Best Family Camping, Caravan & Holiday Parks Within a 3 Hour Drive in Sydney

If you’re planning for a trip to chase wine country views, lake life, national park bushwalks or a beach right outside your annexe, Sydney families are spoilt for choice when it comes to family-friendly caravan parks and holiday parks.

This guide covers more than 40+ campgrounds, caravan parks and holiday parks across Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Myall Lakes / Hawks Nest & Tea Gardens, Jervis Bay / Huskisson, Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla Coast, Kiama / Shoalhaven, Bowral / Southern Highlands, Bathurst, Sydney CBD. We’ve mapped out the best options near the CBD and within 3 hours’ drive organised by region, exactly what the kids can get up to at each one and common FAQ.

HUnter valley

Ingenia Holidays Hunter Valley

Resort-style holiday park set right in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, 10–15 minutes from the Pokolbin cellar doors. It’s one of the most family-geared parks in the region, with full-service resort amenities rather than a quiet bush camp feel. Choose from powered caravan and camping sites or one, two and three-bedroom cabins and poolside villas. Kids will be able to splash in the swimming pool, bounce on the jumping pillow, play in the games room, ride scooters on the sealed access roads, and use the EV charging ports if you’re travelling electric. It’s perfect for families wanting resort facilities without leaving wine country, especially grandparents-and-grandkids trips too.

Address: 137 Mount View Rd, Cessnock
More Information: https://www.ingeniaholidays.com.au/our-parks/new-south-wales/ingenia-holidays-hunter-valley

Wine Country Tourist Park

Small, family-owned caravan park on Wine Country Drive, Nulkaba, the closest park to the vineyards. It’s a simpler, more traditional-style park than the big resort chains, with shady trees, grassy sites and a swimming pool. Kids will be able to cool off in the pool, use the camp kitchen and BBQs, and walk to the Mighty Hunter Brewery or nearby Hunter Valley Visitors Centre with older kids. It’s perfect for budget-conscious families who still want to be walking distance from the vineyards.

Address: 3 O’Connors Road, Cessnock
More Information: winecountrytouristpark.com.au

Country Acres Caravan Park

No-frills caravan park with powered slabs and grassy sites, plus one and two-bedroom cabins with or without private bathrooms about 25 minutes from the Pokolbin wineries. Kids will be able to use the onsite swimming pool, hang out in the camp kitchen (which has a TV), and use the dump point convenience if you’re travelling in your own rig. It’s perfect for families on a budget, or those using Singleton as a stopover en route further into the Hunter.

Address: 58 Maison Dieu Road, Singleton
More Information: https://www.countryacres.com.au/

Hunter Valley Tourist Park

Quieter, more traditional-style caravan park about 10 minutes from Cessnock and 20 minutes from Pokolbin. Kids will be able to enjoy a relaxed, low-key camp environment, check with the park directly for current playground/pool facilities. It’s perfect for families who want peace and quiet over big kids’ activities, or a base for exploring the wine trail at a slower pace.

Address: 3 O’Connors Rd, Nulkaba
More Information: https://winecountrytouristpark.com.au/

Denman Van Village

Caravan park in the town of Denman, useful as a base for the upper Hunter wine trail, making it quieter and less touristy than the Pokolbin/Cessnock cluster. Kids will be able to enjoy open grassy sites to run around, with fewer crowds than the main wine region parks. It’s perfect for families wanting to explore the lesser-known upper Hunter wineries and avoid peak-season crowds closer to Cessnock.

Address: 14 Macauley St, Denman
More Information: https://www.denmanvanvillage.com.au/

Singleton Caracourt Caravan Park

Spacious caravan park with an onsite restaurant, bike hire and glamping tents with water views, close to Hunter Valley breweries, pubs and a distillery. Kids will be able to use bike hire to explore the grounds, enjoy meals at the onsite restaurant without leaving the park, and spot wildlife along the river. It’s perfect for families wanting a “one-stop” park with dining included, or those combining a Hunter Valley trip with a brewery/distillery tour for the parents.

