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In these 'cozzie livs' times, where Euro summers and luxury hotels are sure to hit the hip pocket hard, holiday parks are having a well-deserved moment. And honestly? We’re here for it. Caravan and camping parks offer the perfect mix of affordability and adventure, flexibility and fun (hello, pools, playgrounds and barbecues).
So naturally, we were keen to see who took out top honours at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held recently in Fremantle. These prestigious awards celebrate the very best in Aussie travel, spanning 26 categories across accommodation, attractions and visitor experiences. Finalists from each state and territory are nominated in each category, with the winners going head-to-head for the national crown, decided by a panel of tourism industry experts.
It was BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park and Motel that won gold in the Best Caravan and Holiday Parks prize in 2026 – and it’s easy to see why. This place absolutely nails the brief, with something for every traveller and every budget. Kids love the eco-friendly playground and massive water park (watch out for that giant jumping pillow!), while adults love the range of accommodation options from powered sites to cabins, villas and motel-style rooms. It puts the ‘fun’ into functionality and is clearly a crowd favourite, having also won the crown in 2024.
Taking silver was Mandalay Holiday Resort in Busselton, a dreamy base for exploring WA’s South West. Whether you’re glamping, settling into a chalet or parking up on a powered site, it’s all about beachy, relaxed days.
In third place, Alivio Tourist Park Canberra wins over visitors with its three Cs of comfort, convenience and customer service – the holy trinity of a great stay.
The tourism awards also handed out three highly commended prizes: All Seasons Holiday Park in Mildura (VIC), BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park (TAS) and Tathra Beach Eco Camp (NSW). Meanwhile, West Beach Parks Holiday Park (SA) and Aspen Holidays Darwin FreeSpirit (NT) were the remaining finalists. You can explore winners across all 26 categories in the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards here.