Australian Escapes

Australians spend more than AU$51 billion on domestic travel every year.

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Latest figures from Tourism Australia suggest Aussies are taking short breaks instead of long holidays and focussing on making the most of a destination.

So, if you’re strapped for 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

Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/travel-tips-and-articles/ultimate-australian-weekend-escapes#ixzz30NJyX239

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