Gerroa Holiday Parks (Caravan Parks) – The Complete Guide

Gerroa is a small yet stunning town in the Kiama area set on the spectacular Seven Mile Beach. Understandably, many Sydneysiders head to this tranquil coastal town to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Some of the most popular accommodation in Gerroa include its two holiday parks (caravan parks) – Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park and Discovery Parks Gerroa.

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about these two holiday parks, which also act as caravan parks, in Gerroa. By comparing these two Gerroa holiday parks, you’ll be able to choose which park suits you and your family or friends best.

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Why Stay at a Holiday Park in Gerroa?

Before we start comparing Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park and Discovery Parks Gerroa, it’s reasonable to wonder why you would want to stay at a holiday park in Gerroa in the first place.

First, the location. Gerroa is a quiet and peaceful town, located on the breathtaking South Coast of New South Wales. From Gerroa, you can easily access the northern end of the sublime Seven Mile Beach. At the northern end of the beach, you’ll also find the mouth of Crooked River. With such easy access to water, there are ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, surfing, kayaking and other watersports and activities.

Second, the holiday parks in Gerroa, are the most popular, highly-reviewed and best well-rounded accommodation in town. Indeed, no other accommodation in Gerroa goes close to the holiday parks in terms of reviews and ratings. The holiday parks in Gerroa offer varied accommodation in the form of luxury cabins, caravan sites and campsites in a supremely natural setting. Regardless of which accommodation type you choose, you’ll have access to all the amazing amenities and facilities on offer at these holiday parks.

What Holiday Parks Are In Gerroa?

There are two holiday parks, which also act as caravan parks, in Gerroa. These include the Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park and Discovery Parks Gerroa.

Where in Gerroa Are These Holiday Parks?

Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park and Discovery Parks Gerroa share a fairly similar location. But, only one of the holiday parks is located right on the beach.

As you may have guessed, Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park is a beachfront holiday park. It’s located at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach and is backed by Crooked River. Whereas, Discovery Parks Gerroa is located directly on the northern side of the river, set back from the beach. In reality, the holiday parks in Gerroa are a mere stone’s throw away from each other.

• Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park address: 200 Crooked River Road, Gerroa, NSW, 2534 (map)
• Discovery Parks Gerroa address: 107 Crooked River Road, Gerroa, NSW, 2534 (map)

Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park vs Discovery Parks Gerroa

So, which holiday park in Gerroa should you stay at? Of course, both Gerroa holiday parks are excellent, and we’re sure you and your family and friends would have a great time staying at either. But, some subtle differences between these holiday parks may sway you towards one rather than the other.

Below, we’ll compare some key things between the two holiday parks to help you decide which one to stay at.

Gerroa Holiday Park Price Comparison

Of course, the price is always a key deciding factor! Regarding pricing, you’ll find the rates at each holiday park in Gerroa to be fairly similar. Although, at Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park, there is a minimum stay of two nights in the shoulder and standard season as well as a minimum stay of seven nights in high season.

Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park	Price (depending on guest no. and season)
Cabins	$150–395/night
Safari tents	$125–250/night
Surf shacks	$95–190/night
Ensuite sites	$50–95/night
Powered sites	$35–85/night
Unpowered sites	$30–55/night

Discovery Parks Gerroa	Price (depending on guest no.)
Cabins	$145–320/night
Motel room and apartment	$155–180/night
Powered site	$45/night
Unpowered site	$40/night

We try our best to keep the prices up to date. But, for the most up-to-date information on current rates, head straight to Booking.com.

Gerroa Holiday Park Facilities Comparison

Both Gerroa holiday parks offer similar facilities and amenities. Whether you’re lodging or camping, both holiday parks offer all of the necessary amenities you’d expect for a comfortable stay.

Overall, Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park offers a slightly more extensive range of facilities. Specifically, Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park separates itself from Discovery Parks Gerroa by offering both wheelchair-accessible and dog-friendly accommodation. In other words, Discovery Parks Gerroa doesn’t offer any wheelchair-accessible facilities and is strictly not dog-friendly.

Gerroa Holiday Park Breakdown

It’s time to dive deep into the nitty-gritty details about both holiday parks in Gerroa. Below, we’ll provide some insight into what to expect by staying at each of these holiday parks.

