The NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort at Umina has been named NSW Holiday Park of the Year with more than 100 sites by the NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association (CCIA) and the Land Lease Living Industry Association at their 2022 Excellence Awards.
Resort Manager Jeanette Collett said she and the team were thrilled with the win.
“We were so excited when NRMA Ocean Beach was called out on the CCIA awards night,” she said.
“Quite a few of us from the resort team were at the event in Sydney, so then we were keen to kick on and celebrate.
“The CCIA award is fabulous recognition for the whole team, and it’s a moment when we can reflect on our achievements over the past couple of years which have been both challenging – dealing with everything from COVID-19 to floods – and wonderful in lots of ways too.
“We’ve had the Bear Grylls Survival Academy in action at Ocean Beach over the past 12 months where kids learn fun outdoors adventure skills like building bush shelters and campfires, which has been a huge success.
“We’ve also got some great new partnerships and packages with local Central Coast operators like the Australian Reptile Park which is just up the road and with Kombi Keg and local food trucks which make in-park events like movies-under-the-stars and Friday night barbecues so much fun for everyone.”
Collett said the resort was also proud to have partnered with the Central Coast’s Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) to work together to offer First Nations tourism and cultural experiences for guests.
“So now we’re able to offer Welcome to Country ceremonies, storytelling and traditional dance troupes,” she said.
After a two-year hiatus, the caravan, camping and land lease living industry met to celebrate, acknowledge and recognise industry success with 14 businesses and individuals awarded for their outstanding product, service and achievements.
CCIA NSW President Mark Lindsay said the awards recognised hard work and dedication seen throughout the industry.
“With its safari tents, cabins and villas along with ensuite sites and surrounded by the natural beauty of Brisbane Water National Park, NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort is an exceptional example of what our parks have to offer,” Lindsay said.
“These businesses are setting the benchmark for holiday parks in NSW and offer the kind of holiday experience people are looking for while directly working to drive the increase in domestic visitation.”
Terry Collins