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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  • Camden
    Location: Camden Camden Sydney
    Just over an hour
    Camdenhas the small country town feel with the added bonus of being about an hours drive from Sydney. There’s plenty of history in Camden to explore as Camden was the birthplace of the wool, wine and wheat industries. | More
  • Maroochydore
    Location: Maroochydore Sunshine Coast Brisbane Queensland
    Just under 2 hours
    Nothing says Sunshine Coast like Maroochydore. With lots of sandy beaches, relaxed and friendly locals, riverside views and of course, plenty of sunshine, you can guarantee a fabulous quick trip. | More
  • Robe
    Location: Robe Robe Adelaide South Australia
    3.5hrs
    Robe 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. | More
  • Ballarat
    Location: Ballarat Ballarat Victoria
    75 minutes
    Gold still reportedly lies around Ballarat, and with this town’s grand stately buildings, it’s not hard to tell a lot of it was dug up already. The town is most famous for the Eureka Rebellion in 1854 after tensions with the... | More
  • Ballarat
    Location: Ballarat Ballarat Melbourne Victoria
    75 minutes
    Gold still reportedly lies around Ballarat, and with this town’s grand stately buildings, it’s not hard to tell a lot of it was dug up already. The town is most famous for the Eureka Rebellion in 1854 after tensions with the... | More
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    Bowral
    Location: Bowral Bowral Sydney New South Wales
    1.5hr drive from Sydney
    A long-time destination for holidaying Sydneysiders – in fact, it has been since the 1860s when wealthy families built grand English-style country homes to escape from the city. These days, the town is still an ideal getaway.   | More
  • Port Stephens, NSW
    Location: Port Stephens Port Stephens Sydney New South Wales
    Approx 3 hours
    With miles of gorgeous white beaches, it’s no wonder whales and dolphins flock to the Port Stephens idyllic coastline. There are plenty of water activities around Port Stephens, from boat cruises to fishing. Landlubbers don’t have to... | More
  • Illawarra Region
    Location: Illawarra Region Wollongong Sydney New South Wales
    The beautiful Grand Pacific Drive winds its way down through the Illawarra region, just two hours south of Sydney. A stop at the 665m Sea Cliff Bridge is ideal to take in the beautiful coastal views and beyond. Thereís a... | More
  • Halls Gap
    Location: Halls Gap Victoria
    Hidden in the heart of the Grampians NP, Halls Gap is found in one of the most beautiful places in Victoria, just three hours north-west of Melbourne. Surrounded by towering mountains, Halls Gap is the perfect haven for a relaxing... | More
  • Launceston
    Location: Launceston Hobart Tasmania
    Under three hours
    As Tasmania’s second largest city, a quick trip to Launceston is a great way to spend a few days break. As you make your way to Launceston, stop at some of the great wineries in the Tamar Valley. | More