9 Of the Best Undiscovered Australian Holiday Destinations!
This beautiful land down under is bursting at the seams with holiday spots so we’re sharing our favourite undiscovered gems:
1. Nepean River – Penrith NSW
Why not experience a different side of New South Wales? Check out the Nepean Belle Paddle-Wheeler cruises!
Jump on the iconic vintage Paddle-Wheeler and soak up the beauty of the river. Order lunch or dinner on board or sip a warm cup of Devonshire tea while enjoying nature to its fullest.
2. Lizard Island Resort, Great Barrier Reef QLD
Spoil yourself and make your holiday a memorable one by taking a trip to the newly renovated Lizard Island Resort.
Enjoy fishing, snorkelling, swimming, sunbathing, exotic wine and dine experiences and boat cruises at this beautiful piece of paradise north of Cairns.
3. Berry Springs Picnic NT
Get ready for a picnic and swim in this amazing Northern Territory swimming hole.
Experience the extraordinary native flowers and the monsoon forest that grace the park after the wet season, or hike the woodlands walk if you are visiting during the dry season.
4. Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site NT
Teach your little ones about the traditions, dream-time stories and the rich culture of our First Nations Australians. The Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site is the traditional home of the Nganguraku people, and the road and boardwalk leads you through the land they lived on thousands of years ago.
5. Mary River National Park QLD
Enjoy a good dose of river fishing? Let your kids help you set the hooks and feel the thrill of a fish on the line! Mary River National Park is a haven for wildlife, bush walks and 4WD tracks. For lovers of history, you can take a few minutes to walk to the
Coastal Reserve that leads to the Stuarts Memorial.
6. Maria Island TAS
Explore the island, check out the Painted Cliffs or hike to the summit of Mount Maria. This beautiful island is home to wildlife such as kangaroos, wombats, Cape Barren geese, and the iconic Tasmanian Devil.
7. Faraway Bay WA
Enjoy nature at its best at this jaw-dropping retreat in the northwest of Kununurra. Faraway Bay isn’t just a remote resort: it’s a rare wilderness retreat designed around the local Kimberley history.
Take a magical boat cruise to the highest waterfall in Western Australia, explore the traditional rock art, experience the local billabongs or take a drive in the rugged Aussie Outback.
8. Explore Strahan TAS
On the far west coast of Tasmania, there’s a somewhat hidden gem…the town of Strahan!
This isolated coastal port is surrounded by beaches and dunes just waiting to be explored. And while you’re there, be sure to jump on board a riverboat and cruise down to the Gordon River to experience the lush Tasmanian rainforest and wilderness.
9. Squeaky Beach VIC
Escape the hassle and bustle and pay a visit to this stunning slice of nature in Wilsons Promontory National Park. You can walk 2.5km to Squeaky Beach from the Tidal River campground if you are staying there and enjoy the stunning scenery and heathland of Victoria’s coastal wilderness. Whatever the weather, there’s plenty of beauty to discover in this little part of Australia.
Happy Holidaying!