One more trail. One more wave. One more “can we do that again?”
This summer, turn up the adventure with Tasman Holiday Parks. From towering gorges and dolphin encounters to island paddles and rainforest trails, fill your days with family adventures worth talking about. Come home with sandy shoes, salty hair and stories that get bigger every time you tell them.
Airlie Beach, QLD
Pump track laps today. Whitsunday adventures tomorrow. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Airlie Beach, summer comes with plenty of “can we do that again?” moments. Head out to snorkel the reef, feel Whitehaven Beach’s white sand between your toes or lace up for a rainforest walk. Then roll back into the park for one more lap before calling it a day. Adventure turned up, from start to finish.
Book reef and Whitehaven Beach tours ahead for the school holidays.
Cairns Cool Waters QLD: Reef and Rainforest
Snorkels on. Adventure turned up. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Cairns Cool Waters, swap the everyday for days exploring the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest walks through Mossman Gorge. Head out from Cairns for a day on the reef, or hit the road north for a Daintree adventure. Then return to your leafy base, buzzing with stories and ready to do it all again. This is summer with a wild side.
Fisherman's Beach, Emu Park QLD: Island Hopping on the Capricorn Coast
Beach days are just the beginning. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Fisherman’s Beach, you’re just 13 minutes’ drive from the harbour for a Great Keppel Island day trip. Explore sandy shores, dive into island time and return with salty hair and stories to share. Back in Emu Park, walk to the Singing Ship Monument, then wind down around the park’s communal fire pits, with food trucks serving up dinner on selected nights. Big days out. Easy nights together.
Hervey Bay QLD: Gateway to K'gari (Fraser) Island
Island adventures. Sandy toes. Another story to take home. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Hervey Bay, you’re a few blocks from the beach and perfectly placed to turn up the adventure with a ferry trip to K’gari (Fraser) island. Fill your day with island exploring, or discover the underwater world closer to home at Reefworld Aquarium. Bringing your four-legged adventure buddy? Pet-friendly stays are available—just check your cabin or site before booking.
Mount Beauty VIC: Alpine Summer
Swap the everyday for mountain trails and river dips. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Mount Beauty, you’re at the foot of Mount Bogong in the Kiewa Valley, with big summer adventures calling. Head up to Falls Creek, follow the trail to Fainter Falls or cool off in the Kiewa River. Back at the park, challenge the family to mini golf, gather around the fire pit and settle into a yurt for a night with a difference. This is summer, turned up in the mountains.
Warrnambool VIC: Volcanoes and Shipwrecks
Wildlife encounters. Shipwreck stories. One more swim. At Tasman Holiday Parks – BIG4 Warrnambool, turn your Great Ocean Road escape into a summer of discovery. Explore Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve inside an extinct volcano, then dive into tales of the Shipwreck Coast at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village & Museum. Back at the park, keep the fun going in the indoor heated pool, whatever the weather. Adventure turned up. Swimmers at the ready.
St Helens TAS: The Bay of Fires
Hit the trails. Find your beach. Turn up the adventure. Our only Tasmanian park, Tasman Holiday Parks – St Helens, puts the Bay of Fires within exploring distance, where white sand meets orange-lichen boulders. Ride St Helens’ mountain bike trails, choosing a grade that suits your crew, or meet Tasmanian wildlife at Serpentarium Wildlife Park. Then head back to the park and plan tomorrow’s adventure. Dogs are welcome too—just keep them on a leash.
Kalbarri WA: Gorges and Pelicans
Big gorge views. Paddle-powered adventures. A whole world beneath the surface. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Kalbarri, where the Murchison River meets the sea, summer calls for exploring. Step out over the gorge at Kalbarri Skywalk, canoe the river or grab your snorkel for a dip at Blue Holes. Make time for the daily pelican feeding, too. This is summer, turned up on the wild side.
