Winter in Queensland. The sun is shining, and the daytime temperature is still higher than 20 degrees. No better way than to spend your weekend than at Big4 Gold Coast, which also offers dog-friendly camping. The location is ideal for exploring the nearby theme parks and other amazing attractions in the Gold Coast and its surroundings. We are quite lucky at Queensland Camping, as the Big4 is less than an hour from our home and has so much entertainment that kept us as busy or as relaxed as we wanted; we didn’t even leave the park.
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Location of BIG4 Gold Coast, Queensland
Located within 15 minutes of the centre of the Gold Coast is the BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park. It is also a perfect location for visiting the theme parks Movie World, Wet and Wild, Dreamworld, and White Water World – to name a few of the great attractions nearby. The holiday park can be found at 66-68 Signanto Dr, Helensvale, Queensland.
Accommodation Options at BIG4 Gold Coast
The Big4 Gold Coast offers a large range of accommodation options. The accommodation options range from campsites to cabins and villas, as well as glamping (safari tents) and motel options. Click here to see a map of the Big4.
BIG4 Gold Coast Queensland campsites
Whether you want to roll out a swag, pitch a tent, pop your camper top, or park a big rig. The Big4 Gold Coast has you covered. We were in a standard powered site for one night near the waterpark. If you are a light sleeper like myself, you might hear the highway noise, so consider booking one of the ensuite or riverwalk sites or packing some earplugs. But really, the highway noise is not something that would stop me from visiting this amazing kid- and dog-friendly caravan park.
Sites check in as early as 11am and cabins at 2pm, but give them a call if you would like to arrange an early or late check-in or a late check-out. Check-in has been made super easy with the paperwork being completed online prior to check-in. When we arrived, it was a very smooth process with a friendly staff member meeting us at our car and checking us in on their iPad. We then followed another friendly staff member to our suite, where they guided us to park our van in our site.
Big4 Gold Coast Powered Sites
When it comes to powered sites at the Big4 Gold Coast, there are quite a few options. All are dog friendly; there is even a dog day centre.
Premier Ensuite Sites—These sites are located near the BBQ area and offer a private ensuite. They are available for tents and camper trailers and can accommodate up to 6 people. They also offer the added benefit of being situated on artificial turf. Prices and minimum stays vary, with prices starting from $115 for 2 adults and children additional $17
Standard Ensuite Sites—These sites offer a private ensuite and are available for vans, motorhomes, and caravans. Sites can accommodate up to 6 people. The camping areas are situated on either slab or grass sites. Prices and minimum stays vary with prices starting from $108 for 2 adults, children additional $10
Premier Evergreen sites—These sites are located near the pool, cafe , laundry, and camp kitchen. They are available for caravans/motorhomes under 27 feet and can accommodate up to six people. They also offer the added benefit of being situated on artificial turf. Prices and minimum stays vary, with prices starting from $98 for 2 adults and children additional $10
Powered Riverwalk sites—These sites are situated besides a saltwater creek, close to the Riverwalk BBQ area. This is a great area for the nature area lover. They are available for caravans/motorhomes, tents, and campervans under 26 feet and can accommodate up to six people. These sites are subject to flooding during heavy rains and may not be available. Prices and minimum stays vary, with prices starting from $90.50 for 2 adults and children additional $10
Big4 Gold Coast Large Riverwalk
These sites are also located alongside a saltwater creek near the Riverwalk BBQ area. This is a great area for the nature area lover. They are available for big rigs up to 40 feet and campervans over 26 feet, and they can accommodate up to ten people. All sites offer power. These sites are subject to flooding during heavy rains and may not be available. Prices and minimum stays vary, with prices starting from $100.50 for 2 adults; children additional $10
Big4 Gold Coast Mini Campervan powered site
These sites are located near the pool, cafe, amenities, and camp kitchen. They are available for campervans under 13 feet without awnings. The sites are situated either on artificial turf or grass sites. Prices and minimum stays vary, with prices starting from $61 for 2 adults and children additional $10
Big4 Gold Coast Non powered site
These sites are also located alongside a saltwater creek near the Riverwalk BBQ area. This is a great area for the nature area lover. The sites are available for equipment under 26 feet, including caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and tents. These sites are subject to flooding during heavy rains and may not be available. Prices and minimum stays vary with prices starting from $55 for 2 adults, children additional $10
Big4 Gold Coast Safari Tent (Glamping)
If you want a change from motels, cabins, or roughing it camping, why not try some luxury in the Big4 Gold Coast safari tents? These are custom permanent tents that are set up with the comforts of home and include a large veranda with a lounge and even a claw bath.
The safari tents can sleep up to 6 people and have 1 queen bed, 2 single beds, and 1 bunk bed. These tents are truly a unique experience; for a full list of the comforts and inclusions, click here. Strictly no pets
Prices and minimum stays vary, with prices starting from $798 for 2 adults for two nights
Big4 Gold Coast Cabins/Villas
There is a huge range of cabins and villas available at the Big4 Gold Coast, so I won’t go into great detail. I have included a link for all options here.
