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4.6 out of 5

"The park is fabulous. Tranquil and quiet with all amenities to suit my young family. We had a fabulous time and will definitely return. " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 29 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Darawank awaits you at Discovery Parks - Forster. You'll be 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from The Big Buzz Fun Park and 11.7 km (7.3 mi) from The National Motorcycle Museum. Highlights at this holiday park include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

All 44 accommodations feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and you can enjoy balconies, coffee/tea makers, and irons/ironing boards. Kitchens come with refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops, making in-room dining convenient. Housekeeping is not available.

Enjoy the kids' swimming pool, waterslide, and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-star Darawank holiday park include Diamond Beach and Forster Town Beach.

Standard Studio Cabin

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$179* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Deluxe 1 Bedroom Riverview Apartment

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Villa

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe 2 Bedroom Cabin

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Apartment

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Standard 2 Bedroom Cabin

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Discovery Parks - Forster ratings based on 195 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Discovery Parks - Forster

Everyone (73) Couples (32) Family (90)
5 out of 5
The park is fabulous. Tranquil and quiet with all amenities to suit my young family. We had a fabulous time and will definitely return.

Posted by on 29 Feb. 2024

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4 out of 5
Broken shower door and living room curtain rail fall off and hit myself and my kid…

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Feb. 2024 by Georgina

G'day Aurora, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Could you please advise the cabin you were staying in so I can get this addressed immediately?

5 out of 5
Absolutely had a blast over Christmas. Dave is an absolute legend and an asset to the park. Will definitely be back.

Posted by on 30 Dec. 2023

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1 Feb. 2024 by Georgina

G'day Kimmi, thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback and we are so happy you had a blast over Christmas and agree with you wholeheartedly about Dave! Look forward to seeing you again

5 out of 5
Great for kids with amazing waterpark and free kayak and buggie hire. Great for the boat with multiple ramps on site. Cabins were nice and clean and well portioned. Parking is never a problem. Plenty of space to even wash my boat after use. Really happy with this place.

Posted by on 26 Dec. 2023

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1 Feb. 2024 by Georgina

G'day Mohammed, thanks so much for staying with us and for taking the time to leave your review. It is a very special place and we are so happy you enjoyed yourself!

5 out of 5
The cabins in the park were very spacious and well appointed. The park had alot of construction going on but it was not in the way of enjoying the park.

Posted by on 27 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
We enjoyed our stay at Discovery Parks Forster with our one year old. The pool was nice and big and the splash park was a very nice feature that hopefully our child can enjoy when he is a bit older if we return. The location was beautiful, on the river and our cabin had a view of the river without being advertised or charged for this. The park is about a ten minute drive out of Forster which didn’t bother us and we would stay again if staying in the area in the future.

Posted by on 20 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
I loved the friendly staff, kids loved the water park and pool they had great fun, they could ride their bikes. The view from our cabin was just stunning right on the river, so picturesque. And only 10 minutes to Tuncurry and Forster which was great

Posted by on 12 Nov. 2023

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1 out of 5
Unable to use bathroom so tiny had to wipe ourselfs in hallway as no room in bathroom,bunk bedroom was ridiculus so tiny far to small a teenage child wouldn't be able straight on them.Only 1 powerpoint in a bad location cobwebs on roof in dining room when sitting on the couch cant see Tv?? Will not stay here again worst park I have been to in a long time.

Posted by on 27 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Nov. 2023 by Penni Darcy

Hi Sandra, we are so sorry to hear of your experience and we do always encourage guests to speak with us when onsite. We appreciate any feedback provided and would love the opportunity to provide a better experience- we have tried to contact you to discuss further. We look forward to hopefully speaking with you. Regards,Guest Services DHP Forster

5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Jun. 2023

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9 Aug. 2023 by Nikki

G'day Melissa, Thank you kindly for taking the time to post a review. Kind RegardsDiscovery Parks Forster

5 out of 5
Loved staying here with family very clean and comfy beds. Kids loved the water park and normal parks . Only down fall for the older kids was wifi didnt reach our cabin but made them get out from behind there phones and enjoy the time away

Posted by on 11 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Jun. 2023 by NC

G'day Ronald, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. The park will be undergoing a major upgrade this year for communications and hoping this will not be an issue in the future. We do hope to see you again. Kind RegardsDiscovery Parks Forster

About the Discovery Parks - Forster

Location 99 Aquatic Road, Darawank, NSW 2428

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Discovery Parks - Forster offers its guests a children's pool, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Discovery Parks - Forster. Self parking is free. This 3.5-star Darawank holiday park is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Discovery Parks - Forster offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star holiday park have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. This Darawank holiday park provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Private balcony
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: AUD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: AUD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 0.9 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Wallamba
  • Wallamba Holiday Park
  • Wallamba River
  • Discovery Parks Forster Cabin Darawank
  • Wallamba River Holiday Park Darawank
  • Wallamba River Holiday Park Hotel
  • Wallamba River Holiday Park Hotel Darawank
  • Wallamba River Holiday Park Aspen Parks Cabin Darawank
  • Wallamba River Holiday Park Aspen Parks Cabin
  • Wallamba River Holiday Park Aspen Parks Darawank
  • Discovery Parks Forster Cabin
  • Discovery Parks Forster
  • Discovery Parks – Forster
  • Discovery Parks Forster
  • Discovery Parks - Forster Darawank
  • Discovery Parks - Forster Holiday Park
  • Discovery Parks - Forster Holiday Park Darawank
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.