20 Jan 2023
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12 months, 12 parks – Holiday Haven’s dozen destinations
It’s a brand new year, with 12 months stretching out on the calendar like an invitation to explore, play and experience all that the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast has to offer. If you’re visiting the region, you’re going to need to base yourself somewhere, and as it happens, 12 is also the number of Holiday Haven Parks dotted merrily across the map – from Kangaroo Valley to Lake Tabourie, and everything in between.
So grab your diary and get ready to block it out, because these dozen Parks are waiting to say hello to you in 2023. Which ones will YOU choose?
Whatever the reason for your journey from organising your wedding to a quick stop over, Holiday Haven Kangaroo Valley is the perfect destination. This really is the ultimate country holiday – loaded with charm, rolling paddocks, a local historic village, and spectacular views. You’ll know where you are when you see the iconic Hampden Bridge, Australia’s last surviving suspension bridge built in 1895. Another iconic wonder is the Kangaroo River, which is easy to meander your way along its ancient sandstone banks by canoe or kayak – catching glimpses of local wildlife like water dragons and a variety of beautiful birds along the way!
Holiday Haven Shoalhaven Heads is bordered by Seven Mile Beach and the Shoalhaven River – perfectly as a base to visit local wineries like Coolangatta Estate or Two Figs Winery in Berry or restaurants, picturesque hikes and exploring Jervis Bay further south. Not that you need to travel so far, with plenty on offer onsite including a covered cinema area, solar assisted heated pool, a games room, mini golf, tennis, and so much more. Accommodation options include fully self-contained waterfront cabins, riverfront powered sites, Ensuite Sites, and the Dunes complex (and ideal option for families and groups). Oh, and did we mention that the cabins include private decking? Perfect for you to soak up all that serenity...
Holiday Haven Culburra Beach is a fantastic place to make your home away from home. You’ll be ideally situated to take advantage of boat ramps, bushwalking, park facilities and local attractions like Shoalhaven Zoo and the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, offering plenty of ways to keep your entire family entertained. This Park also offers superb access to one of Australia’s best deepwater and estuarine fishing areas, making it an angler’s paradise. With direct access to the beach, Holiday Haven Culburra Beach is the perfect destination for those seeking sand and sun – with waves for all surfing levels and plenty of space for the kids to play on the beach.
Holiday Haven Currarong is ideally located on the northern edge of the Jervis Bay Marine Park and home to some spectacular land-based and game fishing and amazing natural wonders. It’s a great spot to create special family memories full of holiday fun with their award winning pool, splashpad, mini golf and jumping pillow. Set amongst a sleepy coastal town, the park also enjoys direct access to Warrain Beach and Currarong Creek, perfect for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. This Park is also a perfect base to explore nearby wonders like Jervis Bay, Beecroft Peninsula, Point Perpendicular Lighthouse, Long Beach and Honeymoon Bay, awash with spectacular coastal bushwalks and walking and mountain bike trails.
Holiday Haven White Sands is known as "the park on the point’ at Huskisson, with uninterrupted views across Jervis Bay and direct access to Huskisson Beach. Superbly located just a short 10-minute stroll to clubs, pubs, dolphin and whale watching cruises, shops, cafes and restaurants, you won’t need your vehicle once you park up for the first time. The bayside walking and cycling paths run right past the Park, although you don’t need to go anywhere for a great range of activities for the young and the young at heart including swimming, paddle boarding, picnics, BBQs and more. It’s the perfect spot to get away from it all, yet still feel connected to civilisation when you need it.
Holiday Haven Huskisson Beach is located in beautiful Jervis Bay, white sand, crystal clear waters and uninterrupted views of the bay. The kids will love the playground, pool, climbing spider park – plus fun trips outside of the park going whale and dolphin watching and kayaking. Once again, you’re in a great location to enable a leisurely stroll into town, where you can indulge your taste buds at one of the fantastic restaurants that Huskisson has to offer. Then spend the day on the water and finish off with a rejuvenating walk or bike ride around the bay’s famous walk path. The options are endless and the memories last a lifetime!
Holiday Haven Swan Lake is the ideal location for your next getaway. Situated alongside the beautiful lake and National Park, and close to the beach, it forms a big chunk of the tiny coastal hamlet of Cudmirrah. If you're looking for a holiday destination with peace and tranquillity, Swan Lake has you covered. Enjoy leisurely bushwalks, building sandcastles with the kids and endless swimming options. There are also more adrenaline-fuelled options, including water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing and more.The Park is also home to surfing, beach fishing and even winter whale migration viewing, with chic boutiques, cafes and restaurants all nearby. Do as little or as much as you like!
Holiday Haven Bendalong is a paradise for anyone wanting to relax, take a breathtaking bushwalk, indulge in a crystal water swim and enjoy everything nature has to offer. You can catch dinner fishing from the boat harbour or catch an epic wave that dreams are made of. Nestled amongst tall eucalypts, Bendalong boasts plenty of options – Inyadda Beach and its surf breaks, as well as the calm waters of Washerwoman’s and Boat Harbour Beach. The Park is also home to resident wildlife – native birds, possums, kangaroos, and even stingrays off the local boat ramp, making it the perfect location to escape it all and reconnect with the great outdoors. A wonderful family location!
Holiday Haven Lake Conjola is an award-winning Park that has seen a lot of development to keep its guests comfortable all year round. These additions include the brand new pool and splashpad for the whole family to enjoy. If you can drag yourself away from the good vibes around this shiny new pool, the crystal clear waters of Lake Conjola offer more than just a pretty view. With its brand spanking new 2 lane boat ramp, it's a place where the family can indulge in canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, waterskiing and a whole host of fun water activities. If you prefer to hang ten or fish from the sand, Conjola Beach and popular surfing spot Green Island are both just a short walk over the sand dunes. It’s all here!
With views across Ulladulla Harbour and everything you need within walking distance, Holiday Haven Ulladulla offers a memorable stay where you can park up the car and forget about it for the duration of your time. With its easy stroll to shops, cafes, beaches, restaurants and fishing spots, Ulladulla is a family favourite. It also offers direct access to a sheltered and protected beach perfect for that early morning dip in the ocean. With a wide range of activities for the kids it’s a great location to get away from it all while still enjoying the comforts of a coastal town on your doorstep.
Holiday Haven Burrill Lake and its magnificent sunsets are something that simply must be seen in person. You'll experience a small, unique Park with absolute lake frontage that is perfect for boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. It’s also just a short walk to beautiful Burrill beach, cafe/bakery, take-away and shops, making it the perfect environment for that relaxed family vacation so you can just sit back and relax. If you're a boat enthusiast you can launch directly into the lake from their boat ramp. And don't forget your bikes as there are some great rides and walking tracks through nearby bushland. They simply don’t make holiday spots like this anymore – and your family memories here will last a lifetime.
Finally, Holiday Haven Lake Tabourie offers a generous 12 hectares of prime beachfront set amongst the forest and lakefront coastal land. Like all of our Parks, it's a family friendly holiday destination with something for everyone. Activities and amenities include surfing, beach fishing, BMX pump track, swimming pool and splashpad with sweeping views of the very picturesque Crampton Island. Nestled near two local coastal villages where you can enjoy chic boutiques, cafes and restaurants, Lake Tabourie is a unique combination of beachfront and lakefront vibes – a serenely secluded location that continues to welcome back regulars and newcomers alike to this slice of paradise!