 Looking for a bargain holiday deal for the Easter school holidays? The Holidays with Kids team has extensively researched the best offers for families and discovered unbeatable value both in Australia and overseas. All the Hot Deals listed below are valid for the Easter school holiday period, and many are suitable for larger families. Have a great time!
NSW
1. Sundowner Tiona, Pacific Palms
LOCATION: Pacific Palms, via Foster
PACKAGE: Four Night Easter Special
2 adults, 2 children for 4 nights in a brand new Sand Dune Family Cottage with direct access to beach
Choice of 4 x Readymade meals from award-winning caterer for your first night
Chocolate Easter Hamper for family
Easter craft pack for kids
Easter egg hunt
Seafood platter for Easter Friday
VALIDITY: Easter long weekend
PRICE: $660
BOOKINGS: 02 6554 0291 or visit www.sundownerholidays.com
2. Rydges Port Macquarie
LOCATION: Port Macquarie
PACKAGE: Easter Getaway
Kids stay free in existing bedding
Deluxe guest rooms and full buffet breakfast for up to 2 adults and 2 children
Childrens menu
Late checkout of 1pm
Room configuration two double beds
Childrens dinner is free when eating with two adults
Conditions apply
VALIDITY: April 10-30, 2009
PRICE: $175 per room per night
BOOKINGS: 02 6589 2888
Quote promotional code, FAMILY
3. All Seasons Ki-Ea Apartments
LOCATION: Port Macquarie
PACKAGE: Easter Family Getaway
2 bedroom apartment for up to 4 people
Bonus free entry to Timbertown
15 percent discount off River Cruises
Free Beach Kids Loyalty Program
Minimum three night stay
Conditions apply
VALIDITY: April 10-30, 2009
PRICE: $145 per apartment
BOOKINGS: 1800 008 575
Quote promotional code, FAMILY
4. Bonny Hills Caravan Park
LOCATION: Port Macquarie
PACKAGE: Midweek Special
Pay for three nights and receive the 4th night free
Accommodation in a 4-star, 2 bedroom Seabreeze cabin with outdoor decking
Cabin accommodates up to 5 people
Conditions apply
PRICE: $135 per cabin per night
VALIDITY: April 10-30, 2009
BOOKINGS: 02 6585 5276
Quote promotional code, FAMILY
5. Radisson Hotel & Suites Sydney
LOCATION: Sydney
PACKAGE: Family Easter Package
Free Full Buffet Breakfast for 2 Adults & 2 Children
Free Valet Car parking
Maximum 2 adults & 2 children (under 13) using existing bedding
VALIDITY: 1024 April, 2009
PRICE: $239 per night
BOOKINGS: 61 2 8268 8887 or email: reservations@radisson-sydney.com.au
6. Ella May Holiday Flats, Eurobodalla Coast
LOCATION: Tuross Head, South Coast
PACKAGE: Hot Deal
Save over 55 percent on a family holiday with a pay for 3 and stay for 7 night package
2 bedroom self-contained unit for up to 4 people
VALIDITY: Until 30 August, 2009
PRICE: $375 for 7 nights
BOOKINGS: 1800 240 003 or visit www.eurobodalla.com.au/hotdeals
7. Port Macquarie Holiday Cabins
LOCATION: Port Macquarie
PACKAGE: Easter school holidays stay 7 nights, only pay for 6 nights
Accommodation in either a Beachcomber 1 bedroom cabin (can sleep up to five); a Beachbreak 2 bedroom cabin (sleeps 6); or Seabreeze 2 bedroom air-conditioned cabin (sleeps 5)
Linen supplied all beds Seabreeze cabin
Linen supplied main bed only Beachcomber & Beachbreak cabins. Linen available for hire single bunks or you can bring your own
VALIDITY: 10-24 April, 2009
PRICE: Beachcomber cabin
Family of 4 - Pay $804 SAVE $134
Family of 5 - Pay $876 SAVE $146
Beachbreak cabin
Family of 6 - Pay $1,128 SAVE $188
Seabreeze cabin
Family of 5 - Pay $1,386 SAVE $231
BOOKINGS: email: portmac@hastingsparks.com.au or visit beachholidayparks.com.au
8. Shoal Bay Resort & Spa
LOCATION: Shoal Bay
PACKAGE: Easter School Holidays Deal
Two nights accommodation in a 1 bedroom Waterview apartment (utilising sofa bed for kids)
Full hot & cold family buffet breakfast daily
Complimentary use of Aqua Spa facilities (min 16 yrs) including unique salt, mineral and freshwater spa pools, 25 metre heated indoor lap pool, and gymnasium
Complimentary secure undercover parking
Complimentary use of resort facilities until 6pm on day of departure
Conditions apply
VALIDITY: April 13-25, 2009
PRICE: $123 per adult per night
BOOKINGS: 1800 18 1810
9. Park & Fly
Park & Fly is a fast and reliable way of reaching your flight on-time...without the hassle of dragging
your luggage on public transport. Just drive into our Valet drop-off zone, check-in and our complimentary and personal shuttles will send you to the International and Domestic Airport terminals.