For more information about each option, including availability or to look at more photos, read Gerroa holiday park reviews or to see the location on an interactive map, we recommend heading straight to Booking.com.

Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park

One of the main drawcards for staying at Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park is its superb beachfront location. Indeed, the beach is easy to access and merely metres away from your accommodation. On top of that, the holiday park is set right next to Crooked River. So, by staying at Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park, you’re conveniently placed for watersports and activities on the beach or in the river.

Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park offers three main types of cabins – luxury, surf shacks and safari tents. Each cabin offers a delightful stay but with differing vibes. Both the luxury cabins and surf shacks look similar on the outside. But, the surf shacks are smaller, more basic and don’t include a private bathroom.

In comparison, the safari tents, like the luxury cabins, have a private bathroom, but look much different! At the end of the day, you’ll know the vibe that suits you and the fam!

All accommodation types include air conditioning, a TV and a fridge.

Regarding sizing, most cabins are family-friendly housing five or six guests. But, some of these cabins are still appropriate for couples. So, this could be the ideal coastal retreat with your partner or a fantastic place to stay for a family holiday.

Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park Camping

Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park also offers ensuite, powered and unpowered caravan and camping sites. They offer beachside ensuite and powered sites as well as riverside powered and unpowered sites for those with caravans and campers wanting to pitch a tent.

But, regardless of whether you’re lodging or camping, you’ll have access to excellent outdoor activities. These include two resort-style swimming pools, BBQs, laundry, a camp kitchen as well as peddle kart, surfboard and kayak hire.

To book a caravan or campsite, contact the holiday park directly at (02) 4234 1340 or (02) 7257 0106 or email them at sevenmile@kiamacoast.com.au.

Discovery Parks Gerroa

Discovery Parks Gerroa (AKA Discovery Holiday Parks Gerroa) is serenely located on Crooked River. Indeed, some of the cabins boast a veranda that affords scenic views of the river. Set amongst the soothing sounds of peaceful bushland, the holiday park provides a tranquil haven.

As mentioned, the holiday park isn’t a beachfront park. But, it’s really only a short distance from Seven Mile Beach. Certainly, its closeness to the river and the beach provides ample opportunity for fun activities in the water.

By far, most of the accommodation at Discovery Parks Gerroa are charming cabins. But, there is also an apartment and a motel room. The apartment sleeps up to eight people and the motel room sleeps up to four people. In comparison, the cabins can sleep between two and six people. So, as you can see, Discovery Parks Gerroa offers diverse accommodation options for families and couples.

The self-contained accommodation units are all fitted with fundamental amenities such as air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and kitchenware. In addition, one point of difference at Discovery Parks Gerroa is the convenient on-site kiosk, where you can buy basic groceries.

On top of the great amenities, the kids are sure to find endless entertainment with the on-site playground with a bouncing pillow. There is also a games room with table tennis and an outdoor swimming pool, which perhaps tickles the fancy of the adults too!

Discovery Parks Gerroa Camping

Similar to Seven Mile Beach Caravan Park, Discovery Parks Gerroa offers powered and unpowered campsites and caravan sites. By camping at this holiday park, you’ll also have access to an excellent camp kitchen, BBQ area and a coin-operated laundry.

FYI – Discovery Parks Gerroa is also where the Gerroa Surf Camp is located.

So, there you have it – some insight into staying at either holiday park in Gerroa. Before we deliver our final verdict on which holiday park we recommend, let’s look at some final details that might be a deal-maker or breaker!

Are These Gerroa Holiday Parks Pet Friendly?

As mentioned, only Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park is dog-friendly. There is even a dog wash bay on-site! Albeit, the holiday park only offers dog-friendly accommodation outside of peak season, while there are only a select number of cabins and sites that are dog-friendly. It’s only possible to book dog-friendly accommodation on request by calling or emailing the holiday park directly.

Is There a Gerroa Camping Ground?

Both Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park and Discovery Parks Gerroa offer camping sites for those who want to pitch a tent. Otherwise, there are no other campgrounds in Gerroa, that we’re aware of.

Which Gerroa Holiday Park Is Better?

