But with flood recovery works in the park ongoing, they’re opting to stay in tents while they work to rebuild their cabins.
Those who arrive mid-week say it’s all about supporting the community that has become their second homes.
Walking through the park this week, the stench of rot from flood waters has been replaced with the smell of gum trees.
You can hear the boats on the nearby Edward River and children and families going about their day.
A renewed enthusiasm has risen from the doom and gloom of the flood that lingered for too long, with park owner Jacquie Mealing saying it is on its way back to how it should be.
“Annuals make our park,” she said.
“We love giving people a chance to have a holiday place in a beautiful river setting.
“Our annuals are returning in support of the park and they spend in town, often bringing other family and friends.
“Annuals bring a certainty to the running of the park and due to flood recovery efforts, there seems to be a real bonding that has occurred and a re-energised feeling around the park.
“Some corporate parks are phasing out the annuals, but for us we can’t wait to have them back; especially the sense of community they all bring when they stay.”
Laura Manning from Werribee and her family have been holidaying at the park for the last 24 years, and said they were, “chomping at the bit to get back.”
They arrived recently for a break before school resumes.
“We love the town. It is so friendly and we find in a smaller community we have plenty to see and do.
“We got involved with barefoot bowls and actually won a local competition last year, then donated the money to the local cancer charity, along with other funds generated in my dads honour,” she said.
“We shop at the supermarkets, we go to the pubs for meals and enjoy getting involved in activities the town has on offer.
“We are currently rebuilding and can’t wait to come back as often as we can,” she said.
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