--- title: 5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation description: 5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation image: https://moneyplex.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-1100x733-staycation-2025.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://moneyplex.au/moneyplex-blog/5-fun-and-budget-friendly-ideas-for-an-easter-staycation#main-content) [![Logo](https://moneyplex.au/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-4.png?width=220&height=40&name=logo-4.png "Logo")](https://moneyplex.au) Call: 1300 648 147 or Book An Appointment - [Get Your Finance Approval Guide](https://moneyplex.au/get-your-finance-approval-guide-1) - Who We Help - [Self-Employed Individuals With Families](https://moneyplex.au/self-employed-individuals-with-families-clone-new) - [Self Employed Professionals & Tradespeople](https://moneyplex.au/self-employed-professionals-and-tradespeople) - [Small Business Owners](https://moneyplex.au/small-business-owners) - [Property Investors And Developers](https://moneyplex.au/property-investors-and-developers) - 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It brings a rare mega-holiday, and if your budget doesn’t stretch to a trip away, check out our tips to enjoy a memorable getaway – at home.** Fun fact: 2025 sees the Easter public holidays fall in the same week as Anzac Day. That means that from Good Friday on 18 April through to the Anzac Day weekend starting Friday 25, you could score a 10-day break and only use three days of annual leave. This meshing of Easter and Anzac Day has only happened [17 times in the last century](https://www.census.gov/data/software/x13as/genhol/easter-dates.html#par_textimage_924432483) and just five times this millennium. Why waste the opportunity? Time to start booking leave. Don’t have the cash for an expensive holiday? No problem. If your budget is tight, or pet obligations keep you at home, check out our top tips for an exciting staycation at home. ### 1. Prepare your home in advance Prepare your home as if a special guest was arriving, only the special guest is you! Give the place a thorough clean, stock the bathroom with clean towels, have fresh sheets on the bed. Tuck away anything that will break the holiday spell – from the lawn mower to paperwork for bills. Sure, it’s not the “fun” part of the holiday. But it will make the next 10 days feel a little less cluttered and give you more space to stretch out, kick back and relax. ### 2. Stock the fridge or whip up a feast Great food is always part of a great holiday. And a staycation is no exception. Indulge yourself by stocking the fridge with the food and drinks you would normally reserve for special occasions – artisan cheeses, special cuts from the butcher or that $10 sourdough you’ve always wanted to try. Alternatively, dust off the kitchen apron and try your hand at a dish or two you’ve always wanted to cook, but never had the time to do so. One cheap and easy win is [breakfast crepes](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/16383/basic-crepes/) – they only cost a few dollars to make and the whole family can have fun trying to flip them. ### 3. Explore (and support) your local neighbourhood Chances are your local area has plenty of hidden gems you’ve never had time to try out. Here’s your chance to explore them. Check out that new café, head off on a bike ride you haven’t experienced before, or take the yoga class you’ve never got around to. The main point is to leave the normal routine behind. Unwind and let yourself meander around locally at your own leisurely pace. ### 4. Go backyard camping Who needs an expensive caravan? There’s something about camping that kids love – from pitching tents to cosying up in a sleeping bag. Use your staycation to set up a family backyard sleep out – complete with a contained mini firepit (that you can buy from Bunnings) to roast some marshmallows while teaching the kids about the star constellations. If your home is an apartment, create an awesome indoor camp-out by gathering up sheets and pillows to build a snug blanket fort. Turn off the lights, flick on the torches, and bring the outdoors inside with picnic dinner on a blanket on the floor. ### 5. Be a tourist in your own city Ever noticed that overseas tourists often experience all the sights that locals don’t have time to? A staycation is a great opportunity to tick through the tourist bucket list and see what overseas visitors rave about. Head to museums, galleries and cathedrals (many offer free or low-cost entry) and soak in whatever your state capital has to offer. A quick Google search of “What’s on in \[your neighbourhood\]” should also give you plenty more inspiration. Don’t forget to grab a souvenir – maybe a fridge magnet or mug, as a memento of the special time you got to know your city a little better. ### Relish everything your home has to offer In the day-to-day rush of our lives, it can be easy to overlook that our home is our personal sanctuary. A place to enjoy downtime, relax and unwind. Make the most of your home through the upcoming mega-holiday, and you could make amazing memories while not forking out the type of money you’d have to for a trip away from home. Talk to us today for more ideas on making the most of your home – and home loan. **Disclaimer:** The content of this article is general in nature and is presented for informative purposes. It is not intended to constitute tax or financial advice, whether general or personal nor is it intended to imply any recommendation or opinion about a financial product. It does not take into consideration your personal situation and may not be relevant to circumstances. 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