Victoria

The owners of Airtree Resort are ex-TAWKers!  They travelled around Australia with their kids and know how expensive the extra cost of camping with children can be.  SO at Airtree Resort kids camp for FREE!!

Airtree Resort is not like a “regular” caravan park where you can hear the people in the next van sneeze or worse still; snore! It has lots of space in the camping area, an outdoor shower and toilet facilities. It is ideal for families as it has so much room, green grass, use of all resort facilities and it's right near the kids adventure playground. There is a bike path at the front gate and a short bike ride to the river and beaches.  Bonus - and something our family looked for - you can have a campfire and firewood is free.

They have 4 powered sites but HEAPS of room for unpowered sites. Their aim is to be a unique intimate boutique spot with a farm stay feel and not be over crowded and we think they've nailed it!

When you are in the area, please put them on your must stay list and tell them TAWK sent you. ❤

Tel:  0419 565 596   Email: info@airtreeresort.com.au

I was very, very excited to hear from Anchor Belle Holiday Park that they wanted to be on board our TAWKer Supporter Program. Situated on the fabulous Phillip Island - famous for it's Motor Racing Circuit AND for the Penguin Parade; where the little Penguins waddle up the beach to their sand dune homes - apparently a sight to behold.

The park has an indoor heated pool (closed Victorian school 3rd term), a jumping cushion, games room and a toddler playground - often that's all my kids wanted after a day out exploring.  It's only 100 metres to the beautiful beach and a perfect spot to explore all that Phillip Island has to offer and there's a lot!  Be prepared you may stay a while and to help you with that, Anchor Belle Holiday Park would like to offer TAWK Members 2 night's FREE camping* for your kids.

Phillip Island has to be on your hit list when travelling Australia, so when you get there, make sure you support Anchor Belle Holiday Park as they support you.

Oh!  They also welcome your dog outside of their busy periods too - best to check with the park for the details before you arrive.

Tel: (03) 5952 2258  Email: social@anchorbelle.com.au

*Offer may not be available during busy school and public holiday periods and does have minimum nights stay at these times - check with park for details.

Apex RiverBeach Holiday Park contacted us to find out more about the TAWKer Supporter Program and we love that as we know that when parks do this, they are the parks that truly welcome families.  We explained about the program and how they need to offer 2 night's free for TAWK Members kids* and they were not only keen to offer this and jump on board but are also proactive about telling others about it!  We LOVE that even more!

Situated on the banks of the Mighty Murray River and just 4 km from the heart of Mildura it's a great spot to base yourself to explore this historic region. It's situated far enough out of town to give it that 'bush/middle' of no where relaxed feel, but close enough when you need to got to the local shops or attractions.

There is a kids playground.  And YES!  They are pet friendly too .

Make sure to put Apex RiverBeach Holiday Park on your must stay list when in the area.  

Tel :  (03) 5023 6879     Email: holiday@apexriverbeach.com.au

*Offer not available during school and public holiday periods, check with park for details.

Barwon Heads Caravan Park was suggested to us by a TAWK Member who stayed here and thought that they would be a great fit for out TAWK Supporter Program.  We contacted the park and they said YES!  But the good news does not stop there!  They have another park and said that Riverview Family Caravan Park would join up as well AND up to 4 kids camp free with them anyway!  How great is that!?

The park is located on the picturesque banks of the Barwon River, where the river meets the sea. And every caravan site is within a short walk of the water’s edge.

There's simple pleasures to be had here, you can have a walk up to and around the Bluff Lookout to 13th Beach. You and the kids can fish from the jetty or from the local beaches. There are rock pools to explore around the base of the Bluff at low tide, and you can swim in the river or cross the bridge to the beautiful surf beaches at Ocean Grove.

You can settle in for a while and as it's just a short stroll to the Barwon Heads town, you don't even have to get into the car, as you can walk to the shops and restaurants. Happy Days!

Please show them your TAWK Membership Card and support them supporting you.  Check out more on the Barwon Heads Caravan Park Website here.

Beechworth Lake Sambell Caravan Park contacted us to offer TAWK Members 2 night's FREE camping* for your kids!  To me, that's a park that wants to support travelling families

Beechworth is recognised as Australia’s finest historic gold-mining town, which means that you can even get some education in the mix too. All around you are reminders of the gold rush days and you'll even have the opportunity to walk in Ned Kelly's footsteps with daily walking tours available through the historic and cultural precinct.  The kids can even fossick for precious stones or flakes of gold!

