Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers!
Can you believe we are a few short weeks away from the start of Spring? It is hard to believe Winter is almost over! Spring is Toowoomba’s favourite season; can you guess why? You guessed it, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers! What started as a floral celebration to boost the Garden City’s economy after the […]
Hikes around Toowoomba!
Get out and about in this beautiful region. The scenery in the Darling Downs is so diverse, from the spectacular rainforests to manicured lawns of multiple parks and sparkling lakes. Whilst we have mentioned some of these delightful destinations below, there are plenty more places to explore! Redwood Park This massive 243-hectare park along Prince […]
A few tips to make caravanning life easier!
A tale as old as time… What needs to be packed in the caravan and what stays at home? Caravanning is not simply about hitching up the van and hitting the road, there are lots of little things you’ll learn as you go. While it may all feel a bit overwhelming in the beginning, rest […]
Meet our wonderful hosts – Brad and Kerri!
If you have had the chance to visit the Jolly Swagman Accommodation Park, chances are you’ve met our lovely Caretakers, Brad and Kerri. Having worked at our park since May 2015, they’ve had the chance to make many memories, including the highlights of winning the ‘Most Outstanding Host’ award from Caravanning Queensland in 2020, […]
Must-eats for the travelling foodie
Toowoomba is a foodie’s paradise, packed to the brim with restaurants, cafes and takeaway to suit every tastebud. Many of the best spots to eat are hidden away, down laneways or side streets, that only the most curious of travelers would find. To ensure you don’t miss out on some of Toowoomba’s hidden gems, we’ve […]
Road to a Million – Your chance to win $1 MILLION DOLLARS
Open June 1 – October 31 Imagine your holiday with Jolly Swagman paying for the next 1,000+ holidays! Once you’ve booked your stay with us, hang onto the booking info to win! With FREE entry, and entry points given for every night stay between June 1 & October 31, it pays to enter! One entrant […]
How COVID-19 is driving forward the QLD Caravanning Industry
Throughout 2021 and Covid-19, travel and holidays haven’t been at the top of the list for many Australians. However, one of the upsides has been everyone’s resourcefulness and appreciation for what we already have – which is, the great Australian outdoors! It is estimated that in March 2021, a whopping $1.3 billion was spent […]
Looking For Pet Friendly Accommodation?
“It’s rare to find comfortable accommodation that allows pets!” is a sentiment you’ll hear about the Jolly Swagman Accommodation Park, situated in the heart of Toowoomba. Friendly on-site caretakers Brad and Kerri Goltz enjoy the opportunity to meet guests and their well-behaved pets on a regular basis. “We get a range of pets joining […]
Booking.com Traveller Review Awards
The team at the Jolly Swagman Accommodation Park were absolutely over the moon when they received one of the ‘2020 Traveller Review Awards’ from Booking.com, in acknowledgement of their rating of 9.1 out of 10! The annual appreciation program launched earlier this year, and recognises businesses for their fantastic hospitality as indicated by their […]
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Jolly Swagman’s springtime blooms win first place in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers The team at the Jolly Swagman Accommodation Park were thrilled to receive first place in The Chronicle’s Garden Competition in the Motels and Caravan Parks category during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in September. With a background in farming, caretaker and […]
