Caravan Holiday Parks around Australia Product Review

Hello!

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)
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?

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)
Overall star Rating
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

Reviews on this page have now been disabled.

To register for reviews that are not open yet and for future reviews, enter your email below and we'll send you an email as soon as a review is open for application.

Mum-of-two Rebecca McCracken has spent the last four years reading ingredient lists on pretty much everything she buys at the supermarket.

Like many parents raising kids with food allergies, a quick trip to the supermarket often means checking labels, comparing products and hoping to find something the whole family can eat.

Bec’s four-year-old son and 17-month-old daughter were both born with cow’s milk protein allergy. While her son has since outgrown his allergies, her toddler still reacts to dairy, making even everyday staples like bread a challenge.

“Unless we buy expensive sourdough for seven or eight dollars, we don’t really have a choice.”

Even then, it’s not ideal.

“A kid doesn’t want to eat a sourdough sandwich,” Bec laughs. “And fairy bread on sourdough is not great.”

A New Loaf On The Block

Bec runs an online community for allergy families, so she spends plenty of time sharing recipes, product finds and supermarket discoveries with other parents.

It was one of those parents who first told her about new JUST bread.

“A follower messaged me and said, ‘Oh my gosh, this bread is coming soon.’ I was like, ‘Where? When? I need to know. I’m getting my car keys and running!'”

Made with baker’s flour, water, yeast, vinegar, oil and salt, JUST bread contains no artificial preservatives, flavours or colours.

For Bec, it sounded almost too good to be true. “When we saw JUST bread, I was like, ‘You’re joking.’ A bread that’s fresh baked but in the bread aisle? That’s unheard of for us.”

“It was really exciting for our family and for the allergy community.”

The Family’s Toughest Critic Approved

Of course, there was one person whose opinion mattered more than anyone else’s.

“My toughest critic is my daughter. She is so fussy. We know something is really good if she approves it, and she approves it. She loves it. She’ll eat it plain, toasted, as French toast … whatever. She loves it.”

Bec says she was impressed too.

“I like it. I like that it’s only got minimal ingredients and doesn’t have the additives and preservatives that are in a lot of other brands.”

A Simpler Option For Everyday Families

Bec tried out JUST bread because of her family’s allergies, but she says it has a broader appeal.

“I think everyone is becoming more conscious of additives and preservatives in their food.”

It’s a feeling many of us can probably relate to. We don’t all want to overhaul the way we eat, but plenty of us are paying a little more attention to ingredient lists and looking for products that keep things simple.

Bread is one of those foods that’s always around. It ends up in lunchboxes, on the breakfast table, alongside soup on a cold night and covered in hundreds and thousands at birthday parties. When we eat something that often, it’s only natural to wonder what’s in it.

JUST bread keeps things simple with a handful of pantry ingredients and no artificial preservatives, flavours or colours. It’s the sort of loaf that fits easily into busy family life without asking us to compromise on taste or convenience.

Little Changes, Big Difference

 

For Bec, finding a loaf of bread her whole family can enjoy is about more than ticking another item off the shopping list.

“It seems like such a little thing to the normal community, but for us this is a massive win.”

Being able to make sandwiches without worrying about ingredients. Packing lunchboxes a little more easily. Bringing back fairy bread for birthdays. Sometimes it’s the little things that make family life feel a whole lot simpler.

And while Bec found JUST bread because she needed another allergy-friendly option, its simple ingredient list is likely to appeal to plenty of other families too. After all, when we can choose everyday foods made with ingredients we recognise, that’s a pretty good place to start.

JUST Bread is made on a line that also processes soy and sesame.


Mouths of Mums is proudly working with JUST. to bring you this article. JUST bread is made with just a handful of pantry ingredients.  JUST. The Good Stuff.

  • I am so glad to hear about this and will definitely be on a look out for this in the supermarket. I have noticed that there are starting to be more ‘cleaner’ products in the supermarket, meaning consumers are being heard. We are going full circle back to how foods use to be produced before companies got greedy and started taking shortcuts to producing food items. I hope we continue seeing more preservative and additive free options that are affordable come back in the supermarkets.

    Reply

  • I am so glad to hear about this and will definitely be on a look out for this in the supermarket. I have noticed that there are starting to be more ‘cleaner’ products in the supermarket, meaning consumers are being heard. We are going full circle back to how foods use to be produced before companies got greedy and started taking shortcuts to producing food items. I hope we continue seeing more preservative and additive free options that are affordable come back in the supermarkets.

    Reply

  • Grabbing your car keys and running for a bread ?? I can’t imagine doing so for a bread lol ! It’s nice to see that more and more allergy friendly products are being produced and put on the market.
    I don’t agree with the statement that “A kid doesn’t want to eat a sourdough sandwich”. It depends on what type of bread you introduce to your kids. My kids grew up with 7 seeds, rustic bread and sourdough and they love it. It’s also quite easy and cheap to make sourdough bread yourself.

    Reply

  • I haven’t seen this bread in the supermarket but will be looking for it now. I have been trying to avoid preservatives and additives for some time now and as highlighted in the article bread it difficult to find, or super expensive, without them so I don’t have it often.

    Reply

  • This is fantastic, finally a bread that is not full of nasty stuff. I will be going straight out to buy this. My son has ARFID and will only eat white bread, but it’s not terribly healthy. With this bread, at least I know that it is much healthier than the alternatives. Woohoo

    Reply

  • what about gluten is it gluten free thats what i need

    Reply

  • I cant wait to give this bread a go (so far its always been sold out at my local woolies so it must be good). So good its suitable for those with allergies too. I think nowadays were all looking for cleaner options of ingredients in our foods so this is a step in the right direction.

    Reply

  • I am glad more and more allergy friendly products are being produced and offered. I don’t agree with Bec’s statement that kids don’t like sourdough bread. My kids were introduced to sourdough and the most rustic and seeded breads from the time they started to eat bread, and they love it

    Reply

  • Oh I cannot wait to try this bread! We go through that much bread each week and I always feel so guilty with how much my kids have – not anymore! Would love to see them introduce other variants in the future – multigrain and gluten free would be superb!

    Reply

  • This is such a great product that I’m looking forward to trying! I’ve only been buying bread from bakeries the last few years because grocery store bread texture was so dense and unpleasant. But the hassle with bakery bread is I can’t get it everywhere! I’ll be really keen to give this a go

    Reply

Post a comment

To post a review/comment please join us or login so we can allocate your points.

↥ Back to top

Thanks For Your Star Rating!

Would you like to add a written rating or just a star rating?

Write A Rating Just A Star Rating
Join