aussie travel
Getaways three hours (or less) from your capital city
Sure, Aussie cities are world-class but that’s not all this great big country has to offer a keen and curious traveller – and you don’t even have to travel too far from the city to experience it! I’ve found some of the best spots less than three hour’s drive away from every capital city, perfect …
REVEALED: 2024 Wotif Aussie Town of the Year winner and finalists
Aussies love exploring their own backyard. So much so that more than half plan on taking a local getaway during the school holidays this year and one in five are planning a trip during the Easter long weekend.* The upcoming school holidays and long weekends are the perfect excuse to plan your own local getaway. …
8 ways to make up for missed holidays in 2022
Holidays have really taken a hit over the last couple of years. Plans to visit family were rescheduled, girls’ weekends were postponed and last-minute long weekends were left so late they were forgotten entirely! We’ve missed so many good excuses to have a holiday, but now’s the time to make up for them all. Here …
Plan Chrissy dinner and we’ll reveal your ultimate Aussie getaway
Heads up! Due to COVID-19, government restrictions are in constant review and travel guidelines may change. We strongly recommend that all travellers seek further information about destinations and attractions before scheduling trips or making bookings, take extra care and follow all rules.
We reveal why your kids will be better Aussie travellers than you
There’s no doubt the last 12 months have been tough for all Aussies, including our kids. From home-schooling to team sport cancellations (and the cancellation of almost everything in between!), Aussie children missed out on many of the experiences we usually take for granted, including the joy that comes from a family holiday. I know …
Listen up… Wotif’s ultimate Aussie road trip playlist is here!
We asked, you delivered! We put the call-out to our awesome Facebook and Instagram community for their favourite Aussie songs for a road trip and boy did they come through with the musical goods. And the result? Wotif’s very first travel playlist! From Farnsey to Barnesy, these tunes are sure to fast track you to …
5 weekend getaways 3 hours or less from Sydney
Stuck for where to venture out from Sydney for a weekend away? These five spots will have you in holiday mode before you know it. 1. Port Stephens, North Coast Almost three hours’ drive from Sydney you’ll find Port Stephens, the perfect spot for swapping the city for a relaxing beach getaway. Get out and …
I DO! 10 Aussie honeymoon spots that are as special as ever
Aren’t weddings beautiful things? There’s nothing quite like all your friends and family witnessing you and your beloved committing to each other and sharing your love. It’s also a lot of hard work, though – so as soon as you’ve said ‘I do’, it’s only right to move right into relaxation mode and onto a …
HOLY QUOKKA-MOLE! 10 Aussie spots where you can hang out with animals
From the cotton-ball ears of a lazy koala to the cheeky grin of a quokka, Australia has some pretty adorable animals to admire. If you’re building a bucket-list of creatures to get up close and personal with, start here. These are the best places around Australia to see your favourite animals in their natural habitat. …
