Uniquely set on 14.5 acres of lush, tropically landscaped gardens, Ashmore Palms Holiday Village provides a fun, yet relaxed, holiday setting for families, couples and groups, travelling to the Gold Coast. The Award-winning Village offers guests a range of quality self-contained holiday cabins, extensive family-oriented facilities, unique features and warm hospitality.

The Village boasts extensive facilities including a large swimming lagoon with a waterfall, mushroom lagoon with a shallow swim area, two adventure playgrounds, barbecues, picnic areas, 7-day holiday reception, convenience store, tour desk, full size tennis court, internet booth, guest laundries, garden walkways, feature gardens and Australia’s largest collection of South American Macaw Parrots.

Ashmore Palms runs free weekly activities for its holiday guests including: kids’ games, craft, and face painting; photos with the birds; and a courtesy shuttle service to select locations.

The relaxed, resort-style atmosphere at Ashmore Palms is a refreshing alternative to the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise, while the Village’s central location means that guests are only a short drive from the Gold Coast’s most popular attractions including the theme parks, shopping centres and white sandy beaches.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

The Gold Coast has the largest range of theme parks and attractions in the southern hemisphere and Ashmore Palms is centrally located to all of them!

Dreamworld
Australia's largest theme park. Home to awesome thrill rides, Nick Central, Tiger Island, Australian wildlife and more. Approximately 18 minutes' drive from Ashmore Palms.

Warner Bros. Movie World
The only Australian movie related theme park. You’ll experience a fun-filled, Gold Coast theme park family adventure with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. 13-15 minutes’ drive from Ashmore Palms.

Wet ’n’ Wild Water World
Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the world's latest slides, pools and attractions at the largest Australian water theme park. 13-15 minutes’ drive by car from Ashmore Palms.

Sea World
Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions. More than just a theme park, Sea World is committed to educating guests about the marine environment, and playing an active role in Australian marine research and rescue. 10-15 minutes’ drive by car from Ashmore Palms.

Paradise Country
The authentic Aussie homestead, provides the opportunity to experience farm life and outback adventure.
13-15 minutes’ drive by car from Ashmore Palms.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the world's largest collection of Australian native animals. With over 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and bushland catering for over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles. Approximately 30 minutes’ drive by car from Ashmore Palms.

The family owned and operated Village prides itself on its reputation for providing quality, family-friendly accommodation and facilities, which is why so many guests feel confident in returning to Ashmore Palms and recommending it to their family and friends. It has also most certainly contributed to Ashmore Palms numerous Award wins, which include: five Queensland Tourism Awards; four Australian Tourism Awards; five HMAAQ “Awards for Excellence”; and 14 first prize wins in its category of the Gold Coast City Council Garden Competition.
Ashmore Palms offers a range of cabin styles, with something to suit all tastes and budgets – all of which are fully self contained. If you are unsure which cabin style best suits your needs, the following hints may be of some assistance:

FACILITIES

Ashmore Palms Holiday Village is set on 14.5 acres, complete with lush gardens, internal roadways, holiday cabins and extensive facilities.

The facilities, designed with “family friendly fun” in mind, include:

Paradise Lagoon (swimming pool), with a feature waterfall
The Mushroom Lagoon (swimming pool), with 3 mushroom fountains, a water spurting worm and friendly crocodile!
Macca’s Madhouse playground, complete with 2 slides, ramps, sounds and climbing equipment
The Rainbow Playground, with 2 slides and a sand-fill base
7-day Holiday Reception and Tour Desk
Internet Booth
Barbecue and picnic areas
Full size, hard surface tennis court (court hire is free for holiday and interim guests)
The General Store, with groceries, bread, milk, ice creams, sweets, soft drinks, newspapers, magazines, souvenirs, gift lines, film and other general groceries
3 guest laundries, complete with washing machines and dryers
Private driveway parking for one vehicle beside each cabin
Bird aviaries housing South American Macaws, Australian Native birds and other exotic parrots
Feature gardens and garden walkways

SERVICES

Your holiday at Ashmore Palms can be as action-packed or as relaxed as you choose!

Upon arrival at the Village, you will receive a complimentary postcard, Holiday Fun Book for each child and an Activities Calendar detailing the week’s activities. The best part is that all of the scheduled activities at Ashmore Palms are free!

Ashmore Palms runs a regular weekly program of kids’ games, kids’ craft, face painting and photos with the birds, with extra activities scheduled for school holidays – which can include photos with Macca Macaw (the Village’s cuddly mascot), treasure hunts, sausage sizzles and “Morning Tea with the Macaws.” On weekday mornings (excluding public holidays), guests can join the Birdkeeper to feed the Australian native birds.

Ashmore Palms also runs a free shuttle service to Surfers Paradise and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre once per week, a weekly “shopping shuttle” to Harbour Town Shopping Centre (great for outlet shopping), and a night transfer to Surfers Paradise. These services are run on set days, once per week. Transfers times are detailed in Ashmore Palms’ Activities Calendar, issued on arrival.

Other services offered by Ashmore Palms, to make your holiday more enjoyable, include:

Free tennis court hire (for holiday and interim guests)
Free board game hire
Free linen hire for holidays guests (not included in some group tariffs)
Tennis racquet hire
Tour Desk ticketing service
Brochures and local area maps
DVD hire (for Rainforest Retreat and Lorikeet Lodge guests)
Group breakfasts and linen hire

HOW TO GET TO ASHMORE PALMS HOLIDAY VILLAGE

Heading South from Brisbane on the Pacific Motorway

Take exit 66 off the Pacific Motorway (M1). This is the Smith Street Motorway exit (Route 10) which heads towards Southport. Do NOT take the Gaven Exit. Continue straight ahead along the Smith Street Motorway and then take the Olsen Avenue (Labrador/Southport) exit, which is Route 4. Turn right immediately at the lights onto Olsen Avenue (Route 4). Follow for 1.4km and then turn left onto Nerang-Southport Road (Route 20) towards Southport. Follow for 600m and turn right at the roundabout into Hinde Street. Ashmore Palms is located at the end of Hinde Street.

