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10th February 2020
One of the first things that comes to mind when we think weekend is weekend escape. Lots of people think weekends and holidays are synonymous with each other. While this can be true, it isn’t...
27th August 2019
With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to think about how to make Dad’s day truly special. The kids will make cards of course, and there will be gifts, but it’s the thing we do for...
17th November 2018
Here at Beacon, the team take it in turns baking sweet treats for morning smoko. While we all have our favourites, when Jess turned up with the Nutella Stuffed Biscuits last week, we were blown...
29th March 2018
When we think holidays, we think of the chance to relax, unwind and spend time doing whatever we want which makes it easy to indulge and let healthy living fall to the wayside. You’re on holidays...
11th January 2018
Taking a summer holiday over the festive season is a great Australian tradition, and a priceless way to create beautiful holiday memories with your loved ones. But, unfortunately, sometimes work...
30th May 2017
Some of our best childhood memories are of those spent with our grandparents. For me, its’s Eskimo Pies and walks to the park, or hot custard straight off the stove and curling up on Nana’s lap...
10th May 2017
I’m not big on gyms. Not even a little bit. I don’t even pretend to like the gym when comparing exercise regimes with people who post pictures of their fitness...
07th May 2017
Recently my family and I decided to embark on a much needed family holiday. Just to stress how important this trip was, I should point out that the last time my partner and I took time off work...
03rd May 2017
Mums are the best. They deserve to be treated to a sleep in followed by a delicious brekky in bed. If the kids are getting involved (and they will want to!), the whole process might get a little...
02nd May 2017
Our mums have taught us nearly everything we know so it's only fitting that they get a designated day of the year to be pampered. Whilst, most of our mums probably deserve brekky in bed, choccies...
29th March 2017
When you’ve got kids, the morning rush can be unavoidable (even when you’re on holidays) so we’ve compiled a list of our favourite recipes to beat the morning scramble (excuse the pun), fill...
28th March 2017
Parking a caravan can be challenging, especially if you have never done it before. Often, you feel like you are being watched by other people and this can add extra stress. You don’t want to look...
28th March 2017
Are you looking to hold a cracking Easter egg hunt this year? We’ve asked the mums and dads around Beacon and come up with our top tips to make this year’s Easter Egg Hunt the most eggcellent one...
26th March 2017
The prospect of a road trip with kids onboard is one you might be dreading as you plan to head off on your next family holiday but it is something you're going to have to face if you’re like us...
17th February 2017
The 3 Best Day Rides from BIG4 Beacon Resort, Queenscliff
There are so many incredible rides around Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale that it is hard to pick our top 3...
30th November 2016
Exercise is the best way to eliminate tiredness and re-energize. It strengthens cells and bones, increases blood flow in the body, fights fat, and reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, and...
30th November 2016
Finally, we can all breathe a sigh of relief…summer (and warm weather) is finally here!
Bringing warmth, sunshine and the smell of sausages with it, most people think of Summer as the most...
30th November 2016
Christmas is a time of giving and there is never a better time to give back to your local community than by shopping local and supporting small business.
Our busy lives often lead us to the...
29th November 2016
With Christmas fast approaching (again!), it’s that time of year to start thinking about Christmas presents (if you haven’t already). We’ve had a think and asked some caravan experts (our lovely...
29th November 2016
Top 20 Tips for your 1st Camping Trip
‘Tis the season for camper vans, warm weather and happy faces. Let my failures...
23rd November 2016
Sticky Date Pudding
A tried and tested favourite of all the team at Beacon. This comes from Lorraine's library of go to recipes for quick and easy meals when friends drop by and we've...
19th October 2016
“I want to do yoga.”
I was thrilled when these words came out of my six year old's mouth earlier this year. Between running around between school and extra-curricular activities, it is easy...
14th September 2016
Family holidays are the best way to reconnect, have fun and discover new activities that you don't get to experience at home. It can be difficult to achieve this, though, when the kids are glued...
14th September 2016
Queenscliff (and Beacon) is only an hour and a half’s drive from Melbourne but all trips can get tiresome, especially if you’ve got kids on board, uttering the repetitive chant, “Are we there yet...
18th August 2016
Because we are a beachside town, a lot of people think that most activities in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale are outdoors. Whilst our beautiful beaches, walking and bike riding trails and...
29th July 2016
Queenscliff is surrounded by water on three sides, meaning it has a huge coastline, giving it a special appeal for people who love marine wildlife, especially whales, dolphins, seals and plenty of...
29th July 2016
DO: Make sure you arrive at the caravan park as early as possible – you don’t want to be setting up your tent or van in the dark!
DON’T: Let the kids set...
23rd March 2016
Include Kids in the planning of the trip
Show them the website of where you intend to stay and let them help google activities and things to do in the area. Print out a map...
23rd March 2016
Just about everybody remembers the first time they rode a bike. They also remember their childhood family holidays. Sometimes those memories are one and the same. In 45 years, BIG4 Beacon Resort...
23rd March 2016
Explore the Bellarine Taste Trail on the Bellarine Peninsula just an hour and half from Melbourne. Boasting over 40 unique food and wine destinations, the trail is littered with farmgate producers...
22nd February 2016
Life is chaotic. For everyone. And trying to find the perfect balance is something we all strive for but struggle to consistantly manage.
Mine is the age old tale of a working mum with...
22nd February 2016
Beacon team-member, Lorraine, provides her thoughts on snapper fishing in the Queenscliff region and how to make a delicious snapper Thai red curry fish cake mix...
22nd February 2016
Vacuum packaging (Cyrovac is the brand name) of a type of packaging technology that allows fresh goods to be kept fresher for longer. Depending when you plan to eat your meat you can choose to...
26th November 2015
If you need an activity to keep the kids occupied during the drive, why not download our latest colouring book. A great old fashioned time filler that will keep them occupied for hours. Click...