From luxury lodges and coastal resorts to outback adventures and cruise deals, these Easter getaways prove there’s still time to escape.

As autumn starts to kick in, the Easter break is our last chance to catch the tail-end of warmer weather before the mercury plummets. And with Easter just weeks away, Australians might assume the best holiday deals are long gone. But there are still plenty of last-minute escapes available across the country and beyond.

From discounted luxury stays to family packages and cruise departures over the long weekend, these are some of the standout Easter offers you can still snap up.

1. A Top End wildlife safari

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the Top End like a safari destination, Bamurru Plains delivers exactly that. Set on the vast floodplains west of Kakadu National Park, this luxury wilderness lodge is known for its immersive wildlife encounters, where guests can spot buffalo, wallabies and prolific birdlife from open-air safari bungalows.

The all-inclusive experience includes guided airboat safaris, wildlife drives and bush walks, along with gourmet meals and beverages served in the lodge’s elevated dining pavilion overlooking the wetlands. For Easter travellers, the property is offering 10 per cent off selected stays between April and May, with prices starting from $5090 per room for two nights. Families can also take advantage of an April bonus where one child stays free.

2. A luxury escape in the Blue Mountains

Autumn is one of the most atmospheric times to visit the Blue Mountains, and several boutique stays are sweetening the deal this Easter. Guests booking an autumn stay at Hydro Majestic Hotel, Ardour Lilianfels, Echoes Boutique Hotel & Restaurant or Parklands Country Gardens & Lodges will receive 12pm early check-in or late check-out, 10 per cent off dining and drinks and a seasonal welcome amenity.

Easter Sunday egg hunts will also take place at Parklands, Hydro Majestic and Ardour Lilianfels, while the Hydro Majestic’s Wintergarden Restaurant will host a special Easter High Tea from 3 to 6 April, priced from $99 per person or $134 with free-flow sparkling wine. The offer is valid for new bookings made until 30 April 2026, for stays until 31 May 2026.

3. A Tasmanian east coast adventure

Tasmania’s east coast is one of Australia’s most spectacular road-trip regions, and AAT Kings’ Tassie’s East Coast Highlights tour packages the best of it into a five-day guided journey from Launceston to Hobart.

The itinerary takes travellers through Freycinet National Park, home to the iconic pink-hued sweep of Wineglass Bay, as well as historic sites like Port Arthur and charming regional stops including a lavender farm. Along the way, guests travel with expert guides and enjoy curated experiences designed to showcase Tasmania’s landscapes, produce and history.

The tour is priced from $2650 per person, making it a great option for travellers who want a structured Easter getaway without the hassle of planning every stop.

4. A country Easter in the Queensland hinterland

At Spicers Hidden Vale in Grandchester, just an hour from Brisbane, guests can celebrate Easter with a relaxed country escape complete with egg hunts, lawn games, live entertainment and seasonal dining. Set against the retreat’s picturesque rural backdrop, the Easter package is priced from $661 per night for two guests in a Valley View room, with event tickets from $49 per child and $99 per adult.

5. A luxury Sydney stay near the Opera House

Another strong city-break option is Paradox Sydney, just moments from Circular Quay. You can book a two-night stay from $779 in a Premier Room Atrium View, with three-night packages from $1104.

The deal includes daily buffet breakfast at Lady Fairfax Room, a $50 dining credit, a welcome house wine, beer or soft drink per guest at The Fax Bar, and guaranteed 1pm late checkout for two guests. The offer ends 30 March 2026, with travel available until 31 March 2027.

6. A Japanese wellness retreat in Victoria

For a slower Easter escape focused on relaxation, Shizuka Ryokan in Hepburn Springs offers a Japanese-inspired wellness retreat just over an hour from Melbourne.

The three-night wellness package blends traditional Japanese hospitality with restorative treatments, including Japanese bathing rituals, yoga and meditation sessions, reflexology and aromatherapy massages, as well as a partner yoga and massage experience. Guests are also treated to a multi-course omakase banquet dinner, complete with sake tasting.

