We found it to be excellent then and no doubt many years later it will have improved in many ways. I would suggest booking a cabin or campsite a months ahead as it is a very popular Holiday Park.

http://www.treasureisland.com.au/

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NRMA Treasure Island Resort has been recognised as the number one resort for families in the world by leading review website TripAdvisor. The BIG4 Holiday Park in Queensland was named a winner in three competitive categories of the Travelers’ Choice 2012 Awards including:

• Top 25 Large Hotels & Resorts for Families in the World
• Top 25 Hotels for Families in the South Pacific
• Top 25 Hotels for Families in Australia

BIG4 Ashmore Palms Holiday Village, QLD, also received a nod in the Top 25 Hotels for Families in Australia category, as well as the South Pacific, taking out second place in both; while BIG4 Beachlands Holiday Park, WA, earned the number five spot in the Australian list.

TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice results are weighted by the highest amount of positive comments and ratings made by past guests of the hotel or resort.

Manager of NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Park, Brendan Brady, is celebrating the award saying, “We are thrilled to be acknowledged as a world leader in the family accommodation industry. The award confirms our popularity by the most important people in our business; our guests. We would like to thank all our reviewers for taking the time to share their feedback on us, as these comments are the reason we received these fantastic awards, of which we are so proud!”

Located on the stunning Gold Coast, Treasure Island boasts a range of facilities and activities for guests to enjoy, creating unforgettable holiday experiences. Set in tropical landscaped gardens, the park offers mini golf, tennis, go-karts, kids clubs, bar and bistro and a choice of three pools complete with waterslides – just some of the reasons the park took out the top spot in the awards. Guests can choose from luxury three bedroom townhouses and stylish studio units with spas, or enjoy a night under the stars on one of the parks premium powered camping sites.

The stunning lagoon style pools and free kids activities at BIG4 Ashmore Palms Holiday Village were a hit with reviewers, while guests at BIG4 Beachlands Holiday Park loved relaxing with a glass of the regions finest wine while the kids bounced around on the jumping pillow.

The awards reinforce a momentous 12 months for BIG4 Holiday Parks, including a clean sweep at the 2011 State Tourism Awards held across the country throughout November. BIG4 Holiday Parks were recognised as the best in the sector, taking out the ‘Caravan and Tourist Park’ category in each state.

Those wanting to experience a BIG4 holiday for themselves can visit BIG4.com.au to book and order a free copy of the 2012 BIG4 Holiday Guide.  With new QR codes throughout the Guide, readers with a Smartphone can be taken directly to BIG4’s fully bookable mobile site.

http://www.big4.com.au/

Aerial image of the Gold Coast – above

Surfers Paradise Beach – below

Many times I have seen images or video of places we have have been to on TV or in magazines or newspapaers and I always say WOW! we have been there!

So when you travel try to really appreciate where you are, take plenty of photos or videos and try not to rush around everywhere. It is usually better to see several places properly than see ten places briefly.

The book Explore Australia By Caravan And Motorhome is written by very experienced travellers John and Jan Tait.

They have organised this book into sections for driving around Australia which is divided into 60 double page sections.

The main Highways that run in a north-south direction like the Explorers Way and east-west direction like the Nullabor and also a circuit around Tasmania are included.

The book has 480 pages, is in full colour, has a plastic protective jacket.

Explore Australia by Caravan and Motorhome

Free Postage in Australia

Treat yourself to a relaxing Easter holiday with BIG4 Holiday Parks. This year, enjoy four nights on the beautiful shores of Lake Jindabyne and receive 25 per cent off your stay. Sink into the hot spa after a full day of bush walking, horse riding or mountain biking in the pristine natural surrounds. The lake also provides superb trout fishing and water sports.

The Easter Bunny will even be arriving on Sunday morning for an Easter Egg Hunt and Hat Parade so bring the family for a charming weekend away you will never forget.

