Best family holiday parks in QLD

Looking for top-ranked, kid-friendly holiday parks in QLD?

We’re featuring a quality selection of fun-filled BIG4 parks, voted by readers of the popular travel magazine and website, Holiday with Kids, among the best of the best.

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Ranked: No.1

A regular favourite, BIG4 Gold Coast boasts a ton of family entertainment and excellent accommodation amid relaxing, garden-like surrounds. Better still, it's close to major theme parks and other leading attractions. And the park is pooch friendly, too.

Park highlights

• Massive water park
• Resort-style pool with shaded cabanas
• Poolside café
• Jumping Pillow
• Camp kitchen
• Off-road remote control car track
• Pedal kart hire
• Outdoor movies

While in the area…Wander across the street to Movie World for thrilling rides and fun attractions.

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BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, Airlie Beach

Ranked: No.2

This tropical oasis is a constant award winner, and rightly so. It's an epic park chock-full of entertainment and quality accommodation, making it a dream destination for families.

Park highlights

• Water park with 13 slides
• Lagoon-style pool
• Jumping Pillows
• Mini-golf
• Adventure playground
• Outdoor cinema
• Animal park
• Poolside massages
• Sensory room

While in the area…Day trip to the Whitsundays via a scenic cruise.

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BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut Resort

Ranked: No.3 (equal)

Set in perfectly landscaped gardens, this beautiful park is loaded with first-rate family features. And a simple drive to the city centre allows for easy exploration of North Queensland’s many attractions.

Park highlights

• Splash park with tipping bucket
• Heated pools
• 18-hole mini-golf
• Jumping Pillows
• Playgrounds
• Dog agility park
• Tennis court
• Outdoor movies
• BBQ area

While in the area…Hop on board the Kuranda Scenic Railway or experience the magic of Daintree National Park.

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BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort

Ranked: No.5 

The hype for this Moreton Bay park was evident before it was even complete, and since it opened as a brand-new resort in late 2018 the excitement has firmly remained. Step foot into these spacious, gorgeous surrounds and you’ll quickly learn why. And it's just a stone’s throw to iconic Bribie Island.

Park highlights

• Splash park with tipping bucket
• Giant heated pool
• Kids’ shallow pool
• Poolside restaurant/bar
• Gym
• Games room
• Jumping Pillow
• Fire pit
• Tennis and basketball court
• Glamping facilities

While in the area…Mingle with hundreds of beautiful winged creatures at Bribie Island Butterfly House.

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BIG4 Caloundra Holiday Park

Ranked: No.6

Perched on the water’s edge overlooking Pumicestone Passage, this popular park has all the ingredients required for a fun, family break. Its rich appeal is amplified by a central location, meaning brilliant beaches, cafés, markets, and more are within easy reach. 

Park highlights

• Swimming pool
• Jumping Pillow
• Foodie precinct with pizza/espresso vans (selected times)
• Waterfront cabins
• Pedal karts for hire
• Camp kitchen/BBQ area
• Kids’ holiday program

While in the area…Choose from one of a handful of excellent beaches.

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BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - South Mission Beach

Ranked: No.7 (equal)

You’ll go nuts for this park, positioned on South Mission Beach's frontage, with supporting views of Dunk Island and a backdrop of World Heritage-listed tropical rainforest. Do we even need to say anymore?!

Park highlights

• Shaded swimming pool with slide
• Beachfront views
• Café
• Shaded playground
• Camp kitchen and BBQ area
• Tennis and basketball court
• Games room
• Television room
• Outdoor movies

While in the area…Visit three incredible islands as part of Fozzy’s water taxi tour.

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BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks - Cania Gorge

Ranked: Highly commended

Inland from Bundaberg, this park enjoys a stunning location on the doorstep of spectacular Cania Gorge National Park. Within its boundaries, expect plenty of activities and attractions to keep young ones easily entertained.  

Park highlights

• Water park
• Swimming pool
• Daily bird feeding
• Golf course
• Native wildlife
• Outdoor movies 
• Kayak/boat hire
• Saturday wine tastings (hello, happy parents!)

While in the area…Discovering the impressive landscapes of Cania Gorge National Park is an absolute must.

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