Holiday park reviews

These parks have everything you need for an exciting family getaway, whether you’re camping or living it up in a villa.

Where Tweed Coast, New South Wales Whether your family is after a peaceful holiday retreat or actionpacked getaway, the multi-award-winning North Star, located just 30 minutes south of Gold Coast Airport and 30 minutes north of Byron Bay, is for you. Surrounded by national parkland, the resort spreads over 10 hectares of subtropical garden nestled between a serene beach and pristine tidal estuary, making it the perfect place to unwind while the little ones float about in the calm waters.

North Star has a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes. Immerse yourself in nature with a leafy campsite or caravan spot, or a well-equipped holiday cabin or a spacious villa.

The kids will have a blast splashing around at Sammy’s Adventure Lagoon water park, or at the resort’s tennis court, games room, pool table or outdoor playground. Neptune’s Castle Kids’ Club guarantees a day of fun and is fully supervised on weekends and school holidays. Parents can make use of the day spa, hairdresser, heated lap pool, gym, spa and sauna.

Fuel up at Ripples Licensed Café, an on-site restaurant offering a range of affordable snacks, lunch and dinner options. North Star also offers a range of scheduled activities, school holiday theme nights, outdoor cinemas and special events. Sleep North Star offers campsites and caravan sites, well-equipped holiday cabins and spacious villas. Do Head south to Byron Bay for a day trip and soak in the ambience of the town and its beaches, or head north to the Gold Coast and explore the many family-friendly amusement parks. Info northstar.com.au