Address: 20 Newton St, Dunolly
More Information: https://caracourtcaravanpark.com.au/

Wangi Point Holiday Park

Back-to-nature style holiday park on Lake Macquarie, better suited to fishing, boating and bushwalking than pool-and-playground resort stays. Accommodation includes powered and unpowered tent sites, van sites, ensuite sites, ensuite cabins and two-bedroom villas. Kids will be able to go fishing off the jetty, try boating or kayaking on the lake, and explore bushwalking trails around the park. It’s perfect for families who love fishing and lake activities over pools and jumping pillows, a good pick for older kids keen on the outdoors.

Address: 2A Watkins Rd, Wangi Wangi
More Information: https://lakemacholidayparks.com.au/

Lake St Clair Holiday Park

Waterfront caravan park on Lake St Clair with sealed access roads that handle larger caravans and motorhomes without stress, plus a conveniently located dump point. Kids will be able to enjoy waterfront sites right on the lake, with space to fish or paddle. It’s perfect for families towing bigger rigs who want easy sealed-road access, or those wanting lake views over vineyard views.

Address: 1719 Carrowbrook Road, St Clair
More Information: https://www.lakestclairpark.com.au/lake-st-clair/

Port stephens

Shoal Bay Holiday Park

Holiday park directly opposite Shoal Bay beach and a short walk to the village, offering modern villas, safari tents and spacious caravan and camping sites. Kids will be able to walk straight across the road for a swim, explore the village on foot, and take a short walk up Tomaree Headland with older kids for coastal views. It’s perfect for families who want beach-across-the-road convenience without a big resort price tag.

Address: 71 Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay
More Information: https://www.beachsideholidays.com.au/our-holiday-parks/beachside-holidays/shoal-bay-holiday-park

Halifax Holiday Park

Holiday park set in natural bushland between two calm-water beaches (Shoal Bay and Little Beach), a 15-minute stroll from central Nelson Bay. Kids will be able to swim in the calm, sheltered waters of either beach (safer for younger kids than open surf beaches), and walk into Nelson Bay for dolphin-watch cruises, ice cream and the marina. It’s perfect for families with younger children who want calm swimming water close to the site.

Address: 5 Beach Rd, Nelson Bay
More Information: https://www.beachsideholidays.com.au/our-holiday-parks/beachside-holidays/halifax-holiday-park

Fingal Bay Holiday Park

Holiday park across the road from a patrolled surf beach, surrounded by national park. Kids will be able to swim at the patrolled beach, and older kids could walk across “the spit” at low tide to see the ruins of the old lighthouse keeper’s residence. It’s perfect for families with confident swimmers wanting a patrolled surf beach; a bit of adventure for tweens and teens on the spit walk.

Address:  52 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay
More Information: https://www.beachsideholidays.com.au/our-holiday-parks/beachside-holidays/fingal-bay-holiday-park

BIG4/Ingenia Holidays Soldiers Point

Full-facility family resort park next to Soldiers Point Bowling Club and across from Bannisters Hotel, on the Soldiers Point peninsula. Kids will be able to go down the waterslide into the pool, bounce on trampolines, use the under-5s indoor play zone, play tennis, and fish off the Soldiers Point Jetty. It’s perfect for families wanting the widest range of built-in activities in one park, genuinely one of the most kid-loaded options in Port Stephens.

Address: 122 Soldiers Point Rd, Soldiers Point
More Information: https://www.ingeniaholidays.com.au/our-parks/new-south-wales/big4-ingenia-holidays-soldiers-point

Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock

Family-popular holiday park with tent sites (powered and unpowered), one- and two-bedroom cabins and a three-bedroom townhouse, with direct access to lifeguard-patrolled One Mile Beach. Kids will be able to use the jumping cushion, basketball court and family pool, play in the games room, and swim at the patrolled beach right outside the park (check lifeguard patrol months before you go). It’s perfect for families wanting a genuine patrolled beach at their doorstep plus a strong lineup of onsite activities.

