We have five families reviewing caravan holiday parks across Australia!

Imagine lazy mornings spent sleeping in … Entire days enjoying the beach…Family day fun at the splash park… … Nature at your doorstep…  Add the comforts of home… All these plus more and you have yourself a family cabin getaway!

Mouth of Mums in conjunction with ExperienceCaravanningandCamping.com.au want you and your family to experience a quintessential Australian holiday by reviewing cabin accommodation at a caravan holiday park. You will also be reviewing the park’s facilities and overall suitability for a fun, safe and easy family getaway.

While still offering a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, many of today’s caravan holiday parks provide standard to top-of-the-line cabins to cater for the growing demand of  holiday makers who want to experience the traditional caravan holiday park experience whilst enjoying their home comforts, it’s no wonder they’re such a popular option for Aussie family getaways.

Meet our mums and read their reviews …

BIG4 Adelaide Shores ...

BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park offers great value accommodation for families in a vibrant, community atmosphere. Choose from a wide range of camping and caravan sites and cabin accommodation, set amongst great facilities including BBQs, heated swimming pools, a games room and kid’s play equipment in addition to the exciting new water play area.

This water play area is the first in South Australia and has fast become a key attraction for visiting families with specific water play zones for toddlers’ right through to teenagers! Another area for toddlers is the Toddlers’ Playroom which had new toys added this year too. This property is rated 4.5 stars by AAA Tourism and has won many South Australian Tourism Awards for Tourist & Caravan Parks. Discover BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park today…

Meet the reviewing family for BIG4 Adelaide Shores …

Christine reviews big4 adelaide shoresChristine and her family (Mum, Dad and 3 children) are looking forward to putting BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park through it’s paces.

They love BBQs, swimming at the beach or pool, playing games and spending loads of time outdoors as a family.

They are so excited about the accommodation, the activities for every member of the family and the fact that a cabin holiday means a weekend of relaxing for everyone – even Mum!

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Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park ...

Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park sits on the waterfront of the beautiful Tallebudgera Estuary. This is definitely the place for a water-based holiday, so be sure to pack your gear for swimming, fishing, boating, water-skiing, windsurfing and canoeing.

For those who prefer the waves, the park is just across the road from the Tallebudgera surf beach and is also a short stroll away from Burleigh Heads National Park, which offers beautiful scenic walks and a lush rainforest to explore.

A wide range of accommodation options include 31 waterfront and garden villas, 7 lodging rooms and sites that provide picturesque views looking over the water to the treetops of the Burleigh Ridge Park and Tallebudgera Conservation Park. Discover Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park today…

Meet the reviewing family for Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park …

Rebel reviews Tallebudgera Holiday Park ReviewRebel and her family (Mum, Dad, 3 children and a bub on the way) are looking forward to putting Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park to the family test.

Rebel’s criteria for a great family holiday is a beautiful location but importantly a destination that offers something for everyone. Activities for the kids rate highly on her list as does opportunities for a little adventure.

With baby on board, Rebel is also excited about the prospect of being able to sit by the pool and relax while the rest of the family play for hours in the pool!

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Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park ...

Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park is a beautiful resort just across the road from the calm, pristine waters of Geographe Bay in Busselton. With ten different styles of self-catering accommodation as well as tent and caravan sites there’s something to suit every family.

Mandalay prides itself on being a safe, clean family holiday resort with fantastic facilities for children. For those who love to get wet you can slide down their HUGE WATERSLIDE into one of our outdoor pools or enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool with a shallow beach entrance.

Other conveniences include undercover barbeques, fish cleaning station, boat and trailer parking, laundry and an on-site shop. Discover Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park today…

Meet the reviewing family for Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park …

Kiara reviews Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist ParkKiara and her family (Mum, Dad and 3 children) are looking forward to exploring and adventuring at Mandalay Holiday Resort and Tourist Park.

They a fun loving family who get away as often as possible and love holidays of all sorts but particularly those that include water sports. So we’re not surprised to learn that the kids are dying to road test the giant coloured waterslide!

