School holiday fun on the Great Ocean Road, Melbourne shopping sprees, beachside yoga retreats and winter escapes to Broome and much more – all the latest news and offers from Peppers, Mantra & BreakFree hotels, retreats and resorts across Australia.

VICTORIA

GREAT OCEAN ROAD: School holiday fun in Lorne Mantra Lorne is set for an Easter School Holidays full of family fun.  Kids will enjoy the special Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday and a range of activities to choose from throughout their stay including free outdoor family movies on selected nights; the Go Monkey Adventure Ropes Course; Go Ride A Wave surf lessons; bikes and pedal go-carts for hire and complimentary use of tennis courts, croquet and bocce lawns.  Mum and Dad will enjoy some down time at the pop-up Peroni Bar & Outdoor Woodfire Pizza Oven to round off the day.  Rates start from $299* in a 2 bedroom Apartment including breakfast for two adults and two children with a 12pm late checkout.  Visit www.mantra.com.au/lorne or phone 13 15 17 for bookings and details. *Conditions apply, subject to availability

MELBOURNE: Explore Melbourne's new shopping mecca The charming BreakFree on Heritage hotel is now sitting pretty on the doorstep of Melbourne's new shopping mecca, with three multi-million dollar developments next door and straight over the road now complete to offer more amazing retail therapy than ever before at the Strand Arcade, Emporium Melbourne and Melbourne GPO. As the closest and best value option for shopaholics to stay when making their pilgrimage to this new revitalised retail precinct, stay in a spacious One Bedroom Apartment from $99* per night. After the shopping is over, guests also have the convenience of a short walk to the theatre district, delicious dining options and trams passing nearby to explore the city.  For bookings 132 007 or visit www.breakfree.com.au/heritage-on-little-bourke. *Conditions apply, subject to availability.

QUEENSLAND

TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND: Enjoy free Wi-Fi and in-house movies Let Peppers entertain you in Tropical North Queensland with Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove, Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas and Peppers Blue on Blue Magnetic Island now offering free WiFi and in-house movies.  The inclusions are offered across all room types and all rates, making it that much easier for families to settle in for an evening of entertainment.  Rates start from $244* per night in a Lagoon Suite in Palm Cove; from $236* per night in a Spa Suite in Port Douglas; and from $220* per night in a 1 bedroom apartment on Magnetic Island.  Visit www.peppers.com.au or phone 1300 987 600 for bookings and details. *Conditions apply, subject to availability.

GOLD COAST: Broadbeach the best in country and blues One of the most family friendly parts of the Gold Coast, Broadbeach is abuzz with excitement for music fans with two major music festivals on the way. Blues on Broadbeach hits town from 22-25 May promising big industry names such as Diesel, Russel Morris and the Melbourne Ska Orchestra, all free to the public. Then comes the Broadbeach Country Music Festival from 20-22 June with stars like Troy Cassar-Daley, and it's all free too. Stay in style at Peppers Broadbeach just a stroll from the beachfront parklands where these events take place, in a One Bedroom Suite from $246* per night, or Two Bedroom Ocean Suite from $351* per night, with both rates at a minimum three night stay. Includes free Wi-Fi, in-room movies and onsite parking. Valid for sale to 30 April and for travel to 31 October. For bookings phone 1300 987 600 or visit www.peppers.com.au/broadbeach/ . For event details visit www.bluesonbroadbeach.com or www.broadbeachcountry.com

GOLD COAST HINTERLAND: Free night away for Winter Escape Located just 40 minutes from Surfers Paradise, this architecturally stunning retreat of Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa is ideal for a Winter Escape, and even better when one night is for free. Catering exclusively for guests aged 14 and over, the retreat is offering three nights for the price of two including full buffet breakfast.  Rates for two nights start from $429* per night in a Garden Villa or Chums Spa Villa or from $599* per night in a Treehouse Pool Villa. Valid for sale until 30 September and for travel from 1 May to 30 September. For bookings call 07 5546 7411 or visit www.peppers.com.au/ruffles-lodge

NEW SOUTH WALES AND ACT

TWEED COAST: Yoga bonding for mothers and daughters Bend and stretch with your best friend, with a weekend Mother and Daughter Yoga Retreat planned on 23-25 May at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa located by the pristine Kingscliff Beach. Guests will enjoy a unique opportunity to relax with a rejuvenating weekend of self-discovery and good health, for beginners through to experienced practitioners, combining dynamic yoga hosted by YOGA TV's Kris McIntyre. The retreat is focused around women's health, sugar cravings, stress release and core strength, from $599* per person twin share. This includes two nights' accommodation, full buffet breakfast daily, five yoga classes, yoga mat, 50-minute spa treatment at The Spa at Salt, wholesome meals including dinner on Friday as well as lunch and dinner on Saturday prepared by Peppers Salt Resort & Spa's onsite restaurant Season, full use of resort leisure facilities and unlimited in-room movies. There is also a non-residential option from $432* per person. For bookings call 02 6674 7777 or visit www.peppers.com.au/salt

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

ADELAIDE: AFL footy fun with upgrade Don't miss out on the AFL football this season taking place at the $575 million upgraded Adelaide Oval. Adelaide's new home of football is within walking distance to the city, making accommodation at BreakFree Adelaide a great deal for location and affordability. The hotel's convenient central location means the days of wrestling with traffic and paying exorbitant cab fees to and from the football game are long gone. Stay two nights from $128* per night in a One Bedroom, or stay a minimum of three nights from $157* per night in a Two Bedroom apartment for the family. For bookings phone 132 007 or visit www.breakfree.com.au/adelaide

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

BROOME: Stunning beach escape awaits It's been listed in the Top 3 beaches in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor and as winter approaches, now is the perfect time to visit the stunning Cable Beach.  Mantra Frangipani Resort is walking distance from the spectacular 22-kilometres of sun-kissed white sand stretching out against a backdrop of red ochre cliffs and turquoise waters which boasts some memorable Indian Ocean sunsets. Rates start in  One Bedroom Apartment from $289* per night for a minimum of two nights during June, or from $299* during July, and enjoy the comfort of fully self contained one and two bedroom villas with own BBQ areas and unique outdoor showers to take advantage of Broome's temperate climate plus facilities such as designer pools amid lush tropical gardens. For bookings phone 13 15 17 or visit www.mantra.com.au/frangipani *Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Minimum night stays and blockout dates may apply.