27 March 2025

Blissful Easter beach break beckons for those keen on a getaway beyond a weekend

| Rama Gaind
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Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort is nestled between the bush and the beach just north of Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast. Photos: Supplied.

Are you dreaming of a getaway beyond one weekend? Since Anzac Day follows Easter this year, why not enjoy 10 idyllic days off using just three days of annual leave?

Have a delightful holiday nestled in nature, with exceptional facilities to kick back and relax. NRMA Parks and Resorts has some “blissful” suggestions for Easter escapes.

As another incentive (if you need one, that is!), special savings are being offered at some accommodation sites. You could save up to 20 per cent – or members can enjoy a 25 per cent discount.

A bonus is the availability of pet-friendly lodging. Now your four-legged family members will not be left behind!

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If you love the beach, here are five options:

Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort is one destination where time spent produces cherished recollections. Surrounded by a national park, nestled between the bush and the beach, just north of Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast, you’ll discover a coastal wilderness hiding countless treasures. Don’t forget to take the snorkel, the fishing rod and the walking shoes!

The choice is yours: stay beachfront or bush side, in a comfortable cabin or villa, a fully equipped glamping tent or enjoy the great outdoors on a caravan or camping site. Whatever you choose, immerse yourself in the natural national park environment and be “welcomed by friendly locals we like to call kangaroos”.

kids splashing around at a water park

A family holiday is made easy, with some serious fun, if you head to the Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park, an hour’s drive south of Adelaide.

There’s serious fun to be had if you head to the Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park, an hour’s drive south of Adelaide. This is where a family vacation is made easy. Adventure-seeking children, especially, will have much to keep them occupied … whether they have their sights on going to the beach, the heated pool or the pump track.

Explore the endless beauty of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Wake up to the lapping waves of Encounter Bay in a water-view villa, stay in a spacious cabin or glamping safari tent, or soak up the best of the great outdoors at a grassy caravan and campsite.

If you are looking for a South Coast retreat filled with effortless enjoyment, then the NRMA Batemans Bay Holiday Resort offers the ultimate accommodation. It’s a waterfront haven, with direct access to the sheltered waters of Corrigans Beach.

Enjoy the lagoon-style swimming pool, mini golf course and free school holiday activities. If adventure is the theme, set out to meet “cute critters” at a wildlife park or take a coastal hike in a national park. If delectable seafood is on the menu, you can feast on freshly shucked Clyde River oysters.

The new glamping tents are by the dunes, with all mod-cons. Choose between a cabin, studio, caravan or campsite.

beachside holiday resort

Get swept up in the magic of the NSW Far South Coast with a getaway to the Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort, perched on a headland overlooking the sea.

If seaside sojourn perfection is your choice, get ready to be swept up in the magic of the NSW Far South Coast. At the Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort, you’ll connect effortlessly with the two things that matter most: family and nature.

Perched on a headland overlooking the sea, hints abound of untold adventures, beaches that stretch for kilometres, meandering coastal estuaries dotted with oyster leases, and a mountainous hinterland beyond. Spot a whale as you soak in your own private outdoor bubble bath.

Join the school holiday kids’ club, explore on an e-bike or visit Magic Mountain Merimbula. Go for a hike in a beachside national park or try surfing. Taste oysters fresh from Merimbula Lake. Even poolside lazing is savoured with sweeping ocean views.

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Airlie Beach, the gateway to Queensland’s Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, is the perfect base from which to explore these magnificent wonders. Make this visit an escapade like no other at the Airlie Beach Holiday Park.

Go snorkelling over the world’s most iconic reef. Feel the wind in your sails as you hop from one perfect island to the next. Spend lazy days doing nothing but soaking up the warm autumn sunshine. Learn to scuba dive. Then retreat to your comfortable cabin or camping area.

The laid-back vibe is evident with year-round tropical weather, palm-fringed beaches, waterfront parks, alfresco restaurants and vibrant markets. Close by, you’ll find tropical rainforest and waterfalls in Conway National Park, while the sparkling waters of the Coral Sea offer plenty of adventures, from sailing and snorkelling to sleeping on the reef.

Booking a sun-soaked escape – remarkably with discounts – is a mighty fine idea!

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