Our Top Holiday Parks NSW

White Sands Holiday Haven is very close by to Huskisson Beach Holiday Haven, it is a shorter walk in to the cafes and ice cream shops of Huskisson and is a lovely spot. But we love Huskisson Beach Holiday Haven best, a big reason is how close it is to Moona Moona Creek.

Address: 17A Beach Street, Huskisson NSW 2540

Phone: +61 2 4406 2040

Read more and book direct on the Huskisson Beach Holiday Haven website here.

Holiday Haven Kangaroo Valley

Kangaroo Valley is the most beautiful countryside location, the views are wide and breathtaking and the small historic village is full of charming shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. And there’s a river running right by the town and close to the holiday park too. For an escape into nature and beauty with the kids, head straight to Kangaroo Valley.

The Holiday Haven Kangaroo Valley holiday park is a top spot to stay with kids for both its location and its facilities. It is also a dog-friendly holiday park, so its suits dog-owning families especially.

This holiday park is situated at the far end of town, very close to the river with its swimming spots which can be accessed by steps just beyond the holiday park. Canoes and kayaks can be hired from reception. You can hire fire pits throughout winter.

Accommodation includes:

• Two-bedroom cabins, sleeping from four – six people
• One-bedroom cabins, sleeping two – four people
• Powered and unpowered bushland camping sites

Address: 5 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577

Phone: +61 2 4406 1900

Find out more and book direct on the Holiday Haven Kangaroo website here.

NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort

We loved our stay at Murramurang for the location by the beach, for the pool and especially for the many kangaroos who came to visit. This is our favourite of the holiday parks NSW South Coast

Murramurang is in the little seaside town of South Durras, a short 15 minute drive from Batemans Bay.

We stayed in a pretty basic villa, rather like a large fixed caravan. It was tight with the six of us all in together, I would definitely get something bigger next time.

Here’s why families love Murramurang:

• absolute beachfront
• beautiful beautiful location, gorgeous Beagle Bay seascapes and surrounded by National Park
• terrific resort pool
• splash playground for the kids
• bistro and bar is good so no need to cook all the time
• kids’ club runs during some school holidays
• great accommodation ranging from beach houses sleeping up to seven, villas, and safari tents  to caravan and camp sites

Discovery Parks Byron Bay

This is the Byron Bay holiday park NSW which has the best facilities. The swimming pools and water playground really are great for families and make this one of the top parks NSW. However this holiday park is not right on the beach, see below for two that are right on the beach if that’s what your trip to Byron is all about.

Families love Discovery Parks Byron Bay for its kid-friendly features including:

• two terrific swimming pools
• water playground
• jumping pillow
• full tennis court
• restaurant on site
• accommodation includes luxury cabins, luxurious safari tents, budget cabins, backpacker bunk room, powered and unpowered sites for tents and caravans

Absolute beachfront Byron Bay holiday parks include the First Sun Holiday Park on Belongil Beach.

Check First Sun prices and availability here.

Reflections Holiday Park Clarkes Beach is right on Clarkes Beach so an easy walk to Wategos Beach and the Cape Byron Walking Track.

Find prices and availability at Reflections Holiday Park Clarkes Beach here.

Holiday Haven Lake Conjola

Lake Conjola and the ocean beaches that surround it are a much-loved holiday spot for lovers of the water and water activities, especially those who love boating and fishing. The extensive waterways of Lake Conjola and its small, quiet village are ideal for lovers of nature, and Holiday Haven Lake Conjola is a popular choice for families who holiday there. Lake Conjola is just north of Ulladulla and the holiday park is found on the

The most affordable way to enjoy this South Coast treasure is to camp or caravan at one of the powered sites on the lakeside. There are also many options for cabin stays, from luxury to more simple.

Facilities at Holiday Haven Lake Conjola include:

• jumping pillow
• spiderweb climbing frame
• swimming pool and water playground
• cricket pitch and half tennis court
• boat ramp and boat wash area
• BBQ and picnic facilities

There are beautiful ocean beaches just over the sand dunes from the holiday park, you can hire all sorts of watercraft in the village and don’t forget to enjoy walks at Conjola National Park.

Address: 1A Lake Conjola Entrance Road, Lake Conjola NSW 2539

Phone: +61 2 4444 8830

Book direct on the Holiday Haven Lake Conjola website here.

NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Resort

This is a fantastic holiday park on the mid-north coast of NSW, it used to be called Big4 Sunshine but has been rebranded.  Our family had a most excellent stay there taking full advantage of the broad range of activities within the park. The gigantic water playground by the pool, Shipwreck Island, really is a wonderland for kids. The shows and free kids activities were also a huge hit for us.

• pool and enormous water playground
• Kids activities organised by the staff like egg and spoon and sack races
• the Pirate Show put on by the staff
• arts, craft and face painting in school holidays
• kids playground and large jumping pillow
• putt putt course, games room, free go-karts
• communal bonfires and free marshmallows
• lots of wildlife to watch, lots of lovely kangaroos
• like the other top notch parks mentioned here, there are many options at Big4 Sunshine. We stayed in a pretty luxurious cabin, there are smaller and more economical cabins too, plus space for tents and caravans at this highlight of the holiday parks north coast NSW.

