Where in Australia should I go for a holiday?

Question

I travel all over Australia for my job, but I want to know where in Australia you'd recommend me to travel to and why?

For some of my travel tips check out http://au.travel.yahoo.com/my-australia/

Answer 1

Come to the sunshine coast in QLD because it is the most beautiful place in australia. it has the nicest beaches and shops and everything that you need! i probably though would recommend coming here for a break or a simple holiday more the a sight-seeing place. but if you want to sight see, i highly recommend melbourne or sydney.

Answer 2

Hey Grant,

I think you should travel to the Blue Mountains, NSW for a holiday. It has the most beautiul scenery and if were using it for a TV show, you could use the point that the Blue Mountains is on the World Heritage List.

Hope you decide to come to the Blue Mountains, Suzi

Answer 3

For a holiday I reccomend Fraser Island, off the coast of Queensland.

Whether you want a resort holiday, want to camp out or would rather rent private accomodation, Fraser can provide. A five hour drive from Brisbane and taking a barge from the mainland can lead you to a quiet world of dedicated fishermen, residents and holidayers. Alternatively, there are many Fraser day tours or longer programs that can be taken.

Fraser Island is a national park, with a huge variety of places to visit and unique sights to see. Visiting the lakes, from clear freshwater lakes such as the popular Lake Mackenzie and its smaller contemporaries to tea-tree lakes such as Ocean Lake is always fun. Due to Fraser's vastness, there is always the opportunity to find a quiet beach to visit. Eli Creek is another well publicised attraction - it has a fast current ideal for floating down on a board or wading up if you can face the current.

Fraser Island has some incredible sights too - huge sand dunes, ever changing beaches and rock pools (such as Champagne Pools, so called due to the effect of waves smashing against its protective wall of rocks), coloured sand cliffs, natural rainforest as well as temperate coastal bush, lakes, creeks and of course wildlife.

Fraser Island dingoes are among the purest of their breed in Australia. Their habitat must be respected, though, as if food scraps or other unnatural food sources such as offal are made available to them they will lose their windlife hunting instincts and timid nature and become aggressive towards humans. These beautiful animals are safe to watch from a distance. Birds and small native mammals can also be found all over the island.

Our family has holidayed at Fraser Island twice a year for fifteen years, and it has never failed to amaze us with the changing environment. Each year we experience something new.

Answer 4

Travel via the Great Ocean Road to Warrnambool, the drive along the Great Ocean Road is spectacular and you can see things such as the 12 apostles.

Travel to Warrnambool, the nicest town in Victoria, ( i think).  There is heaps to do in Warrnambool, Flagstaff Hill, Mini Golf, lovely parks and gardens and at the moment the Whales are in to give birth to their babies and the Whales and unbelievable.  We take our 5 boys there every year, they get so excited to see the whales.  Hope you decide to come to Warrnambool you will love it.  Have fun

Answer 5

I live in Australia, I can answer but it matters what you are looking for.

Here in Gold Coast well it's relaxing and there are themeparks.  Northern Teritory and Western Australia are amazing but be careful in the desert, Australia is almost the size of USA, even though it may not seem that big.

I wouldn't go to Sydney because it's not that great but for a tourist i'm not sure.  Definatly don't go to Melbourne, it has gangs and is not very interesting.

If you want snow which I doubt someone would come to Australia for that, go to Canberra.  

If you want beaches go to QLD or NSW.

Yer pretty much it, im not sure im only 14 and I don't know what your intentions here are.

Answer 6

I don't travel much but my logic is this seeing as it's cold it's best to go somewhere warm probably NT, WA or QLD would be the best options, or if you like the cold the southern states are best this time of year, it's snow season in the victorian mountains at the moment, however if it's during the warmer months you want to go on holiday there is a nice area in victoria in the mountains, my favourite place for holidays is a town called Bright, there's swimming, fishing, camping spots, wineries, plenty of sunshine, during autumn they have what's called the autumn festival where all the leaves fall frfom the huge maple trees they have everywhere a good place to stay is Bright caravan and camping park http://www.brightcaravanpark.com.au/ don't be put off by the name they have some nice cabins so you don't neccesarily have to slum it in a tent or caravan lol click that link and check out the photo gallery it's a nice area you won't be disappointed.

Answer 7

Darwin Australia.

Darwin is the tropical capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory.