Denham Seaside WA: Dolphins and Red Earth
Dolphin spotting. Shell-covered shores. Another adventure around the bend. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Denham Seaside, fill your summer with visits to Monkey Mia’s famous dolphins, walks along Shell Beach and days exploring Francois Peron National Park. Then head back to your beachfront site or Deluxe Oceanview Villa to swap stories as the sun goes down. With a new resort-style pool opening December 2026, there’s even more summer fun on the horizon.
Ledge Point WA: Sandboarding the Dunes
Race down the dunes. Explore a landscape like no other. About 100 kilometres north of Perth, BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Ledge Point puts you a short drive from sandboarding adventures at the Lancelin Sand Dunes. Brush off the sand, then head further afield to wander among the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park. Big slides, wide eyes and stories that get bigger on the drive home. This is summer, turned up.
Serpentine Falls WA: Waterfalls and Kangaroos
Walking shoes on. Adventure turned up. Just 50 minutes from Perth, Tasman Holiday Parks – Serpentine Falls puts waterfalls and the Darling Ranges on your summer agenda. Follow the trail to Serpentine Falls, take in the bushland scenery and keep an eye out for kangaroos grazing at dusk. Big days of exploring, all within easy reach of the city.
Bringing your four-legged adventurer? Pets aren’t permitted in the national park.
Albany WA: Giant Trees and Wild Coast
Wild coastlines. Towering treetops. Big days of discovery. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Albany, turn up the adventure with a trip to Torndirrup National Park, uncover stories at the historic Whaling Station or head further afield to walk among the treetops at the Valley of the Giants. Then return to the park with a camera full of memories and a crew ready to recharge for tomorrow.
Bringing your four-legged explorer? Pets are welcome seasonally—check before booking.
Yallingup Caves WA: Caves and the Cape to Cape
Go underground. Take the coastal trail. See where the day leads. Set in bushland beside Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Tasman Holiday Parks – Yallingup Caves is your base for summer exploring. Discover the world beneath your feet at Ngilgi Cave, then swap cave formations for coastal views along a section of the Cape to Cape Track. Head back to the park, kick off your shoes and start plotting tomorrow. Adventure turned up, above and below ground. Bring the dog, they are welcome year-round!
Family Adventures in New Zealand
Hahei Beach, Coromandel: Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove
Paddles out. Spades ready. Adventure turned up. With around 500 metres of beachfront, Tasman Holiday Parks – Hahei Beach puts the coast at the heart of your summer. Dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach, paddle out with Cathedral Cove Kayaking or lace up for a walk to Mautohe Cathedral Cove. Then head back for sandy feet, beachfront downtime and a lively debate about tomorrow’s adventure.
Ōhiwa, Bay of Plenty: Glow-worms and Island Tours
Bush trails. Island exploring. A little glow after dark. At Tasman Holiday Parks – Ōhiwa, adventure starts about a minute’s walk away at Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park. Follow bush tracks, discover a historic pā site and look for glow-worms as daylight fades. Head further afield for a guided tour to Moutohorā (Whale Island), with departures around 35 minutes’ drive from the park, or hop on your bike to tackle a section of the Motu Trails. This is summer, turned up for curious explorers.
Picton, Marlborough: Into the Sounds
Walking shoes on. Curiosity turned up. Close to the ferry terminal, Tasman Holiday Parks – Picton is your launchpad for adventures in the Marlborough Sounds. Explore a section of the Queen Charlotte Track, then switch coastal views for flying machines at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim, about 30 minutes’ drive away. Head back with tales from the trail and little aviation fans dreaming of take-off.
Te Anau, Fiordland: Glowworms and Milford Sound
Glowworms below. Mountain trails ahead. Adventure turned all the way up. On the shores of Lake Te Anau, Tasman Holiday Parks – Te Anau is your launchpad into Fiordland. Discover the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, get a taste of the Kepler Track on a shorter walk or make Milford Sound your big day out. Then return to your lakeside base with stories you’ll still be telling long after summer ends.
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