6 Of The Best Holiday Parks in Brisbane

From high value entertainment to relaxing simplicity and convenience, we’re talking about some of the best holiday parks near Brisbane.

With theme parks, beaches, shopping districts, and family fun, Brisbane is the place to be for your motorhome holiday in Queensland! Nature lovers will be spoiled for choice with a huge variety of islands, nature reserves, and hiking trails around Brisbane.

Brisbane is the perfect destination for camping in a motorhome, and you’ll be spoiled with the luxury of having your own shower and toilet. A powered site is a must-have when planning your camping accommodation, and make sure you’re connecting to power every second day. Also, please drive on sealed roads unless you’re travelling no more than 12km to a recognised holiday park.

Coming up we have some of our top picks for holiday parks in Brisbane, along with some inspiration for the various things you can do in the area! We’ve included a range of luxury and budget options to suit all travellers.

Movie World, Tourism and Events Queensland

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Rating: 4.4 Stars (Google Reviews)

Cost: From $100 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Brisbane: 45 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered & Unpowered Sites, Cabins, Villas, Motels

Here’s one for the travellers who are keen to live their holiday dreams to the fullest! BIG4’s Gold Coast Holiday Park is a destination all of its own, with a huge waterpark, heated lagoon-style pool, poolside service for parents, and an onsite café. This holiday park is also just 5 minutes away from Movie World and Wet’n’Wild!

Make sure you check your email after booking and read your welcome letter, which will link you to a ‘What’s On’ guide so you can get the most out of your stay.

Things To Do:

• • Brisbane
  • Surfers Paradise
  • Theme Parks (Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet’n’Wild, etc)
  • Go Karting, Rock Climbing Walls, & Laser Tag
  • Outback Spectacular & Paradise Country
  • Nerang National Park
  • Pine Ridge Conservation Park
  • Wonder Reef
  • Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens

Facilities:

• • Shower/Bathroom Amenities
  • Accessible Amenities
  • Laundry Room
  • BBQ Areas
  • Dump Point
  • Games & Sports
  • Café & Restaurant
  • Activities For Kids
  • DVD Hire
  • Water Slides
  • Giant Jumping Pillow & Go karts
  • Spa For Adults & Pools For All Ages
  • Free WiFi
  • Massage Service

Harbour Town, Tourism and Events Queensland

NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort

Rating: 4.5 Stars (Google Reviews)

Cost: From $100 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Brisbane: 54 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered Sites and Cabins

NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort is another destination where you can camp in style with your motorhome. This is absolutely the place to be for family-friendly camping, with a pirate-themed mini golf course and the Shipwreck Shores water park. It’s also just a just a short drive 13 minute drive to Movie World or 19 minutes to Dream World.

For travellers keen to shop, this holiday park is just across the road from the gorgeous Harbour Town. You can easily spend an entire day exploring the shops here!

Things To Do:

• • Brisbane
  • Theme Parks (Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet’n’Wild, etc)
  • Harbour Town Shopping
  • Surfers Paradise (Infinity)
  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • SkyPoint Observation Deck
  • Aquaduck Tours
  • Australian Outback

Facilities:

• • 4 Resort Style Pools
  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Mini Golf & Bouncing Pillow
  • Camp Kitchen
  • BBQ Area
  • Shower/Bathroom Amenities
  • Accessible Amenities
  • Cinema
  • Dump Point
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Playground
  • Laundry

Pacific Fair, Tourism and Events Queensland

Nobby Beach Holiday Village

Rating: 4.1 Stars (Google Reviews)

Cost: From $60 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Brisbane: 1hr 12 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered & Unpowered Sites, Villas, Houses, Studios

With accommodation types for all travellers and budgets, Nobby Beach Holiday Village is the place to be! Relax by the poolside after an exciting day of adventuring around Brisbane and the Gold Coast in your motorhome hire. The whole family will adore the on-site waterslide, and having a heated pool is always appreciated. There’s also a wading pool for the little ones to have a splash in.

The walkability of the holiday park is one of its best features, with beaches and a variety of food options all within a short distance. There’s also a free shuttle bus to take you to Pacific Fair if you’re not ready to drive in the big city just yet!

