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 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.
While I didn’t get chosen to review these caravan parks today I went to Big 4 Tweed Heads Biillabong Caravan Park as we have family staying there. Although I was only there for a few hours I enjoyed the barbecue facilities & had a swim in the river where there is a bouncing trampoline in middle of river. You can take out paddle boats, hire bikes, fish, there are secure playground areas for children, a tv room & cabins to camp in if you’d rather that than a tent with separate ensuites that provide a toilet,basin & shower. The park itself was child friendly, clean & safe. I would highly recommend this for young families.
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?
Sadly we are home again after an amazing weekend away.
We really enjoyed every aspect of Big 4 Queenscliff and the kids would have happily stayed longer.
The playroom and pool were highlights for the kids, and we also enjoyed exploring the local area taking in a few beaches, lighthouses, mini golf, amazing burgers and the local lolly shop!
All the staff we encountered on our stay were warm and helpful, they were extremely accommodating and knowledgeable.
The relaxed environment of Big 4 Queenscliff was ideal for our family, and I would suggest for most families, especially with younger children. There was plenty to do and no pressure to be perfectly quiet. The kitchen, laundry and BBQ’s would make for an excellent time away for longer than a weekend too.
I would absolutely recommend a stay at Big 4 in Queenscliff and hope our family will return again soon.
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?
We are staying in the Curlewis villa. It has three bedrooms. The master has a king bed and ensuite, the second bedroom has a queen and the option of two additional bunks and the third has two singles. The second and third bedrooms are joined by a jack and Jill bathroom.
The main living area is large with a fully equipped kitchen.
The accommodation is very modern and has some nice touches like flat screen tv’s mounted in all the rooms and a fireplace in the living room.
There is a washing machine and dryer too.
The rooms are very clean however the ensuite shower is mouldy.
The other thing families might want to consider is that there is no bath so bathing babies would be a challenge. There is also no free wifi which may be a good or bad thing depending on how you look at it!
Big 4 have really done a good job with their amenities!
There is heated indoor pool, jumping pillows, under 6 indoor game room, older kids games including this crazy electronic thing that Tweens and teens would love, tennis and the list goes on.
There are also outdoor BBQ areas, plenty of space to run around.
The on site shop which opens at 8am might be my favouite feature… This Mum needs her morning espresso!
The kids love the game room and pool and are sure to sleep well tonight!
Our first impressions on arrival at Big 4 in Queenscliff were great. The check-in staff were happy to see us and gave us everything we needed to get settled in.
We quickly unloaded and the kids first priority was finding the jumping pillows! They loved them and it was a great way to get the sillies out after the long drive.
My husband headed back to reception to ask for some suggestions for dinner and we were given several options and a map.
Dinner was great and with the kids all tired out they happily collapsed into bed.
More reviews to come including a room review and an amenities review.
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?
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‘A Beautiful Adelaide Blend With A Lighter Alcohol Content!’
For lighter wines that still taste like the real deal, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened range is quickly becoming a go-to. These bottles bring all the flavour with noticeably less alcohol, which is why everyone’s falling in love with them.
Best SIPS’ Chapel Hill Enlightened Wines review team put the Rosé and Pinot Grigio through their paces, and the feedback was unanimous: both are fresh, light and perfect for summer sipping without the unwanted morning crogginess.
A rosé with summer written all over it
Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Rosé is bright, crisp and fruity, hitting all the right notes without tipping into the “too sweet” zone. It’s the kind of bottle you reach for at a casual barbecue or any get-together where you want something delicious but easygoing.
It’s exactly this balance of lightness and full flavour in an affordable bottle that has so many fans raving.
“Light, refreshing and honestly just feels like a little moment of peace in a glass. The flavour is this perfect mix of crisp + fruity without being too sweet — literally the kind of rosé you can sip while you finally sit down after a long day.”
A summer staple … on the lighter side
“Too many of these low alcohol wines just don’t taste enough like the real deal-but this is a sure fire exception. Beautifully refreshing, with a touch of sweetness that’s not overwhelming. A gorgeous colour too, which is a bonus- after all, we also drink either our eyes! Add into the mix a reasonable price point- this rose is a winner!”
