The Best Post-Easter Motorhome Escape: Relax, Recharge & Discover

The Easter break is over, and the crowds have returned home—but that just means it’s the perfect time to hit the road. April and May offer mild weather, golden landscapes, and the freedom to explore Australia at a slower pace. Whether you're winding down from a busy start to the year or seeking a spontaneous adventure, these four after-Easter escape destinations are made for motorhome travellers who want a mix of relaxation, discovery, and quiet moments in nature.

1. Southern Highlands, NSW

Distance from Cruisin’s Sydney branch: ~2 hours

Why Now: Autumn leaves are in full colour, and the crowds are gone after Easter.

🌿 Hidden Gem: Moss Vale’s Leighton Gardens – A little-known heritage garden bursting with seasonal colour, especially beautiful in April. Take a quiet picnic here under the oaks.

🎨 Unique Activity: Bowral Beekeeping Experience – Join a local beekeeper to learn the secrets of hive life, taste fresh honey straight from the source, and suit up for a close-up look at these incredible pollinators. A sweet and surprising way to connect with nature.

🧘 Relaxing Time: Enjoy a wine tasting at Cherry Tree Hill Wines, a boutique winery known for its peaceful cellar door and cool-climate wines. Sit outside with a glass of Chardonnay as the sun sets behind the vines.

🚐 Where to Stay: Moss Vale Village Park, 43/53 Willow Dr, Moss Vale NSW 257. – Peaceful, pet-friendly (if you're not in a rental), and perfect for unwinding.

Image: Bowral Beekeeping, Bowral, Destination NSW

2. Stanley & The Tarkine, TAS

Distance from Cruisin’s Hobart branch: ~5 hours

Why Now: Cool evenings, quiet coastal roads, and perfect hiking weather.

🌿 Hidden Gem: Trowutta Arch – A surreal natural arch surrounded by deep rainforest in the Tarkine wilderness. Easy to access and often completely empty.

🎨 Unique Activity: Seafood Foraging Experience – Book a low-key coastal foraging session with a local guide who’ll show you how to spot and gather wild shellfish and sea greens along the northwest coast.

🧘 Relaxing Time: Take a long, slow walk along Godfreys Beach, followed by a peaceful ride on Stanley’s historic chairlift up The Nut for sweeping coastal views.

🚐 Where to Stay: BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks Stanley, 23A Wharf Rd, Stanley TAS 7331– Right by the water, offering powered sites with views of The Nut.

Image: Trowutta Arch, Sean Scott Photography

3. Atherton Tablelands, QLD

Distance from Cruisin’s Cairns branch: ~1.5 hours

Why Now: The wet season is ending, and waterfalls are still flowing strong with fewer tourists.

🌿 Hidden Gem: Peterson Creek Walking Track in Yungaburra – Spot elusive platypus in the wild along this quiet rainforest stream.

🎨 Unique Activity: Swim in a volcanic lake at Lake Eacham – Take a dip in the clear, blue, calm waters of this ancient crater lake surrounded by lush rainforest. It’s peaceful, refreshing, and often overlooked by tourists.

🧘 Relaxing Time: Soak in the natural infinity pool at Babinda Boulders, surrounded by lush rainforest and the sound of rushing water.

🚐 Where to Stay: Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park, 4-28 Tinaroo Falls Dam Rd, Tinaroo QLD 4872 – Beautiful lakeside powered sites, perfect for kayaking or reading with a view.

Image: Tour group looking for platypus at Peterson Creek, Tourism and Events Queensland

4. Margaret River Region, WA

Distance from Cruisin’s Perth branch: ~3 hours

Why Now: Autumn grape harvest, fewer tourists, and golden light across the vineyards.

🌿 Hidden Gem: Quinninup Falls – A short hike through coastal heathland leads to this secret waterfall near the ocean, best seen after Easter when summer crowds have left.

🎨 Unique Activity: Underground Caving in Augusta – Skip the mainstream caves and head to Jewel Cave for a guided adventure into a crystal-filled underground world.

🧘 Relaxing Time: Book a vineyard yoga class at one of the boutique wineries (like Voyager Estate) followed by a cheese board and wine tasting in their sculpture garden.

🚐 Where to Stay: Big Valley Campsite, 46 Boronia Rd, Rosa Glen WA 6285 – A peaceful farmstay surrounded by rolling hills and sheep, just 10 minutes from Margaret River town.

Image: Jewel Cave, near Augusta, Tourism Western Australia

Travelling after Easter means you get the best of both worlds—ideal weather and fewer people. Whether you're picking up your motorhome from Hobart, Cairns, Perth, Brisbane or Sydney, our motorhomes give you the freedom to unwind, explore at your own pace, and enjoy these hidden treasures without the rush.

So pack your bags, charge your camera, and get ready for an unforgettable post-Easter escape. Australia’s best-kept secrets are waiting for you!

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