Darwin has a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and enjoys warm weather all year round. Perched on a peninsula with sea on three sides, Darwin is an excellent base to explore the natural attractions of World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks, the Tiwi Islands and Arnhem Land.

Darwin was founded as Australia’s most northerly harbour port in 1869, and its population rapidly expanded after the discovery of gold at nearby Pine Creek in 1871. World War II put Darwin on the map as a major allied military base for troops fighting the Japanese in the Pacific.

Today travellers can see evidence of Darwin’s World War II history at a variety of preserved sites including ammunition bunkers, airstrips and oil tunnels in and around the city. Darwin again made world news when the city was rebuilt in the wake of Cyclone Tracy in 1974 - an event well documented at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

Its colourful history has contributed to Darwin’s cultural diversity - more than 50 nationalities make up its 100,000 population, including the area's traditional landowners, the Larrakia Aboriginal people. The cultural and culinary benefits of such a melting pot are best experienced at Darwin's weekly markets, variety of restaurants and through the annual calendar of festivals and other Darwin events.

Answer 8

I love Mooloolaba for a short holiday in Queensland. Lots of fantastic accommodation, great cafes and restaurants. It is close to Maroochydore with great shopping.

Noosa Heads with its cosmopolitan cafe society and great surfing beaches is not far away and Australia Zoo is worth a visit.There is swimming,surfing and boating available. The seafood at the marina is fantastic.Caloundra is only a short drive away.The hinterland is nearby with lots of quaint shops at Montford.Eumundi markets is a great place to bag a bargain.I love Mooloolaba.Enjoy!

Answer 9

Cairns to tip of Cape York by 4WD but you must only travel along the old route – The Old Overland Telegraph Road.

In a convoy of normal 4WD’s (NOT those massive tourist 4WD buses) this is a very exciting trip, with camping at unique locations along the way. One of the last true wilderness adventures left in Australia.

One of the scariest (but exciting nevertheless) things I have ever done was drive across the notorious Gunshot crossing.

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Answer 10

Some of the great  places Ive visited  are;

the MUNGO National Parks, the Great Wall, N.S.W

Broken Hill, Tibooburra, White Cliffs, Lightning Ridge NSW

Woomera Space Centre,Woomera. Mt Gambier, Coober Pedy, S.A

Windjana Gorge, Monkey Mia, Derby, Albany, Kalgoolie W.A

Bathurst Island, N.T

Mt Isa, Kanamba, Weipa, Longreach, Roma, Emerald, Birdsville, Undara Lava Tunnels QLD.

12 Apostles, Lakes Entrance. Torquay, Mildura, Rutherglen. VIC

Strahan, Queenstown, Southport, Port Arthur, Hobart, Devenport, Launceston, Tas.

These are the most realistically real Australia, i.e MINUS THE TOURESTY BROO HA HA

Answer 11

well, as ive only been to caloundra, i would say go there... i loved it there. absolutely beautiful.  beaches are nice, kid safe.  it has a nice vactiony feel to the whole area.. probably not the most elaborate place to visit in australia but i enjoyed it.  also the surrounding areas have some really cool attractions, like the big pineapple, the australia zoo, just up the road is mooloolaba and there they have bellisamo (sp?) and the food there is incredible... some of the best ive had since ive been in australia.

Answer 12

Tasmania. The whole state! But most particularly, the west and southwest. One of the last great untouched wilderness areas in the world, and absolutely gob-smacking STUNNING.

You can get to most areas on the west coast by road. It's extremely slow going, due to the steep undulations and constant winding road - you need to allow at least twice as much travelling time as you normally would for the equivalent distance anywhere else. You also have to allow for the road often being wet - it is rainforest after all. But my husband and I did the trip in a medium-sized motorhome with no real problems at all.

The southwest is a different story. There are very few roads and very little of the wilderness there is accessible at all - and what is accessible is by walking. Depending on how adventurous you are, there are a few ways you can get to the wilderness areas - plane, helicopter, boat... but if you really want to see pristine wilderness, you're going to have to do it on foot. Take a swag, a map, warm clothing and plenty of food and drink. Oh yes, and make sure you have a National Parks pass. It's hard work, but it's SO worth it, if you're fit and healthy.

Another must-see place in Tas is the Freycinet Peninsula on the south east coast, with its spectacular pink granite mountains and cliffs. Another great place to visit on foot! And while you're there, make sure to visit Wineglass Bay, either by boat or plane, but preferably by doing the hike. The hike is the hardest but by far the most rewarding way of doing it.