South West Rocks itself is a magical destination, read out top tips on Things To Do at South West Rocks with kids here.

Read our detailed review article and see lots of photos on this post.

Holiday Haven Culburra Beach

Culburra is a south coast favourite for surfers and for anyone who loves fishing and watersports. Located 22 km from Nowra, this magnificent beach has something for everyone. Holiday Haven Culburra Heach is at the northern end of Culburra Beach, close to Shoalhaven Heads and the mighty inland waterways around the Shoalhaven River.

This holiday park has larger cabins than most do.

Accommodation at this holiday park features:

• 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom cabins sleeping up to six people, including accessible cabin options
• Powered ensuite sites
• Powered simple and deluxe camping and caravan sites

Facilities and fun stuff at Holiday Haven Culburra beach includes:

• mini golf
• outdoor cinema
• large playground
• direct beach access
• cricket pitch
• jumping pillow
• solar heated swimming pool
• splash pad water playground

Address: 2A Prince Edward Avenue, Culburra Beach NSW 2540

Phone: +61 2 4429 5405

Book direct at the Holiday Haven Culburra Beach website here.

Alivio Tourist Park Canberra

Just 4km from the city centre, Alivio Tourist Park Canberra makes a great base for visiting Australia’s capital city and is the best of the caravan parks Canberra. Spend your day visiting the sights you love (read our top-rated posts called 15 Things To Do In Canberra With Kids here) and then let the kids play and run wild and free at the best Canberra holiday park afterwards.

There are so many fun things to do with the kids at this king of the Canberra caravan parks:

• accommodation ranges from top of the line 3 bedroom villas sleeping up to 8 people to motel rooms to caravan sites
• The Ridge Cafe and Bar is open for breakfast and dinner
• resort pool, not huge but handy
• basketball and volleyball courts
• tennis court
• outdoor table tennis and foosball tables
• mountain bike trails nearby
• bush walks from the holiday park in the Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve which surround the holiday park
• playground for little kids

Alivio Tourist Park Canberra

20 Kunzea Street, O’Connor ACT 2602

So that’s the list of our very favourite holiday parks NSW, the ones which we can highly recommend ourselves.

Holiday Parks NSW: Best Caravan Parks NSW

Now for the rest of NSW, well starting with one of the top tourist parks NSW that is very popular with visitors to Sydney and with Sydneysiders on staycation. It is the very best of the caravan parks Sydney.

NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

This Sydney holiday park is in such a great location, close to North Narrabeen beach and the iconic North Narrabeen Ocean Pool.

Enjoy all the benefits of Sydney’s beach culture, then hop on a bus to Manly to catch the ferry to Sydney or just take the B-line bus all the way into town.

This park has a fantastic location, by a lagoon which is great for kids to play in, plus –

• cabins, bungalows and villas available, sleeping up to six people, camp sites and caravan sites too
• excellent water playground for the kids
• nice playground too
• store on-site, cafes and restaurants within walking distance
• kids activities in most school holidays
• so many cool activities in and close to Narrabeen

Read about my family’s camping trip to NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park here.

NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park: Snowy Mountains Holiday Parks NSW

Right on the shores of beautiful Lake Jindabyne, this Snowy Mountains holiday park is a top spot for families and is one of the top caravan parks NSW.

It’s a matter of location, location, location, this tourist park in Jindabyne is so close to the snow fields in winter and great walking and mountain biking in the spring, summer and autumn.

Then right alongside there are walks and bike rides around the lake plus swimming. fishing and kayaking fun too.

Here’s what you can enjoy at Lake Jindabyne:

• villas and cabins sleep up to six people, there are powered and unpowered sites for caravans and camping
• playground, multipurpose court, games room and library
• boat ramp and fish freezer
• drying room and ski tuning table
• convenience store on site, cafes and restaurants close by

More Fab Holiday Parks NSW

Here’ are some that are definitely on the list to write up:’s our list of more fantastic NSW holiday parks, as personally recommended by family and friends.

North Star Holiday Resort, Hastings – the far north coast of NSW is a superb spot to get some warm weather most of the year.

BIG4 Easts Beach Holiday Park, Kiama – A fantastic spot on the south coast with plenty to do in Kiama plus picturesque villages like Berry nearby.

Big4 Tweed Billabong Holiday Park, Australia – Tweed Heads gives you easy access to all the entertainment of the Gold Coast without the crowds.

Discovery Parks Dubbo – The waterpark here is great fun for the kids and of course don’t miss the zoo!

NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Park  – Merimbula on the Sapphire Coast south of Sydney has long been a popular holiday spot, with good reason! The kids will love the pools plus the close proximity of the beach.

Big4 Ingenia Holidays Hunter Valley – Hunter Valley Gardens often has kid-friendly events like the Christmas lights to visit in between wineries.

Reflections Seal Rocks Holiday Park – Seal Rocks is a beautiful spot, not too far north of Sydney, with stunning beaches surrounded by national park.

Have we missed any of the best holiday parks NSW can offer?

Always very keen to hear from readers about places they’d recommend to other families.

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