Broken Head Holiday Park {Review}

Broken Head Holiday Park

Byron Bay and its surrounds have been well celebrated and documented for many years.   Popular with international tourists and domestic travellers too, Byron has become a must see destination for most travellers who venture anywhere near the Qld/NSW border. 

The Broken Head Holiday Park, nestled amongst rainforest and skirted by sea

Posh Camping has visited Byron Bay many times over the past twenty years, these days due to road upgrades, we can do the drive from Brisbane to Byron in just two hours.  

Our cosy pitch at Broken Head Holiday Park

We had decided, this time, to stay only 10 minutes south of Byron Bay at Broken Head Holiday Park.  It is hard to fault the position of this park - rainforest, golden sands and crystal clear waters, all just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Byron.  

Photo via Broken Head Holiday Park 

It was midweek when we checked in, and we were comfortably set up within the hour, and standing at our site we had a glimpse of the sea over the tree tops.  We chose a site near the rear of the grounds as it was quiet and we had an undercover barbeque area/sink opposite us, and few other campers, as most were down near the front section closer to the water.

Stunning beach at Broken Head Holiday Park

The grounds themselves are relatively small, hugging a parcel of land surrounded by national park and ocean. Due to the rainforest being virtually on top of the grounds, this allows for lots of birdlife, including Brush Turkeys, Plovers, and two very large Goannas that seem to roam the grounds daily. 

You are a short stroll to an amazing beach, which is never too busy, and great for catching a wave or swimming in the shallows.  Most of the lower sites have a view to the beach and surf.  

Midweek see the holiday park quiet and peaceful, however by Friday night, the entire park is full to the brim, overflowing with surfers, families, and a few group gatherings. You must book in advance for a weekend stay, which has a minimum of 2 nights unless you are a walk in.  Some of the sites are quite small, so best to check sizing before you book in as well.

A new kitchen block up high in the park is very clean with new facilities, including barbecues and fridges.  The bathrooms though are tired and need a spruce up. 

The sites marked 112-115 are powered and at the rear of the park fronting a small barbecue area.  We think these are the better sites for peace and serenity. Running along the outside of the park,  are some good non powered sites, but be careful, many of these sites are small and close to each other. This was where the weekend groups seem to stay.  The park also offers cabin accommodation containing kitchen, bathroom and bunks for the children.

One of the non-powered sites at Broken Head Holiday Park, backing onto the rainforest.

There are no shops at Broken Head but the holiday park has a kiosk open all day that sells ice and the basics, with Suffolk Park just a few minutes drive away providing a hotel, a convenience store, and a great bakery/cafe. 

View on the walk through the Nature Reserve, starting just metres from the Broken Head Holiday Park.

If you still want to be near Byron Bay and the beach, but without all the foot traffic, then this is definitely our favourite spot in the area. The beach directly opposite is great for surfing, and also has an area of rock pools, where children can happily play in shallow water. The beach never seems to be crowded . There is a nice short walk on a path through the rainforest, overlooking the beach, with fantastic photo opportunities. The walk continues on to a secluded beach area.  Beware if you are offended though, this secluded beach is known for nudists. 

Stunning views on the walk around the headland at Broken Head. just metres from the Holiday Park

There are plenty of markets in Byron itself and the hinterland on weekends, and a nice farmers market each week at nearby Mullumbimby.  Byron Bay is as popular as ever, but if you are looking for a getaway close by, with your own private beach then make sure you stop at Broken Head Holiday Park.

Specials include stay six nights and get the seventh complimentary.

Happy Camping!
www.brokenheadholidaypark.com.au

If you would like any more information about Broken Head Holiday Park, please feel free to contact them.  Bookings can also be made directly online.  We recommended booking a few weeks in advance if you are planning on staying during a weekend.
Address: Beach Road, Broken Head NSW 2481
Telephone: 02 6685 3245
Fax: 02 6685 4810
Email: info@brokenheadholidaypark.com.au