Top Value Easter Destinations: In Australia and Abroad

Australian Destinations

Melbourne, VIC

Melbourne is known as the cosmopolitan capital of Australia. Having more of a European influence, Melbourne is a city that is known for its events. With a sporting precinct that boasts Rod Laver Arena and the MCG, sporting and entertainment talent from around the world plays to sold out crowds. 

For those looking for more refined cultural experiences, the city is home to laneways that are covered in colourful street art. Dotted throughout the city are galleries and museums hosting world class exhibits. The shopping is also world class thanks to destinations like the Emporium.

Aside from the bustling nature of the city, Melbourne is also home to world renowned suburbs and coastal locations like the Mornington Peninsula. Complete with beaches aplenty, thermal baths and that true small town vibe, suburbs along the Peninsula are postcard worthy.

Things to do:

• Take a tram down to Flinders Street, Melbourne’s most notable street
• Visit the LUME Melbourne to step inside Leondardo Da Vinci’s most famous works 
• Book tickets to Wicked the Musical, playing at the Regent Theatre
• Take a drive down the Peninsula and visit the Peninsula Hot Springs in Fingal 
• Explore the Moonlit Sanctuary by night to get up close and personal with nocturnal animals 

Festivities:

• Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Lara Easter Market
• Easter High Tea at Rippon Lea Estate 

Top Pick:

Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Wednesday 27th March 2024 to Sunday 21 April 2024

The Kimberley, WA

The Kimberley region was voted number 5 on the list of the best places to visit in 2020 according to Time Magazine. Such a high ranking can be related back to the sheer amount of natural beauty that abounds in this area. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Purnululu Park to ever-present epic landscapes and breathtaking waterfalls, the Kimberley region celebrates the very best of the natural world. 

With so much natural beauty, visitors to this area of Western Australia can also expect to encounter a lot of wildlife as you head off the beaten track. Whether you choose to embark on walking tours, camel rides or stargazing adventures, the connection to nature will be visceral. 

Things to do:

• Book an Aboriginal walking tour through the Purnululu National Park
• Head off on a sunset camel ride along Cable Beach
• Take advantage of new infrastructure and drive the dream in the Kimberley, one of the last true wilderness areas on the planet 
• Hop into a helicopter and fly over the Bungle Bungles

Festivities:

• Easter Feast

Top pick:

• Make the El Questro Homestead your base and head off each day to explore new and exciting adventures in the Kimberley region 

Kiama, NSW

As one of the most picturesque seaside towns on the NSW South Coast, it’s not hard to see why tourists flock to Kiama all year long. From iconic beaches and the famed blowholes to volcanic rock formations and seemingly never ending stretches of coastal walkways, a trip to Kiama can be as laid back or action packed as you choose. 

One of the main reasons why Kiama proves so popular with visitors is the Kiama Blowhole. As the largest blowhole in the world, it’s estimated that 900,000 people visit this location each year! Resting just beneath a lighthouse, the blowhole can push seawater more than 20 metres into the air, so it’s a real sight to behold. 

Things to Do:

• Learn the history of Kiama at the Pilot’s Cottage Museum 
• Enjoy guided surfing at Seven Mile Beach
• Stroll through the Kiama Farmers Market
• Embark on the 20km Kiama Coast Walk 

Festivities:

• Easter Sunday at Jamberoo Action Park

Top Pick: 

• Visiting the Kiama Blow Hole

Sydney, NSW

You can’t mention Sydney without immediately conjuring images of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. These two iconic structures are synonymous with Sydney, however, this city has so much more to offer.

From world renowned beaches to a thriving dining and entertainment scene, each day in Sydney can offer up a new adventure. For a faster pace, stay around the Circular Quay area and watch the ferries pass under the Harbour Bridge before heading to the Opera Bar for a few drinks. 

To enjoy a slower pace, head to suburbs like Cronulla and Bondi where the most strenuous activity on the day’s agenda will be finding a suitable spot on the beach to sit and sunbake for the day. 

Things to do: 

• Climb the Harbour Bridge
• Drive up to the Blue Mountains
• Stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden
• Hit the rides at Luna Park

Festivities:

• The Sydney Royal Easter Show

Top pick:

• Spending the day at Circular Quay 

International Destinations

Fiji

Culture and natural beauty combine in the land of Fiji time. Relatively close to Australia, the flight to Fiji will only take you 5 hours, which coincidentally is how long you need to transition into vacation mode. 

Whether you’re looking to stroll through marketplaces, walk through national parks or dive into an impossibly blue body of water, Fiji is the place for you. 

With so many activities on offer, Fiji is also quite kid friendly. From the waterparks and Finding Nemo themed cruises to the Safari Tours and e-bike rides, there is something for kids both big and small. 

Things to do:

• Visit the Hindu temple in Nadi
• Marvel at the Tavoro Waterfalls
• Stay in a traditional village like Navala
• Catch a rugby game at the National Stadium 

Festivities:

• The Fijian Crosswalk

Top pick:

Denaru Island

New Zealand

Affectionately referred to as the older brother of Australia, New Zealand mirrors the natural and cultural beauties of Australia. However, this country has also very much been developed into its own image. 

Across the different states there are uniquely New Zealand experiences to enjoy such as a world class dining and entertainment scene. There are also adrenaline raising activities to be found around every corner thanks to the abundance of natural beauty on show in NZ. 

Things to do:

• Visit the set of the Lord of the Rings movies, also known as Hobbiton
• Trek the 60km hike known as the Abel Tasman Coastal Walk
• Look for glow worms in the Waitomo caves 
• Embrace the Maori culture  

Festivities:

Easter Egg hunts in Bounce & Beyond, Auckland 

Top pick:

Nelson Tasman (South Island - Marlborough)