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The best caravan parks in Australia


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Many of today’s caravan parks are eco-friendly, plonked on some of the best coastal or inland real estate in the country.

As an option for travellers on a budget, they are not to be mocked. Here’s AT’s pick of the parks that are doing it properly.

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1
Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort
Yamba, known to most as a quaint fishing village and surf spot, is becoming famous for its caravan park.

2
First Sun Caravan Park
Situated right on the foreshore of Byron’s main beach, this holiday park really does enjoy views of the first sun each day.

3
Huskisson Beach Tourist Park
An easy two hours south of Sydney, Jervis Bay is the perfect place to spend the weekend or an extended break.

4
Esperance Seafront Caravan Park
Home to some of Australia’s most stunning coastline, Esperance’s beaches are considered among the best in the world.

5
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
On everyone’s to-do list is swimming with dolphins.

6
People's Park Caravan Village
If you’re planning a trip out of season but still want to bathe in warm ocean waters without getting attacked by stingers.

7
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
This multi-award winning BIG4 camping resort is a parents’ dream.

8
Dalrymple Tourist Van Park
Less than two kilometres outside of the historic mining centre of Charters Towers.

9
1770 Camping Ground
This little gem is filled with happy campers that call out “another day in paradise!” as they pass one another at the shower block.

10
Noosa Tewantin Caravan Park
Noosa was established as a hippy commune in the ‘60s but now, unlike Byron Bay, the hippies have been totally replaced by yuppies.

11
Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park
Whether you visit Kakadu in the wet or the dry, its natural beauty is unrivaled as a wilderness destination.

12
Batchelor Resort, Rum Jungle
For lovers of natural beauty who don’t wish to hike endless kilometres in search of the best waterfall or rock formation.

13
Knott's Crossing Resort
Characterised by cascading waterfalls, soaring red cliffs and quirky boabs.

14
Best Friend Holiday Retreat
Introducing Australia’s first tourist park specifically designed for people travelling with their four-legged best friends!

15
Anglesea Family Holiday Park
The Great Ocean Road is synonymous with leisurely driving holidays.

16
Phillip Island Caravan Park
Home to the famous Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island heritage farm and Nobbies Centre.

17
Arkaroola Tourist Resort
The rugged mountains that rise above grassy plains to form the Flinders Ranges are more than 600 million years old.

18
Tanundra Caravan & Tourist Park
Some of the best wines in the world come from the Barossa: Penfold’s, Seppelt, Jacobs Creek and Wolf Blass to name a few.

19
Robe Long Beach Caravan Park
Travellers in the know have long been lured to Robe’s protected beaches and fishing-village atmosphere.

20
Discovery Holiday Park Cradle Mountain
Perfectly situated on the edge of the World Heritage-Listed area, allowing guests to explore the wild landscape with ease.

21
White Beach Tourist Park
Built by convicts, Port Arthur Historic Site is an important reminder of Australia’s past.

22
Stanley Cabin & Tourist Park
Not many people can say they’ve slept at the foot of the remains of a giant volcanic plug.

23
St Helens Caravan Park
The Bay of Fires is like a well-kept secret you’re busting to tell everyone about.
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