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Top 5 Hervey Bay Caravan Parks to Visit with Your Family

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| In Travelling & Camping

Have you been craving a caravan trip with your family? Do you want to explore new exciting places, relax, and take a break from work and city life? Look no further than Hervey Bay in Queensland, Australia! This beautiful coastal city is home to numerous caravan parks that cater to families and provide a comfortable, exciting, adventurous and enjoyable holiday. 

Keep in mind that from June to November each year humpback and other whales use The Bay as a rest stop for themselves and their newborn calves on their way back to the Antarctic. 

We've curated a list of the top 5 caravan parks in Hervey Bay that you can add to your travel itinerary for you to visit with your new caravan or used caravan. It is also good to note that Hervey Bay Council has many fine beachside parks in addition to a great number of other superb private parks with many great holiday features. So, hitch up your van, pack your togs, buckle up, and let's go!



Best Location: Pier Caravan Park

This award-winning caravan park is at the top of our location list for a reason. The Pier Caravan Park is located near the Urangan Pier, which is a popular fishing spot. You can also rent bikes and ride along the Hervey Bay esplanade. 

The park provides various accommodation options, such as cabins, ensuite sites, powered sites, and unpowered sites. Close to the pier, cafes, markets and the marina, you can enjoy amenities such as a pool, games room, camp kitchen, and more. The park is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along as well.

This is a popular spot for Hervey Bay caravans since you can park your rig and then walk to so many beautiful and convenient places.

Best Waterpark Access: Pialba Beach Tourist Park

The Pialba Beach Tourist Park is situated on the beach and right beside the Wetside Water Park. This caravan park has sites for caravans - big and small - as well as camper vans and tents. Some spots even come with ocean views.

This is the perfect summer school holidays spot with the kids able to spend the day at the playgrounds and water park close by, a visit to the beach and BBQs and camp kitchen available for dinner time. A perfect place to visit after you’ve found your new caravan for sale.

Best Facilities for kids: Discovery Parks Hervey Bay

Located near the Urangan beach, Discovery Parks Hervey Bay takes glamping to a whole new level with its deluxe safari tents. These tents feature a king-size bed, en-suite, kitchenette, and private outdoor deck with BBQ. 

The park offers several accommodation options such as powered and unpowered sites, villas, cabins, and safari tents. Situated around a coastal lake the park enjoys a peaceful and relaxed tropical atmosphere. You can relax and unwind in the park's therapeutic heated mineral pool and spa. You can rent bikes, explore the town, or take the kids to the pool, waterpark, jumping pillow, basketball court, and playground.

Best Coastal Charm: Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay 

Are you a fan of peaceful and serene surroundings? If so, then Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay is the perfect spot for you. This caravan park is set among tranquil gardens with native birds and wildlife and is located alongside Torquay lakes. 

You can relax in a villa, cabin, or powered site equipped with all the necessary amenities. The park has a pool, spa, and tennis court to keep you and your family entertained. You can also enjoy a barbecue in the alfresco dining area.

Best Saltwater pool: Big 4 Hervey Bay Holiday Park

Last but not least, we have the Big 4 Hervey Bay Holiday Park, which is located on Point Vernon close to the beach and close to Pialba shops and restaurants. The park provides several accommodation options such as family cabins, and powered and unpowered sites. You can swim in the saltwater pool, cook a meal in the communal kitchen, or take a stroll to the beach and soak up the sun.

 


In Summary

Hervey Bay is a tourism and holiday mecca with the added attraction of being the best place on the east coast to view whales and other marine creatures in season. Make sure you visit the Fraser Coast visitor information centre at 227 Maryborough Hervey Bay Road so that you get the best information to help you plan your Hervey Bay stay. After a long hard search for new caravans for sale and used caravans for sale, this is a great spot to take your new rig out for a shakedown trip. 

We hope this blog post has inspired you to plan a trip to Hervey Bay with your family and explore these fantastic caravan parks. Whether you prefer a beachside location, a peaceful atmosphere, or exciting amenities, Hervey Bay has a caravan park that suits your needs. 

Don't forget to walk the Urangan pier while in Hervey Bay, it’s incredible. So, pack your sense of adventure, and don't forget to pack your sunscreen! While you’re in the area, if you’re still searching for that perfect caravan, take a look at our new caravans for sale and used caravans for sale just up the road at Takalvans Bundaberg. We also service Hervey Bay caravans here. You can suss out Bundaberg and its coastal fringes for your next destination while you’re there. It has much to offer for a great holiday too.  

Happy Caravanning!

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