Things To Do:

• • Brisbane
  • Theme parks (Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet’n’Wild, etc)
  • Surfer’s Paradise
  • Beaches
  • Pizzey Park
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Burleigh Headland Walk
  • Harbour Town & Pacific Fair & More

Facilities:

• • Baby Facilities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Onsite Mini Mart
  • Bathroom/Shower Amenities
  • BBQ Area
  • Camp Kitchen
  • Waterslide
  • Ninja Playground & Junior Playground
  • Swimming Pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Massages
  • Dump point

Brisbane, Tourism and Events Queensland

Brisbane Holiday Village

Rating: 4.5 Stars (Google Reviews)

Cost: From $55 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Brisbane: 13 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered & Unpowered Sites, Cabins

Brisbane Holiday Village is incredibly close to Brisbane’s CBD, and you’ll find a ton of local attractions, shopping centres, scenic hiking trails, and wildlife experiences to see with your family. This is a destination great for budget conscious travellers, and you’ll still find a range of family friendly camping experiences, like splash pools and mini-golf. You’re also only 20 minutes away from the theme parks!

In case you’re worried about parking your motorhome, there’s also a bus stop directly outside of the holiday park which will take you straight into Brisbane’s CBD.

Things To Do:

• • Brisbane
  • Surfers Paradise
  • Theme parks (Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet’n’Wild, etc)
  • Bulimba Creek Bikeway
  • Holmead Park

Facilities:

• • Camp Kitchen
  • Shower/Bathroom Amenities
  • Laundries (washing machine is coin operated)
  • Lagoona Resort Restaurant
  • Lagoon Pool w/Kiddie Splash Pool
  • 18-Hole Mini Golf (Free!)
  • BBQ Area
  • Tennis and Various Sports Areas
  • Bike Track
  • Playground
  • Free WiFi (capped at 10GB)

Cotton Tree Holiday Park, Tourism and Events Queensland

Cotton Tree Holiday Park

Rating: 4.4 Stars (Google Reviews)

Cost: From $53 per night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Brisbane: 1hr 31minutes

Types of Camping: Powered & Unpowered Sites, Cabins

Cotton Tree Holiday Park offers a classic camping destination for a no-fuss holiday. It’s a comfortable place to return to after a day of family fun adventures in Queensland. This is one of the more “down to earth” holiday parks. Here’s another tip: Make sure you don’t leave anything lying around as the mischievous local animals have a reputation for thievery!

With direct access to Maroochy River and Maroochydore Beach, this holiday park is also a great place for water activities! If you’re not keen to dip your toes into nature, there’s also the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre right next door.

Things To Do:

• • Brisbane
  • Maroochy River & Maroochydore Beach
  • Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
  • Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre
  • Maroochydore Beach Bowls Club
  • Restaurants & Maroochydore RSL

Facilities:

• • BBQ Area
  • Shower/Bathroom Amenities
  • Accessible Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Baby Facilities (Bath/Changing Table)
  • Free WiFi

Springbrook National Park, Tourism and Events Queensland

Jacob Wells Tourism Park

Rating: 4.2 (Google Reviews)

Cost: From $44 Per Night (Check their website for accurate pricing)

Distance to Brisbane: 46 minutes

Types of Camping: Powered & Unpowered Sites, Cabins

Jacob Wells Tourism Park offers a simple camping experience and a great location! The beach is netted for peace of mind, and you’ll have access to a variety of islands such as Kangaroo Island, Coomera Island, and South Stradbroke Island (to name a few). Keep an eye on what’s happening in the holiday park so you know about all the markets, food trucks, activities, and events!

You’ll notice that there’s a lot of wildlife in the park, and Jacob Wells is also a beloved local fishing hotspot, so it can get lively on occasion!

Things To Do:

• • Brisbane
  • Theme Parks
  • Hinzedam
  • Springbrook National Park
  • Pocket Road Conservative Area
  • Apple Tree Park
  • Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve
  • Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
  • Broadbeach Art And Craft Markets
  • Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
  • Currumbin Sanctuary

Facilities:

• • Camp Kitchen
  • Bathroom/Shower Amenities
  • Accessible Amenities
  • BBQ Areas
  • Dump Point
  • Kiosk/Store
  • Laundry
  • Netted Swimming Area

Are You Ready For Your Camping Trip In Brisbane?

We’ve covered a range of holiday parks, from resort-style luxury holiday parks to more simplistic destinations that are perfect for budget-conscious travellers!

Our motorhomes are especially great for camping, so set yourself up at a powered site and freely explore everything Brisbane has to offer. Aside from our Cruisin’ Hi-Top Campervans, all our motorhomes are fully equipped with a shower and toilet. Check out our range of vehicles and choose the one which best suits your needs.

So go ahead and book your motorhome hire in Brisbane today! Call our friendly reservations team on 1300 664 485 or check out our website to see what we have available at our Brisbane branch.