PACKAGE: Exclusive to Holidays with Kids readers! For your next trip, enter the promotion code: Holidays
while making the booking on our website and get a 20% discount on Park & Fly, airport parking and a free copy of Holidays with Kids magazine.
VALIDITY: Till 30th May 2009
BOOKINGS: www.parknfly.com.au
WA
10. City Explorer Tours
PACKAGE: City Explorer Tours at 50 percent off the regular price for a Family Pass (includes 2 adults and up
to 4 children)
VALIDITY: Valid for 2 days
PRICE: $30 (usually $60)
BOOKINGS: Not necessary, just pay on board
INFORMATION: 08 9322 2006 or visit www.perthtram.com.au
 QUEENSLAND
11. Paradise Resort Gold Coast
LOCATION: Gold Coast
PACKAGE: Kids Stay Play and Theme Park Free
Resort Room for 2 adults and up to 2 children
Kids stay free
Stay 3 nights, and kids also get free entry to either Sea World, WetnWild or Warner Bros. Movie World
Kids also get a free session daily in the million dollar Zone4Kids
VALIDITY: For stays before 30 June, must be booked before 30 April, 2009
PRICE: $150 per Resort Room
BOOKINGS: www.paradiseresort.com.au
12. Couran Cove Island Resort
LOCATION: Couran Cove
PACKAGE: Easter Cove Package
3 nights accommodation in a Marine Suite for 2 adults & 2 children
Return ferry transfers
Full buffet breakfast daily, bike hire and x 1 $50 Couran Cashcard per booking to use on any activity or at any outlet at the resort
VALIDITY: April 10-13, 2009
PRICE: $1297 for 3 nights accommodation
BOOKINGS: www.couran.com
13. The Hotel Cairns
LOCATION: Cairns
PACKAGE: Special Easter Holidays Package
accommodation in a Tower Family room for a family of four (two adults, two children, 12 years and under)
daily full hot buffet breakfast in the Plantation for the family and complimentary baby cot if required
Conditions apply
VALIDITY: from April 8-28 2009 and subject to availability
PRICE: $165 per room per night
BOOKINGS: Call 07 4051 6188 or email reservations@thehotelcairns.com
14. Oceana on Broadbeach
LOCATION: Broadbeach
PACKAGE: Easter Special for Beachfront Ocean View Apartments
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment: Minimum 5 Nights $1490
3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Apartment: Minimum 5 Nights $2935
4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Apartment: Minimum 5 Nights $3285
VALIDITY: Easter School Holidays
BOOKINGS: Phone 07 5584 3333 or visit www.oceanaonbroadbeach.com.au
15. Novotel Rockford Palm Cove
LOCATION: Palm Cove
PACKAGE: Dream Family Holiday
7 nights accommodation
Complimentary breakfast daily
Two massages
$200 tour voucher
Two Kids Club/ Day care sessions
Return airport transfers
Kids eat and stay FREE
Conditions apply, subject to availability, based on twin share accommodation
VALIDITY: Until June 30
PRICE: From $870 per adult
BOOKINGS: www.novotel-pcr.com.au
16. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
LOCATION: Trinity Beach
PACKAGE: Huge savings for the Easter Break
1 Bedroom apartment (2 adults) - $550 for 5 nights (Saving of $100)
2 Bedroom apartment (2 adults and 3 children maximum) - $700 for 5 nights (Saving of $100)
VALIDITY: April 4-27, 2009
PRICE: $550 for 5 nights (1 bedroom); $700 for 5 nights (2 bedroom)
Additional nights $110 for one bedroom, $140 for two bedrooms
BOOKINGS: www.trinitybeachclub.com.au
17. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
PACKAGE: Children visiting Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary this Easter will receive $10 pocket money! For every full price child entry receive a $10 voucher to be used in our Food and Beverage and Retails outlets
VALIDITY: From 3-27 April, 2009. Not valid with any other offer
INFORMATION: www.currumbin-sanctuary.org.au
 18. Sunsail
PACKAGE: Special Kids discount at Sunsail
Book any new holiday departing from our Hamilton Island base between 10th and 26th April 2009 and receive a 20% discount off each child under the age of 16 travelling in your party. What's more, this can be combined with additional discounts such as the repeat charterer and long term discounts.
VALIDITY: For departures between 10-26 April, 2009
BOOKINGS: Call 1800 803 988 or email sunsail@sunsail.com.au
19. The Ginger Factory, Buderim
PACKAGE: Hot Easter Holiday Deal exclusive to Holidays with Kids readers.
