Mantra Ettalong Beach

It’s hard to miss the extremely large Mantra Ettalong Beach Resort complex as you approach from Sydney via water – it’s sparkling white and dominates the beach line. From our spacious beachside eleventh floor room, we had spectacular views across Brisbane Waters and the National Park. The tides coming in and out of Broken Bay make for a fascinating watch. You don’t need to move far from the balcony, but if you must, pack a book and your swimmers and head to the vast blue swimming pool, where the kids can exhaust themselves and you can do the opposite.