I also recommend a tiny little town southwest of Hobart called Snug, just for its beautiful beach and bay. The water is like glass there, and you can see all the peninsulas and inlets to the east. At dusk the perfectly calm water turns into liquid silver and is absolutely mesmerising!

Cradle Valley is another wonderful place in Tas. There are many visitors there, however, but if you don't mind that, the scenery is awesome, particularly Cradle Mountain itself.

My husband and I visited Tasmania for just 11 days last September for our honeymoon, and it has left an indelible impression upon both of us. Unlike most of the mainland states, there just isn't anywhere in Tasmania that's NOT worth seeing! We can't wait to go back.

I believe Tasmania is the jewel in Australia's crown.

Answer 13

The hills areas of Perth are a nicely kept secret, with secret restaurants, unusual Inns to stay at and of course beautiful scenery.

Also these arrears have beautiful picnic and leisure spots for the romantic and family orientated, like lakes, dams and surround.

The mistakes made for the un-initiated is

that most hear of one side/or area of the hills here and fail to see the other side, for instance Kalamunda and surrounding area has different views and places compared to the Roleystone/Kelmscott/Mt.Nasura area, so really you must see both, then there is the Brigadoon Hills area which is spectacular with the Avon river .

I have lived in the Hills Kelmscott and for 20 years and its quite a beautiful kept national secret! Only 30 minutes from the City.

Whyle im on this site, i would also like to ask a  request can you for the person that has not been before, do a whole show on where the busses and trams in different parts of Melbourne actualy take you ? say so someone can actualy do a two weeker holiday instead of a rushed 4 or 5 days! ta.Like a holiday with train/buss/tram only!

Answer 14

Personally I can't go past south-east QLD, the sunshine coast is wonderful for chilling out, great surfing and quaint beach side towns full of fun things to do, like Montville.

The Gold Coast has some great casinos including this awesome stage show - "Dracula" which is sort of a Rocky Horror Show take off. Hilarious and a great time.

Brisbane city is always a laugh with some great nightclubs, the conrad casino, and a burlesque club.

All over Australia is great fun for a holiday, hope you have a great time!

Answer 15

I recommend that you go to Noosa, QLD because the beaches there are beautiful, as are the surrounding areas.

My other recommendation would be Tasmania. If you go there, it's a must that you travel on the Sprit of Tasmania. The boat ride is so smooth. Things to do in Tassie include -

+Going up Mt. Wellington

+Doing a tour of the Cadbury factory

+Cheese factories (these include tastings and cheese you can buy. A really nice cheese is the Wine Glass Chedder)

Hope this helps.

Answer 16

Karajini National Park in the Pilbara.  Without a doubt.

Forgot to add the scenery is spectacular, the bush walks are brilliant, there are excellent photo opportunities, the camping facilities are pretty good, the waterfalls are cool and inviting and there are so many of them.  Its a really great relaxing holiday to take and probably the best place I have been in the world, and I have been to a few places.  Its great for single people, couples, families and everyone else inbetween!!

Answer 17

hey hey hey

esperance in the south of western australia is awesome

the beaches are the brightest blue- a turquoise

and your usually the only one on the beach. the town and the surrounding enviroment havent been ruint by people. there are many tourist attractions e.g. Sammy the seal, a tame sea lion that lives under the famous esperance jetty(especially for fishing), Woody Island- a short trip to it on a boat lets you expirence snorkeling, wildlife, a tour, restaurant and resort(i think). many good restaurants(pigs can fly and Taylors tea rooms. theres mini golf, mini train rides, national parks, shops, wildlife, rivers, art exhibitions and the famous pink lake( its literally pink due to a certain type of rare algae)

But not to forget the highly acclaimed undiscovered beaches. the brightest blue you can think of(even on cloudy days) mixed with massive granite rocks is truly stunning, try beaches like twighlight cove and then continue traveling on and you'll see less and less people, then you will come across beaches like 11mile beach where a massive rock protects sealife from gigantic waves. I have heard people say that they have traveled the world but never seen beaches like esperances. and if it helps i dont live there. So even if you dont go here for your job, please make sure you do visit it some time.

cya :-)

Answer 18

Hey Grant,

I live in the Hunter Valley, NSW and it is extremely beautiful. I have a friend that works at the Crowne Plaza at Lovedale, and she said it is an amazing place especially for a getaway. There are many great activities that you can do, one of my favourite is visiting Hunter Valley Gardens, it truly is a gorgeous place, you can have lunch there or if you like have a nice picnic, whatever you chose there are plenty of things to do in the Hunter Valley. I hope this has helped.