Address: 554 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile
More Information: https://www.ingeniaholidays.com.au/our-parks/new-south-wales/ingenia-holidays-middle-rock

Gateway Lifestyle Birubi Beach

Holiday park with an outdoor pool and garden, close to the Stockton Sand Dunes which is the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. Kids will be able to cool off in the pool, then head to the dunes for sandboarding or a guided 4WD/camel tour (bookable locally). It’s perfect for families chasing a genuine “adventure” day out, sandboarding is a big hit with primary and high-school-aged kids.

Address: 37 James Paterson Street, Anna Bay
More Information: https://glhp.com.au/parks/birubi-beach/

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Holiday Park

Holiday Park with a pool and hot tub, notable for being right next door to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Kids will be able to use the pool, then visit the neighbouring koala sanctuary to see native wildlife up close. It’s perfect for families with younger kids who love animals, an easy add-on wildlife experience without a separate drive.

Address: 562 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile
More Information: https://www.portstephenskoalasanctuary.com.au/

Myall Lakes / Hawks Nest & Tea Gardens

Myall River Camp

Award-winning, nature-focused campground on the banks of the Myall River, with wide grassy sites, premium waterfront spots and a sandy riverfront beach that’s a favourite family swimming spot. Kids will be able to swim at the riverfront beach, spot dolphins, mud crabs and pelicans right from the campsite, go fishing or kayaking, and toast marshmallows around the campfire in the evening. It’s perfect for families wanting a genuine nature-camp experience with wildlife on the doorstep, rather than a resort-style park.

Address: 341 Mungo Brush Side Rd, Hawks Nest
More Information: https://www.myallrivercamp.com.au/

Reflections Hawks Nest

Holiday and caravan park superbly positioned between Bennett’s Beach and the Hawks Nest village, on the NSW Mid-Coast, around 2.5 to 3 hours’ drive from Sydney. Kids will be able to swim at Bennett’s Beach, and older kids can tackle the Yacaaba Headland Track for sweeping coastal views. It’s perfect for families who want beach access plus an easy walk into a real town for shops and food.

Address: Booner St, Hawks Nest
More Information: https://reflectionsholidays.com.au/parks/hawks-nest/

NRMA Myall Shores Holiday Park

Secluded, waterfront holiday park directly on Myall Lakes, roughly a three-hour drive from Sydney where you can step from your villa into the water. Kids will be able to swim straight off the shore, jump off the lakefront jetty, kayak or SUP the calm lake waters, and take the 20-minute drive to Hawks Nest for the Dark Point walking track through dunes to an Aboriginal cultural site. It’s perfect for families wanting genuine lakefront access without needing a boat of their own; a good pick for kayaking and paddleboarding beginners thanks to the calm water.

Address: Resort Rd, Bombah Point
More Information: https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/myall-shores/

BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park

Quiet river-town holiday park close to Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, useful as a base for exploring the twin villages’ galleries, cafes and waterfront. Kids will be able to enjoy easy access to Tea Gardens’ Galleries in the Gardens, the ice cream shack, and a ferry ride across the bay to Nelson Bay for dolphin-spotting. It’s perfect for families wanting a quieter, less crowded base than the main Port Stephens tourist strip.

Address: 88 Holdom Rd, Karuah
More Information: https://www.big4karuahjetty.com.au/

Jervis Bay / Huskisson

Tasman Holiday Parks – Jervis Bay

Award-winning, dog-friendly holiday park with villas, cabins, safari tents and sites, plus its own boat ramp, a genuine all-rounder for Jervis Bay stays. Kids will be able to use the boat ramp for family fishing trips, stay in a safari tent for a “glamping” experience without towing gear, and explore Huskisson’s cafes and dolphin-watching cruises nearby. It’s perfect for families travelling with a dog, or those wanting flexible accommodation types (tent through to villa) in one park.