Big4 Gold Coast 3 bedroom retreats
There are 3 options for three-room cabins/villas; each cabin can accommodate 10 people and has 3 separate bathrooms. These accommodations have a strict no pets policy.
Oasis 3 Bedroom Retreat—These accommodations are situated close to all park facilities.
3 Bedroom Deluxe Retreat—These villas are located near the saltwater creek and have a great outlook from their veranda.
3 Bedroom Retreat—Located close to the pool and café, these accommodations offer a quiet escape.
Prices and minimum stays vary; click here for pricing and availability.
Big4 Gold Coast 2 bedroom retreats
There are 6 options for two room cabins/villas The cabins vary in how many people they can accommodate, ranging from 6 people to 3. The 2-bedroom retreats have 1 bathroom only. Some of these accommodations have dog-friendly options.
Prices and minimum stays vary; click here for pricing and availability.
Big4 Gold Coast 1 bedroom retreats
There are 2 options for one-room cabins/villas; they vary in how many people they can accommodate, ranging from 6 people to 4. The 1-bedroom retreats have 1 bathroom only. One of these accommodations has a dog-friendly option.
Prices and minimum stays vary; click here for pricing and availability.
Facilities at BIG4 Gold Coast
The facilities at the Big4 are truly fantastic; the ones on offer are clean and well-maintained for the comfort and convenience of all guests. Click here for a park map.
Big4 Gold Coast Camp Kitchen
This camp kitchen is also deluxe; with 3 camp kitchens on site, they offer ovens, cooktops, fridges and freezers, toasters, kettles, and sinks. There are also BBQs, seating areas, TVs, and another relaxing aquarium. There is also another BBQ area in the park that you can enjoy with your family and friends. Wi-Fi is available around the whole site.
Big4 Gold Coast Toilets and Showers
The amenities block is amazing, with an aquarium that you could just sit on the chairs outside and enjoy watching. There are lots of hot showers that offer a shower screen and a large changing area for each cubicle. There is a baby chair that will keep your baby secure while you have a shower, or you could use the family bathroom, which offers a bathtub as well.
Big4 Gold Coast Laundry Facilities
Are your clothes starting to gather dust? You’re in luck with washing machines located in the amenity blocks along with hot and cold water. The laundry is open 24 hours a day and features commercial-sized machines.
Big4 Gold Coast Dining
There are two dining options at the Big4 Gold Coast: Nibbles Café and Nibbles Terrace. Both are open at 7am and close at 8 pm. Nibbles’ terrace allows dogs to sit besides you as you dine. Both areas are licenced for liquor; click for the drink menu. The menu offers a wide variety of meals We decided to treat ourselves to dinner, and the prices were very reasonable, the servings very generous, and the staff amazing. They even have a fireplace that is on at nighttime during the cooler months.
Activities at BIG4 Gold Coast
There are plenty of things to do at and around the holiday park; see below for more information.
Big4 Gold Coast Swimming pool and spa
The swimming pool at Big4 Gold Coast is lovely, with heaps of lounges, dining areas, tables, and chairs. As well as the large swimming pool, there is also a large spa.
Big4 Gold Coast Water Park
They have amazing facilities for children—starting with the amazing waterpark. They have several areas for you to relax and watch the kids enjoying themselves. During school holidays, the opening hours are extended.
Right next to the water park is the heated pool with a slide, kids’ pool, spa, jumping pillow, activities room, and café.
Big4 Gold Coast Playground
There is a huge sheltered playground with a 30-metre cableway, climbing blocks, swings, and lots more.
Big4 Gold Coast Giant Jumping Pillow
If you need to tire out the kids, take them down to the giant jumping pillow! This jumping pillow is completely undercover and so out of the sun. There are also picnic tables close by for parents to relax while supervising the kids.
Big4 Gold Coast Basketball Court
For the sporty families or older kids, be sure to bring a ball and head down to the basketball court for a game or two. Located near the water park and cafe.
Big4 Gold Coast Wildlife
At the Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, there is an abundance of wildlife to be found over the 32 acres. The park is home to kangaroos, koalas, a variety of birds, and saltwater fish.
Big4 Gold Coast Other activities
There is a creek so you can go fishing, a foot pool, bocce, frisbee golf, an off-road remote-control car track, a massive oval, and a huge off-leash area. Bikes and scooters are welcome at the park as well.
So, if you are looking for a kid- and dog-friendly Big 4 at the Gold Coast, then I recommend that you book in and check this place out.
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Hopefully you found this review on Big4 Gold Coast helpful. You can find our guide on more top family-friendly caravan parks around the Gold Coast here, like Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park. Or if you’re after a more secluded Gold Coast Hinterland spot, check out our review on Mt Nimmel Lodge. On the Sunshine Coast, check out another family favourite site – Cotton Tree Caravan Park on the Sunshine Coast here.