Discovery Holiday Park Dubbo -Orana; next to the zoo with loads to keep the kids entertained.

Located only a 2 minute drive or a bike ride away from Western Plains Zoo, the Discovery Holiday Park Dubbo is a great location for a Dubbo Family Holiday

 

This was our second trip to the Discovery Holiday Park Dubbo. Our first (7 years ago) was our first camping experience and is held high in our minds with fond memories. As such we were excited to be coming back to review the Dubbo Holiday Park again and see how its changed.

 

As we drove in the gates, our children excitedly pointed out the amazing water park they have, along with the large waterslide. In terms of entertainment for children, this park is well thought out and has the ability to keep the children entertained in between experiencing all the Dubbo Attractions. With many families bringing bikes to ride around the zoo; the Dubbo Holiday Park has a BMX Track which offers both an easy track and one that’s a little harder. All of my children aged 5 and up (along with their grandparents) all enjoyed the BMX track.

 

While at the park, our family favourite activities included the Waterpark, where our kids and so many more, would go on the waterslide over and over again – until the bucket was about to tip; squealing in glee as the water splashed all over them.

After that, they loved the Heated Pool; the BMX Track, Go Karts and Jumping Pillow.

There is also have an activity room and a Playground.

As we were there for a week, we chose to get an ensuite campsite; providing us with our own private bathroom. The Discovery Holiday Park has a range of accommodation options available from Cabins, to Safari Tents, Ensuite sites along with Powered and Non-Powered Campsites. Our site was adequate; however, the fit was quite tight. The ensuite was a good size and offered great convenience with three younger children. My parents joined us on this trip and stayed in a nearby cabin which was very nice and had all the mod cons including TV and Air Con.

 

The Dubbo Holiday Park has a large amenities block for campers which has  a Toddlers Bathroom making life much easier, as well as a very large camp kitchen equipped with seating and a TV.

There are also lots of different rubbish and recycling bins located around the park. The Holiday Park Management contacted us via SMS to let us know of upcoming park activities like Movie & Pizza Night and a morning Scone Tea during our stay. While the park felt secure and safe throughout the time we were there, it is recommended that you lock up your bikes and valuables at night or when not at your site.

 

Overall the holiday park is a smaller one which we liked as it feels safer for children to ride around and less likely that they will get lost. The roads are all one way which we thought was great as it is safer for kids and reduces traffic.

Reviewed by Lorraine Salvi. Lorraine enjoys holidaying with her family, discovering great holiday destinations around Australia.