Prices start from $1110 per person, with 10 per cent off bookings made until 31 March for stays between 2 and 17 April using code: Easter Getaway, making it a peaceful Easter option for travellers seeking a full mind-and-body reset.

7. A luxury wildlife escape in the Flinders Ranges

If you want to combine luxury with nature, Arkaba Homestead offers an unforgettable stay in the heart of South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges.

Set within a 25,500-hectare private wildlife conservancy, the property was once a working sheep station and is now dedicated to conservation and immersive outback experiences. Guests can explore the rugged ranges through guided walks, wildlife drives and scenic tours, while evenings are spent enjoying gourmet dining under expansive outback skies.

The all-inclusive stay starts from $5770 per room for two nights, and guests can save 10 per cent on selected stays between April and May, making Easter a perfect time to experience the region’s dramatic landscapes and cooler autumn temperatures.

8. A family-friendly Cairns holiday

The main Tropical North Queensland hub has several Easter deals on the table. At Crystalbrook Riley, families can book a five-night package that includes daily breakfast at Paper Crane for two adults and two children, a Green Island Eco Adventure excursion, 10 per cent off dining across Crystalbrook’s Cairns restaurants and bars, and complimentary bike hire.

Nearby, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is offering its Reef Creatures Family Escape from $450 per room for two nights, including family accommodation, daily buffet breakfast and general admission to Cairns Aquarium. Children aged 15 and under stay and eat breakfast free, and Accor members can save an additional five per cent. The deal is available to book until 31 March 2026 for travel until March 2027.

There’s also a Stay 3, Pay 2 offer at Pullman Cairns International, where families get a complimentary third night, with kids 11 and under staying free and receiving complimentary breakfast. Guests travelling over Easter can also enjoy festive extras, including a Good Friday seafood buffet, sunset BBQ with fire performance and an Easter Sunday egg hunt, alongside school holiday kids’ activities. Book by 31 March for travel until 30 April.

9. A coastal Terrigal escape

If you’re craving a classic NSW beach getaway, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific has a tempting coastal escape available.

The hotel’s Winter Escape package starts from $529 for two nights and includes daily buffet breakfast for two adults, secure car parking, a bottle of wine on arrival and 25 per cent off food and drinks across the hotel’s restaurants and bars. Overlooking the iconic Terrigal Beach, the property makes a great base for seaside walks, ocean swims and relaxed long lunches.

The deal must be booked by 12 March 2026, with stays available until 24 September 2026, making it a flexible option for an Easter or autumn getaway.

10. A stylish Melbourne CBD stay

Luxury Escapes is offering a stay at Next Hotel Melbourne from $549 for two nights in a Next Queen Room, with three-night packages from $799. The Manhattan-style hotel sits right in the heart of the CBD.

The deal includes a generous $150 dining and drinks credit per package to use across the hotel’s onsite venues, plus guaranteed 12pm late checkout for two guests. The offer ends 27 March 2026, with travel available until 31 March 2027.

11. A remote outback lodge escape in Queensland

If you’d rather go big this Easter, Mt Mulligan Lodge in outback Queensland is offering a luxe all-inclusive stay from $1253 per person for two guests. The experience includes four nights, all gourmet meals, beverages, mini bar and signature experiences, with accommodation in the property’s contemporary Outback Retreat overlooking the weir and Mount Mulligan’s fiery rock face.

Guests who linger a little longer can also enjoy 10 per cent off when booking four nights or more.

12. A wine region balloon flight at sunrise

For something memorable, Balloon Aloft is offering $50 off general adult tickets during autumn, with Easter flights included in the sale. Sunrise hot-air balloon experiences depart from spectacular locations including Camden, Mudgee, the Hunter Valley and Byron Bay, with each flight followed by a gourmet breakfast celebration at a local restaurant or winery.