The park is walking distance from the town and they even offer mountain bikes, canoes and kayaks for hire. Or you can just swim and fish in the lake. One of my favourite things is: Campfires are permitted in the designated areas or the can provide movable fire-bins and firewood to allow your own personal campfire at your site. Love it!! 

Show your TAWK Membership Card and support them supporting you.

Tel : (03) 5728 1421     Email:   contact@caravanparkbeechworth.com.au

*offer not available during school and public holiday periods or when significant local events are on, contact park for details.

We are so excited to welcome Bonnie Doon Lakeside Leisure Resort to the TAWKer Supporter Program. They would like to offer TAWK Member's kids 2 nights FREE camping* in their non busy times - see below for details.

A resort style park always has something for everyone and Bonnie Doon Lakeside Leisure Resort is no different and every now again on your travels around Australia it is a welcome change for all the family.  The resort focuses on a family environment with facilities such as tennis court, jumping pillow, playground, adult & baby pools, state of the art cinema room, and a 9 hole mini golf course. Other amenities include BBQ areas, a children's bathroom/baby change room, and an on site shop and during certain times, and always a favourite of my kids, fire pits. Then of course, being situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake Eildon, all your water, boating and fishing activities.  Something truly for everyone.

The resort is just a two hour drive north-east from Melbourne, is at the gateway to Victoria's high country and is close to Mansfield and Mount Buller if you are keen for some snow.  When in the area, please support them supporting you, show your TAWK Membership Card and save.

Tel: (03) 5778 7252  Email : holidays@bonniedoonlakeside.com.au

* Offer not available during busy times; being school and public holiday periods or Friday and Saturday nights.

This is another great family friendly caravan park that one of our TAWKing Families suggested would be a great fit for the TAWKer Supporter Program.  We contacted them and they were keen to jump on board and offer TAWK Member's 2 night's FREE* camping for their kids.  Infact kids under 8 stay for free all of the time anyway, so this is just a little extension on their great deal for families anyway.

You'll find Bushman's Rest Caravan park along the Sturt Highway in the small thriving community of Cullulleraine, between Mildura and Renmark.  There's the gorgeous lake to enjoy where the park encourage you to make the most of it with plenty of activities for the kids. Your kids will love swimming in the lake or just splashing around on the the forshore in the freshwater and  the sunsets are just beautiful.

Show them your TAWK Membership Card and support them supporting you. Visit the Bushman's Caravan Park Website here for more info.

*Offer not be available Easter and Christmas busy school holiday periods, please check with park.

Eildon Pondage Holiday Park contacted us to become TAWKer Supporters, they want to support travelling families and we love to hear that! They would like to offer free camping* for TAWK Member's kids!

The park is nestled along the edge of the gorgeous Eildon Pondage waterway, and surrounded by beautiful bushland with the mountains of the Victorian high country nearby!  A perfect spot to base yourself and explore this beautiful area and so much to do at the camp site too.

Have a look at this little video here and I'm sure you will realise that you must pop Eildon Pondage Holiday Park on your must stay list when in the area.  It looks awesome and you and the kids will no doubt find it hard to leave!

Oh and your pets are welcome too in their off peak times - best check with park for full details.

Tel:  (03) 5774 2105        Email:   info@eildonpondage.com

*Offer not available on busy public holiday weekends or when busy local area events are on - please check directly with park.

As soon as Anthony & Janine took over the Erica Caravan Park and heard about the TAWK Support Program they knew it was a something they wanted to be involved in for their park, community and surrounding areas. They also knew it benefit travelling families.

With the economy hitting families hard at the moment they knew they wanted to be involved in making it cheaper for travelling families to enjoy Australia.

Of course it was also a fellow TAWKer that recommended the program to them AND also told us what an awesome spot it was and what a good fit they would be. Great for summer and winter too, with Mt Baw Baw close by; perfect to base yourselves and for the kids to see and enjoy snow!

Now they do have some very busy and hectic times where they may not be able to offer the discount, but us travellers tend to avoid those times anyway - so do check with park if you are intending to visit during school or public holidays.

Otherwise they are keen to offer 2 nights FREE camping for TAWK Member's kids.  So go support them supporting you.

Eureka Holiday Park approached us to become TAWKer Supporters and I took one look at their Facebook page and saw that they are family friendly and we thought your kids will love it here.  They are also situated in the heart of the historic Eureka Stockade precinct and a perfect spot for the kids to learn about amazing story of the Australian Gold Rush.

