Caravan Holiday Parks around Australia Product Review

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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!

Average Ratings (from 10 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?

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!

Average Ratings (from 6 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 Category Name
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?

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!

Average Ratings (from 5 ratings)
Overall star Rating
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?

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)
Overall star Rating
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?

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)
Overall star Rating
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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Mopping isn’t exactly the chore most of us look forward to, but like most mums, for Katrina Macilroy, it’s unavoidable.

With three teenagers, a husband, a dog, two cats and timber flooring throughout most of her home, there’s plenty to keep her mop busy.

“I thought the toddler stage was hard, but teenagers take it to a whole other level,” Katrina told Mouths of Mums.

She describes herself as a ‘full-time Uber driver’ for her three kids, but when she’s home, she may as well be a full-time cleaner.

Her husband is a concreter, the family has plenty of sand coming inside and, with teenagers touching everything, the floors quickly show the evidence of a full family life.

“I have to mop like every second day because the floor gets marks,” she said.

So when Katrina was given the chance to try the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, she was keen to see whether it could actually make one of her least favourite cleaning tasks any easier.

“I didn’t have high hopes for it to start with, because I’ve used spin mops before and I’d been disappointed,” she admitted.

But it didn’t take long for her to change her mind. One of the first things Katrina noticed was just how easy the mop was to use.

Person using the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO mop system.

The foot pedal made wringing the mop quick and simple, without having to stop and fiddle with anything.

“It was so easy to spin it,” she says. “It wasn’t like you’re spinning it for hours or anything.”

She was also impressed by how quickly the mop itself could be put together, and the simple button that releases the mop head for washing.

“That simple press notion, everyone can do that. So I love that.”

It’s The Little Things That Add Up

For Katrina, who regularly finds herself cleaning up after a busy family, these little details made a surprisingly big difference. She also loved the triangular mop head, particularly when it came to getting into the corners and edges that her previous mop struggled with.

“The triangle design makes it easy to get into all the little corners,” she says.

But ultimately, the big question was whether it actually cleaned her floors. Katrina’s answer was an enthusiastic yes.

“My floor has never been so clean,” she says.

Katrina was also surprised by how light and manoeuvrable the mop felt, because at just 4’11”, she says mopping can sometimes be an uncomfortable job.

“I’m not a tall person, so trying to mop is always just a horrible experience.”

Person carrying the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO mop system.

But she found the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set easy to move around and able to go in different directions without feeling heavy or awkward.

And it wasn’t just the mop itself that won Katrina over. She says the bucket design solved one of her biggest mopping frustrations: accidentally tipping the bucket over.

With timber floors, getting too much water onto the floor is something she tries hard to avoid. “The amount of mop buckets I’ve tipped over and just gone everywhere,” she says.

That can turn a simple cleaning job into another mess to deal with, particularly when you’re suddenly scrambling for towels and a dry mop head.

But Katrina says the Vileda bucket feels much more stable because of its design.

And for someone who mops as often as she does, she says that has saved her time. “This thing has saved me so much time, I can’t get over it.”

The Only Mop You’ll Need

Katrina also admits that she’d previously convinced herself she needed a steam mop. She even bought one, only to discover that plugging it in every time she wanted to clean wasn’t exactly appealing.

“You have to plug it in like a vacuum. Like, that’s not fun, I don’t want to do that.”

After trying the Vileda, she says she’s no longer convinced she needs one.

“Why do you need a steam mop when you can get this one?”

For Katrina, the combination of being lightweight, easy to wring, simple to manoeuvre and able to get into those awkward corners has made mopping feel much less frustrating. And despite going into the trial with low expectations, she’s now very happy to recommend it.

“I’m not trying to sell you a product, but I’m just saying that I’m very impressed with it. It’s really good.”

Her final verdict?

“It’s been really, really good. Recommend!”

This Real Story was provided as part of a paid sponsorship opportunity. Katrina was chosen to share her story because she was sent out and tried the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, and genuinely loved it! And Vileda is so confident they’ve made the best spin mop ever, they’re backing the new & improved Easy Wring & Clean TURBO with a 5 Year Guarantee. 

  • This mop so good and the views all are positive so I just purchased one on milkrun through Woolworths and it come with 2 mop head refills. Can’t wait to use it.

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  • Yes, I couldn’t agree more. The Vileda spin mop is by far my favourite mop for a good thorough clean at home. I even got the landlords to purchase one for the holiday house I clean to make cleaning a breeze and get the job done properly. I always grab a spare when they’re out for half price.

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  • Ah, I received a ‘you’re a finalist’ email from MoM for this fantastic mop but didn’t receive anything beyond that. I was looking forward to giving this a try to compare the three existing options I have but alas. Looks good, fingers crossed I can try it in the near future!

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  • Omg! Yes! With 4 dogs and 4 teens AND the guests they bring home with them LOL our timber floors and tiles don’t stand a chance! I would love to see them add some wheels to the bottom of the bucket so that you don’t have to carry the bucket around with you.

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  • I feel like I really need to try out this mop now!!

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  • This sounds like an excellent mop that makes cleaning so easy! I love a product that not only is as effective as advertised but makes a job less grueling. I gotta say though, a steam mop that plugs in sounds like an awful idea. I have a tineco floor mop, which is cordless and charges at a base, and it’s incredible on my white tiles.

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