Conditions
•This offer expires on April 6, 2012
•Subject to availability for new bookings only
•Offer valid for booking from April 5, 2012 – April 10 2012
•Subject to availability and park managers discretion
•Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
•Minimum 4 night stay
•Offer valid by calling park

Cape Tribulation QLD http://www.capetribcamping.com.au/

Cradle Mountain National Park TAS http://www.capetribcamping.com.au/

Fraser Island QLD http://www.fraserisland.net/

Camping in the Outback  http://www.outbacknow.com.au/

Mount Field National Park TAS  http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/?base=3589

Lake Eyre National Park SA http://www.southaustralia.com/info.aspx?id=9000956

Cape Leveque WA http://www.kooljaman.com.au/index.html

Arkaroola National Park Flinders Rangers SAhttp://www.arkaroola.com.au/

Cradle Mountain National Park TAS http://www.capetribcamping.com.au/

Featuring stunning images and a fresh, modern design that celebrates the beauty of nature, the book is divided into state chapters that highlight eco-friendly activities and places to stay.

Green travel tips and top ten experiences for every state and territory will help you get the most out of your holiday – without harming the earth.

This book is printed on FSC-certified paper stocks using soy-based inks.

Australia’s Best Eco Friendly Holidays Book

Free Postage Within Australia

BIG4 Holiday Parks announces
Australia’s BIGgest night of charitable
camping

Keep Friday 11 November free to
give camping a go and support a local community cause with BIG4 Holiday Parks. Join
thousands of happy campers for one night of charitable camping under the stars,
and pay just $20 to secure a site at participating BIG4 Holiday Parks, with all
proceeds going to local causes.

BIG4 Holiday Parks is proud to launch Camp
and Care with BIG4, a
charitable night of camping held at a wide range of Parks across Australia. The
event encourages families and friends to try camping for the first time and to explore
a new holiday destination close to home.

Ray Schleibs, CEO of BIG4 Holiday Parks, says Camp
and Care with BIG4 allows
families and friends to enjoy a quality weekend together, whilst also supporting
a local community cause.

“BIG4 Parks are integral members of their community and Camp and Care with BIG4 gives everyone the opportunity to
enjoy a night of camping at a flat fee of $20 per site, with the added bonus of
knowing the Park has donated this money to a local person, group or
organisation in need,” Schleibs says.

“For the past six years, BIG4 has run a free night of camping known as Come Camp with BIG4 to reintroduce
people to the best holiday park accommodation on offer in Australia. As the
event and our Parks continue to grow in popularity, we decided to use this
popularity to assist local charities and other community causes,” says Schleibs.

Many Parks will be hosting additional activities over the weekend to celebrate the
event such as pancake breakfasts and face painting, in-park concerts and BBQs
to name a few. The event will no doubt be a date marked in all Australians’
diaries, just as it has been for the last six years.

BIG4 Holiday Parks is well known for being located at key tourism destinations
across the country with a variety of different settings and Park experiences to
choose from. Whether the Park where you choose to camp is situated on a famous
coast or beach, set amongst lush bushland or close to a world-famous winery,
there are over 180 locations Australia-wide to choose from depending on your
holiday style –  majority of which will be taking part in this great event. Each individual Park
offers a unique experience and showcases impressive facilities ranging from
resort style pools and adventure playgrounds, through to giant
jumping pillows and bike hire to keep the whole family entertained.

Keep Friday 11 November free and reserve your powered or unpowered
camping site at BIG4.com.au/comecamp

Details
on participating parks and their selected community causes will be made
available within the next few weeks.

What:                    Camp and Care with BIG4

Where:                  BIG4 Holiday Parks across Australia

Date:                      Friday 11 November 2011

Cost:                     $20 per site (All proceeds go to
a local charity
or fundraising cause of the individual Park’s choice)

              Booking:               BIG4.com.au/comecamp

It is a comprehensive guide to every capital city, over 70 holiday regions and 700 towns around Australia. It has fascinating information such as fact files for every state, also’ Must See’  and things to do and events for each region and major town, accommodation listings and a 140-page road atlas.

Explore Australia 2012

Free shipping Australia wide

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Australia Iconic Towns DVD

An unforgettable tour of Australian Iconic Towns presented by Reader’s Digest.

Travel to 25 of Australia’s most memorable and unique towns.

Australian Iconic Towns 

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Cool Camping Australia – East Coast Book

This book is will  take the hassle out of choosing the best campsites.
Plenty of information, beautiful images and tips to make sure you don’t turn
up at the same time as a tour group.

You will be able to find a campsite with great views, trees, with something special, good facilities and plenty of things to do if you want to, relaxing is always good too.

Cool Camping Australia: East Coast

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We surround ourselves today with so much clutter and technology that sometimes it is essential that we take a step back and connect with the simple things in life and what a better way for us all to do so than spend a night out camping.

