For families wanting to experience a true winter (including occasional snow!), or wishing to escape Brisbane’s humidity, a road trip to Stanthorpe makes the perfect family getaway.
When you are looking for somewhere to stay, Country Style Holiday Park is just a few minutes south of Stanthorpe and is a hidden gem for families wanting to cosy up in a cabin, camp in a tent or bring the caravan while exploring the Stanthorpe area.
Accommodation Options at Country Style Holiday Park
Spread over 12 acres and backing onto the tranquil Severn River, Country Style Holiday Park is the perfect base for families wanting to rest, relax and explore all that Stanthorpe and surrounds has to offer.
There are several affordable accommodation options to choose from at Country Style Holiday Park, ensuring all families are well catered for.
Non-powered Sites
The camping sites are set along the picturesque Severn River among the native eucalyptus trees making it the ideal place to set up camp.
Powered Sites
For those who prefer powered sites, the quiet and flat pads are located in the centre of the park and close to amenities should you require them. Each site has access to water and power and has plenty of room for awnings.
Campers and caravanners can also make use of the camp kitchen and BBQ, laundry facilities and clean amenities blocks.
Self Contained Units/Cabins
The park also offers fully self-contained ensuite units, with electric heating, which is very welcome on those cold and frosty mornings. The ensuite units include a kitchen, bathroom, television, heating and cooling, double bed, bunk beds (sleeping two people) and room for a camp stretcher if another bed is needed. There’s also undercover parking for one car.
Should you wish to travel with your family pet, a two bedroom family unit is available.
Country Style Holiday Park is Pet-Friendly
Clean, well-behaved and vaccinated pets are welcome to stay at Country Style Holiday Park, in the powered and unpowered sites, or in the pet-friendly cabin. Pets must be kept on a lead at all times and registered at reception upon arrival.
Country Style Holiday Park Features
Activities to Enjoy at Country Style Holiday Park
One of the best things about this caravan park is that there is plenty of space for kids to play. It’s also a great place to sit and appreciate nature – there’s a ton of birdlife and you can even try a spot of fishing in the Severn River (when it is flowing).
For the kids, there is a giant chess set to play with, or they can ride their bikes around the quiet park. In the evenings, kids will love toasting marshmallows around a campfire and looking for shooting stars in the glittering, star-filled night sky.
How to Make the Most of Your Stay at Country Style Holiday Park
Part of the fun of staying in a caravan park is getting outside and mingling with the other guests. The communal campfire, is a great place to sit back, relax and catch up with others while looking at the stars. You may even be lucky enough to see the owners, who are always up for a chat.
During your stay explore the park making sure you check out the river, which is particularly pretty at sunset and see what birdlife you can spot.
While You Are in the Area
Country Style Holiday Park is not far from the spectacular Girraween National Park which offers a number of family-friendly hikes. Also nearby is the stunning Bald Rock National Park, Sundown National Park and Storm King Dam.
Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt Wine Region is known for its good food and wine, made from local produce. The friendly hosts of Country Style Holiday Park, can point you in the direction of the many family-friendly wineries, breweries, cafes and restaurants in the area and are always up for a chat.
If you’re planning on staying for a weekend, allow a day to explore the area’s national parks and natural beauty, and a day for trying all the local gourmet delights including apple pies from Sutton’s Shed Cafe, homemade jams at Jamworks and local cheeses at Stanthorpe Cheese.
In summer months, you can pick your own strawberries at Ashbern Farms, or see the local vineyards in full bloom, drooping under the weight of juicy grapes. All year round there’s the Granite Belt Christmas Farm that is worth visiting and the Granite Belt Maze for a fun morning or afternoon out.
How to Get to Country Style Holiday Park
Country Style Holiday Park is located at 27156 New England Highway, Glen Aplin.
NB. Pay close attention when approaching the park. This is a busy highway, so indicate early and slow down, so you don’t miss the turn.
Country Style Holiday Park, 27156 New England Highway, Glen Aplin
For more information, or to make a booking, visit the Country Style Holiday Park website.
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