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BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park Overview

BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park is situated on 28 picturesque acres right on the shores of the peaceful Karuah River with bushland surrounds. Our pet friendly Port Stephens caravan park offers are range of caravan and camping sites and self contained family bungalows and villas to suit all travellers. Perfect for a family holiday with fun kid-friendly facilities, including a pool and splash play area, giant jumping pillow, playground, pedal go-karts for hire and a 250 metre long private jetty for great fishing. Conveniently located 5 minutes from the highway for overnight stops, only 2.5 hours from Sydney and just 50 minutes north of Newcastle. It's really up to you as to how much or how little you want to do! It's a great place to get the kids outdoors or just relax and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet!

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  • Discounted go-kart hire

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6/10
The lock on the front door didn’t work...
Negative: The lock on the front door didn’t work properly. Door was hard to close Several spiders throughout the cabin which freaked my daughter out.
Cassy
28 Feb, 2025
10/10
Amazing service by grace such a lovely...
Amazing service by grace such a lovely & wonderful person to deal with even the after hrs person was plesent. Booked last minute & she was so kind to have...
Joycelyn Chandra
26 Feb, 2025
8/10
Was peaceful, sand flies a problem so cater for them
Positive: Very peaceful,. Negative: Air con was filthy, the filters whistling, took them out and cleaned them myself.
Hinds
26 Feb, 2025
8/10
Lovely cabins for overnight stays
Positive: Our first stay was in the smaller chalet. Had everything we needed, clean, quiet comfortable. On our stay a week later we were given an upgrade to...
Michael
26 Feb, 2025
10/10
自然放松，环境优美，值得推荐...
好评: 自然放松，环境优美，值得推荐.
Dan
24 Feb, 2025
10/10
Great place Great park staff very...
Great place Great park staff very friendly and would stay here again
Anthony
22 Feb, 2025
8/10
Neat and clean...
Positive: Neat and clean.
Chontelle
20 Feb, 2025
8/10
Comfortable and quiet.
Positive: Convenient stop and friendly, helpful service. It had everything we needed and was very clean. Beds and sofa extremely comfortable. Negative: Wifi...
Jenni
15 Feb, 2025
9/10
Very hot in the bedrooms and...
Negative: Very hot in the bedrooms and cockroaches crawling inside the cabin.
David
06 Feb, 2025
9/10
I thought the AC was not working to...
Positive: I thought the AC was not working to well and we did have trouble getting the ABC on th TV.
Geoffrey
05 Feb, 2025
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Meet your hosts

David, Michael and family

Proudly owned and operated by the Driver family for over 24 years, we love to share our beautiful natural surrounds with guests of all ages. From fishing tips and local area knowledge to a warm and friendly welcome every time, our entire team look forward to making your stay a wonderful one!

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Awards & accreditations

Trip Advisor

Travellers' Choice Award and Certificate of Excellence

2017-2022

Highly Commended

Caravan & Camping with Kids Reader's Choice Awards

2022

Winner

CCIA Awards of Excellence - Under 100 Sites

2017-2018

Winner

CCIA Excellence in Environment

2014

Finalist

NSW Tourism Award - Holiday Parks

2014, 2018

Finalist

CCIA Awards of Excellence

2015, 2019

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