[ February 26, 2025 to March 2, 2025. ]
The 2025 Let’s Go Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show, proudly supported by the South Australian Tourism Commission, is South Australia’s premier 5-day event for caravan, camping and outdoor enthusiasts.
The Let’s Go Caravan, Camping & Outdoor Show is the ultimate place to follow your wanderer, plan your next trip and discover everything you need for your […]
Create unforgettable memories while soaking in the stunning views of the Mallee Plains at the brand new Monarto Safari Resort.
Featuring 78 hotel guest rooms, a world-class spa, including treatment rooms, thermal plunge pool, ice bath and sauna, conference, function and restaurant spaces, two swimming pools and a luxury camp and lodge, the resort will […]
West Beach Parks Holiday to Undergo $7.5 million Upgrade in 2023
West Beach Parks, one of South Australia’s favourite holiday, sport, and adventure destinations will undergo a $7.5 million upgrade featuring new holiday accommodation, a state-of-the-art inclusive play space, and facility upgrades.
The Retreat at West Beach Parks will see the construction of 15 new environmentally sustainable, […]
Book a family holiday at BIG4 West Beach Parks and warm up with Sonny.
Sonny the Starfish and his seaside friends are coming to West Beach Parks this winter, and can’t wait to meet you!
Whether it’s playing golf with Capri the Coral, Go-Karting with Daphne the Dolphin, or toasting marshmallows with Rick the Rock Lobster, Sonny […]
Meet Sonny and Friends! BIG4 West Beach Parks
Sonny the Starfish and his seaside friends are coming to West Beach Parks this winter, and can’t wait to meet you!
Whether it’s playing golf with Capri the Coral, Go-Karting with Daphne the Dolphin, or toasting marshmallows with Rick the Rock Lobster, Sonny loves to play at BIG4 West […]
Belair National Park Holiday Park
By Jo Parkinson
The Belair National Park Holiday Park (not to be confused with Belair National Park, situated nearby) is a beautiful, peaceful place to spend a weekend away with the family. It is located less than half an hour away from the city of Adelaide, however once there you feel like […]
Deluxe Safari Tent Accommodation – The Retreat at West Beach Parks, Adelaide
Did you know that you can go glamping at the Retreat at West Beach Parks? Their deluxe Safari Tents provide a fun, unique and memorable family vacation.
by Brooke Hendry
Have the kids been asking to go camping, but it’s just ‘not your thing?’ Or, perhaps […]
Eyre Peninsula National Park Upgrades
Construction is underway to improve existing visitor facilities in Eyre Peninsula parks, with the first round of works to be undertaken at Lincoln National Park’s popular Fisherman Point Campground, followed by upgrades at the Golden Island Day Visitor Area in Coffin Bay National Park.
At Lincoln National Park, on Lower Eyre Peninsula, […]
Family Holidays in South Australia Supported by our Local Councils
South Australians love visiting the State’s regions to relax and unwind in the great outdoors. In the summertime, families flock to beautiful coastal and riverside areas to enjoy the many activities these hotspots have to offer.
Kids get to swim and play on pristine sandy beaches or […]
Victor Harbor Holiday & Cabin Park’s New Water Play Area Expansion
Victor Harbor Holiday and Cabin Park has announced that it will be undergoing an expansion to its water play area and as part of this, it will be home to a new and unique giant “Hurricane Vortex” slide and double bucket tower.
Each bucket on the […]
Moonta Splash Town Water Park & Foreshore Playground Review
by Katrina Gogel
Located on the Copper Coast’s picturesque Moonta Bay foreshore is this wonderful family play space with hours of fun guaranteed for everyone. Comprising a great little playground and free to use community water park, it will be sure to keep the young (and young at heart!) […]
Belair National Park Holiday Park, situated within the Belair National Park, has accommodation options for everyone. There are campsites, powered sites, dog-friendly cabins, eco-glamping tents and cottages to rent.
Belair National Park Holiday Park is a family-oriented park surrounded by nature and wildlife. There are walking and mountain bike riding tracks through the national park, as […]
Weekend in Wallaroo, including stay at Tarnasey Farm – Review
From farm tours to historic mines and beach fun, you won’t be short of things to do in this Yorke Peninsula town.
by Carla Caruso
I’d only ever bypassed the holiday town of Wallaroo before, never stayed. So, when a mum friend invited us along on a farm […]
Time for a holiday in South Australia? G’day Parks Victor Harbor Holiday and Cabin Park is the place to be. We discover everything you need to know about their new fully accessible Hindmarsh Cabin.
Review by Brooke Hendry
Have you been cooped up at home for too long?
Hanging out for a holiday?
Need to get the family out […]
Family-friendly accomodation at Discovery Parks & Resorts Holiday Park in West Beach.
Set on 1.2km of coastline, Discovery Parks & Resorts Holiday Park (formally a Big4) offers fun activities onsite and a huge range of accommodation for all budgets, plus direct access to the beach.
