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Here are 4 road trip ideas across Eastern Australia, which the kids will love.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{"name":"4 family road trips for the 2023 Easter long weekend","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.jpeg/1698228796619/easter-road-trips.jpeg","alt":"Two kids in the back of car","width":3840,"height":2166},"date":"2023-04-04T10:12:00Z","tags":[{"name":"Vehicles","value":"vehicles:"},{"name":"Travel Well","value":"shell:business/business-customers/travel-well"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.com.au/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/"},{"name":"Motorists","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists.html"},{"name":"Go Well Content Hub","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub.html"},{"name":"4 family road trips for the 2023 Easter long weekend","value":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"4 family road trips for the 2023 Easter long weekend","text":"\u003Cp\u003EEaster is a great time to hit the road with the little ones. It’s also a super busy time on the roads, which means you need to be careful and plan your drive ahead to keep everyone safe. Here’s our round-up of four easy drives along Australia’s East Coast to do during the Easter break.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/_jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/page_header.shellimg.jpeg/1698064806997/easter-road-trips.jpeg","alt":"Two kids in the back of car","width":3831,"height":957},"date":"2023-04-04T10:12:00Z"},"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/page_header"},{"organism":"Container","colspan":8,"children":[{"organism":"Author.Info","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/simple_copy_copy_cop/author","model":{"links":[{"name":"By Shell on Apr. 04, 2023"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/_jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/simple_copy_copy_cop/author.shellimg.png/1698064823221/shell-pecten.png","alt":"Shell Pecten","width":2500,"height":1405}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_copy_copy","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHitting the road for the Easter long weekend is a great Australian tradition. The public holidays on Good Friday and Easter Monday offer just the right amount of time to get where you’re going, unwind, and then head back home relaxed. If you’re travelling with family, the trick to the perfect Easter long weekend road trip is to hit the road early to avoid traffic and spend quality time with the family.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_copy_copy_768496680","model":{"title":"1. Yarra Valley, Victoria","text":"\u003Cp\u003EAn easy 90-minute drive east of Melbourne, the vineyards around the Yarra Valley and the foothills of Mount Dandenong aren’t just for adults: they’re also the perfect Easter long weekend getaway if you’ve got little kids.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWake up to see hot air balloons crossing the sky, take a scenic drive or bike ride through the vineyards, or a tractor tour with fruit sampling at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.visitvictoria.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERayner’s Orchard\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E. Not to be missed is a visit to the area’s most famous family-friendly attraction, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://puffingbilly.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPuffing Billy\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E steam train. Drape your legs outside the carriage sills as the heritage steam train runs through the lush fern gullies – just remember to book ahead or you might miss out.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStock up on Easter eggs at the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.yvci.com.au/whats-on/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYarra Valley Chocolaterie\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E, indulge in some Easter themed desserts at the cafe, or head over to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://warratinalavender.com.au/event/easter-egg-hunt/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWarratina Lavender\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E farm for an Easter egg hunt in their lavender garden. Previously a cherry orchard, the farm boasts 10,000 lavender plants and during the egg hunt, kids will have six tokens to hunt down, which they can exchange for a bag of Easter eggs.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_copy_copy_1969459781","model":{"title":"2. Roma, Queensland","text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.easterinthecountryroma.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERoma’s Easter in the Country\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E festival is the perfect way for city-slicker families to get a taste of country life. The party kicks off on the Wednesday before Easter long weekend, running until Monday, and is perfect for teens wanting a little more action than an Easter egg hunt.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocated around a five to six hour drive west of Brisbane, the festival includes a street parade, country music concert, a tour of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.maranoa.qld.gov.au/roma-saleyards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERoma Saleyards\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E (the largest cattle selling centre in the Southern Hemisphere), a huge outdoor BBQ event and a rodeo.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose who like their horse power with a little grunt can see drag races and burnout competitions or get involved in the local competition scene. There’s an art competition, a fishing competition, and the kids can even cheer you on in the famous wife-carrying race on Easter Sunday (with the winner taking away the wife’s weight in beer).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_copy_copy_13194","model":{"title":"3. Snowy Mountains, New South Wales","text":"\u003Cp\u003ESix hours south of Sydney, the crisp autumn air of the Snowy Mountain region is the perfect place for families who love outdoor adventure and are keen to hike, fish and bike their way through a pristine alpine wilderness.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore you head up into the national park however, start your long weekend in Jindabyne, where over the Easter Long Weekend you’ll find the street edition of the annual \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.lakelightsculpture.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELake Light Sculpture\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E festival. Normally held on Easter long weekend on the edge of Lake Jindabyne, this year due to high water levels, the sculptures will instead be placed in the town.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFurther up the mountains at Falls Creek, the kid-focused \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.fallscreek.com.au/listing/falls-creek-easter-festival-falls-creek/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEaster Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E has mountain biking skills camps, guided nature and historical walks, a giant Easter egg hunt and the famous egg toss (expect to get a little gooey).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver at Thredbo, families can enjoy the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thredbo.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEaster Adventure Carnival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E, including a visit from the Easter bunny on Easter Sunday, or simply enjoy hiking, biking and alpine bobsledding.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/motorists/go-well-content-hub/four-family-road-trips-for-the-2023-easter-long-weekend/jcr_content/root/main/section_copy_copy_co/simple_copy_copy_cop/text_copy_copy_13194_2078898119","model":{"title":"4. Glenworth Valley, Central Coast, NSW","text":"\u003Cp\u003EPitch the tent, hitch up the caravan, and pack a pair of riding boots for a weekend away camping at Glenworth Valley. A short drive north of Sydney in the Central Coast hinterland, the blissfully quiet valley, primarily offers horse riding and camping.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECome Easter Sunday it offers up an \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://glenworth.com.au/giant-easter-egg-hunt/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEaster egg hunt\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E with four different times and a staggering 25,000 eggs thrown into the fields.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGlenworth Valley is a great base to explore the Central Coast. 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