A family pass (2A and 3C) to the all new Superbee Live Bee Show for just $25. Save more than 25 percent
CONDITIONS: Present page from magazine or print-out from website.
PRICE: Ginger Factory is a free admission site ticket prices apply only to tours and rides. Open 7 days 9am to 5pm including every day over Easter. The Superbee Live Bee Show starts on the hour from 10am with six shows daily last show starts 3pm
BOOKINGS: Book on arrival
INFORMATION: www.gingerfactory.com.au
20. Houseboats Worldwide
PACKAGE: Gold Coast Family Holiday Afloat and kids are free!
7 days/6 nights for the price of $575 per adult (min. 4) and up to 6 children free
Blue Bayou 45 ft. luxury houseboat with 4 bedrooms, large lounge/dining area with TV/full-size fridge and kitchen with microwave, huge upper deck and outdoor areas & barbeque
4 nights stay at marina berth at Sanctuary Cove
2 nights anchorage off Southport
Use of powered dinghy (5 hp motor) suitable for 5 persons max. available for use provided one of the party has a boating licence or small boat skills
VALIDITY: Easter School Holidays
PRICE: $575 per adult (min 4) and up to 6 children free.
BOOKINGS: www.houseboatsworldwide.com
21. Gold Coast Family Car Rental
PACKAGE: When you book a rental with us, it comes with our personal guarantee - if you find another car rental company that offers a comparable full service package at a cheaper price we will refund twice the difference, plus an extra $50. You have from the day you make your booking with us until 30 days after your rental term ends to find better
This offer applies to any rental for a period of 4 days or more, with pick up and/or return from either Gold Coast Airport, Robina Railway or Gold Coast Accommodation, with insurance arrangements that provide the Renter with a reduced excess for single and multiple vehicle accidents, hail damage, interior damage, vehicle theft and glass and tyre damage
It includes incidental arrangements such as child seats, GPS navigation, stroller or cot hire, golf club hire, beach and mobility equipment etc. Any refunds claimed will be paid within 48 hours of us confirming the bona fides of the offer that led to the refund claim
VALIDITY: Open dated
BOOKINGS: Phone 1300 301 002; email info@goldcoastcarrental.com.au or visit www.goldcoastcarrental.com.au
22. Sands Turtle Beach Resort
LOCATION: Gold Coast
PACKAGE: Enjoy up to 2 Free Nights at Sands Turtle Beach Resort
Stay 4 Pay 3 or Stay 8 pay 6
Room types: 1 & 2 Bedroom apartment
Minimum night stay: 4 nights
Maximum 2 free nights
Subject to availability, conditions apply
VALIDITY: Valid for sale till 31 March 2009
PRICE: 1 Bedroom Apartment: $165 per night for stays till 31 March 2009
1 Bedroom Apartment: $171 per night for stays 1 April 09 to 9 April 09 & 16 April 09 to 26 June 09 & 13 July 09 to 31 August 2009
2 Bedroom Apartment: $200 per night for stays till 31 March 2009
2 Bedroom Apartment: $217 per night for stays 1 April 09 to 9 April 09 & 16 April 09 to 26 June 09 & 13 July 09 to 31 August 2009
BOOKINGS: 1300 302 733 or email info@sandsresorts.com.au
VICTORIA
23. Silverwater Resort, Phillip Island
LOCATION: Phillip Island
PACKAGE: Stay for 3 nights or more during the Easter School Holidays and pick your egg for your BONUS offer!
Egg 1 An extra night's accommodation at half price
Egg 2 $100 Resort Food & Beverage Voucher
Egg 3 50% off Family Seal Watching Cruise with Wildlife Coast Cruises. Save $83 (limit 1 egg per reservation)
Accommodation from $195 per night, minimum 3 night stay
VALIDITY: April 6-19, 2009
BOOKINGS: Call 1800 033 403
OVERSEAS
24. Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
PROPERTY: Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
LOCATION: Lake Wakitipu, NZ
PACKAGE: 50 percent off the Lake View Two bedroom apartment for a minimum two-night stay
VALIDITY: Until 30 April 2009 and is subject to availability
BOOKINGS: email reservations@therees.co.nz and quote the booking code, HOLKIDS.
INFORMATION: www.therees.co.nz or 190 Holidays
25. Aggie Greys Lagoon Resort & Spa
PROPERTY: Aggie Greys Lagoon Resort & Spa
LOCATION: Samoa
PACKAGE: 7 nights from $1465 per adult and $567 per child.
