Discovery Parks - Ayr

🏕️ Discovery Parks – Ayr – Ayr QLD

PAID CAMP

📍 Description & Location

Just off Norham Road in Ayr, this fully serviced Discovery Parks location features spacious tropical gardens and easy access to town amenities. It lies about 5 km west of Alva Beach and is accessed directly from the Bruce Highway.

🏞️ History

Formerly known as BIG4 Ayr Silver Link Caravan Village, the site has evolved under the Discovery Parks banner into a family-oriented holiday destination with a polished tropical aesthetic.

🛁 Facilities and Amenities

• 🔌 Drive-through and slab powered sites with water access

• 🚽 Modern amenities blocks including accessible toilets and hot showers

• 🚰 Guest laundry and laundry facilities onsite

• 🍳 Fully equipped camp kitchen plus BBQ areas

• 🛍️ Onsite kiosk/store

• 🪁 Playground and bouncing pillow for families

• 🏊 Saltwater pool and spa for adults and kids

• ♻️ Onsite dump point (guest use)

• 📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the park

• 🐾 Pet-friendly on selected powered sites (approval required)

🚐 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Accessed from sealed Norham Road, suitable for all caravan and motorhome sizes

• ↔️ Sites are well laid with drive-through and generous turning areas

• 🪨 Paved internal roads for easy navigation

⭐ Stay Information (as at July 2025)

• ✨ Powered Sites: Tariff Rate 4

• ✨ Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 3(Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• 📞 Booking: Recommended—especially for pet or powered sites during school holidays

• 📍 Land Manager: Discovery Parks

• 🏠 Site Type: Formal caravan and holiday park

• ⌛ Max Stay: Not publicly specified

• 🐕 Pet Policy: Dogs allowed on selected powered sites; prior approval required

• ❌ Not required to be self-contained

• 🔑 After-hours Access: 24‑hour reception for campers

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Burdekin Hotel (~2 km): local meals and bar

• 🍽️ Chill Parlour (~5 min walk): known for coffee and light meals

⛺ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🏡 Burdekin Cascades Caravan Park (~10 km): alternative powered site with pool

• 🌾 Alva Beach free camp: self-contained only

🌟 Nearby Attractions

• 🌴 Alva Beach (~5 km): swimming, fishing, and seasonal stinger-safe zones

• 🏞️ Mount Inkerman Nature Trail (~15 km): scenic lookout and bushwalk

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Onsite kiosk with essentials

• ⛽ Full supermarket, fuel, and pharmacy in Ayr (~2 km)

🗣️ Reviews Summary

👍 Positive:

• 🌺 Well-kept tropical gardens and welcoming staff

• 🧼 Clean amenities, pool, and family features

• 🐶 Pet-friendly with flexible site options

⚠️ Cautionary:

• 🌧️ Can be busy during peak season—booking ahead advised

• 📶 Patchy mobile reception—Telstra more reliable

❓ Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 🆘 Emergency: Dial 000

• 🏥 Nearest Hospital: Ayr Hospital (~2 km)

• ⛽ Fuel & Repairs: Nearby fuel and mechanical services

• 📶 Mobile: Telstra & Optus available; Telstra stronger

• 📢 UHF Channels: Road—40, Emergency—5

✨ Final Note

Discovery Parks – Ayr is ideal for families, couples, or pet-travellers looking for comfort and lush surroundings close to town. With tropical gardens, extensive facilities, and proximity to beaches and nature, it’s a dependable North Queensland base.