Fishing fun, Indigenous walks, jamming sessions and wildlife fundraisers. They’re all happening in a caravan park near you.
COME CAMP AND CARE FOR BUSHFIRE SUPPORT
Hosts: BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
When: 6 March
Open to: Park patrons only
Region: The Whitsundsays, Qld
Enjoy a pancake breakfast (gold coin donation) on this mammoth bushfire fundraiser event at Airlie Beach in Queensland’s glorious Whitsunday Coast.
Spend just $39 for the family on a powered camping site on Friday Night with all proceeds made going to WIRES, the NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service.
Then, make the most of a fun-filled weekend, with a late 3pm checkout on Sunday for all park patrons who stay a second night!
On-site, enjoy an Aussie-themed WiFi Just Dance Disco, animal park, two giant jumping pillows, tennis courts, a 32m-lagoon pool and more.
NARBEVIEW WILDLIFE FUNDRAISER
Hosts: Thornton Caravan Park, Goulburn Valley Highway, Thornton
When: 8 March
Open to: Park guests and general public
Touring region: Upper Yarra, Vic
Spinning freely like a loose wheel this Labour Day weekend? Browse vintage cars with a hot donut and coffee in hand at the Thornton Caravan Park, Thornton.
You’ll find market stalls, face painting plus live entertainment. In it’s second year, the event is picking up pace with kids’ rides and jumping castle courtesy of Rabbit Amusements.
Entry is by gold donation with proceeds going to a new wombat hospice for the Narbeview Wildlife Shelter, Buxton, Victoria.
GUIDED SURF COAST WALK
Hosts: Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park & Anglesea Family Caravan Park, Vic
When: 22-24 March
Bookings: https://torquaycaravanpark.com.au/specials/guided-surf-coast-walk/
Enjoy three days of walking and two nights’ accommodation on a guided surf coast walk. Your guide, Corrina Eccles, a strong Wadawurrung woman will welcome you at Point Impossible with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony in keeping with Wadawurrung tradition.
Over three days, you’ll gain insight into local tradition visiting sacred ochre and midden sites, with Surf Coast Park Group’s own ranger Peter Crowcroft revealing his own insights into the coastal region.
For full details on the experience including catering and accommodation visit https://torquaycaravanpark.com.au/specials/guided-surf-coast-walk/
GREAT SOUTHERN CAMPOUT
Hosts: Cheynes Beach Caravan Park
When: 22-23 March
Open to: Park patrons and the public (ticketed event)
Touring region: Australia’s South West Touring Region
Learning beach fishing basics, the latest in 4WD safety and how to fillet and fry your catch at the Great Southern Campout at Cheynes Beach.
Enjoy a barbecue dinner Friday night, included with the purchase of a ticket.
All ticket holders will enjoy a 15 percent discount when they book accommodation direct at Cheynes Beach Caravan Park.
COUNTY TO COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hosts: Tathra Beachside Holiday Park
When: April 22-27
Open to: Park patrons
Touring region: South Coast NSW
Multiple-Golden Guitar Award winner Andrew Swift, Gretta Zilla, Sammy White will join Tathra Beachside favourites Garry Carson Jones and Frankie J Holden for the inaugural Country to Coast Music Festival.
You’ll find ample room to groove alongside ‘Gidget’ vintage beauty and snack van extraordinaire at the four-day event at Tathra Beachside Holiday Park, home to Rockabilly Retro event.
REGULAR JAMMING SESSIONS AT YOUR LOCAL PARK
SUNDAY SESSIONS RETURN TO TATHRA BEACHSIDE
Hosts: Tathra Beachside Holiday Park
When: Sundays, Feb-March
Open to: Park guests and general public
Touring region: South Coast NSW
Sunday Sessions Return to the glorious south coast NSW with a full book at the Tathra Beachside Holiday Park.
OPEN MIKES @PRIME PET FRIENDLY PARK
Hosts: Prime Pet-Friendly Holiday Park
When: Fortnightly, visit facebook for regular announcements
Open to: Park guests and general public
Touring region: Gippsland, Vic
Jive with the locals at Lakes at Prime Pet Friendly Park, as the popular fortnightly open-mike sessions return.
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