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Suitability of the cabin holiday as an overall holiday experience
A highly enjoyable holiday experience for children of all ages
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BIG4 Beacon Resort ...

With over 40 tourism awards, including the Victorian Tourism “Hall of Fame”, BIG4 Beacon Resort is easily the best option for all your family accommodation needs. You’ll be blown away with the myriad of options: self-contained luxury, one, two and three bedroom villas or more traditional alternatives including family cabins, and comfortable motel rooms.

Ideally located in Queenscliff, just 30km west of Geelong CBD, BIG4 Beacon Resort offers free facilities such as a heated indoor pool and spa, kids’ activities every single day, and loads more. You can also enjoy a relaxing massage in the resort’s Day Spa, book a bus tour of the Bellarine Taste Trail or a cruise experience on Port Phillip Bay, or hire a bike to explore the amazing regional trails. Discover BIG4 Beacon Resort today…

Meet the reviewing family for BIG4 Beacon Resort …

emma reviews big4 beacon resort reviewEmma and her family (Mum, Dad and 2 children) are packing up with great excitement for their weekend at BIG4 Beacon Resort.

They believe everyone should explore their home state as much as possible and can’t think of a better way to do this than to travel down to the BIG4 Beacon Resort.

Emma’s family are ready for an adventure filled with jumping pillows, loads of swimming and exploring.

Average Ratings (from 3 ratings)
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A highly enjoyable holiday experience for children of all ages
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NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Park ...

NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Park is set on a stunning beachfront location at Umina Beach on the NSW Central Coast. It offers you the perfect place to escape from the city, relax, unwind and enjoy a great family holiday. Choose from a comprehensive range of accommodation options – there’s a style to suit every taste and budget.

There’s a fantastic range of in-park activities and facilities to make the most of during your stay. Your kids will be happily entertained by the giant jumping pillows, new adventure playground, games room or making friends at Kidz Korner. You can relax with a swim in the heated resort pool complex with spa and waterslide, take a stroll on the beach or simply kick back at our cafe Bluebottles by the Beach. Discover NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Park today…

Meet the reviewing family for BIG4 Ocean Beach …

Virginie reviews NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday ParkVirginie and her family (Mum, Dad and 3 very busy little boys) are so excited about their weekend at the BIG4 Ocean Beach.

With their youngest son just a year old, it’s been a while since they’ve been away so the call of swimming pools purpose built for kids of all ages, Kidz Korner, jumping pillows and a cafe by the pool has Virginie super excited about getting away.

When it comes to a cabin holiday, Virginie says it ticks every box!

Average Ratings (from 5 ratings)
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Suitability of the cabin holiday as an overall holiday experience
A highly enjoyable holiday experience for children of all ages
Would you consider another cabin holiday based on this experience?
How does a cabin holiday experience compare to other holidays you have experienced?
Would you recommend a cabin holiday to other families?

How did the Caravan Holiday Parks Reviews work?

The 5 Caravan Holiday Parks listed above hosted one family per Caravan Holiday Park over the weekend of Friday 18 October, Saturday 19 October and Sunday 20 October 2013. Each selected family enjoyed a weekend at the Caravan Holiday Park nominated to them.  Accommodation was one of the Caravan Holiday Park’s best cabins/villas and will be suitable for up to 6 people.

In return, we asked each family to post reviews for each of the days they are at the caravan holiday park.  We also asked them to create a gallery of photos from your weekend on their review page showing their family enjoying all aspects of the Caravan Holiday Park.   Each family selected also received $500 cash for them to use over that weekend – to make their stay even more exciting!


Published 17th October 2013

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I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

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  • Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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  • Great information! Loved it. You can see https://reminiiapp.com/

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.


    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)



      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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  • The simplest way to entertain.

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  • I love the looks of different finger foods. I don’t think it is hard to put something together and I had many afternoons hanging out with many mums and all the children at the Cul the sac we then lived. At times I had 8 mums coming with over 40 kids. Many sweet memories indeed

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  • Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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