Mount Tamborine
Distance from CBD:
An hour drive from Brisbane

Key highlights:

• Experience the rainforest from the treetops on the Tamborine Rainforest Walk

• Check out the Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves at Cedar Creek Winery

• Zipline through the rainforest with Treetop Adventures

Moreton Island
Distance from CBD:
Ferry ride is about 75 mins from Brisbane

Key highlights:

• Take your own 4WD as a self-driving private visitor to the island

• Wax up your sandboard and feel the rush as you reach speeds of up to 60km/hr

• Kayak the wrecks by night

French Island
Access to French Island is by a 15-minute ferry ride from Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula

Key highlights:

• Explore lush wetlands, dense woodlands and stunning beaches (the island is also dog-friendly)

• Try your hand at four-wheel driving, or bring your bike and cycle along the many tracks that can be found on the island

Wilsons Promontory
Distance from CBD:
Two and half hours’ drive from Melbourne


Key highlights:

• There are many walks and places to explore within the national park itself

• Feeling like more than just a day trip? Wilsons Promontory eastern circuit is a 36.5 kilometre hike that can be done over three days, exploring stunning hidden beaches and undisturbed coast line

Royal National Park
Distance from CBD:
An hour’s drive from Sydney

Key highlights:

• The coastal walk that runs from Bundeena to Otford includes a glimpse into the Little Gearie and Era cabin communities. Built between the 1930's and 50’s on freehold land, these communities are completely off grid and only accessible via foot

• See whales between May and November

Port Stephens
Distance from CBD:
About two and a half hours’ drive from Sydney

Key highlights:

• Take the steep but rewarding hike up to Mount Tomaree to catch a breathtaking view over the Port Stephens coastline

• Take a walk to the hidden ‘wreck beach’

• Visit the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes

Dwellingup
Distance from CBD:
An hour and a half drive from Perth

Key highlights:

• Camp, swim and kayak at local reserves

• Visit Lane Poole Reserve, which covers almost 55,000 hectares and is criss-crossed with walking trails, mountain bike and four-wheel drive tracks

Jurien Bay
Distance from CBD:
Two and a half hours' drive north of Perth

Key highlights:

• See the endangered Australian sea lions at the Jurien Bay Marine Park

• At Jurien Bay, you can also see World War II ruins, visit Lesueur National Park and explore the coastline

Victor Harbor
Distance from CBD:
Just over an hours’ drive from Adelaide

Key highlights:

• Take a short stroll or horse tram ride over the wooden causeway that connects the mainland at Victor Harbor to Granite Island Recreation Park

• Join a boat tour to see Southern right whales from June to October

Adelaide Hills
Distance from CBD:
20 minutes’ drive from Adelaide

Key highlights:

• Drop into one of 60-plus cellar doors that surround the region

• Head to Hahndorf for European charm

• Check out Mt Lofty Summit for panoramic views

Tahune Airwalk and Hastings Caves
Distance from CBD:
About 90 minutes from Hobart

Key highlights:

• Check out the 650m airwalk for a spectacular bird’s eye view of the Huon pine forest and the junction of the Huon and Picton Rivers

• Try the Swinging Bridges Walk over the Huon and Picton Rivers

• At a constant 28 degrees, a dip in the thermal pools can be the perfect way to end your day

Tasman Peninsula
Distance from CBD:
About 90 minutes from Hobart

Key highlights:

• Check out Remarkable Cave, the Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen and the Tasman Blowhole

• Check out the unzoo for a nature experience without cages

Murrambateman
Distance from CBD:
About 35 minutes from Canberra

Key highlights:

• If you’re a wine lover, a day trip to this excellent wine region is a must

• On the other side of town is Gundaroo, a beautifully preserved colonial village and also home to delectable food and wine experiences

Braidwood
Distance from CBD:
An hour from Canberra

Key highlights:

• A hub for artists, potters, ironworkers, craftspeople and designers, you’ll find many quirky boutiques and galleries to browse

• Monga National Park is nearby, where you can enjoy horse-riding or walking along the Penance Grove track