The Federal Government is backing in local tourism with nearly $50,000 in grant funding support for new facilities at the BIG4 Hidden Valley Holiday Park in Berrimah.
Work is complete on new caravan and camping sites, including 55 new powered sites and the conversion of 15 non-powered sites – increasing overall capacity from 231 to 301.
Dozens of new trees and a revitalised grass area also feature as part of the upgrades.
The Commonwealth’s Caravan Park Grants program is providing $10 million for 111 park upgrade projects across Australia.
The program delivers on the Albanese Government's $48 million election commitment to support critical tourism and travel industries - helping to improve accommodation options, deliver better experiences for travellers, and deliver economic benefits for the tourism sector nationally.
Grants were awarded on a competitive basis to eligible park owners with plans for infrastructure upgrades that align with program objectives, with funding provided on a shared investment basis.
BIG4 Hidden Valley Holiday Park’s co-contribution brought the total project value to nearly $100,000.
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Solomon, Luke Gosling OAM MP:
"Caravan parks are a very popular choice of accommodation in the Territory – providing great options for families, budget-conscious travellers, and travellers who want to get off the beaten track and explore everything the Top End has to offer.
“This funding will not only support the BIG4 Hidden Valley Holiday Park in Berrimah, it will deliver economic benefits for our community by encouraging more of our interstate mates and international visitors to come and stay.
“My very first visit to Darwin back in 1986 involved a stay at a caravan park next to Darwin Showgrounds. The cost, the family-friendly atmosphere, and the well-travelled characters you meet at caravan parks make this iconic Australian accommodation option hard to beat.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Trade and Tourism, the Hon Don Farrell:
“The Northern Territory boasts many unique and amazing tourism experiences, and caravan parks provide a fantastic accommodation option for travellers from all walks of life.
“The Albanese Government’s $10 million Caravan Park Grants Program is funding upgrades to parks like BIG4 Hidden Valley and six more parks across the Territory, to support new and improved experiences for visitors to the NT.
“This funding is delivering on the Government’s commitment to support the tourism and travel industry – providing improved facilities, better experiences for travellers, and economic benefits for the local community.”
Quotes attributable to Director BIG4 Hidden Valley Holiday Park Berrimah, Antony Wiesener:
“We were able to match the Commonwealth’s Caravan Park Grants program funding, allowing us to increase capacity at BIG4 Hidden Valley Holiday Park in Berrimah by 70 sites.
“Darwin is extremely busy in the winter months, and it can be hard for tourists to find accommodation. This grant will make it easier for tourists to visit the great city of Darwin and all it has to offer.
“We would not have been able to create the extra sites without the funding. It’s a win for us, for Darwin, and, most importantly, local tourism.”
