Stay a little longer and save 20%
There’s something brilliant about the Northern Rivers in the cooler months.
The beaches are calmer. Parking is effortless. Cafés feel slower in the best possible way. You can wander from an ocean swim to a long lunch without the summer crowds weaving between it all.
And then there’s the weather.
While the rest of the country is layering thermals and arguing with their heaters, winter here often looks like blue skies, crisp mornings and afternoons warm enough for the beach. The ocean still holds its summer warmth and the air feels lighter somehow. Less frantic. More breathable.
It’s the season locals secretly love most.
That’s why this May and June, Oceanstays is inviting guests to stay a little longer.
Book 7 nights or more and enjoy 20% off your stay across almost every Oceanstays property using code STAYLONGER when booking direct at oceanstays.com.au.
Because winter holidays shouldn’t feel rushed.
Why winter stays just work better
Summer is exciting. Winter is restorative.
The days feel unhurried. You wake slowly instead of racing out the door to “make the most of it.” One beach walk turns into coffee by the water, then sunset drinks, then dinner somewhere you accidentally discover and immediately want to tell everyone about.
The pressure disappears.
Longer stays give you time to settle into the rhythm of a place instead of simply visiting it. You stop living out of a suitcase. You find your favourite café. You remember what it feels like to properly switch off.
And with winter rates already lower across the region, staying longer suddenly becomes surprisingly achievable.
The Northern Rivers in winter
From Yamba and Angourie through to Iluka and Lennox Head, winter along the coast has its own kind of magic.
Think morning swims without crowds. Coastal walks with that sharp salty air. Sunlight pouring across timber floors while you read an entire chapter uninterrupted. Fish and chips eaten straight from the paper while the ocean does its thing nearby.
It’s less about packed itineraries and more about small moments that feel good.
The kind you remember months later.
Your stay, effortlessly cared for
At Oceanstays, every home is thoughtfully prepared so you can arrive and immediately exhale.
Immaculately clean homes, generous amenities, quality linen and local support if you need it. Invisible care that quietly makes holidays feel easier from the moment you walk through the door.
You won’t see us, but you’ll feel us.
How to book
Stay 7 nights or more during May and June 2026 and receive 20% off your booking.*
Use code STAYLONGER when booking direct at oceanstays.com.au.
*Excludes Oceans 8. Offer only applies to new reservations.