In the last quarter of a century we have cushioned ourselves away from the natural environment, especially with our children. We are spending more time indoors in front of the television and computers and we are forgetting how to connect with our natural world.

So, camp in your backyard, on a river bank, at a campsite, Caravan Park, on a farm, in one of the hundreds of National Parks – in fact almost anywhere you feel like! No camp site is too big or small to spend the night camping out and just having fun with family, friends or just about anyone you can possibly think of. GACO will again bring thousands of Australians (and visitors) to share in the wonderful experience of camping. We may even break the Guinness Book of Records for the most people camped out for a night!

To join or organise a camp out with friends, family, clubs, community groups or work colleagues on Saturday 15 October 2011 in this free Australia-wide outdoor annual event, register at www.greataussiecampout.org.au Win prizes. Activities, games, recipes and much more! Have fun. Here we can also help you to plan your camp and with great tips, resources and ideas to keep you busy all night long.

Great Aussie Camp Out: ‘Getting more people outdoors more often’

www.greataussiecampout.org.au

Dreamworld celebrates its 30th birthday in 2011, and there has never been a better time to visit as Australia’s favourite theme park goes all out with a host of additions including a bone chilling new thrill ride, BuzzSaw.

The biggest year ever for the iconic entertainment destination, Dreamworld has added a new exotic animal exhibit, ‘The Lair’, a new adventure ride, ‘ShockWave’ and now a major thrill ride so extreme it will boost the park’s Big 6 Thrill Rides to the Big 7. 

Opening in time for the September school holiday period, BuzzSaw is an Australian first and will be the ride to conquer for high-action adrenaline seekers.

This white-knuckle ride starts with a suspenseful 46m vertical ascent that will have riders instantly wishing they were back on the ground.

At its peak, the rider’s centre of gravity is flipped and they are dangled upside-down 15 storeys in the air before the ride car free-falls through a 360 degree heart roll, and plummets down a final vertical drop at speeds of up to 105km/hour.   BuzzSaw will be the highest inversion ride experience in the Southern Hemisphere. 

http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Rides/Thrill-Rides/BuzzSaw/The-Ride.aspx

12 July 2011

Australia’s favourite holiday park provider, BIG4 Holiday Parks is delighted to announce a second BIG4 Park in Swan Hill, expanding the options for guests travelling to the region and beyond.

Dianne and Dennis O’Bryan, who also own BIG4 Swan Hill, decided that taking on a second park, BIG4 Riverside Swan Hill provided a great business opportunity to host a wider range of visitors to Swan Hill. The new park will give guests the option to holiday with their dogs, being part of the first group of BIG4 Parks to embrace the new change in policy.

Dianne and Dennis are keeping it in the family by handing the managerial roles at BIG4 Riverside Swan Hill to their son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Ainsley O’Bryan, while their daughter and son-in-law Clare O’Bryan and Heath McCurdy manage BIG4 Swan Hill. The two parks, located about five kilometres from each other, offer unique experiences to all visitors to the region and the O’Bryans believe working side by side will be great for both business and guests.

“With all of the wineries and local produce in the area, we wanted to open up the holiday park experience to more mature visitors and also give guests the choice to bring along their dogs and stay right on the river, while maintaining the family-friendly atmosphere that is delivered down the road at BIG4 Swan Hill,” Ainsley says.

“Dianne and Dennis have seen great success working under the BIG4 brand, and now we look forward to offering visitors to Swan Hill the choice of two amazing holiday parks, depending on the type of holiday they are looking for,” adds Ainsley.

BIG4 CEO Ray Schleibs says he is pleased to be welcoming BIG4 Riverside Swan Hill to the BIG4 group and recognises the O’Bryan family’s smart business decision to accept dogs at the new park in light of BIG4’s decision to change its long standing policy.

“It is always great to have an existing BIG4 Park member bring on another, as it represents the success they have already had being part of the BIG4 group. We are looking forward to working with the O’Bryan family to further develop the holiday park experience that they have already delivered to the Swan Hill region,” Schleibs says.

“Families looking for the option to bring their beloved dogs can now do so at BIG4 Riverside Swan Hill if they want to, which opens even more options for a lot of guests travelling to Swan Hill.”

For more information about any of the other BIG4 Holiday Parks around Australia, please visit BIG4.com.au