Explore Australia's Gourmet Trails with BIG4!

Australia is a gourmand’s delight, serving up a feast of first-rate gourmet food regions that are cherry ripe for an indulgent break. And with spring now upon us, it’s the perfect time to hit the road and treat the taste buds.

Whether it’s sampling abundant local produce at its absolute freshest or dining in style at a top-class restaurant, these gourmet food regions deliver a plethora of palate-pleasing options.

Read BIG4's guide to enjoying Australia's best gourmet trails.

BIG4 Travel Tip

Save empty Tic Tac containers and use them to store spices while you are on road trips and camping adventures. They’re a good size for camping, and easy to label and see what’s inside.

Just heading away for a night or two? Pick your favourite spices and toss the containers in your camp cooking kit!

If you like the look of this BIG4 Travel Tip, you may want to check out our BIG4 Pinterest page, where you will find many more tips just like this and join a community of like-minded people who love to travel the great outdoors.

Your chance to WIN a 5 day Apollo Motorhome Hire voucher

Our friends at Apollo have provided us with 5 vouchers, each valid for 5 day hire in an Apollo Euro Tourer 2 Berth!

For your chance to win one of these great prizes, simply complete the entry form below and tell us in 25 words or less "What is your best idea or trick for camping and caravanning?"

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Entries close at 5pm (AEDST) on Sunday 12 October 2014.

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Make a splash this summer

Keep the kids cool this summer with the interactive water splash parks that are appearing at many of our BIG4 Holiday Parks. Rather than just your average pool, these splash parks feature a mix of safe water activities like spouts, wheels, cannons and slides. The water parks are great for all ages; from toddlers to teenagers to adults, everyone can enjoy the frivolity.

To help you book your next holiday, here are a list of BIG4 Holiday Parks with water splash parks.

A road trip activity to keep the kids busy

"Are we there yet?"

Road trips are a wonderful way to explore the country, discover new places and spend time together as a family. But long haul road trips with kids can be hard work!

To help take some of the stress out of your next family road trip, we have put together a 'spot the difference' activity sheet.

*Please be mindful that sometimes too much reading in the car can upset small tummies.

Your chance to win tickets to Disney's Planes 2!

To celebrate the release of Disney's Planes 2 - Fire & Rescue, in cinemas now, we have 25 family passes (family pass admits 2 adults and 2 children) to give away. For your chance to win, simply complete the entry form below and tell us in 25 words or less

"What is your best advice for travelling with young children?".

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Entries close at 5pm (AEDST) on 12 October 2014.

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Preparing your home before leaving for your next getaway

The final days leading up to a holiday are often hectic – there is a lot to remember. Making sure you have adequately packed can be a daunting process on its own. There’s another important consideration – the need to prepare your home. Not only is security paramount; the last thing you want to do after a holiday is attend to chores.

BIG4 has put together a checklist of important steps to consider before you set off on an exciting journey.

Read BIG4's home security and preparation checklist.

BIG4's Dog Friendly Travel options

We know some of you love to travel with your furry best friend, so BIG4 Holiday Parks have designed some brilliant travel itineraries to help you get out and about and explore this great land of ours with your little tail-wagger.

Whether you want to take on the Mighty Murray, wander around Western Australia or parade down the Pacific Coastline with your pooch, we have itineraries you will love.

View the BIG4 Holiday Parks Dogs Welcome Travel Destinations

*When booking a holiday with your dog, please phone the individual Parks to discuss the accommodation types available and any restrictions that may be in place.

Stay Connected at BIG4 Holiday Parks with free WiFi

It's nice to escape the hustle and bustle of real life and get away on a relaxing holiday ... but sometimes you just can't leave everything behind. How else are you going to 'post a selfie' or 'check in' to make your friends jealous of where you are on holiday? With free WiFi offered at many BIG4 Holiday Parks you'll be able to use the Internet as little or as often as you'd like.

We have put together a list of our BIG4 Parks that offer FREE WiFi.

View the list of BIG4 Holiday Parks with FREE WiFi.

Announcing a new BIG4 Holiday Park!

We are very excited to welcome a new park to the group - BIG4 Ballina Headlands Holiday Park. The family owned and operated park is situated between Ballina and Lennox Head and boasts an impressive range of facilities including a playground, swimming pool, outdoor heated spa, free BBQ facilities and a walking and bike track that leads down to the beach.

Read more about BIG4 Ballina Headlands on the BIG4 Blog, or by visiting the BIG4 website.

Camp and sCare with BIG4

From just $20 on powered sites, you can be part of an amazing event with all proceeds going to Camp Quality. Each participating park will host activities across the weekend such as BBQs and pancake breakfasts, movie nights and scary activities, adding to this fun and social event.

24th October: participating VIC BIG4 Holiday Parks
31st October: other participating BIG4 Holiday Parks

For more information, visit the Camp and sCare website.

Keep the whole family entertained on holiday with Quickflix!

Do you find it hard keeping the kids entertained on road trips? Or perhaps you need an affordable way to keep the kids entertained when the weather turns grey? Well Quickflix has you covered!

Our friends at Quickflix have some great solutions for keeping the whole family entertained while on holiday or at home. Read their article on the BIG4 Blog.

BIG4 Loyalty Club Members are entitled to a special offer with Quickflix. Check out their offer on the BIG4 Loyalty Club website.

Add adventure to your next holiday or road trip with Rola

Do you love to take your surfboard, mountain bike, skis or wakeboard away with you on holidays? Or maybe you just need some extra storage space for those road trips?

Our friends at Rola have developed a range of roof racks that make selecting a roof rack easier. This means you can spend less time deciding and assembling, and more time enjoying your holiday adventures. Read more info on the BIG4 Blog.

BIG4 Loyalty Club Members are entitled to a discount with Rola. Check out their offer on the BIG4 Loyalty Club website.

More discounts for BIG4 Loyalty Club Members

We are proud to announce that our BIG4 Member Offers just keep growing! We have some great new Loyalty Partners for you:

• Print My Trip will help you create lasting memories of your trip, with 10% off their large commemorative poster maps that can be customized with your travels and your photos.
• ZONE RV specialise in flat pack caravans and their DIY kits allow you to design your perfect caravan. 5% off all ZONE RV products will get you on your way.
• TaipanXP will give you a $100 BIG4 Gift Card when you purchase a 4WD Performance Exhaust System.
• You will save 10% when hiring a Hippie Camper.
• Skydive the Beach & Beyond will give you a $30 discount when you throw yourself out of a plane at 14,000ft.
• Purchase your stationery supplies with Office National and have them delivered to your door, receiving a 30% discount in the process.

Check out the full list of BIG4 Loyalty Club Partners on the BIG4 Loyalty Club website to make the most of your BIG4 Membership.