Becky :)

Answer 19

I recently toured the out ridge peak with five of my closest buddies we congregated south of the fish wall off east end . Then headed north for four days on the smoke trail of tunabarrabran, then on the fifth day we reached cunulwong, five hundred and thirty eight miles west of palmfig. It wasn't the best week of my life because i had diorea but the location was fantastic!

Answer 20

grant

I am from Sydney myself. Though Sydney is a nice city but I wouldn't ask you to come over here for your holidays. I wouldn't ask you to visit any city in Australia as they are almost the same as those in the western countries, more or less.

I would suggest to go to visit the bush and the wild, which is unique. Definitely something that you won't get a chance to see anywhere else.  So yourself geared up and go wild on your holidays, that's the best holidays you could ever have.

Good luck mate

Answer 21

So many people have answered this so my answer may or may not be helpful but since I live in Australia and have been to so many places in Australia, I think I may be some help:

Melbourne is EXCELLENT for shopping (and the city is absolutely beautiful at night), Sydney is good for the beach and nice restaurants. Adelaide is such a gorgeous city and very upper class and nice. But if you want somewhere really warm and tropical, go to QLD, it always has nice weather and once you go there you wouldn't want to leave! In QLD, some places I'd travel to are : The Whitsundays, Coolum (On the Sunshine Coast) and Noosa. They are such beautiful and breathtaking places, you seriously would want to live there! The beaches are perfect too. Good luck with finding a place and have fun!! =]

Answer 22

Newcastle, no two ways about it.

It's the 6th largest city in Australia, second largest in NSW and mostly overlooked due to the Sydneycentric attitude which abounds.

Heaps of fascinating travel destinations are no more than a few hours away from Newcastle such as the vineyards, the Barrington Tops, the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and of course our own world class beaches and tourist facilities right at the foot of the city.

Answer 23

Albany, Denmark, Walpole, Pemberton and Margaret River.

There is so much to see and do, to name a few: Wineries, Tree top walk, fishing, day spas and health resorts. It is brilliant around August September because all the wild flowers are out and blooming but to find out more, visit www.australiassouthwest.com.au

I hope you consider these destinations, you will love it.

Answer 24

The Northern territory. Wow through this land are some stunningly beautiful and awesome sites, like no other. The experiences are abundant. The wildlife is magnificent.  The true aboriginal culture is  interesting. The outback, Deserts the towns , the rivers the sunsets and coast all so different. The kimberlies well all I can say is WOW go take a look.I love Darwin and the road trip to Broome. Can't wait to do it again and again and again.

Answer 25

i like nothing more then wind down when on a holiday.

take in what nature has to offer in a beautiful peaceful area with good wine and good friends.

thats why i recommend you check out the South Burnett Area of Queensland.  We have many Winery's to taste test, a lot of history to discover (mostly of Peanut or Bean Farming, along with Woodcutting) loads or art galleries and a beautiful rain forest that will relax you as soon as you lay eyes on it.

there's a lot to do out this way, but i personally prefer to do as little as possible when i'm on holiday!

come and see the area for yourself, you will never forget it.

Answer 26

The Gold Coast is pretty good. While you are there you can visit one or all of thetheme parks. You can go surfing on the beach. The reason why I mentioned this is because you can always find something to do while you are there.

Also you can go to Sydney and visit the Sydney Opera House and go over the Harbour Bridge and visit Paddy's Markets.

Then there is Brisbane. In Brisbane you can ride the trains or go visit Queen Street Mall.

Then there is the beautiful Tasmania with lots of history. Port Arthur is one plce with its ruins and full of history. Then you have Hobart.

Answer 27

WA: Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Leinster, Kambalda, Coolgardie... I grew up in Kambalda West so I am biased but if you have been all over Oz I would definately recommend these places. They are the heart of WA (and the money maker of WA).

In Kalgoorlie, you can visit the Super Pit. You can visit 20 pubs in an hour and meet the locals from all walks of life. Ride a camel, stay in A frame motel and of course experience Two-Up and pan for gold... (I have to say, the Broadwater in Kalgoorlie is the best place to stay.)  

Take a drive 50km out and you experience first hand a ghost town, Coolgardie. Once a bustling community, now a legend in tales. Coolgardie has everything, history and sites...

