Great Ocean Road: Keep 2025 on track with these must-do holiday hacks

With a little planning in 2025, you can turn public holidays into extended breaks and there’s no better way to spend that extra time than at one of the 10 stunning caravan parks along the Great Ocean Road.

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks says January is a great time to consider how you can strategically use your annual leave to enjoy more than just a long weekend.

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Here’s how you can make the most of this year’s public holidays:

 

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Australia Day: Turn Monday 27 January, into a five-day summer escape by taking Friday 24 January, and Tuesday 28 January off. Perfect for a family getaway as the school holidays wrap up.

Labour Day: A nine-day retreat awaits if you book leave from Tuesday 11 March to Friday 14 March.

Easter and ANZAC Day Combo: Transform April into a 10-day recharge by taking 22–24 April off.
Enjoy family time with school holidays ending 21 April.

King’s Birthday: Embrace a cozy winter break with a nine-day getaway, using four days of leave after Monday 9 June.

Melbourne Cup Day: Create a four-day weekend around Tuesday 4 November by taking Monday 3 November off.

Christmas and New Year: Wrap up 2025 with a 16-day holiday by strategically taking 22–24 December and 29–31 December off.

Book now and make 2025 your most relaxed and memorable year yet!

words by staff writer