West Beach Parks is close to the city of Adelaide (just 20 […]
[ May 20, 2020 to July 31, 2020. ]
BIG4 Hahndorf Resort | Winter Holiday Deal
Hahndorf Resort is celebrating its re-opening with a Holiday Deal just for you! Take 10% off all accommodation* bookings up until the end of July, 2020.
The BIG4 Hahndorf Resort is a great ‘home away from home’ in the scenic Adelaide Hills, and is also the perfect place to warm […]
[ September 25, 2020; ]
West Beach Parks Resort upgrade and expansion
West Beach Parks Resort is currently undergoing an upgrade featuring new cabins, stunning safari tents, a nature playground and a bike track. The Resort will reopen on 25 September 2020 with bookings being taken in advance.
The other property in the West Beach Parks precinct is still welcoming guests. The […]
West Beach Parks home of West Beach Parks Resort and BIG4 West Beach Parks
West Beach Parks is a world-class holiday destination and home to South Australia’s favourite Holiday Park and Resort.
West Beach Parks boasts facilities and activities for all, including outstanding sports fields, first-class public golf courses, a marina and some of SA’s best adventure […]
Caravan Parks & Campgrounds around Adelaide and Regional South Australia
For the ultimate family holiday you really can’t go past camping or heading off in a caravan and we have so many places to choose from here in South Australia. Some of our kids’ favourite memories have been made with friends and family on camping adventures! […]
Brownhill Creek Recreation Park at Mitcham | Review
Looking to escape somewhere quiet? Try a nature hike at Mitcham’s Brownhill Creek Recreation Park.
by Carla Caruso
Last weekend, my family and I headed to Brownhill Creek Recreation Park for a leisurely hour-long wander. We parked just past the Brownhill Creek Tourist Park and road bridge and stuck to […]
Travelling to Kangaroo Island – How you can support the Tourism Industry as they Recover from the Devastating Bushfires
Kangaroo Island is a magical place close to the hearts of many South Australians and we are all completely heartbroken at the toll the recent bushfires have taken on the Island locals. Their businesses, homes and properties […]
Escape the city at at this family-friendly resort, featuring pools, waterslides, palm trees and entertainment galore.
Review by Carla Caruso
One of the less fun things about holidays can be the ‘getting there’ bit … from airport queues to the “Are we there yet?” cries from the back seat on long drives.
Which is why a staycation in […]
Splash out at the largest waterpark in South Australia
The amazing new jungle-themed waterpark is now open at Top Parks Beachside Holiday Park in Normanville. As soon as you turn down the long driveway towards the holiday park, it’s the first thing you’ll see in the distance at the front of the complex. The excitement builds […]
G’day Parks in South Australia
If you’re looking for some inspiration for your next family getaway, G’day Parks has more than 40 locations in South Australia to choose from.
Australia’s largest holiday park network with 280+ locations across the country, G’day Parks offers plenty of choice when it comes to your authentic Aussie family holiday experience. Whether […]
Softfoot Alpaca Farm in Hindmarsh Valley (near Victor Harbor) and Brownhill Creek Tourist Park
Not many local Adelaide tourist parks can claim to have had a pet mascot, except this one. Read about Alan the Alpaca’ who lived at Brownhill Creek Tourist Park.
by Carla Caruso (2019)
*Editor’s note: Since posting this story, we’ve heard the sad news that Al […]
Campfire Dessert Cones Recipe
by Katrina Gogel
Campfire season is well and truly upon us. Why not try making these delicious dessert cones over the fire on your next camping trip.
They’re easy to do. The kids will love making them. Only a few ingredients are needed, and you can use your favourite fillings.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 packet […]
Winter holiday escape to the Grampians in Victoria
by Carla Caruso
For many, the winter holidays are a good excuse to jet off somewhere warmer like the Gold Coast or Bali. But for something a little different last-minute (and, okay, chillier), have you considered the Grampians, just across the border?
A mum friend suggested the Victorian region when […]
[ February 2, 2019; ]
Woodhouse Activity Centre Tube Slides Opening 2 February 2019
Woodhouse Activity Centre is just 20 minutes from the city up the freeway and there you will find Woodhouse, set on 54 hectares of land which is open to the public for day visits.
In preparation for the Scouts 25th Australian Scouts Jamboree held in January (AJ2019), Woodhouse […]
West Beach Parks Resort
Military Road, West Beach
As soon as I saw the new AquaCove facility at West Beach Barks Resort I knew this would be a great place for a family holiday. It was obvious that kids can happily spend hours and hours here, and that’s exactly what my kids did. The heated pool with […]
West Beach Parks (formerly Adelaide Shores) has opened a new resort pool.
The AquaCove is a new $2.2 million aquatic facility based at the West Beach Parks Resort – this is next door to the West Beach Parks’ flagship BIG4 Holiday Park.
A popular beachside holiday destination for South Australians and visitors to our state, this new […]