“I love a nice glass of Rosé and the Chapel Hill Enlightened Rosé did not disappoint! It’s really light and refreshing and tastes like a really expensive wine. I love that this wine is really affordable, so I can enjoy a beautiful Rosé without breaking the bank more often. Definitely give this one a try!”
If your warm-weather wine rack needs an affordable new staple, this is it.
A Pinot Grigio you’ll be buying again (and again!)
For the white lovers, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Pinot Grigio is a solid everyday white that ticks all the boxes: crisp, clean, food-friendly and affordable.
Our taste-testers repeatedly praised how balanced and versatile it feels, whether chilled on its own or alongside simple meals and casual gatherings.
“We love a white to pair with our spring/summer lunches and especially our seafood. This option ticked all the boxes …”
A versatile sip you’ll keep reaching for
“I enjoyed the first sip to the last of this Pinot. Anything with pear and citrus is something I want to try and this lived up to that, but with a lighter alcohol content – which I appreciate! Enjoyed over dinner, it paired really nicely with the food I was eating. This wine is something I’d happily recommend to others.”
“The wine offered just the right balance of fruity flavours – fresh and vibrant, but never overpowering or too sharp. It paired beautifully with both our light lunches and dinner, making every meal feel a bit more special. I also appreciated how crisp and refreshing it tasted, perfect for unwinding and enjoying good company. Definitely a Pinot Grigio I’d reach for again.”
Your lower-alcohol go-to
The team rates Enlightened wines 4.34 out of 5 and recommends them for anyone on the hunt for flavour-forward wine with less alcohol. They’re bright, modern and made for the kind of moments where you’d love a glass, but still want to feel good afterwards.
The warmer weather tends to make alcohol go to my head faster – I’m not a big drinker, but just for that reason I’d seriously consider a low alcohol wine. The Pinot Grigio particularly sound as if I might enjoy it. I might well buy a bottle or two for Christmas.
Looks delicious, would be keen to try their wines based off the reviews. Love anything local and the light wine is just an extra win – low alcohol content would be fab for nights with friends where we all still have to drive home afterwards so would be buying for that type of event!
Chapel Hill Wines do have quite a good reputation. I like the fact that it is low alcohol content. Personally, I like a very sweet wine but many would like these as they are not so sweet. I wish them well with sales and think it’s good they are doing something about lowering alcohol level.
Thanks for sharing this review. It sounds that the taste is good, the price is good and the alcohol content is really low indeed. I do like the fact that they’re light. One of the things I don’t like when you’re drinking a couple of glasses that it fills you up and it affects your appetite
I just asked the forum for recommendations on zero alcohol, but this is an attractive option as well! I do enjoy a Rose, so will try this one after all the positive reviews. It’s a shame they don’t have a sparkling in their collection yet! Would have been prefect for all the celebrating at this time of year.
I dislike rose, but the pinot grigio sounds like it might suit me. To be honest, the alcohol content doesn’t bother me all that much – I rarely drink more than a glass or two anyway – but it would probably be nice from a general health point of view to know I’m consuming less alcohol.
This sounds like the perfect glass. I do love being able to have a few drinks and not be all over the place about me. And as a bubbly girlie from Adelaide myself, I’m sure I’ll find a lot to like about this drop. Crisp and not too sweet, I’m sold and will have to try it.
It was the first time for me hearing about the chapel hill brand. And i still recall when i picked up the Pinot Grigio from my local, the staff there actually stopped me and said i picked a winner! She said that it was probably the best Pinot they had available to sell.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Chapel Hill wines and the reviews are always good. I like that they have low alcohol range as I like to have a few glasses when I finally get to have one. Not being too sweet is a bonus that suits me well.
The idea of having a lower alcohol content wine without compromising taste is really exciting. There’s nothing worse than feeling “under the weather” from the effects of alcohol. This lovely wine ticks all the boxes, lower alcohol and a refreshing flavour. I’m keen to get the Pinot Grigio in my cart and into my fridge!
This wine sounds delightful and really refreshing to enjoy on a summer afternoon. I love that it tastes fresh and crisp and still has the same punch as other wine. It sounds like an absolute delight. I will have to give it a try next time i am at the bottle shop looking for some wine.
Emma and her family (Mum, Dad and 2 children) are packing up with great excitement for their weekend at BIG4 Beacon Resort.
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sanjipanj said
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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?
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ashbyemma said
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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?
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ashbyemma said
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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?
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