13. A luxury wilderness walk in Tasmania

The Maria Island Walk offers a guided four-day, three-night escape through one of Tasmania’s most wildlife-rich national parks, with pristine beaches, coastal trails, chef-prepared meals and remote camp stays all part of the experience. Prices start from $3350 per person twin share, making it a bucket-list Easter option for walkers wanting something truly immersive.

14. A relaxed Sunshine Coast beach escape

Several Sunshine Coast properties are offering tempting Easter deals.

Glen Eden Beach Resort at Peregian Beach is offering 15 per cent off five-night stays, making it a strong pick for a quieter beachfront holiday.

In Noosaville, Ivory Palms Resort is taking 15 per cent off stays of three nights or more with promo code TODAY26, valid for stays from 6 to 19 April 2026 and booked by 13 March 2026.

Essence Peregian Beach is also offering 15 per cent off its Exclusive Easter Escape, plus a bottle of wine on arrival for stays of at least three nights.

Over on Noosa North Shore, Senses Noosa North Shore has a 20 per cent discount, with three-bedroom houses from $520 per night and two return ferry passes included for stays of three nights or more using promo code TODAY.

15. A boutique hotel stay in regional NSW

The Gem Hotel in Griffith is offering a Deluxe King Room for $200 per night during the Easter school holiday period, plus 20 per cent off dining at its award-winning European-style steakhouse, Bull & Bell. Travellers can unlock the offer using the code TODAY. It’s a timely excuse to visit during the Griffith Easter Party, which runs from 2 to 6 April.

16. A Red Centre escape near Uluṟu

For a warm-weather Easter break, the Red Centre offers a completely different kind of holiday. At Desert Gardens Hotel, guests can stay from $245 per night, twin share in a Standard Room.

The hotel sits within walking distance of the resort’s restaurants, galleries, cultural experiences, and, of course, Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. Travellers can spend their days exploring the region’s ancient landscapes, joining guided walks or watching the famous desert sunsets.

The offer is valid for travel between 1 and 15 April 2026, with a minimum three-night stay required, and is available until midnight on 11 March 2026, subject to availability.

17. A coastal getaway in Mollymook or Port Stephens

The Bannisters hotels in Mollymook and Port Stephens are offering Autumn Extras with direct bookings, including 10 per cent off food and beverage, a seasonal in-room treat and early check-in or late check-out, subject to availability.

Over Easter, Bannisters Port Stephens will host family-friendly fun at Cheeky Dog, including live music, a jumping castle and an Easter egg hunt, while both Port Stephens and Mollymook are also dialling up the holiday mood with extended happy hours and live entertainment.

18. A luxury Brisbane stay

Fortitude Valley’s stylish Ovolo Brisbane is offering a two-night luxury stay from $599 in a Valley King, with three-night stays from $899. The package includes a guaranteed upgrade from Valley Queen to Valley King, daily a la carte breakfast at Kazba, a nightly drink during apero hour, a $50 dining credit, daily valet parking and guaranteed 12pm late checkout for two guests. The offer ends 20 March 2026, with travel available until 30 April 2027.

19. Easter cruises departing Australia

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas departs Sydney on 3 April 2026 for an eight-night South Pacific cruise from $2449 per person twin share. From Brisbane, Voyager of the Seas departs on 28 March 2026 for a nine-night South Pacific cruise from $1299 per person twin share (the final Wiggles-themed sailing for the season), and again on 6 April 2026 for an eight-night sailing from $1499 per person twin share.

20. A wine-lover’s escape in Adelaide

Oval Hotel’s Summer Stays with Shaw + Smith package is a love letter to South Australian wine culture. Based at the sleek, stadium-adjacent hotel in Adelaide’s CBD, the deal is priced from $399 per night and includes a welcome bottle of Shaw + Smith sauvignon blanc in your room, a three-course dinner for two at Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen on arrival night and a classic wine flight for two at Shaw + Smith’s Adelaide Hills Tasting Room.

Extra nights can be added from $229 per night, with self-parking and wi-fi included throughout. The offer is available for stays until 7 April 2026, making it a compelling Easter option for wine lovers wanting a stylish city base with cellar door access just a short drive away.