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BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park Overview

BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park is an award-winning destination in the perfect spot to explore Darwin’s attractions and access Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. Our pet-friendly park features a wide range of accommodation options, from shady, grassed sites for caravans and camping to cosy cabins and villas nestled in beautiful tropical gardens. We offer plenty of facilities to keep the whole family entertained, including family-friendly amenities, a camp kitchen, and numerous free BBQs for our guests. Kids will love our playground, newly installed Cloud Bouncer (giant jumping pad), three saltwater pools, three spas, and a fun water splash park with a giant tipping bucket to cool off. We can't wait to welcome you to BIG4 Howard Springs soon!

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Park Facilities & Activities

Water Park Fun For All Ages!

Three Swimming Pools

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Latest Reviews

10/10
This park is beautiful. Such...
This park is beautiful. Such beautifully maintained sites. Friendly staff and peaceful. There is a quiet adult pool and lots to do if you want to join in....
Kerrie Wainwright
06 Jul, 2025
10/10
Good sized Van site easily accessible....
Good sized Van site easily accessible. Staff very approachable and friendly. Park is set up well with heaps for kids to keep occupied. Will stay again when...
Steve Warner
03 Jul, 2025
10/10
Loved our powered site here close to...
Loved our powered site here close to many shops easy to navigate your site. Plenty of assistance backing in lots of green grass Friendly staff Coffee van...
Gayle Hardley
02 Jul, 2025
9/10
Excellent place too relax...
Positive: Feel like home. Kids enjoyed soo much. Here after we decided to select Big 4 for spend our holidays and also recommend our friends and family...
Booking.com User
01 Jul, 2025
8/10
Nice and quiet and family friendly...
Positive: The water splash area Bouncing pillow Swimming pool. Negative: Accomodation was very basic and run down and out of date for the price.
Desiree
30 Jun, 2025
5/10
Not a lot....
Positive: Not a lot. Negative: This unit was poor value compared to others on our trip. Not well laid out and cramped. Old and tired: really not up to...
Ron
29 Jun, 2025
10/10
Definitely return....
Positive: NA. Negative: Nothing, loved ita.
Booking.com User
29 Jun, 2025
8/10
Location was perfect, big park with...
Positive: Location was perfect, big park with lots to do. The pools were amazing. Negative: Cabin was externally mouldy, definitely needs a clean up and...
Tina
28 Jun, 2025
8/10
Was goog for what we needed...
Positive: Covienience. Negative: Potholes in roads.
Graham
28 Jun, 2025
8/10
Great for families, lots for the kids...
Positive: Great for families, lots for the kids to do.
Rebecca
27 Jun, 2025
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Awards & accreditations

Winner

Holidays With Kids - Best Family Holiday Park, Northern Territory

2015, 2016, 2017

Winner

ROAM MAGAZINE Readers Choice Awards

2017

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Top 10 C & C Readers Choice Award

2017

Winner

Turu: Best Park in the Northern Territory

2015

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