Return of the Family Camping Holiday

The words ‘camping holiday’ conjure all sorts of memories – long car trips in non-airconditioned cars, legs sticking to the vinyl seats. Canvas tents sagging in the middle. Salt, sand and the sound of waves at a little campground on the coast.

Due to the woeful state of the economy, it seems camping holidays are making a comeback, although done in considerably more style that 20 years ago.

According to the SMH, “house full” signs have gone up on caravan parks, camping grounds and other low-cost accommodation up and down the NSW coast, due to a boom in local rather than international tourism.

But today’s families want more than a patch of grass for their tent or caravan. Modern ‘holiday parks’ come replete with spa cabins, in ground pools and games rooms stocked with the latest video game consoles.

The number-one rated caravan park in Australia, Treasure Island Holiday Park, boasts three resort swimming pools, waterslide, tennis court, kart hire, games room and mini golf.

For the list of the top ten holiday parks in Australia visit Holidays With Kids.