Two picturesque holiday parks on the Sunshine Coast now have all the comforts of home thanks to more than $3 million worth of upgrades.
It comes as the caravan and camping industry continues to thrive across the region, with a reported increased on park visitation numbers.
Coolum and Mudjimba Beach Holiday Parks now have available sustainable and accessible coastal-style amenities, in time for the summer holiday season thanks to Sunshine Coast Council funding.
Division Nine Councillor Maria Suarez said each council-owned park offered home-away-from-home facilities that could be enjoyed all year round.
“Two of council’s premium coastal holiday parks have received upgrades to the amenities facilities to ensure they remain contemporary and attractive for all our valued guests,” Cr Suarez said.
“The modern conveniences include two new amenities blocks with showers for all campers, including those living with a disability, and a laundry space to wash and dry.
“As we strive to become Australia’s most sustainable region it was paramount the buildings were equipped with solar power generation, battery storage and rainwater harvesting for use in flushing toilets.”
Cr Suarez pointed out that building materials, fittings and the fixtures of the amenities facilities had been chosen to withstand the coastal environment, achieve longevity and reduce maintenance costs.
Coolum and Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park Manager Jason Filippini said the new upgrades had been well received since being completed. He also noted an increase in park visitation numbers since 2020.
“Park visitors have been looking forward to the upgrade for a long time and while it seems like a small convenience, it makes a big difference to their stay,” Mr Filippini said.
“As a result of the pandemic, the industry has grown in the last two years and the popularity of caravanning and camping around Australia is massive and we have seen the results here locally.
“Our holiday park visitation rates are up by 18.5 per cent in the last two years with an average length of stays 4.6 nights.
This comes off the back of The Caravan Industry Association of Australia Caravan and Camping State of Industry 2022 report.
The report revealed 89 per cent of domestic caravan and camping trips took place in regional areas of Australia.
Next year, 19 powered sites will be upgraded towards the southern end of Coolum Beach Holiday Park.
The works will start after school returns in January and are expected to be completed by the end of March 2023, weather permitting.
Coolum and Mudjimba Beach Holiday Parks are dog and family friendly.
Fast facts:
- $1.5 million amenities upgrade for Coolum Beach Holiday Park .
- $1.5 million amenities upgrade for Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park.
- 89% of domestic caravan and camping trips take place in regional areas.
- 201,477 recreational vehicle (RV) registrations in Queensland.
- 2.8 million domestic trips taken in Queensland.
- 11.6 million domestic nights stayed in Queensland.
- $23.8 billion impact on the Australian economy annually in 2021.
- 47% of trips are taken by 30 to 54 age group.
Did you know?
Sunshine Coast Council operates six holiday parks in the Sunshine Coast area at Dicky Beach, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Cotton Tree, Coolum and Mudjimba. Visit the Sunshine Coast Holiday Parks website for information regarding each of these parks.
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