Quick Trips
Even though we all love a good long holiday, sometimes we can only fit in a quick trip in every now and again. We’ve found some great places within a few hours of major cities around Australia that you can duck off to for a quiet weekend away.
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OrangeLocation: Orange Sydney New South WalesOrange is located about 3 ½ hours from Sydney.Surprisingly, Orange isn’t named after the citrus (in fact, apples are the name of the game here), but in honour of the Prince of Orange, who later became the King of Holland. | More
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Apollo BayLocation: Apollo Bay Melbourne VictoriaUnder four hoursAlong the scenic Great Ocean Road is the charming sea village of Apollo Bay. The town is surrounded on one side by ocean and by rainforests on the other so it’s a great way to see the best of both worlds. | More
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At the CrossroadsLocation: Port Augusta Port Augusta Adelaide South AustraliaJust under four hours.Port Augusta has been known as a crossroads for thousands of years, first to the many Aboriginal groups who used it as an important meeting place to trade, and now roads connecting Port Augusta to Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Alice... | More
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New NorciaLocation: New Norcia Perth Western AustraliaNew Norcia is just 2 hours from Perth.Full of beautiful Spanish style architecture, New Norcia is very different from the rest of the towns in the area as it is Australia’s only monastic town. | More
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CowraLocation: Cowra Cowra Canberra Australian Capital TerritoryAbout 2 1/2 hoursCowra is a pretty and tranquil town that is full of plenty of things to do. From wine tasting, to gardens, fishing and exploring Cowra’s rich history. Cowra is mostly famous for its military history, as well as the Cowra Japanese... | More
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Byron BayLocation: Byron Bay Brisbane New South WalesUnder two hoursEven though Byron Bay is in NSW, it’s so close to Brisbane it makes for a perfect break. Wildly popular with tourists during the summer, it’s a great place to explore on the off or shoulder season. | More
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RobeLocation: Robe Robe Adelaide South AustraliaAbout three hoursRobe is found on the Limestone Coast. You can relax on the beach, explore the town or indulge in tasty local produce such as freshly caught crayfish. As one of the oldest towns in South Australia, there are plenty of heritage... | More
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Kakadu National ParkLocation: Kakadu National Park Kakadu Hwy Darwin Northern Territory3.5hrsKakadu National Parkis a place you can just keep going back to and uncovering more and more secrets. | More
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TumutLocation: Tumut Tumut Canberra Australian Capital TerritoryUnder three hours drive from CanberraThere’s more to Tumut than just being a palindrome. As one of the main towns in the Snowy Mountains Hyrdro-Electric Scheme, Tumut is found nestled in the pretty Tumut River Valley. | More
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Stunning StopLocation: St Helens Medeas Cove Hobart TasmaniaAbout three hoursSt Helens boasts the mildest climate in Tasmania (some Melbourne winters can be colder) thanks to its protection from the neighbouring hills and warm ocean currents. | More