They are a small family run Holiday Park located near the centre of Ballarat and close to all the main attractions.  Next to the fascinating MADE Museum (Museum Australian Democracy), a great way to get some education into the kids as it offers interesting, interactive information on the history of the Gold Rush.

Bonus as they are also next to the Eureka Stockade Swimming Pool and Water Park complex which is open from November to April and FREE to all our guests. Happy Days!

So please support them supporting you, with 2 nights free camping for TAWK Members kids*.  Grab your TAWK Membership Card here.  Oh and your dog is welcome too, just check with park for finer details.

 Telephone: 03 5331 2281   Email Address: info@eurekaholidaypark.com.au

*Available winter school holidays but not the other VIC School holiday periods and long weekends

Holiday Lifestyle Henty Bay approached us to become TAWKer Supporters!  We love that. It means that they really want to support travelling families and they are very keen to do just that.  They are at the Portland end of the Great Ocean Road, set on 10 acres with stunning beachfront views.

They are the only beachfront caravan park in Portland with over 500 metres of private ocean frontage and sandy beach.  Great for the kids and apparently really great for fishing!

They also offer free Wi-Fi for guests and they are also fully licensed - so if you fancy a drink at 'Happy Hour' they have you covered.  There is also a kiosk and games room and you can also grab a cafe style coffee! There's billiard tables, a bar and spacious lounge.

For the kids, there's a playground, and my kids favourite - and a must have at any caravan park they picked - a GIANT jumping pillow!

Click here for more information and exclusions...

We are pleased to welcome the Ingenia Holiday Parks Victoria to the TAWKer Supporter Program! All offering FREE camping* for TAWK Member's kids!

Ingenia Holiday Parks have some great family friendly parks and have the same ethos as TAWK in making camping more affordable for families as they travel Australia with their kids. This is fantastic news for our TAWK Families.

Make a booking in 3 simple steps....(see pic below)

1. Jump onto Ingenia Holidays website https://www.ingeniaholidays.com.au/
2. Choose an Ingenia Holidays New South Wales, Victorian or one of the 3 Queensland park locations and click on the book now button
3. Enter your booking details and add the code KSFREE into the promo code and show your TAWK Membership Card upon check in.

* For full listing of all the parks on board and the terms and conditions, please click here.

We are very happy to welcome Lakes Beachfront Holiday Park to the TAWKer Supporter Program, especially as they have 2 other parks (Rivergum Holiday Park in NSW and and Ocean Grove Holiday Park in Victoria) also joining up, meaning even more savings! All of them offering 2 night's FREE camping* for our TAWK Member's kids.

Lakes Beachfront Holiday Park is located on the fabulous 90 Mile Beach, just a stone’s throw from scenic Lakes Entrance and only a 3 hours drive from Melbourne. 

Once you have explored this lovely part of Victoria, you and the kids can unwind by relaxing in their fantastic pool or even better chat with other travellers around an open fire (season and weather permitting).  One of our favourite family things to do after a big day!

They are also very pleased that they have obtained their nature tourism certification by Ecotourism Australia which reflects their unique location sustainability efforts.

When you are in the area, make sure to support them supporting you!

Tel: 03 5156 5582   Email: lakesbeachfront@holidayretreats.com.au

*offer may not be available during their busy school and public holiday periods or in conjunction with other offers - check with park for details.

The new managers at Lang Lang Foreshore Caravan park, contacted us to become TAWKer Supporters.  Having managed other parks, they know the benefits of attracting TAWK families to their park and look forward to welcoming you and offering TAWK Members FREE camping* for their kids over the winter period (up to September) then 2 night's FREE camping* the rest of the year.

Situated between Koo Wee Rup and Phillip Island the park is only one hour from Melbourne and a great place to explore the Gippsland region.

At the end of a day out exploring, you can grab the rods and fish off the beach and enjoy the sunsets and the peace and quiet of the area.  

Pets are welcome on camp sites - check with park for finer details.

Please support Lang Lang Foreshore Caravan park when you are in the area as they support you.

Tel: 03 5997 5220           Email: bookings@langlangforeshore.com.au

*May not be available during school and public holiday periods, please check directly with park.

In our opinion you cannot get better people to run a caravan park than ex TAWKers!  They know what families need and understand that by offering 2 night's free camping* for TAWK Member's kids, when you book direct, it really supports them during their travels around the country.  So when you are in the area, please support Marlo Caravan Park too.

