Whales are making their way along the coast. Gardens and country towns are bursting into colour. The days are getting longer and, up north, there’s still time to make the most of the dry season.
Across Australia, there are plenty of reasons to get away right now.
With Hampshire Holidays parks in coastal, country and outback destinations across Australia, your next getaway could take you from whale watching on the NSW coast to colourful blooms in Victoria, the open road in outback Queensland or the last of the Top End dry season.
And right now, there are even more reasons to make it happen. You can save 20% on selected stays across participating Hampshire Holidays parks when you book by 31 January 2027.*
Whether you’re ready to hit the road, get back to nature or simply make the most of those longer days, we’ve gathered a little inspiration for your next escape.
It’s time. Go explore.
Spring has a way of putting on a show.
Fields fill with colour, gardens come back to life and, in some towns, the changing season is reason enough for a celebration.
In Victoria, the Tesselaar Tulip Festival near Warburton and the Yarra Ranges brings more than a million spring flowering bulbs to the countryside. Make a weekend of it and spend some time exploring the villages, forests and local food of the surrounding region, with Warburton Holiday Park making an easy base for a few days away.
Further north, Grafton takes on a completely different shade. Its famous jacaranda-lined streets turn purple in spring, while the annual Grafton Jacaranda Festival celebrates one of the city’s most colourful times of year. Stay at BIG4 Big River Holiday Park and add Grafton to a wider Clarence Valley road trip.
Then there’s South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. Take the long way from Adelaide, winding through the Adelaide Hills before heading towards Victor Harbor. Spring brings green rolling hills, wildflowers and the occasional splash of yellow from flowering canola, before the countryside eventually gives way to the coast.
Flowering times and displays vary with seasonal conditions, so it’s always worth checking what’s blooming before you set off.
Spring brings one of Australia’s great wildlife spectacles as whales make their way south towards their Antarctic feeding grounds.
Along the NSW coast, humpback whales can be spotted making the journey south, often with calves alongside them. From the Mid North Coast to the South Coast, beaches, headlands and coastal lookouts give you plenty of reasons to stop, slow down and keep an eye on the horizon.
It’s a good excuse for a coastal getaway, too. Start at Valla Beach Holiday Park, make your way south to Lakeside Forster Holiday Park, or keep following the coast to BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park, near Bermagui on the NSW South Coast.
Over in South Australia, Victor Harbor and Encounter Bay offer another reason to plan a spring escape. The area is known for southern right whales, with August to October among the best times to look for mothers and calves in the sheltered waters. Stay at Victor Harbor Holiday Park and make whale watching part of a few days exploring the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Between sightings, there are beaches to wander, coastal towns to explore and plenty of places to find a spot overlooking the ocean and watch the water.
You could even turn whale season into a spring road trip, following the coast and seeing what you discover along the way.
Spring was made for road trips, but you don’t need weeks away or thousands of kilometres ahead of you to make one count. Sometimes it’s simply choosing somewhere a few hours from home, adding a country town, lookout or local lunch along the way and taking your time getting there.
Ready to go further? Head west to BIG4 Opal Holiday Park for opal country, artesian waters and wonderfully different outback landscapes. Or follow the open road into Queensland towards Longreach, where country towns, museums and outback stories become part of the journey.
Further north, spring can also be a good time for a Top End road trip, particularly earlier in the season when you can catch the latter part of the dry season. Base yourself at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park near Darwin and set out for national parks, swimming spots and wide-open landscapes, checking seasonal access and conditions before you go.
Whether you’re crossing a state or travelling a few hours down the road, leave a little room in the itinerary. Sometimes the stops you didn’t plan are the ones you remember.
Spring doesn’t only change the landscape. It brings plenty of reasons to get out and explore regional Australia, too. Arts festivals, food and wine weekends, country shows, live music and community events can turn a day out into a few days away.
On the NSW South Coast, the River of Art Festival brings the Eurobodalla region to life with arts and cultural experiences each spring. Stay at Moruya Holiday Park or Batemans Bay Marina Resort, then leave a little room in the itinerary for beaches, local food and exploring the coast between events.
In Victoria, spring brings another packed calendar of regional events, from flower festivals and country shows to food and wine celebrations. Around Geelong and the Bellarine, the annual Toast to the Coast Food and Wine Festival is a good excuse to make a weekend of it, with Geelong Holiday Park putting you within easy reach of the Geelong Waterfront and everything this region has to offer.
And those are only the headline acts. Local markets, exhibitions, live music and community celebrations pop up in towns big and small. Sometimes the event is the reason for the trip. Other times, it’s something you discover once you get there.
Dates and programs can change, so check the latest event details before setting off.
After winter, sometimes the best thing about spring is simply spending more time outside. Longer days and changing weather bring plenty of reasons to pull on your walking shoes, grab the bikes, pack the fishing gear or head somewhere you haven’t explored before.
Pack some water and spend the day among the trees, beside the coast or following a new walking track. On the NSW South Coast, Murramarang National Park combines spotted gum forests, beautiful beaches, coastal lookouts and walking trails. At Joalah Holiday Park in Durras North, it’s all right on your doorstep, with easy access to the national park straight from your stay. Up north, explore Eungella National Park near Mackay, discover the natural landscapes around Townsville, or cool off in the swimming spots and waterfalls of Berry Springs and Litchfield National Park, both within easy reach of Darwin and Howard Springs.
A quiet morning beside the water is a pretty good way to spend a spring getaway. Cast a line from the riverbank, paddle across calm water by kayak or SUP, or simply wander the shoreline and see what the tide has washed in. Around Forster, beautiful beaches and clear coastal waters make it easy to slow down, whether that means a refreshing swim or a long walk along the sand.
Stay by the Clyde River at BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park, where days can be spent fishing, kayaking and exploring the river. At BIG4 Manning Point Holiday Park, you’ve got the Manning River on one side and the coast nearby, giving you plenty of choice between boating, paddling, fishing and beach days. Or head to Bribie Island Caravan Park and explore the waterways of Pumicestone Passage before finding your favourite stretch of sand to chill for the day at Woorim.
Spring doesn’t look the same everywhere in Australia, and that’s exactly what makes it such a good time to get away.
However you choose to make the most of the season, there’s plenty waiting to be discovered. Find your next place to stay with Hampshire Holidays, pack the car and Go Explore.
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