Address: 785 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia 
More Information: https://tasmanholidayparks.com/au/jervis-bay/

Holiday Haven White Sands

Known locally as “the caravan park on the point,” with premium sites offering uninterrupted views across Jervis Bay and direct access to Huskisson Beach. Kids will be able to swim and paddleboard right outside the park, and walk 10 minutes into Huskisson for whale-watching and dolphin cruises. It’s perfect for families chasing the best water views in Huskisson, a 10-minute stroll to shops and restaurants.

Address: 2 Beach St, Huskisson
More Information: https://holidayhaven.com.au/white-sands/

Holiday Haven Huskisson Beach

Holiday park with a swimming pool, playground and climbing “Spider Park,” located right in beautiful Jervis Bay with pristine white sand and turquoise water. Kids will be able to climb the Spider Park, swim in the pool or the bay, and try kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding on the water. It’s perfect for families wanting a strong lineup of onsite kids’ activities alongside beach access.

Address: 17A Beach St, Huskisson
More Information: https://holidayhaven.com.au/huskisson-beach/

Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla Coast

BIG4 Batemans Bay at Easts Riverside Holiday Park

Award-winning, family-owned and operated holiday park on the shores of the Clyde River, a five-minute stroll into Batemans Bay’s town centre. Kids will be able to watch the town lights glow across the river at night, walk into town for shopping and dining, and visit nearby Birdland Animal Park or Mogo Wildlife Park for a wildlife day trip. It’s perfect for families wanting town convenience plus riverfront views; a strong base for day trips to local wildlife parks.

Address: Wharf Rd, North Batemans Bay
More Information: www.eastsbatemansbay.com.au

BIG4 Moruya Heads Easts Dolphin Beach Holiday Park

Beachfront holiday park at the mouth of the Moruya River, well known for dolphin sightings and accommodation ranges from ensuite powered sites to poolside spa cabins. Kids will be able to spot dolphins from the beach, swim at the river mouth, and enjoy the resort-style pool and cabin facilities. It’s perfect for families who love dolphin-watching and want a quieter alternative to the busier Batemans Bay strip.

Address: S Head Rd, Moruya Heads 
More Information: https://www.eastsmoruya.com.au/

Batemans Bay Marina Resort

Marina-side resort on the Clyde River, useful as a base for fishing charters, river cruises and boating. Kids will be able to watch boats come and go at the marina, and join a river cruise or fishing charter with the family. It’s perfect for families keen on boating and fishing activities as the centrepiece of their stay.

Address: 49 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay
More Information: https://hampshireholidays.com.au/parks/nsw/batemans-bay-marina-resort

BIG4 South Durras Holiday Park

Holiday park surrounded by Murramarang National Park, opposite Durras Main Beach, with Durras Lake about 1km away. Kids will be able to bushwalk, canoe on Durras Lake, swim, surf, fish and ride bikes, or simply relax by the pool and spot kangaroos, possums and colourful birds like gang gangs and yellow-tailed black cockatoos wandering the grounds. It’s perfect for nature-loving families wanting kangaroos-on-the-lawn wildlife encounters alongside beach and lake activities.

Address: 9 Beagle Bay Rd, South Durras
More Information: http://southdurrasholidaypark.com.au

NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort

Beachfront resort in South Durras overlooking Wobbegong Bay/Beagle Bay, roughly 15 minutes north of Batemans Bay, with a huge resort pool, kids’ splash pad, bar and Beach Bistro onsite. Kids will be able to use the resort pool and splash pad, join the kids’ club, play in the playground, and get up close (very close, kangaroos wander freely through the park) with local wildlife. It’s perfect for families wanting resort-level facilities directly on the beach, plus one of the most reliable kangaroo-spotting experiences on the South Coast.

Address: Mill Beach, 106 Banyandah St, South Durras
More Information: https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/murramarang/

Pleasurelea Tourist Resort

Family resort-style park close to Batemans Bay’s beaches and town centre. Kids will be able to use resort pool and playground facilities and walk to nearby beaches while you can heck current amenities with the park directly. It’s perfect for families wanting proximity to both beaches and the Batemans Bay town centre without staying in the CBD itself.