It's a great spot!  Located at the mouth of the Snowy River in Victoria’s far east — and just 14km south of the historic timber town of Orbost — Marlo is a tranquil seaside resort and fishing town.  There's a pub across the road, shops and the jetty and boat ramp within 200m.  (The fishing is apparently amazing!)  It's also really close to fantastic surf and estuary beaches, forest and wetlands.  Basically a perfect spot to base yourself and explore the area.

If your have your dog with you, they are also dog friendly, let them know when you call so that they can run through the conditions with you.

Email: marlopark@bigpond.com    Call: (03) 5154 8226

*Not available during their busy school and public holiday periods - please check directly with park for full details

You are going to love this great deal for TAWK Members! 

BUT first a bit of background:  The park managers here, Paul and Kirstine were talking to another TAWK Park Member manager (Lee from Ivanhoe Village Caravan Park in Kununurra) about how her park was loving the the TAWKer Supporter program!  It's so good to know that as well as TAWK Members benefiting; parks are too.  (I always wanted it to be a win win for both parties.) Shortly after, Kirstine contacted me and said she wanted to join up and encourage travelling families to see this gorgeous part of Victoria.

Mitta Mitta Caravan Park would like to offer TAWK Members, 5 nights free for kids from May - Aug, then Sept - April the normal TAWK offer of 2 nights free for kids on all on their powered sites. Kids camp free on non powered for 5 nights all year round!  Happy Days and a great deal!

Mitta Mitta is only a one hour drive from Albury-Wodonga, amidst the most beautiful scenery. So please pop them on your must stay list when in the area and support them supporting you.

Email:  info@mittacaravanpark.com.au  Telephone: (02) 6072 3568

We are very happy to welcome Ocean Grove Holiday Park to the TAWKer Supporter Program, especially as they have 2 other parks also joining up (Lakes Beachfront Holiday Park - Lakes Entrance in Victoria and Rivergum Holiday Park in New South Wales), meaning even more savings!  All of them offering 2 night's FREE camping* for our TAWK Member's kids.

Ocean Grove Holiday Park is on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula and just 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD.  The park is close to beaches, the river and bushland, so something for everybody.  It is also a great spot to base yourselves for the start of the Great Ocean Road.

For the kids, the park has a heated outdoor swimming pool, a Jumping Pillow, synthetic grass tennis court, a games room, an adventure playground and a basketball backboard - so this should keep them busy if they have any energy left after a day exploring the area.

When you are in the area, put them on your must stay list and support them supporting you!

Tel: 03 5256 2233   Email: info@oceangroveholidaypark.com.au

*offer may not be available during their busy school and public holiday periods or in conjunction with other offers - check with park for details.

Painters Island Caravan Park is situated on 20 acres on the banks of the Ovens River and the perfect location to base yourself while you head out and explore the beautiful region that is the North East of Victoria.

You have all the natural beauty of their national parks, local wineries and the heritage rich history of areas nearby such as Glenrowan and Beechworth. Plus of course some fishing in the Owens river. Something for everyone AND they would like to offer TAWK Members 2 night's FREE camping* for their kids.

The park itself has a pool, indoor games room, tennis court, half a basketball course and a playground, so when you are not exploring, there is something to keep you and the kids occupied.

One of the great ways the we get new parks on board is when managers move to a different park and they bring the TAWK program with them.  They understand what the TAWKer Supporter Program is and how many of the TAWK Members support parks that support them. That is what happened here with Painters Island Caravan Park and we think that is fabulous.

When you are in the area, put them on your must stay list and support them supporting you.

Tel: (03) 5721 3380  Email:  stay@paintersislandcaravanpark.com.au

*offer excludes peak school and public holiday periods and not in conjunction with other offers - check with park for details.

We are very excited to welcome Porepunkah Pines Holiday Park to the TAWKer Supporter Program.  They ALSO have a sister park in NSW also joining up; Boomerang Way Tourist Park and they BOTH would like to offer 2 night's FREE camping* for TAWK Member's kids. ❤

Porepunkah Pines Holiday Park is located in the Victorian Alpine Region, on the Great Alpine Road, backing onto the Ovens River, only 3kms from Bright.  There is so much to do here, you might stay a while!  It is also situated on the Ovens River at the foot of Mount Buffalo and only a 5 minute drive to Bright. Plus the Mountains to Murray rail trail is easily accessible from the Park. 

