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Winter in your backyard: what will you find this winter?

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Winter is the perfect time to slow down, reset and explore what’s closer than you think. It’s a chance to change pace, swap scenes, and enjoy the kind of escape that feels easy from the moment you arrive.

Whether you’re chasing warmth or leaning into a slower rhythm, winter in your backyard has its own rewards.

Find your warmth this winter

If your ideal winter means sunshine and time outdoors, heading north is an easy choice.

Think blue skies, mild days and that unmistakable feeling of settling into a lighter, more relaxed rhythm. Mornings by the water, afternoons spent exploring, and evenings that stretch on without the early chill.

From tropical stays at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park near Darwin to island-style coastal escapes at Bribie Island Holiday Park in Queensland, winter up north is all about making the most of the season just in a different way.
 

Trade chilly mornings for waterfall swims and warm winter adventures at Litchfield National Park, just a short drive from BIG4 Howard Springs. Image Credit: Tourism NT 

Find your pace this winter

Or maybe winter is the season that invites you to slow right down.

This is the time for cosy cabins, crisp mornings and unhurried afternoons. A chance to switch off, step away from the noise, and settle into a gentler rhythm.

At places like Warburton Holiday Park in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, where forested surrounds meet the Yarra River, or Geelong Holiday Park on the Bellarine Peninsula, which sits at the gateway to coastal towns and acclaimed wine regions, winter is about fresh air, scenic surroundings and taking things at your own pace - whether that’s a quiet walk, a slow morning, or simply staying a little longer.
 

Wander beneath the towering Californian Redwoods near Warburton, where crisp winter air and peaceful forest trails make for the perfect Yarra Valley escape. Image credit: Visit Victoria

Closer than you think

One of the best things about a winter escape is how simple it can be. No long-haul travel. No overplanning. Just pack up the car and go. Whether that’s returning to a much‑loved South Coast escape at Batemans Bay Marina Resort, a peaceful lakeside stay at BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park near Bermagui, or time to unwind by the water at Lakeside Forster Holiday Park in Forster on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.
 

Cool winter nights and crystal-clear skies make Horse Head Rock near BIG4 Wallaga Lake Holiday Park a spectacular spot for stargazing beneath the Milky Way. Image Credit: Destination NSW

The best escapes aren’t always far away. Sometimes, they’re right in your backyard.

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