Address: 438 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay
More Information: https://www.pleasurelea.com.au/

Ingenia Holidays Tomakin

Holiday park near Tomakin’s calm river and beach, handy for kayaking and gentle water play. Kids will be able to kayak or paddle the calm river waters, and swim at the nearby beach. It’s perfect for families with younger kids who want calmer water than an open ocean beach.

Address: 55 Sunpatch Parade, Tomakin 
More Information: https://winecountrytouristpark.com.au/

Kiama, ulladulla, shoalhaven

Holiday Haven Ulladulla Headland

Family-friendly park perched high on Ulladulla’s headland, with harbour views to the side of the park and ocean views at the rear, everything in town is within walking distance. Kids will be able to walk into Ulladulla for the harbour, shops and the Leisure Centre (which has child-minding facilities), and swim at nearby beaches. It’s perfect for families who want to walk everywhere without needing the car once they’ve set up camp.

Address: 14 Did-Dell St, Ulladulla
More Information: https://holidayhaven.com.au/ulladulla/

Ingenia Holidays Ulladulla

Holiday park minutes from both Mollymook and Milton, giving easy access to beaches, cafes and the historic township of Milton. Kids will be able to swim at Mollymook Beach, browse Milton’s shops with older kids, and use the Ulladulla Leisure Centre for indoor activities on a rainy day. It’s perfect for families wanting a central base to explore both Ulladulla and Mollymook without moving accommodation.

Address: 300 Kings Point Dr, Ulladulla
More Information: https://www.ingeniaholidays.com.au/our-parks/new-south-wales/ingenia-holidays-ulladulla

Wairo Beach Holiday Park

Holiday park with direct beach access at Wairo Beach, Lake Tabourie making it quieter than the bigger coastal towns nearby. Kids will be able to walk straight onto the beach from the park, and enjoy calmer, less crowded swimming than the busier Ulladulla/Mollymook strip. It’s perfect for families wanting a quieter beach stay away from peak-season crowds.

Address: 425 Princes Hwy, Tabourie Lake
More Information: https://hampshireholidays.com.au/parks/nsw/wairo-beach-holiday-park

The Mook Mollymook Caravan Park

The only caravan park in Mollymook, set at the top of South Mollymook overlooking the distant headland with surrounding gardens, roughly a 15-minute walk to patrolled Mollymook Beach. Kids will be able to walk to the patrolled beach for surfing and swimming, and keep an eye out for dolphin pods and whales offshore during migration season. It’s perfect for families wanting Mollymook’s famous surf beach without resort pricing.

Address: 32 Ilett St, Mollymook
More Information: https://themook.com.au/

Holiday Haven Swan Lake

Lake and bush-surrounded holiday park, good for fishing and a quieter alternative to the main South Coast beach towns. Kids will be able to fish from the lake edge, and explore the surrounding bushland on foot. It’s perfect for families who love fishing and a more low-key, nature-focused stay.

Address: 4 Goonawarra Drive, Cudmirrah
More Information: https://holidayhaven.com.au/swan-lake/

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks Easts Beach

Award-winning holiday park with coastal walk access, close to the Kiama Blowhole and the Blue Pool ocean baths. Kids will be able to swim in the Blue Pool ocean baths (a safer alternative to open surf), watch the Kiama Blowhole in action, and walk the Kiama coastal track. It’s perfect for families wanting an iconic South Coast landmark experience right on their doorstep.

Address: 30 Ocean St, Kiama
More Information: https://tasmanholidayparks.com/au/easts-beach/

Holiday Haven Shoalhaven Heads

Holiday park with both river and beach access on the doorstep, a short drive from Berry for markets and cafes. Kids will be able to swim at the beach or the calmer river mouth, and visit Berry’s Saturday markets with the family. It’s perfect for families who want to combine a relaxed beach stay with an easy day trip into a charming country town.

