G’day Group acquires Western Kangaroo Island Caravan Park

G’day Group has acquired Western Kangaroo Island Caravan Park – reflecting the Group's confidence in Australia’s regional tourism sector.

Located at the entry to the acclaimed Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island, the Park provides G’day Group significant strategic opportunities as the only accommodation of its type in the Island’s west and is the largest holiday park on Kangaroo Island.

The 17-hectare property, which features 71 tourist sites, 13 cabins and a 48-person bunkhouse, will be renamed Discovery Parks – Kangaroo Island and joins G’day Group’s network of more than 87 owned and operated holiday parks around Australia.

G’day Group Chief Investment Officer Amanda Baldwin said the acquisition was a key strategic addition to the company’s national footprint and offered significant development upside.

Baldwin notes “Kangaroo Island is one of Australia’s most loved tourism destinations and a location we have been eyeing for some time as a valuable addition to our portfolio.

“There’s a significant amount of tourism development planned for the Island, including the new Flinders Chase Visitor Centre and The Cliffs golf course. With access better than ever thanks to the new SeaLink ferry contract and more direct Qantas flight coming this summer, we’re expecting continued growth in visitation to the Island.

“This acquisition offers us a significant strategic advantage to capitalise on this growth as the only accommodation of its type in Western Kangaroo Island.”

G’day Group will invest an initial $1 million into the property before commencing a master planning process to determine future development options. The park already underwent a major renovation and expansion in 2022, featuring a new reception, deluxe cabins, bunkhouse, camp kitchens and fuel bay.

Baldwin added “we’re eager to explore the Park’s development potential to further broaden its appeal as a high- quality affordable accommodation option, while ensuring we maintain the connection to nature that makes Kangaroo Island such a sought-after tourist destination.

“This will enable us to attract more visitors to the Island and increase length of stay, which will in turn deliver great benefits for other local tourism operators and the wider community.”

G’day is majority owned by Australian Retirement Trust. Founder and Chief Executive Grant Wilckens is also the Chair of the Caravan Industry Association of Australia and Board Director of the South Australian Tourism Commission.

Image. Aerial view of Western Kangaroo Island Caravan Park. Credit: G’day Group