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Best caravan parks in Australia

Feb 04 08:57am

Australian Traveller's Greg Barton came on SUNRISE to explain how far caravan parks have come.

How far have caravan parks come since the bad old days?
A good Caravan Park in the bad old days was once determined SOLELY by its location, and if you were lucky there might be a bbq or two, plus a dreadful communal shower block. Nowadays, services include powered-sites for motorhomes with adjoining ensuite bathrooms, resort-style swimming pools, some even have their own tiny golf courses, tour desks, games rooms -- Arkaroola in the Flinders even has its own observatory!

New South Wales
Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort, Yamba
Huskisson Beach Tourist Resort, Jervis Bay

Western Australia
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort Camping
Peoples Park Caravan Village, Coral Bay

Queensland
1770 Camping Ground
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Northern Territory
Kakadu Lodge and Caravan Park
Batchelor Resort, Rum Jungle

Victoria
Best Friend Holiday Retreat, Tarra Valley
Phillip Island Caravan Park

South Australia
Arkaroola Tourist Resort, Northern Flinders Ranges
Robe Long Beach Caravan Park

Tasmania
Discovery Holiday Park, Cradle Mountain
Stanley Cabin and Tourist Park

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11. andrew.rach - Feb 04 04:03pm

Well what can I say - I am hear now at the YAMBA BLUE DOLPIN RESORT and we and the kids are loving it. The pools are great for all the family, theres a tennis court and kids play rooms - The kids have never been so worn out before. We are staying in a Villa and it is fantastic. Can't wait for our next holiday to come back. Andrew from Brisbane.

12. timmichelle2001 - Feb 04 05:19pm

i have to agree with ashmore palms. fantastic place to relax and unwind - and kids of all ages just love it. i have kids ranging from 16 to 4 and they all think its the best place on earth. we are saving our coins in a jar for another holiday hopefully this year.
mum to 4 .

13. lynley100 - Feb 04 05:21pm

Ashmore Palms on the Gold Coast in an awesome camping ground to stay. Great for the kids and relaxing for mum and dad. The pool and facilities were also wonderful. Have been there twice. We have been there twice now from NZ and would most certainly stay again when we are next over.

14. max.cameron31 - Feb 04 05:22pm

Ashmore Palms is the best holiday park our family has ever stayed at by far.It is located 10 minutes from the heart of Surfers paradise .It is only 15 minutes to the theme parks. It has beautiful wildbird avaries scattered everywhere & the accomodation comparable to a 5 star hotel. Brilliant

15. sowterr - Feb 04 05:22pm

I also add my support to Ashmore Palms Holiday Village. We stayed a few years ago and loved every minute. The activities were great, the pool area, the cabins, the whole park was great. It is the only place that we go for holidays. We are hoping to return again this year.

16. sharonette25 - Feb 04 05:25pm

Ashmore Palms.Cannot believe didnt rate a mention. Fantastic for families with all age kids from Little ones to Teen's.
Heaps for kids to do.
Hope the researchers actually stayed a few days in the parks. We have been to many parks around Aust Would rate Ashmore Palms Top 2

17. doughertydoreen - Feb 04 05:26pm

The absolute best caravan park is Ashmore Palms on the Gold Coast - we have stayed there many times - the park is immaculate - very green and leafy - the staff are extremely friendly and helpful - the cabins are fabulous - spacious and modern - Its a fantastic home away from home!!!!!

18. kurttster - Feb 04 05:26pm

Shame Ashmore Palms Holiday Village at Ashmore, Gold Coast wasnt included. We had a great holiday there with the kids. Everything is at your fingertips from shopping to theme parks and Surfers. The facilities are A !!!! Kids loves the Macaws snd morning activities. Would highly recommend !!

19. slallen38 - Feb 04 05:27pm

Definitely Ashmore Palms on the Gold coast is an awesome place to stay. Terrific central location 15 mins from everywhere and the facilities are 2nd to none. We stayed there 2 years ago and hoping to get back there again this year.

20. dovehillsfarm@xtra.co.nz - Feb 04 05:29pm

hey you guys forgot Ashmore Palms in the Gold Coast. We have stayed at a number of Caravan Parks in Aus and NZ and this would have to be one of the very best. Excellent facilities, so family friendly, superfriendly staff! Can't be beaten!

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