND

Discovery Parks – Lake Bonney is terrific for water sports lovers. The park is situated right on the edge of Barmera’s lovely Lake Bonney. Fill your days with windsurfing, swimming, kayaking, fishing, jet skiing and boating. If you prefer to stay dry, there are more than 17 national parks in the region to explore. The kids will love burning energy at the onsite waterpark, playground and pump track. The park has powered and unpowered sites, economy cabins and superior two-bedroom units, with furry family members welcome on all sites and in selected cabins.

6NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park
VICTOR HARBOR, FLEURIEU PENINSULA

NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park is on the coast of the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula, an hour’s drive from Adelaide. There is plenty to keep the kids entertained, including a splash park and waterslide, pump track, jumping pillow, games arcade and heated pool. Victor Harbor is bursting with things to do from hiking trails, walking and cycle tracks to wildlife attractions like the Urimbirra Wildlife Experience and tours and charters. You could spot dolphins, whales and seals on a cruise from Granite Island Causeway to Seal Rock, Shark Alley or Petrel Cove, and explore the area on a bike hired from the park. Expect all the usual holiday park facilities with the bonus of Waterview Villas, pet-friendly cabins and camping sites, and safari tents.

7BIG4 Port Elliot Holiday Park
PORT ELLIOT, FLEURIEU PENINSULA

For postcard-worthy beachfront adventures packed with surfing and swimming, BIG4 Port Elliot Holiday Park is the South Australian holiday park for you. Boasting a beachfront location, this pet-friendly park offers seaside relaxation, whale watching experience and several facilities to entertain energetic kids. Shoot hoops at the basketball court, visit the kids’ playground and bounce on the jumping pillow onsite, or head to Horseshoe Bay, one of Australia’s safest beaches for swimming. Wake up and watch the surf from beach view cabins and sites.

8BIG4 Barossa Tourist Park
NURIOOTPA, BAROSSA VALLEY

Memorable trips to the Barossa Valley aren’t just for vino-loving adults. Especially with BIG4 Barossa Tourist Park’s heated swimming pool (closed during winter), epic accessible playground, giant chess board, pedal karts, games room and tennis court. It wouldn’t be a wine region stay without wine tastings in the camp kitchen for the parents. Spend days making the most of the park’s facilities or exploring the surrounding Barossa area, and come together in the evening for a cosy night around the communal fire pit.

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