Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach

🏞️ Discovery Parks – Airlie Beach (Jubilee Pocket, QLD)

📍 Description & Location

Tucked on the edge of Conway National Park, this lush holiday park sits in a natural amphitheatre just 5 km from Airlie Beach’s centre. Surrounded by rainforest, the setting bursts with wildlife—expect to spot kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, and rainbow lorikeets, especially in the early mornings. The grounds offer shaded lawns, landscaped gardens, and plenty of room to relax. A family-friendly waterpark, two resort-style pools, and a jumping pillow round out the atmosphere with plenty of fun.

🕰️ History

Formerly known as BIG4 Airlie Cove Resort, this site has long served as a welcoming base for visitors to the Whitsundays. Now part of the Discovery Parks network, it carries on a legacy of resort-style hospitality in a coastal rainforest setting. The area itself rests within the traditional lands of the Ngaro people, whose deep connection to the sea and surrounding forests continues to be honoured through nearby interpretive walks in Conway National Park.

🛠️ Facilities and Amenities

• Toilets and hot showers (modern and well-maintained)

• Dump point located on-site

• Fully equipped camp kitchen and shaded BBQ areas

• Two swimming pools (including a shallow splash zone for kids)

• Waterpark with slides and a bouncing pillow

• Laundry with washers/dryers; kiosk and mini-mart

• Children’s playground and indoor games room

• Tour booking desk and bike station

• Free Wi‑Fi in selected areas

• Defibrillator and accessible amenities

🚙 Vehicle Access

• Direct access from Shute Harbour Road (fully sealed)

• Suitable for all vehicle types, including large rigs

• Ample room for drive-through sites

• Public bus stop near entrance

• In warmer months, sandflies can be present—repellent recommended

🛏️ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• Caravan/tent sites: Powered and unpowered sites available

  • Power Sites: Tariff Rate 3

  • Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 2(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Booking: Essential during peak periods; recommended at other times

• Authority: Operated by Discovery Holiday Parks

• Site Type: Formal holiday park

• Maximum stay: Standard maximum 14 nights (confirm on booking)

• Pets: No pets in cabins. Campsites only.

• Self-containment: Not required (full amenities available)

• Access notes: After-hours check-in available via caretaker; mobile phone needed due to variable signal

• Contact:

  • Phone: (07) 4946 6727

  • Email: airliebeach@discoveryparks.com.au

  • Address: 2634 Shute Harbour Rd, Jubilee Pocket QLD 4802

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• Whitsunday Reef Gateway Hotel – 3 km; hosts live music on weekends

• The Port Office Hotel – 5 km; known for relaxed outdoor dining

• Airlie Beach Hotel – 5 km; great pub meals and sports bar atmosphere

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• Conway Beach Campground – 6 km; beachfront with basic amenities

• Cape Upstart National Park (informal) – 4WD access only; no formal caravan facilities

🗺️ Nearby Attractions

• Airlie Beach Lagoon – Free community pool on the foreshore

• Shute Harbour Jetty – Gateway for island day tours and ferries

• Conway National Park – Walking trails and wildlife viewing

• Whitsunday Markets – Held Saturdays in Airlie Beach

• Whitehaven Beach day trips – Depart from Port of Airlie nearby

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• IGA Jubilee Pocket – 2 km; groceries and general supplies

• Caltex Service Station – 3 km; fuel and ice

• Boathaven Beach Café & Store – 3.5 km; coffee, snacks, beach goods

• Whitsunday Medical Centre – 6 km; for medical and minor emergencies

⭐ Reviews Summary

👍 Highlights

• Resort-style facilities and water features ideal for families

• Clean and modern communal areas

• Friendly, helpful staff

• Peaceful setting close to town

⚠️ Cautionary Notes

• Minor wear reported on some waterpark features

• Sandflies can be present in warmer months

• Variable mobile reception in certain sections

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• Emergency: Dial 000 for police, fire, or ambulance

• Fuel: Caltex 3 km away; more options in Airlie Beach

• Mobile signal: Telstra strongest; Optus and others weaker

• Auto repair: Whitsunday Mechanics in Airlie Beach (5 km)

• UHF Channels: Road Channel = 40, Emergency Only = 5

• Safety tip: Do not feed wildlife; reef-safe sunscreen essential for marine tours

✍️ Final Note

This is a top-notch pick for travellers seeking a mix of family fun, tropical tranquillity, and solid amenities. With easy access to the Whitsundays and a strong lineup of facilities, it's ideal for both relaxed holidays and overnight stopovers. Book ahead, pack some mozzie repellent, and settle into one of the lushest caravan parks in North Queensland.