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Explore these 8 G'day Parks with a van from Camplify

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Explore these 8 G'day Parks with a van from Camplify

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Campervan parked at a G'day Parks caravan park, ready for an Aussie road trip adventure.

Discover Australia's most breathtaking holiday destinations with G’day Parks, the country's largest network of holiday parks. From beachside bliss to serene mountain escapes and rich cultural experiences, they have the perfect spots for your next getaway. Last updated: August 2024

To kick off your adventure, rent a campervan from Camplify. With Camplify, you can find unique vans directly from local owners, making booking easy and convenient. Now, let's explore some of the top G’day Parks you can visit:

1. Discovery Parks – Goolwa

A relaxing South Australian coastal holiday destination with plenty of activities and local town history to explore. Spread out on a spacious campsite with the caravan, motorhome or tent. With great in-park facilities and close to wine regions and national parks, Discovery Parks – Goolwa is a fantastic base for exploring South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula.

To start your campervan journey to Goolwa, consider renting a van from Adelaide . The drive from Adelaide to Goolwa takes approximately 45 minutes. Alternatively, you can rent a van from nearby Mount Gambier , which is about a 2-hour drive to Goolwa.

Goolwa

2. Broome Caravan Park

Broome Caravan Park is your ultimate basecamp to explore the sensational Kimberley region in Western Australia. Offering a serene escape just minutes from the popular Cable Beach where you can ride camels in the sunset. Complete with a camp kitchen and shared amenities, park up at your choice of powered or unpowered sites and enjoy this picturesque haven of the world.

If you're starting from Perth, you can rent a campervan from Perth and drive to Broome, which takes around 22 hours with stops. Alternatively, you can fly into Broome Airport and rent a van in Broome .

Broome

3. Discovery Parks – Cradle Mountain

Tasmania's Cradle Mountain is a uniquely pristine haven, with rugged skylines, alpine forests, icy cold waterfalls with abundant wildlife. With a wide range of spacious sites for all caravans or tents to set up at, Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain is the perfect camp base for nature lovers, adventure seekers and holidaymakers alike.

To reach Cradle Mountain, you can start your journey from Hobart or Launceston. The drive from Hobart takes around 4.5 hours, while from Launceston, it's approximately 2.5 hours.

Cradle Mountain

4. Wintersun Cabin and Caravan Park

Explore Alice Springs in the Northern Territory for bucket-list adventures like hot air ballooning, camel rides, and wildlife encounters. Visit Ellery Creek Big Hole, explore Glen Helen, and Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Don't miss the Indigenous rock art or the 5000+ rock carvings at N’Dhala Gorge. After a day of exploreing, stay comfortably with shaded camping sites, and keep cool with the swimming pools. You can rent a campervan from Alice Springs .

Wintersun Cabin and Caravan Park

5. Discovery Parks – Byron Bay

Byron Bay in New South Wales is known for its surfing culture and nature lovers with an eclectic, relaxed atmosphere in the town and world class surf beaches. Discovery Parks - Byron Bay is the ideal holiday park to stay at with a wide range of spacious sites for all caravans or tents, in-park activities and facilities, and it's just a stone’s throw away from the town and nearby beaches - so don't forget your surf board.

Starting from Sydney , you can drive to Byron Bay in around 8 hours, or rent a van from Ballina and drive to Byron Bay in about 30 minutes.

Byron Bay

6. Port Fairy Holiday Park

The last town on the famous Great Ocean Road, historic Port Fairy in Victoria is an ideal location for a relaxing holiday. The town itself is boasting with character and features quaint nineteenth century cottages, enormous Norfolk pines and museums. With vibrant festivals and local art scene, set up the caravan or tent within lush, garden-like surroundings, with green grass, mature hedges, and shady trees.

You can rent a campervan from Melbourne and drive to Port Fairy in around 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can rent a van from Warrnambool and drive to Port Fairy in about 1 hour.

Port Fairy

7. Tasman Holiday Parks – Denham Seaside

If you are after a beach destination with direct water front views, along Western Australia’s Coral Coast, then this is the place to be. You can go swimming, snorkelling, fishing and explore the famous Shark Bay.

Just a short walk from the heart of town, Tasman Holiday Parks - Denham Seaside offers great park facilities and sweeping ocean views to park your van up and watch spectacular sunsets over Dirk Hartog Island. You can rent a campervan from Perth and drive to Denham in around 7 hours with stops.

Denham Seaside

8. Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park

Lake Tinaroo is nestled in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands in Tropical North Queensland. It’s a popular holiday spot, known for its beautiful waters for swimming, skiing, fishing, sailing and other outdoor activities. Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park is surrounded by natural bushland and offers a variety of unpowered, grass and slab sites to suit anyone’s set up.

Starting from Cairns , you can drive to Lake Tinaroo in about 1 hour. Alternatively, you can rent a van from Townsville and drive to Lake Tinaroo in around 3.5 hours.

Lake Tinaroo

Booking a van with Camplify

Booking your ideal campervan with Camplify is easy. Visit our city pages, such as Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney, to browse available vans. Request to book without any upfront payment, verify your identity, and complete the payment once your booking is accepted. Learn more about how it works .

Did you know when you sign up to G’day Parks membership program, G’day Rewards, you save 10% on every stay (up to $50 per booking) at more than 300 locations across Australia.  G’day Rewards members also have access to great partner discounts at some of Australia’s leading brands. Sign up today!

The information in this blog is accurate and current as of the date of posting. Please be aware that information, facts, and links may become outdated over time.