Where to Stay
Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park
Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park is centrally located within a couple of blocks from the Ayr Central Business District, near the theatre and library and next to the public pool. It offers a range of accommodation options including ensuite cabins, budget cabins, caravan and tent sites as well as drive thru sites. The shady park has a camp kitchen as well as barbecue facilities. Burdekin Cascades Caravan park is perfect for a relaxing stay.
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Discovery Parks - Ayr
One of Australia’s largest cane and mango growing areas, Ayr is known for its natural beauty and fertile farmland. Explore the spectacular Burdekin region with a stay at Discovery Parks – Ayr (previously Big4 Ayr Silver Link Caravan Village), featuring stunning gardens full of hibiscus and you might even be lucky enough to be able to pick a mango from the trees in park! With creeks and mangrove-lined estuaries close by, the area is ideal for fishing and crabbing, and nearby Alva Beach has miles of pristine sandy coastline, a popular spot for beach fishing and windsurfing. Offering a range of accommodation from self-contained cabins and villas to drive through and large slab sites, you’ll be sure to find the perfect option with all of them set in our beautifully maintained gardens. Enjoy relaxing after a big day in the spa or saltwater swimming pool, and the kids will love the bouncing pillow and playground. There is also plenty of green grassy areas perfect for a kick of the soccer ball or a game of cricket.
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Groper Creek Caravan Park
Groper Creek Caravan Park is the perfect spot for your next holiday or weekend getaway. A short scenic drive through the Burdekin cane fields,14 kilometres off the highway at Home Hill in North Queensland, the park provides 50 powered and tent sites located on the waterfront or under shady She Oaks and Coolabah trees. Boasting sparkling clean amenities, an on-site dump point and affordable rates, the park is a popular destination (especially with grey nomads who have been making their annual pilgrimage for decades), so it is best to book well in advance. The Home Hill Boat Club also has two airconditioned units for rent. The two public boat ramps, located on each side of the picturesque Groper Creek Jetty, provide direct access to the abundant fishing grounds in the Burdekin River, estuaries, reef and beyond. Guests can go fishing; try catching prawns directly off the jetty; photograph the abundant birdlife, magnificent sun and moon rises over the water; explore nearby tourist attractions; or simply kick back and connect with nature. The park is one of North Queensland's best-kept secrets!
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Home Hill Caravan Park
Home Hill Caravan Park is a small park with 25 sites located next to the Home Hill Swimming Pool and a few blocks from the library and shops. It offers a range of accommodation options including ensuite cabins, caravan and tent sites as well as drive thru sites. Barbecue facility is also available. In the last few years this park has had a number of upgrades including new amenities. Come for a visit including a free swim in the pool next door.
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Parkside Motel Ayr
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and free WiFi, Parkside Motel and Licensed Restaurant is just one kilometre from Ayr Golf Course. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen television. Free onsite parking is provided. All rooms have a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster and an electric kettle. Each room has a private en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Parkside Motel and Licensed Restaurant is located in the heart of Ayr, only three minutes’ drive from Ayr Hospital. Townsville is a one-hour drive away. The Q-Bar and Grill Restaurant offers a varied menu that includes steak, pasta, chicken and fresh seafood dishes. The bar is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing. Room service and packed lunches are available upon request.
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