Address: 49 McIntosh St, Shoalhaven Heads
More Information: https://holidayhaven.com.au/shoalhaven-heads/

bowral / southern highlands

Mittagong Holiday Park

Pet-friendly holiday park in the heart of the Southern Highlands, just over an hour from Sydney and two minutes from Mittagong town centre. Kids will be able to use the children’s playground, hang out in the camp kitchen, and take short drives to Lake Alexandra Reserve (3 minutes), Bowral (10 minutes) or Fitzroy Falls (25 minutes) for a family day trip. It’s perfect for families wanting an easy, close-to-Sydney weekend base for exploring the whole Southern Highlands region.

Address: 1 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong
More Information: https://www.mittagongholidaypark.com.au

Moss Vale Holiday Park

Holiday park set on 10 acres of grounds just minutes from Moss Vale town centre, with pet-friendly grassy sites for RVs, caravans and tents. Kids will be able to run around the spacious 10-acre grounds, and take short drives to Bowral’s markets (15 minutes) or the Bradman Museum. It’s perfect for families wanting more space to spread out than a compact town-centre park.

Address: 43/53 Willow Dr, Moss Vale
More Information: https://www.mossvaleholidaypark.com.au/

Bathurst

NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park

The only caravan park in Mollymook, set at the top of South Mollymook overlooking the distant headland with surrounding gardens, roughly a 15-minute walk to patrolled Mollymook Beach. Kids will be able to walk to the patrolled beach for surfing and swimming, and keep an eye out for dolphin pods and whales offshore during migration season. It’s perfect for families wanting Mollymook’s famous surf beach without resort pricing.

Address: 250 Sydney Rd, Kelso
More Information: https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/bathurst/

Jenolan Holiday Park

Pet-friendly caravan park in the quiet town of Oberon, offering a mix of modern and older cabins plus powered and unpowered sites, with bathrooms, a camp kitchen, BBQs and laundry onsite. Kids will be able to explore nearby Jenolan Caves (one of the world’s oldest and most spectacular cave systems) on a guided tour, and spot local birdlife around the park. It’s perfect for families wanting a quieter, less crowded base for a Jenolan Caves day trip than staying at Bathurst itself.

Address: 7 Cunynghame St, Oberon
More Information: https://restup.com.au/jenolan/

Sydney cbd

Cockatoo Island Waterfront Campground

UNESCO World Heritage-listed former convict shipyard sitting in the middle of Sydney Harbour, run as a campground by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust. Get there by public ferry (15 minutes from Circular Quay), private boat or water taxi which makes it feel like a genuine escape despite being minutes from the CBD. Bring your own tent and pitch it on the grass, or book a pre-erected “basic” or “deluxe” tent if you’d rather not carry camping gear on the ferry. Kids will be able to explore heritage shipyard buildings and convict-era ruins, walk the island’s self-guided history trails, watch the sun set and rise over the Harbour Bridge from your tent flap, and grab dinner at one of the two onsite waterfront cafes. It’s perfect for families wanting a genuine “away” feeling without leaving Sydney, older kids interested in convict and shipbuilding history, first-time campers who want hot showers and flushing toilets close by.

Address: Cockatoo Island Waterfront Campground, Cockatoo Island
More Information: https://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/en/stay/waterfront-campground/

Discovery Parks – Lane Cove

Caravan park and campground tucked inside 1,000 acres of Lane Cove National Park bushland, just 10km from the Sydney CBD. It’s operated within the national park itself, so you’re surrounded by native bush and wildlife despite being a short drive from North Ryde and Chatswood. Kids will be able to hire a rowboat from the Lane Cove Boatshed and paddle the Lane Cove River, walk or scoot the park’s bike and walking trails, picnic at one of the many grassy spots with BBQs and playground equipment, and spot native birds and possums around the campsite. It’s perfect for families wanting a bush camping experience without a long drive, a good “practice run” for younger kids before a bigger trip further afield.

