BIG4 Holiday Parks is calling time on the idea that a great holiday has to break the bank. With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to squeeze Australians, BIG4 is doing something about it by handing one lucky couple, group of mates or family a 365-day road trip around the country, worth over $250,000.
Applications for The BIG Aussie Review, BIG4’s once-in-a-lifetime search for Australia’s next great Travel Reviewer, are now open but only for a limited time. Closing Monday 13 April 2026, the entry window has reached its halfway mark, offering precious time for Australians to apply. To enter, all it takes is a 60-second video reviewing something you love.
The appetite for a great Aussie Road trip has never been bigger, even as rising living costs continue to reshape how people travel. With rent, groceries and everyday expenses climbing, many Australians are becoming more deliberate about how they spend their holiday dollars, prioritising experiences while looking for ways to make travel go further. Recent research shows 47% of Australians rank travel above other discretionary spending, yet 83% say they are willing to make trade-offs to afford a trip. At the same time, domestic tourism continues to surge, with Australian travellers forecast to spend $183 billion on local travel by 2030, proving that while wallets may be tighter, the desire to hit the road remains strong.
BIG4 Holiday Parks CEO Sean Jenner says the campaign was created in response to Australians’ deep love of discovering their own backyard. “Australians don’t need a passport to have an incredible holiday – the best trips are right here. But we know cost is a very real barrier right now. The BIG Aussie Review is our way of saying: here’s the van, here’s the keys, here’s the budget. Just go.”
The BIG Aussie Review campaign will see one successful applicant travel Australia for 12 months, reviewing destinations, experiences and hidden gems across the country. For a generation where content creation has become the side hustle, passion project and dream career, the opportunity taps directly into the rise of travel storytelling. BIG4 is searching for someone who can capture the spirit of Australian travel through thoughtful, engaging content. Whether that’s an experienced creator looking for the right platform, or someone with strong creative instincts and a knack for telling a great story on camera. A year creating content while travelling the length and breadth of Australia is the kind of launchpad that rarely comes around twice.
Jenner continues, “The best storytellers aren’t always the ones with the biggest following. We want to find the person who lights up talking about a hidden surf break or a pub meal in the middle of nowhere and give them a year to show Australia what they’ve got.”
With entries approaching the midway point of the application period, Australians eager to turn their love of travel into a year on the road are encouraged to apply before entries close Monday 13 April 2026. Applications require a 60-second video where entrants review something they love and can be submitted at big4.com.au/the-big-aussie-review.
ABOUT THE BIG AUSSIE REVIEW
The BIG Aussie Review is BIG4 Holiday Parks’ nationwide search for Australia’s ultimate Travel Reviewer. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will see one lucky couple or family hit the road for 12 months, travelling around the country in a fully kitted-out Ford Ranger and Crusader caravan, staying at BIG4 Holiday Parks along the way.
Designed to celebrate the simple joys of Australian travel, The BIG Aussie Review is all about uncovering the places, people and everyday moments that make a great holiday – from country towns and outback pubs to surf breaks and potato cakes. Through video, social and editorial content, the reviewer will share their journey and inspire Australians to rediscover their own backyard.
PRIZE DETAILS:
Prize package valued at over $250,000, including:
• Ford Ranger vehicle (RRP $75,590)
• Crusader Lifechanger Bunkie caravan (RRP $76,287)
• 365 nights’ accommodation across BIG4 Holiday Parks nationwide (approx. $36,500)
• Ampol Amplify Premium Fuel for the journey
• Weekly food allowance
• $10,000 worth of Dometic gear
• iPhone 17 Pro, phone plan and Starlink satellite internet plan
• Content creation equipment valued up to $8,000
THE ROUTE:
BIG4 has mapped out 365 nights’ accommodation across Australia.
The winner will spend a full year travelling Australia, with accommodation arranged across BIG4 Holiday Parks and partner locations nationwide. The journey will take in destinations across the country – from coastal towns and regional communities along the East Coast, through the Top End and across Western Australia, before continuing through South Australia and back up the eastern states – offering a true lap of Australia while discovering some of the country’s most iconic and unexpected travel spots along the way.
Entries close Monday 13 April 2026.
big4.com.au/the-big-aussie-review
ABOUT BIG4 HOLIDAY PARKS
For more than 46 years, BIG4 Holiday Parks has been making Australia’s backyard accessible to everyone, offering unforgettable holiday experiences in some of the country’s most spectacular locations. From the coast to the outback, wine regions to rainforests, BIG4 truly is the gateway to the Great Australian Holiday. With over 300 parks catering to families, couples, and adventurers alike, BIG4 ensures every guest can GO BIG on relaxation, adventure, and everything in between.
More than just a place to stay, BIG4 is on a mission to connect Australians to our Country and community, inspiring lifelong memories through shared experiences. With premium amenities, eco-conscious initiatives, and a passion for creating stress-free getaways, BIG4 continues to set the benchmark for Australian holiday parks. Whether planning a weekend escape or a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, BIG4 makes it easy to explore, unwind, and embrace the best of Australia.
@big4holidayparks // big4.com.au
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