The caravan park is centrally located to 4 mountain peaks, Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham, Mt Feathertop and Mt Bogong and the ski fields of Falls creek and Dinner Plain which are equally spectacular outside of the winter months.

You can also sample the local produce at the region’s wineries, breweries, restaurants and fresh food markets. The kids can even pick their own berries at Bright Berry Farm in summer.

For the more adventurous amoung you, you could try abseiling and hang gliding at Mount Buffalo, paragliding at Mystic Falls, white water rafting, mountain or trail bike riding or a tandem ultralight flight out of Bright.  I told you there was a lot to do in the region!

The park also has a solar heated pool and children’s pool.  Sometimes that's all my kids wanted to do after a few days exploring.

They are also pet friendly - let them know when you book in of course.

When you are in that region, then please ensure you support them as they support you.

Tel: (03) 5756 2282    Email: info@porepunkahholidaypark.com.au

*excluding school and public holiday periods, except for winter school holidays and King's birthday weekend or in conjunction with other offers.

Riverview Family Caravan Park is the sister park to Barwon Heads Caravan Park which was suggested to us by a TAWK Member who stayed there and thought that they would be a great fit for out TAWK Supporter Program.  We contacted the park and they said YES to BOTH parks jumping on board AND it gets even better, as up to 4 kids camp free with them anyway!  How great is that!?

The park is gorgeous and located on the sand spit between the ocean and the river, there are sites along the Barwon River right next to the waters edge and it caters for caravans, camper trailers, tents, motorhomes & the big 5th Wheelers - so the larger RV's.

Close to the towns of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, it's a perfect spot to stay a while. The Bellarine Peninsula is absolutely gorgeous and combines the best that coast and country has to offer. Pop them on your must stay list, show them your TAWK Membership Card and support these two parks that are supporting you.

We first heard about TosTaree Cottages from Bruce from Big Family Little Income who is great at finding awesome spots that would be great TAWK Supporters and telling us about them.  He found TosTaree Cottages and thought they would be a great fit as they do not charge any extra for kids.  Happy Days!  

Tostaree Cottages is on a working farm and owner, Greg offers tours for those who want to see how a farm operates and is more than happy to have a yarn with you about the area. There are limited spots with power, but no water to link up to.

Bathrooms/toilets are in the 'shed', which also has the piano, pool table, ping pong, fireplace and bar. You stay in a paddock about 50m from the 'shed' and right next to the sheep's birthing paddock.

Greg is happy enough to talk you through the shearing shed and process, and even to take you on the farm buggy to have a look. Bar is open at 5 each night for a catch up amongst campers and the owners, and the occasional neighbour who pulls in for a chin wag.

Please give Greg or Vicki a call to see if there is a spot available for you on 0408 031668 or message their Facebook page and tell him TAWK sent you.

You know that the TAWKer Supporter Program is working for parks when the owners of one park, contact you to get their new park on board.  That's what happened here with Wyndham Cove Caravan Park.  They are owned by the same family who own Henty Bay Beachfront Holiday Park in Portland and would like to offer TAWK members 2 night's FREE camping* for their kids.

It is a family and pet friendly holiday park located within a minutes walk to the beach in Werribee South.  Plus right next door is the adventure playground.  It really is a great spot to base yourselves to explore Melbourne approx 25 minutes away.

There is also the Open Range Werribee Zoo nearby and they are on the doorstep to Werribee Gorge and You Yang National Park.  So when in the area, put them on your must stay list and support them supporting you.

Your dog is also welcome, just make sure you mention this at booking.

Tel:   (03) 9742 1405  Email:  wyndhamcove@holidaylifestyle.com.au

*Offer not be available in busy school and public holiday periods - check with park

Recommended by a TAWKing Family, we approached Yarram Holiday Park to join the TAWK Support Program.  They saw the value in it and are excited to be involved. YAY!

You'll find this great family orientated park between the Ninety Mile Beach and the beautiful Tarra Valley in Gippsland. With a playground, bouncy pillow and pedal go karts for hire, it offers time for the kids to just be kids for a while on your trip and relax after a good day exploring. This is one perfectly situated park for you to enjoy some of Gippsland's iconic natural features, collectively known as Tarra Territory.

Pets are also welcome with conditions, so please check with park directly.

Offering TAWK Members 2 nights FREE camping for your kids* - make sure you pop them on your list when in this gorgeous part of the country.

*May not be available all public holiday periods - please check with park.