Address: 13 Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park
More Information: https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/caravan-parks/new-south-wales/sydney/lane-cove

BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park

Multi-award-winning holiday park wedged between North Narrabeen surf beach and the calm, family-friendly waters of Narrabeen Lake, one of the only genuinely beachfront caravan parks in Sydney. About 40 minutes from the CBD via Wakehurst Parkway. Kids will be able to use the free onsite water park, ride pedal go-karts, join kids’ club activities and face painting during peak periods, swim in the calmer waters of the lake if the surf beach is too rough, and scoot or bike the flat, accessible Narrabeen Lagoon Trail. It’s perfect for families who want beach and lake options in one spot, surfing-mad older kids (Narrabeen is a well-known surf break), anyone wanting a “beach holiday” without leaving Sydney.

Address: 38 Lake Park Rd, North Narrabeen
More Information: https://sydneylakesideholidaypark.com.au/

Ingenia Holidays Sydney Hills

Holiday park in Sydney’s Hills District, genuinely convenient for Western Sydney and Hills families since it sits under an hour from both the CBD and the Blue Mountains, and less than 30 minutes from Berowra Valley and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Parks. Kids will be able to use onsite pool and playground facilities, then head out for an easy day-trip bushwalk in one of the nearby national parks. It’s perfect for a low-effort weekend away for families based in Western Sydney or the Hills who don’t want a long drive, a base for exploring Ku-ring-gai Chase without towing a caravan all the way to the coast.

Address: 269 New Line Rd, Dural
More Information: https://www.ingeniaholidays.com.au/our-parks/new-south-wales/ingenia-holidays-sydney-hills

faq

What age is a caravan or holiday park suitable from?
Most parks are happy to host babies through to teens, there’s no minimum age for the family, though some parks require a minimum guest age of 18 for the person making the booking. Always check the park’s own policy, especially for infants if you need cot hire or a quieter site away from late-night noise.

How far ahead should I book for school holidays?
For the popular coastal spots (Jervis Bay, Port Stephens, Batemans Bay) aim for 3–6 months out, especially for summer and Easter. The near-CBD options and Southern Highlands parks are more forgiving and can often be booked a few weeks ahead.

What should we pack that families often forget?
Extra bedding and towels if you’re on a powered/unpowered site (cabins usually include linen, sites usually don’t), a headlamp or torch for late-night bathroom runs, insect repellent, a first aid kit, and a dedicated “camp kitchen kit” with dish soap and a tea towel, most camp kitchens are BYO utensils.

Are these parks pet friendly?
It varies a lot, park to park and even site to site within the same park. Several noted above (Jervis Bay Holiday Park, Mittagong Holiday Park, Moss Vale Holiday Park, BIG4 South Durras, Jenolan Holiday Park) welcome dogs on select sites, while some resort-style parks and Cockatoo Island’s campground don’t. Always confirm before you book if travelling with a pet.

What’s the difference between a powered site, an ensuite site and a cabin?
A powered site gives you electricity for your own caravan, camper or tent. An ensuite (or “powered ensuite”) site adds a private toilet and shower right on your site. A cabin is a fully self-contained unit so no tent or caravan required, usually with its own kitchenette and bathroom, and the easiest option for families not set up for camping.

Do we need to bring our own linen and towels?
For sites (powered, unpowered, ensuite): yes, always bring your own. For cabins: most parks include linen and towels, but a few budget parks charge extra or ask you to bring your own. Check the park’s FAQ page before you pack.

What activities are usually included in the nightly rate?
Pools, playgrounds, jumping pillows, camp kitchens and BBQ facilities are typically free for guests. Things like kayak hire, pedal go-karts, mini-golf, kids’ club sessions and bike hire are sometimes free and sometimes an add-on, worth checking the specific park’s website for rules.

How do we keep kids entertained on a rainy day at a caravan park?
Bigger resort-style parks (Ingenia, BIG4, Discovery) usually have games rooms, indoor play areas or a camp kitchen big enough to hunker down in with board games. It’s worth checking what indoor facilities a park has before you book if you’re travelling in shoulder season when weather is less predictable.

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