Australia
Woohoo! 10 of Australia’s best kid-friendly getaways
The school holidays are the perfect time for a family getaway – and getting out there doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. It’s all about picking the right destination at the right time… and many of you are already all over it. In fact, 40% of Aussie travellers are considering travelling domestically during their …
6 romantic getaways you need in your (love) life
Is there anything better than a romantic spring getaway? The weather’s fantastic, the jacarandas and wildflowers are in full bloom, and the quiet months in the lead-up to Christmas are an awesome time to snap up a great deal on a stay (and have a well-earned break before the end-of-year rush). In fact, we think …
Hidden gems: 10 of Oz’s best-value regional getaways
There’s nothing better than an Aussie regional getaway. Chilled-out days, gorgeous scenery, awesome food – we’re starting to relax just thinking about it. While there’s no denying the allure of a big-city break or summer beach escape, regional Oz is full of charming, tucked-away spots, each offering the perfect blend of unique holiday experiences and …
Drum roll, please! The 2024 Uniquely Aussie Awards winners and finalists
Australia is full of fabulous and unique foods, places, and experiences. Each year, with the Wotif Uniquely Aussie Awards, we ask you to tell us some of your absolute faves, and once again, you’ve delivered. Today we’re excited to announce the winners and finalists for 2024. From the yummiest finger bun to the most gorgeous …
14 reasons Aussie winter holidays are better than summer ones
This might be controversial but it needs to be said: summer is MASSIVELY overrated. Winter is the superior season by far and Aussie winter getaways are soooo much better than summer ones. Here are 14 reasons why. 1. Snow rules! Snow is cool… literally. It looks gorgeous and turns everyone into big kids (hello snowball …
10 epic Aussie road trips perfect for winter
Once the mercury drops, the beanies come out and the days get shorter, the lure of a cosy escape becomes too hard to deny. Blast the heater: it’s the perfect time to take a winter road trip! Sure, a road trip might seem like a summer thing… but hear me out. Apart from the endless …
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. …
Get away with these AMAZING Aussie nature escapes
Nature really is the ultimate healer isn’t it? Almost nothing beats a breath of fresh air and a change of scenery, and our backyard is choc-full of gorgeous locations to unplug and reset. All you need is the perfect place to do it from. That’s why we’ve found some of Australia’s best nature escapes for …
9 beaches off the beaten track
I might be biased 😉 but I think holidays really are the best way to press pause on your busy day-to-day and REALLY unplug. For me, there’s no better way to do that than feeling the sand between your toes or taking a dip in salt water… a dose of vitamin sea is the ultimate …