Heading North from Gold Coast Airport, Coolangatta

Turn left from the airport onto the Gold Coast Highway. Stay in the left lane. Turn left onto the Brisbane - Pacific Highway exit. Stay in the left lane and follow the loop around to join the Pacific Motorway (M1). Take exit 69 off the Pacific Motorway (Nerang North exit). Follow route 20, turning left onto Nerang Connection Road and then turn left after 700m onto Price Street which becomes Southport-Nerang Road. Follow Southport-Nerang Road for approximately 5.5km. Turn right into Hinde Street at the large roundabout near Sunshine Ford. Ashmore Palms is located at the end of Hinde Street

Heading North from Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Drive through Surfers Paradise and head towards Southport. Drive over the Gold Coast bridge and turn left at the first set of lights onto Ada Bell Way (Route 20), which becomes Queen Street. Follow past Allamanda Hospital and then turn left at the lights onto Southport-Nerang Road. Follow for 3km and turn left into Hinde Street at the roundabout near Sunshine Ford.

Ashmore Palms has a range of quality holiday cabins to suit all budgets. Starting with the budget priced Holiday Villas and ranging up to the latest, and most up-market, cabin style – the luxurious Rainforest Retreats. All cabins are fully self-contained with a host of attractive features and can sleep up to five guests (some cabin styles can sleep up to six guests).

Ashmore Palms offers a range of cabin styles, with something to suit all tastes and budgets – all of which are fully self contained. If you are unsure which cabin style best suits your needs, the following hints may be of some assistance:

Melanesian Cabin –
These compact cabins are open plan and suitable for those seeking budget priced accommodation, including couples, school groups and small families. They sleep up to 5 guests but are recommended for up to 2 adults and 2 children. Air-conditioning is coin operated.

Holiday Villa –
A little more modern that the Melanesian Cabins, the compact Holiday Villas also offer comfort at a budget price and are suitable for couples, school groups and small families. The Holiday Villas sleep up to 5 guests but are recommended for up to 2 adults and 2 children. Air-conditioning is coin operated.

Hibiscus Chalet –
A slightly larger floorplan than the Holiday Villas, the 5 Hibiscus Chalets also offer comfort at a reasonable price. The compact Hibiscus Chalets are suitable for couples and small families. They sleep up to 5 guests but are recommended for up to 2 adults and 2 children. Air-conditioning is coin operated.

Family Villa –
With a larger floorplan than the Hibiscus Chalets and featuring 3 bedrooms, the Family Villas sleep up to 6 guests. They are recommended for up to 3 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 4 children. The Family Villas are popular with adult sporting groups and families travelling with a grandparent. Air-conditioning is coin operated.

Deluxe Family Villa –
The Deluxe Family Villas also feature 3 bedrooms and sleep up to 6 guests. They are a slightly more upmarket version of the Family Villa, recommended for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Air-conditioning is included.

Palm Cottage –
The Palm Cottages are Ashmore Palms’ middle-of-the-range cabin style, ideal if you are looking for comfortable accommodation for up to 5 guests. These cabins have 2 bedrooms and are recommended for up to 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children. Air-conditioning is included.

Cactus Cabana –
The Cactus Cabanas are the first of Ashmore Palms’ rendered finish cabins. These cabins have 2 bedrooms, carport parking (ideal for those on car rallies), a cute cactus theme throughout and sleep up to 5 guests. They are recommended for up to 2 adults and 3 children. Air-conditioning is included.

Lorikeet Lodge –
The Lorikeet Lodges also have a rendered finish, 2 bedrooms and carport parking. These comfortable 2 bedroom cabins also feature ramp access, to make accessibility easier for guests with infants in strollers or prams, special needs guests (with the assistance of a carer or family member) or guests seeking accommodation without stairs. The Lorikeet Lodges sleep up to 5 guests and are recommended for up to 2 adults and 3 children or 3 adults and 2 children. Air-conditioning is included. Click here for more information on Special Needs.

Macaw Mansion –
The Macaw Mansions and Rainforest Retreats are Ashmore Palms’ top-of-the-range cabins. The 2-storey Macaw Mansions are ideally located close to the swimming lagoons and feature a kids’ bedroom and parents retreat. Sleeping up to 6 guests, the Macaw Mansions are ideal for larger families. They are recommended for up to 2 adults and 4 children. A major drawcard of this cabin type is the parents’ retreat on the upper level, complete with a king size bed, balcony, stereo and ensuite with spa bath. Air-conditioning is included.

Rainforest Retreat –
The Rainforest Retreats are ideal if you have a family of up to 6 guests and would prefer a relaxed setting with a load of appointments, some of which include a private barbecue, beautifully appointed kitchen, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. These cabins have 2 bedrooms and are recommended for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Air-conditioning is included.

Interim Cabin –
Ashmore Palms offers 1, 1 1/2 , 2 and 3 bedroom Interim Cabins, ideal if you are seeking affordable accommodation for an extended holiday, work contract or period of study. A minimum 6 week stay applies. Air-conditioning is included.

Please note:
Each cabin type has a different minimum stay, depending on the season in which you are planning to holiday. Those cabins with air-conditioning included have press button timers on the air-conditioning units.

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