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Marion Holiday Park Staycations

Marion Holiday Park Staycations
In need of a little staycay to get away from it all as a family and recharge? Well Marion Holiday Park has it all!
The water park, 45m lagoon pool, indoor heated pool, games room, bowling alley, playground and jumping pillow will keep the family busy and active all day long.

And then come […]

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Monarto Safari Resort | Opens 28 May 2025

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 […]

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West Beach Parks | Playground Upgrade | Review

The upgraded playground at the West Beach Parks Discovery Parks & Resorts Holiday Park is an adventure-lovers dream!
Review by Adaire Prosser
West Beach Parks spans 1.2 kilometres of Adelaide coastline and is a family favourite activity and accommodation hub. In 2023, a multimillion dollar upgrade went into Discovery Parks & Resorts Holiday Park (formally Big4) and […]

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Adelaide to Mildura Road Trip | More Things to Do in Mildura, Victoria

From swan-inspired paddle boats to a riverside winery, there’s oodles to enjoy in this regional city, just across the border.
Review by Carla Caruso
Mildura is almost an honorary South Australian locale – its closest capital city is Adelaide. Although, it’s actually situated, along the River Murray, in northwest Victoria.
The regional city is a bit over four […]

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Family-friendly Winter Getaway at The Retreat – West Beach Parks

When you think of a beach holiday, you often think sand, surf – and sun.
But have you ever considered going to a beachside resort in the middle of winter?
We recently had a family getaway at The Retreat at West Beach Parks and it completely flipped our idea of a beach holiday on its head.
Review by […]

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Pink Lake Tiny House at Lochiel, South Australia | Review

A family-friendly stay in a uniquely crafted, eco-friendly ‘tiny house’ – for up to four guests – in Lochiel, overlooking a ‘pink salt’ lake. With easy access to South Australia’s Clare Valley and Yorke Peninsula!
Review by Carla Caruso
There couldn’t be more unique accommodation than staying by a pink salt lake, featuring a Loch Ness monster […]

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Family-friendly Holiday in Middleton, South Australia | Review

Just 81km from Adelaide, this thriving hamlet on the Fleurieu Peninsula is brill for beachcombing, surfing, whale-spotting and much more. 
by Carla Caruso
Ah, Middleton … If you’re looking for a sleepy seaside town, which comes alive during the holiday period, you can’t do much better.
Just one hour’s drive from the city, it’s the ‘middle town’ on the […]

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Old Mt Gambier Gaol | Family-friendly Accommodation | Review

Old Mt Gambier Gaol
Review by Claire Davill
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is a fantastic family-friendly option for accommodation while exploring the South East region of South Australia. It’s low-cost, historical, flexible and caters to families and groups very well.
The Gaol is a unique accommodation option – it’s the only jail in Australia that you can […]

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Weekend in Wallaroo – Including Stay at Tarnasey Farm | South Australia | Review

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 […]

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G’Day Parks Victor Harbor Holiday and Cabin Park – Family Fun for Everyone | Review

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 […]

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Discovery Parks & Resorts Holiday Park | West Beach Parks | Review

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 […]

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Marion Holiday Park | A Family Resort Holiday in Adelaide

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 […]

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