For the rest, everywhere around Kalgoorlie is magical. 4 hours away and you have working stations in the middle of a desert, people that drive trucks twice the size of your house and a community that every city envies.

I now live in Perth but every year I holiday to Kal, not just to see friends but for the atmosphere... It's amazing how I always saw Kalgoorlie/Kambalda as a place I could never let go of because I grew up there, but now I see it as something so much more. Around every corner there is something different.  

PS: Grant, you can race a V8 there... We have Speed Way and a concrete block there to do burn outs... Good Luck!

Places to stay: Broadwater Apartments (Kalgoorlie)

Places to shop: Smales Jewellery (Hannan St, Kalgoorlie)

Places to visit: unlimited. Whatever you want, you get.

Answer 28

Hey Grant. I think you should travel to the most friendly, most beautiful town in all of Victoria, maybe even the WORLD, Warragul!!

It's where Melbourne gets it's milk, so you know it's good.

Some highlights include 'Civic Park' (so beautiful), 'showgrounds' (hamish blake was there one time!!), 'Coles supermarket', and all of the local people.

Of course, there are nearby towns with many other things to see.

I must stress that this part of Gippsland really is amazing. I've lived here for a long, long time and I'm never failed to be awed by it's spectacular beauty.

In all seriousness, in West Gippsland there are numerous places in which you can stay, whilst experiencing the clean, fresh country atmosphere. Some friends of my family from inner Melbourne came up this way and stayed on a Vineyard just for a week, and they LOVED it. And I qoute "It was amazing waking up to such a fresh, beautiful day. It rained only once, and even then it was still amazing."

SO. come here.

Answer 29

Tasmania.

It's really simple really. I was down there a few weeks ago for a week long holiday, and may I just say, a week was not enough. The scenery is amazing - I know, brown grass on the mainland is nice to look at too, it is not a tourist heap and there is variety in what to do.

Now, as a 17 year old male, I enjoyed the historical aspects of Tasmania - so if I can, so can you!

I would however suggest you bring friends along with you, I think it is more suited for group travel. Of course, it would be enjoyable by yourself, but friends make it unforgettable.

Answer 30

hello there! well you have probably been there done that but i would have to recommend a day trip to Bribie Island. The pumicestone passage is a lovely and relaxing way to spend your day. Sitting in the sun spotting dolphins dugons etc but if you need a little more action the water out on the water is also good take the boat out for a spin... Woorim, the surf side of the island, although this is where the locals take their boards out the surf is not that high because moreton island prootects bribie island. But the views at sunset and sunrise are beaut! The island is great for a relaxing time. There are 4wd trails along the beach or inland. or why not go a bit historical and visit fort Bribie Island from WW2. Visit the Pacific Harbour golf club which is home to many species of birds and try your luck for a whole in one! There are ferry cruises in the passage with the ferry man and for places to eat at reasonable prices try the rsl the life saving club or for a  meal or a snack try the food at scoopys icecreamery searving chips, hot dogs milkshakes, cakes and off course Icecream! Something in the gateway to the island try grass sliding on the hills of the local park at pebble beach, sandstone point. !*Xx*xX! THANKS

Answer 31

My most highy reccomended tourist destination in South Australia is the little known area and towns of Ororroo and Pekina. It is just near the Flinders Ranges and about a 4 hour drive from Adelaide. The area is a picturesque historical masterpiece and, although I have travelled all around Australia, this is the best kept secret when it comes to tourist destination. There is a small town a couple of k's outside of Ororroo called Pekina. If you're having a family holiday, consider bringing the family (up to 30 people) up to Pekina to stay in their makeshift bed and breakfast, The Presbytery. Its often used to accomodate schools and groups on retreat. It has a mess hall and bench type tables. It's really cheap, and although the facilities aren't 5 star, living this way is fantastic! It's good to get away from tv and sit around an indoor bonfire with your friends and relatives, play pool or a board game or get outside and ride bikes around the area. It's a great destination for large groups looking for a relaxing, wholesome holiday. There's also lots of great free things to do in the local area - towns nearby have great destinations such as Alligator Gorge, The Giant Gum Tree and Magnetic Hill. Pekina and Ororroo are great destinations for families or groups who want to go on a holiday together without blowing the budget. I would highly reccomend this place for large groups, as smaller groups may find they begin to get cabin fever. A 40th Birthday or even 21st would be made all the more memorable by a trip to the Pekina Pub and an overnight stay at the local presbytery.