Great Australia Day escapes

What could be more Aussie than a classic beach break – and leading resort operator Mantra Group has the coastal hot spots covered for a relaxing long weekend of sun, surf and sand this Australia Day.

From Peppers indulgence, to the stylish sophistication of Mantra and the family convenience and affordability of BreakFree, there's a getaway special to some of Australia's most sought after destinations, including "fair dinkum" freebies to select properties.

For example holidaymakers can enjoy free nights on an Australia Day break to the Sunshine, Fraser and Discovery Coasts, where four nights come for the price of three.

On the Sunshine Coast guests booking four nights in a studio room at BreakFree Alexandra Beach will pay for just three nights from $130* per room per night.

The Stay 4 Pay 3 special also applies to BreakFree Noosa International where one bedroom apartments start from $169* per night, BreakFree Marcoola Beach where two bedroom apartments start from $179* per night and Mantra Mooloolaba Beach where one bedroom apartments are available from $189* per room per night.

At Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast visitors can also enjoy four nights for the price of three at Mantra Hervey Bay where hotel rooms start from a low $130* per room per night and at Peppers Pier Resort where one bedroom apartments start from $210* per room per night.

Holidaymakers can also discover awesome Australia Day value at Mantra Pavillions Mirage on 1770 where families booking four nights in a two bedroom apartment from $220* per room per night will only pay for three nights.

Meanwhile the Gold Coast has ridgy-didge rates from a low $119* per night for a one bedroom apartment at BreakFree Maldives; $180* per night for a two bedroom apartment at BreakFree Moroccan; $105* per night for a one bedroom apartment at BreakFree Beachpoint and $107* per night for a one bedroom apartment at BreakFree Longbeach, all based on minimum stays of two nights.

For Peppers call 1300 987 600 or visit http://www.peppers.com.au/; for Mantra call 13 15 17 or visit http://www.mantra.com.au/ or for BreakFree call 132 007 or visit http://www.breakfree.com.au/

 * Conditions apply. Subject to change and availability

About Mantra Group: The Mantra Group is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest leisure and corporate accommodation providers. The group operates a portfolio of more than 140 properties under the brands of Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree.