Best family holiday parks in South Australia
Looking for top-ranked, kid-friendly holiday parks in SA?
We’re featuring a trio of fun-filled BIG4 parks, voted by readers of the popular travel magazine and website, Holidays with Kids, among the best of the best.
BIG4 Renmark Riverfront Holiday Park
Long admired as a standout holiday park for families in SA, BIG4 Renmark oozes appeal. It begins with a glorious positioning along the Murray River and continues with a raft of exciting and ever-evolving facilities. It’s all accompanied by a wide assortment of first-rate accommodation, including glamping.
In late 2018, BIG4 Renmark enhanced its already strong reputation when it became the first holiday park in Australia to install a sensory room.
Park highlights
- Water play park
- Resort pool and spa
- Pump track
- Jumping cushion
- Games/TV rooms
- BIG screen movie room
- Outdoor movie theatre (seasonal)
- Indoor tiny tots playland
- Adventure playground
- Tennis court
- Sensory room
- Gym and yoga studio
In addition, the park has the following leisure equipment for hire:
- Paddleboards
- Pedal bikes
- Water bees
- Canoes
- Tandem bikes
- BMXs
- Scooters
- Fishing rod hire and bait
While in the area…head to Possum Parade. This riverside precinct is home to a passel of possums that reliably visit the area for a feed at dusk. It’s free family entertainment!
BIG4 Port Elliot Holiday Park
Occupying a glorious elevated beachfront setting overlooking iconic Horseshoe Bay, this Fleurieu Peninsula holiday park is a top choice for memorable family breaks.
There’s plenty to keep kids entertained within the park’s boundaries, and the variable accommodation has widespread appeal. Direct beach access is a huge drawcard, and from here guests can also easily join the popular Encounter Bikeway that links the nearby towns of Goolwa and Victor Harbor. There are some excellent walking paths, too.
Park highlights
- Jumping Pillow
- Adventure playground
- Basketball court
- Volleyball court
- Lawned games area
- Camp kitchen
While in the area…Jump on board the historical Cockle Train, which journeys between Goolwa and Victor Harbor and incorporates wonderful coastal views. Both towns have plenty to explore, which makes the train’s flexible departure times even more valuable.
*Source: Holidays with Kids