Return airfares with Polynesian Blue ex Sydney, all pre payable taxes, return airport/hotel transfers
Stay 7 pay 5 in a deluxe ocean view room
Full buffet breakfast daily for the adults
Maximum 2 kids under 12 years stay play and eat for free (when sharing a room with parents)
1 x 15 min introductory massage per room
Conditions apply, subject to availability
VALIDITY: Valid for sales till 30 June 09 and for travel until 30 June 2009. Block out dates and seasonal surcharges apply during these travel periods
BOOKINGS: Please call Coral Seas toll free on 1800 641 803
26. Plaza Hotel Athenee
LOCATION: New York City
PACKAGE: Pillows and Penguins Childrens Package
50 percent off 2nd room
Accommodation for two adults and up to two children in two connecting guestrooms or a two-bedroom suite
Children's gift bag including a New York taxi, New York colouring book, crayons, Yankees baseball cap, plush penguin, and other gift items
Up to 4 tickets to the Central Park Zoo
Milk and cookies at turndown
VALIDITY: Until 7 September 2009
PRICE: Until March 31, and July 1-Sept 7 US$735 per night for two connecting King bedded rooms; US$1195 per night for an Executive Two Bedroom suite
April 1-June 30 3009 US$820 per night for two connecting King bedded rooms; US$1325 per night for an Executive Two Bedroom suite. Taxes not included, subject to availability
BOOKINGS: www.plaza-athenee.com or www.lhw.com
27. Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali
LOCATION: Nusa Dua, Bali
PACKAGE: Easter Special
daily buffet breakfast
Easter Sunday brunch for 2 adults and max 2 children up to 3 years old
complimentary Kids Club access with daily fun activities for children (4-12 yrs)
A range of activities for the whole family such as movie nights, story telling, stargazing and much more
Kids welcome amenities pack with drink bottle that can be refilled free of charge during your stay
Egg hunting and treasure hunt competition
20% discount on FB
20% discount on spa treatments
complimentary airport transfers service for minimum of 3 nights stay
VALIDITY: Easter School Holidays
PRICE: rates start from $US160 plus taxes per night
BOOKINGS: Visit westin.com/bali or call +62 361 77 1906 or email reservations.00035@westin.com
28. Ski Whistler
PACKAGE: Ski Whistler this Easter for 6 days/7 nights for a family of four for $9999* total.
Return economy class airfare from Sydney/Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra to Vancouver for 2 adults, 2 children**
Return Airport transfer from Vancouver to Whistler
7 nights accommodation in the luxurious Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre in a 2 bedroom self contained apartment including full buffet breakfast
Complimentary upgrade to higher floor, free internet, ski valet
6 of 7 day lift pass 2 adults, 2 children
CONDITIONS:
*Airfare taxes not included approx $275 pp
**Instant purchase fare. Must be ticketed by 18/3/09.
Conditions apply. ~ Children aged between 2 11 years
Bedding configurations may vary, subject to availability.
Package price subject to currency fluctuation without notice.
VALIDITY: Based on departure 13 April 2009
PRICE: $9999 for a family of four
BOOKINGS: Email info@skitourscanada.ocm and quote
HWK-WHISTLER or call 1 800 446 302
 29. Club Med
LOCATION: Bali, Cherating Beach Malaysia,Bintan Island (off Singapore), Kani Maldives
PACKAGE: Escape to Happiness Package
2nd person stays half price at selected Club Med Resorts
Includes airfares, transfers and taxes, 3 gourmet buffet meals per day, open bar and snacking service, Twin Share Superior accommodation with the option to upgrade to a Deluxe or Suite and a range of sports and activities and kids club facilities.
BOOKINGS: Call Club Med on 1800 258 263 or visit www.clubmed.com.au
30. Tas-Tanz
PACKAGE: 10 percent discount on all Tanzanian 2009 safaris or island trips, booked in March and April this year.
BOOKINGS: For itineraries, visit www.tastanz.com
31. Travel Indochina
PACKAGE: If you have a group of friends or family wanting to visit Asia, Travel Indochina offer a 10 percent discount when five or more passengers book on any Small Group Journey departures. This offer is not valid on family Small Group Journeys. Special conditions apply.
BOOKINGS: 1300 365 355 or visit www.travelindochina.com.au
32. Peregrine
PACKAGE: Holidays with Kids readers booking a Peregrine Family Adventure in Australia or New Zealand will receive an exclusive deal of $200 off per person (save $800 for a family of four). The deal is valid for the following tours: Crocodiles, Rainforest & Reef and Kiwi Kapers
BOOKINGS: www.peregrineadventures.com
33. KEA Campers
LOCATION: New Zealand PACKAGE#1 Last Minute March/April 2009, 20 percent discount
Travel period till 30 April, 2009 (subject to availability)
CODE: MA09 PACKAGE#2 3 for 2 Low Season Special travel for 3 weeks and only pay for 2!
Travel period from April 1 15 September 2009
CODE: BONUS VEHICLES: 2+2 Berth Flip-Top Campervan
2 Beth High-Top Campervan
2 Berth Shower & Toilet
4 Berth Motorhome
6 Berth Motorhome
BOOKINGS: www.nz.keacampers.com | 
