According to Tourism Australia, Aussies’ take nearly 13 million caravan trips a year. We have compiled a shortlist of popular caravan parks for your next trip! 1. One Mile Beach Caravan Park - Recommended by Wade and Dani, the One Mile Beach Caravan Park is situated on the ocean, just a short walk from the beach. “The park is large, with plenty of room for everyone and the staff are always friendly and happy to help. It’s the perfect place to relax.” 2. NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park - NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park is a multi award winning holiday destination perfect for caravanning and camping. The Narrabeen Caravan Park is a favorite for long summer holidays or even quick weekend getaways. They offer family-friendly facilities, self-contained accommodation options and a spectacular view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is conveniently located just 17 kilometres from Sydney central business district and has something to suit all budgets. 3. Ingenia Holidays Sydney Hills - Ingenia Holidays Sydney Hills is located in the middle of Hawkesbury River and the Blue Mountains, northwest of Sydney central business district. This is the perfect destination to experience the natural wonders of Sydney with a variety of cabin, caravan, motorhome and camping sites. Their facilities include camp and communal kitchen, barbecue, laundry, communal bathroom, outdoor dining area, dump point, playground, tennis court, playground and more. 4. Colo Riverside Park - Colo Riverside Park is a beautiful bushland on the banks of the Colo River that offers powered and unpowered camping and caravan sites. The Colo River is just perfect for swimming, kayaking and a favourite spot for bass fishing. It is a convenient stop-over along Putty Road with quality meals, excellent coffee and on-site bottle shop for dine-in and takeaway. Colo Riverside Park is located about an hour and half drive northwest of Sydney. 5. Great Ocean Road - The Great Ocean Road is one popular caravan destination in Melbourne. It is also known for its estuary and surf fishing, cray fishing, diving and swimming. The park features modern camp kitchen, good old barbecue area, an open fireplace, children’s playground, game and TV rooms and even free WiFi. Caravaners can choose between powered and unpowered sites depending on their set budget while enjoying the picturesque and tranquil outdoor. 6. Cowes Caravan Park - Located one kilometre west of Cowes in Melbourne is the family-friendly Cowes Caravan Park. They provide fun entertainment for all members of the family from swimming, surfing, picnicking and fishing. Pets are also welcome in the off-season. Campers can choose from different types of accommodation. Popular choice is their beachfront sites as it accommodates larger motorhomes and caravans. Cowes Caravan Park offers acres of beautifully maintained parkland, tall shade trees and grassed sites, with a well-equipped camp kitchen, recreation hall, playground, amenities, laundry, disabled facilities and babies bathroom. 7. Colac Colac Caravan Park - Enjoy the beautiful fresh air and mountain views in Colac Colac Caravan Park. Clack Clack as most locals call it, this luxury caravan park is located six kilometres from Corryong on the Murray Valley Highway in Melbourne. They offer a luxury cabin by the creek, ensuite and standard cabins or powered and unpowered sites. Tourists can go cycling and walking through the track linking Colac Colac to Corryong and marvel at the beauty of this 15-acre manicured ground with an abundance of bird life by the magnificent Nariel Creek. 8. Greenacres Caravan Park - The Greenacres Caravan Park is set in the bushland surroundings of the Redland Shire and is conveniently located within twenty-six kilometres south of Brisbane central business district. The park offers a number of alternative accommodation types for tourists and permanents including Caravan and Camping Sites, fully self contained Cabins, Villa’s and other accommodation types to meet specific camper requirements. Enjoy camping traditions such as fishing and boating or visit the major shopping centres nearby. 9. Boomerang Biloela Caravan Park - Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway with friends or a long school holiday break with the family, Boomerang Biloela Caravan Park can cater to different alternative accommodation types especially caravanning. The park is just a five-minute walk into the Town Centre of Biloela, a short walk to Queensland Heritage Park and a short drive to the Callide dam and the Cania Gorge. 10. Maryborough Caravan and Tourist Park - Maryborough Caravan and Tourist Park is located in a quiet garden setting that is just two kilometres from Maryborough central business district. It is adjacent to the Westside Tavern and Shopping Complex is in close proximity to all conveniences and services. The park offers a number of alternative accommodation types including Caravan and Camping Sites, fully self contained Cabins and Units to meet specific requirements. This is the closest holiday caravan getaway from the city of Maryborough.