Australians spend more than AU$51 billion on domestic travel every year.
Figures from Tourism Australia suggest Aussies are taking short breaks instead of long holidays and focus on making the most of a destination.
So, if you’re short of time, travelling with a family, needing a beach break, looking for a different food scene or a bit of culture, where should you go this year?
Here’s a list of Australian weekend escapes to help you plan your next escape.
- Best for families – Byron Bay, New South Wales
- Best for food – Darwin, Northern Territory
- Best for a weekend break – Adelaide Wine Region, South Australia
- Best for an unusual island experience – Bruny Island, Tasmania
- Best for an indulgent escape – Daylesford Spa Country, Victoria
- Best for a cultural fix – Canberra, ACT
- Best for the great outdoors – The Kimberley, Western Australia
- Best for a beach break – Noosa & the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
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