Looking for a caravan, camping or cabin getaway with the kids? The Central Coast is the perfect choice with a range of holiday park options to suit any family budget and taste.
The parks’ prime locations offer the best of the lakeside and beachside haven that is the beautiful Central Coast of NSW – barely an hour from both Sydney and Newcastle. It’s the perfect destination for those that love swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, bushwalking or simply relaxing!
And for those families who don’t want to leave their furry friends at home, there’s good news: all five of these parks have pet-friendly caravan or camping sites available.
Read on to discover five great holiday parks on the Central Coast.
NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort
Award-winning NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort is situated at Umina Beach within the protection of Broken Bay, at the southern end of the picturesque Central Coast. The beachfront park is surrounded by natural bushland and the Brisbane Water National Park.
Family accommodation options
The holiday park offers modern self-contained 2 and 3 bedroom cabins as well as beautiful caravan and camping sites, some overlooking the beach.
Looking for a comfortable stay? Go for a modern self-contained 2 or 3 bedroom cabins, ranging from Seabreeze Spa Villas with 3 bedrooms and a spa or the beautiful Palm Villas in the quiet Palms area, to the unique Safari Palm Treehouses for a glamping experience.
Activities and amenities
Swim in the heated resort pool and spa and slide down the waterslide, play in the adventure playground, jump on the jumping pillows, play in the games room or watch a new release movie in the TV room, participate in one of the many Kidz Korner activities or simply just enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Ocean Breeze café which also offers great coffees and cakes.
What's nearby?
With 2kms of golden beach, horse-riding, sailing, the Australian Reptile Park, Treetop Adventure Park and Glenworth Valley Adventure activities nearby, it’s a great getaway for the whole family.
Toowoon Bay Holiday Park
1 Koongara St, Toowoon Bay
Pet friendly sites
Toowoon Bay Holiday Park is just minutes from The Entrance, on the NSW Central Coast. Despite the absolute beachfront location, you’ll find all the comforts of the city just a step away from the quiet serenity of the holiday park’s doorstep. There is a resort-style swimming pool and an amphitheatre where you can watch a blockbuster film under the stars.
Family accommodation options
Toowoon Bay Holiday Park has plenty of accommodation options to suit any family budget and taste. Caravan and powered camping sites are available as well as cabin accommodation that ranges from the cosy two-person Sandpiper to the spacious, luxury Beachcomber.
What's nearby?
There are numerous beaches accessible from the holiday park. Toowoon Bay, the park’s namesake, and Shelly Beach are clean, clear and safely patrolled throughout the year. Little Bay is also a perfect spot for children with calm waters, protected from the surf by nearby break walls.
Toowoon Bay Holiday Park is located near Swaddling Park, which is a perfect place to catch up with friends and family for an afternoon of fun in the sun! Golfers will also be happy to know that there’s a beautiful eighteen-hole course just south of the park.
For those looking for a little more organised entertainment, there’s plenty of popular location attractions to visit such as The Australian Reptile Park and there’s also daily pelican feeding at The Entrance. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes close by and even a cinema where you can watch the latest blockbuster.
Read our review: School holiday fun at Toowoon Bay Holiday Park
Norah Head Holiday Park
22/30 Victoria St, Norah Head
Pet friendly sites
Norah Head Holiday Park has a prime location that gives visitors access to several popular Central Coast beaches. Keeping the kids entertained won’t be a problem with a range of family-friendly facilities that include a resort-style pool, amphitheatre, jumping pillow and sheltered barbecue area. It’s also minutes from local shops and eateries, including the RSL and Bowling Club.
Family accommodation options
Norah Head Holiday Park offers a range of accommodation options to suit any family budget and taste. Powered and unpowered caravan sites are available throughout the year and provide easy access to amenities. There are also seven different types of cabins to choose from – all of them just a short walk to the beach.
What's nearby?
Guests can go for a swim in the sparkling waters of either the Lakes or Soldiers Point beaches or visit the historic Norah Head Lighthouse. Soldiers Beach is just a walk away and is a popular spot for surfers. Lakes Beach is also popular and with the many rock pools you’ll find there, it’s a perfect spot for families.
If it’s something a little more relaxing your family is looking for, then you cast a line into the ocean and just wait for the fish to bite – chances are you won’t be waiting long! For the accomplished fisherman, nearby Lakes Beach is an ideal spot for you to launch your next deep sea fishing adventure.
Canton Beach Holiday Park
1 Oleander St, Canton Beach
Pet friendly sites
Canton Beach Holiday Park is the place to get it away from it all, perfectly located on the foreshore of the Central Coast’s tranquil Tuggerah Lakes near national parkland. However, it’s still only a few streets from the heart of town, giving visitors easy access to the numerous shops, cafes and restaurants.
Back at the park, there are sheltered barbecues, a convenience store, jumping pillow, prime fishing spots and a boat ramp.
Family accommodation options
Canton Beach Holiday Park has a range of accommodation options to suit any family budget and taste. There are powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites available and also six types of cabins to choose from, ranging from the classic Jabiru to the large, spacious Kingfisher.
What's nearby?
It’s the perfect destination for anyone who loves bushwalking, boating, fishing and water activities such as skiing, sailing, rowing, sailboarding and windsurfing. It’s also only a short drive from the renowned Soldiers Beach and Norah Head.
Budgewoi Holiday Park
2a Weemala St, Budgewoi
Pet friendly sites
Budgewoi Holiday Park is a quiet, secluded haven on the foreshore of Lake Munmorah, adjacent to some of the Central Coast’s most beautiful beaches and attractions. Visitors will enjoy the park’s shady serenity in the midst of the surrounding paperbark trees. The foreshore and lake with their bright blue waters attract fishing and water sport enthusiasts all year round!
Family accommodation options
With a range of accommodation options to suit any holiday style, Budgewoi Holiday Park is a perfect destination for the whole family. Guests can choose from four types of cabins: the Ibis, the Kingfisher, the Lorikeet or the Sheerwater, which are centrally arranged around a grassy meeting point – some cabins even have views to the lake.
This shady field has both outdoor seating and barbeque facilities, which make it an ideal spot for large groups, such as family reunions. If you prefer to bring your caravan, there are powered sites also available.
Opening image: Family at NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort, Umina Beach
