On the Road with FIVEAA: BIG4 The Bend Holiday Park, Tailem Bend
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This week on On the Road with FIVEAA, Graeme Goodings and Ned McHenry hit the open road and ventured just over an hour from Adelaide to the Murraylands, uncovering one of South Australia’s most underrated destinations, Tailem Bend.
While best known as home to The Bend Motorsport Park, there’s much more to this riverside town than just roaring engines and checkered flags. With its stunning Murray River backdrop, welcoming country spirit, Tailem Bend is proving it’s a stop worth staying for.
Stay, Play & Unwind
Set within The Bend Motorsport Park precinct, the BIG4 The Bend Holiday Park offers a unique blend of excitement and relaxation, perfect for families, caravanners, and motorsport enthusiasts alike.
The park features brand-new amenities, a solar-heated pool, camp kitchen, with plenty of open space to stretch out under the big country sky. Plus, it’s pet friendly, so your four-legged companions can join the fun. Whether you’re here for a weekend of action or a week of riverside downtime, this modern, easy-going park makes the perfect base to explore the Murraylands.
For the Motorsport Enthusiast
If you love the smell of rubber and the sound of horsepower, you’re in the right place. The Bend Motorsport Park is one of the world’s most advanced racing facilities, hosting Supercars, Superbikes, and a lineup of adrenaline-pumping events all year round.
When you stay with Travel Auctions, you’ll even enjoy free entry to the Motorsport Museum and access to the Racetrack Viewing Platform, giving you a front-row seat to the action.
Want to take it up a gear? Strap in for your own hot lap experience or hit the go-kart track for some friendly competition.
Fuel Up & Explore
Between laps and leisure, refuel at one of Tailem Bend’s local favourites, Tailem Bend Hotel And HWY-1 Cafe Pizzeria. These laid-back diner spot serves up seriously good food with country flair, from juicy burgers and classic pub favourites to delicious pizzas! It’s a hit with locals, travellers, and (of course) truckies.
For a wilder adventure, take a short drive to Monarto Safari Park, the largest open-range zoo outside Africa. Wander alongside giraffes, lions, and rhinos, or jump on the Zu-loop bus for a safari experience that’s just as fun for adults as it is for kids.
And if you’re up for exploring further afield, cruise the Murray River, visit Old Tailem Town Pioneer Village, or sip your way through the Langhorne Creek Wine Region.
Your Travel Auctions Package Includes:
- 10 nights hire of a powered site at BIG4 The Bend Holiday Park
- 10-night stay can either be taken consecutively or booked as 2 x 5-night stays
- 2 x 5-night stays can be shared with friends at the same time
- Free entry to the Motorsport Museum
- Free access to the Racetrack Viewing Platform
Why We Love It
Tailem Bend is one of those towns that surprises you, a mix of thrill, nature, and small-town charm that’s too often overlooked. Whether you’re here for the track, the river, or the good food, it’s a place that invites you to slow down, look around, and appreciate the beauty of South Australia’s heartland.
At Travel Auctions, we’re proud to feature destinations like this, connecting travellers with unique stays and unbeatable value through our Bid. Win. Go! auction model. With no commissions, no upfront fees, and no discounts off rack rate, it’s the smarter way to explore SA.