After reading this guide, you may have already decided which Gerroa holiday park is better! After all, it comes down to personal preference as well as the needs of your family, partner or friends.

For those who want wheel-chair accessible and dog-friendly accommodation, you’ll choose Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park. As well, if you want to stay at a beachfront holiday park or caravan site, again, you’ll choose Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park.

So, why would you choose Discovery Parks Gerroa instead? Perhaps, the natural setting of this holiday park is a little more removed from the town. So, you may enjoy more of a natural sanctuary at Discovery Parks Gerroa.

Holiday Parks Near Gerroa

Near Gerroa, Gerringong and Kiama are also home to excellent holiday parks. So, if you aren’t keen on either of the holiday parks in Gerroa, then you may want to have a look at nearby holiday parks in the Kiama area. For your convenience, we’ve highlighted the other nearby holiday parks in Gerringong and Kiama.

Other Gerroa Accommodation

Perhaps a holiday park in Gerroa isn’t going to cut it! Thankfully, there is other holiday accommodation in Gerroa. And, if you look a little further afield, you’ll find even more accommodation options in nearby Gerringong and Kiama. But, if you’re set on staying in the charming town of Gerroa, that’s all good.

Below, we’ve handpicked the best accommodation in Gerroa that aren’t holiday or caravan parks.

South Coast Accommodation Guides

The South Coast of New South Wales is certainly one of the most serene and underrated coastal areas of Australia. For sure, there are so many delightful coastal towns to explore and stay at. Other than staying at holiday parks in Gerroa and Kiama, you may want to travel a little further afield and stay at a holiday park somewhere else further along the South Coast. Or, maybe you’ll upgrade from a holiday park to a luxurious hotel or penthouse!

To discover the best accommodation options along the South Coast of New South Wales, feel free to read our accommodation guides.

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• 10 Best Holiday Parks, Caravan Parks and Campsites in Kiama
• Top 8 Jervis Bay Cabins For A Unique and Memorable Stay
• Jervis Bay Glamping: 5 Sites For The Perfect South Coast Trip
• Camping Jervis Bay: 7 Stunning Coastal Campsites
• The 4 Best Bermagui Holiday Parks (Caravan Parks)
• Merimbula Accommodation: The 25 Best Places to Stay
• Merimbula Caravan Parks and Camping: The 6 Best Places to Stay
• The 6 Best Eden Caravan Parks (Holiday Parks)

Things to Do in and Near Gerroa

We hope that this guide makes choosing a holiday park or caravan site in Gerroa light work. Perhaps, the hard part will be knowing what to do and see during your time in Gerroa and the Kiama area.

Of course, at either holiday park in Gerroa, there are loads of family fun activities on-site and at the nearby Seven Mile Beach and Crooked River. But, will you explore further afield?

Will you explore the nearby Seven Mile Beach National Park? Will you head to Blowhole Point in Kiama to check out the famous blowhole and lighthouse? Or will you beach hop up or down the Pacific Coast from Seven Mile Beach?

To find out more information about the best things to do in Gerroa and Kiama, please read our detailed guides.

• Seven Mile Beach Gerroa: 5 Best Things to Do
• 10 Epic Kiama Beaches (With Parking, Surfing & Patrol Details) – explore Werri Beach, Easts Beach, Kendalls Beach and Kiama Surf Beach
• Kiama Day Trip From Sydney: The Ultimate Guide
• Kiama Coastal Walk: Everything You Need to Know

How to Get to Gerroa

The easiest and quickest way to get to a holiday park in Gerroa is to drive there. After all, it’s the easiest way to transport any luggage or gear that you’re taking with you. Having a car is also super convenient if you want to explore the South Coast beyond Gerroa.

It’s even possible to use public transport but we don’t recommend it as services are limited, which can make for a slow and tedious journey. But, if you have no choice, from Sydney, it’s best to catch a train to Kiama Station or Gerringong Station. From either of those stations, you can catch a bus to Gerroa, where you won’t be too far from either holiday park. We recommend using the Transport NSW Trip Planner or app to help plan your journey.

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Do you have any questions about the holiday parks or caravan sites in Gerroa? Please leave us a comment.

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