Big4 Holiday Parks Explained

Big4 Holiday Parks of Australia
Type:Marketing cooperative
Location Country:Australia
Area Served:Australia
Industry:Holiday parks

Big4 Holiday Parks (stylised as BIG4) is a network of holiday parks that are located throughout Australia. Parks offer various accommodation options, including cozy cabins, caravan and camping sites, and even glamping facilities.

Big4 Holiday Parks is known for being family friendly.[1] Many parks contain facilities that include jumping pillows, splash or water parks, mini golf facilities and swimming pools. The Wiggles wrote a song for Big4 as part of the companies’ major partnership.[2]

Big4's headquarters are located in Melbourne.

History

The company began in 1979[3] in the Victorian city of Ballarat, where four independent caravan park owners united to form the Big4 brand. As of 2021, Big4 has more than 180 holiday parks all over Australia, including in capital and major regional cities.

In 2017, Big4 implemented a new business model and franchise arrangements.[4] [5]

In 2020, one of Big4's founders, Desmond Watts, was recognised for his outstanding service to the tourism accommodation sector with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).

Accommodation types

BIG4 parks offer a range of accommodation styles including cabins, caravan and RV sites, and camping spots. Some parks have also capitalised on the emerging glamping trend. The majority of the parks have pet-friendly accommodation and associated facilities.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BIG4 . BIG4 . Travelling With Kids . BIG4 Australia's Favourite Holiday Park . BIG4 . 3 September 2018.
  2. Web site: The Wiggles: BIG4 Wiggly Song! | Kids Songs. .
  3. Web site: About BIG4. BIG4. BIG4. BIG4 Australia's Favourite Holiday Parks. 3 September 2018.
  4. Web site: Big Fat Agent Wrap . Travel Weekly . 5 December 2019.
  5. Web site: 360 Golf Holidays . Thursday, 11 February 2021
  6. Web site: BIG4 . BIG4 . Pet-friendly holiday parks . 8 September 2021 . BIG4 Australia's Favourite Holiday Park . BIG4.