Before uni starts up again, it’s time to take advantage of the last few weeks of summer we have left. Get in a car with a few friends and explore your state.
Below is a list of destinations and activities that are a must, no matter what state you live in we have you covered.
12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road
Victoria
- Drive along the Great Ocean Road – It’s one of the must do’s for many Melbournians. Where you can witness the 12 apostles and glorious beaches along the way. https://www.visitgreatoceanroad.org.au/
- Parker’s High Country Horse Riding – Rides range from an hour and a half through to five-day camping trips and cater for various riding abilities. https://horsetreks.com/
- The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail – If bike riding is more your speed this is the adventure for you. The Murray to Mountain Rail Trail has over 100km of unique and easy-to-ride sections of scenic and sealed off-road riding. http://murraytomountains.com.au/
- Moonlight Cinema – If you like a chilled night out, a movie at the Royal Botanic Gardens is something you have to check out. https://www.moonlight.com.au/melbourne/program/
Bondi Beach
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New South Whales
- Treetop Adventure Park – Within Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, Newcastle. There are more than 90 treetop challenges to try, including various flying foxes and swinging bridges. New South Whales’s version of Melbourne’s Enchanted Adventure Garden. https://www.treetops.com.au/
- Hunter Hills on Horseback – Hosted by Glenworth’s horse riding school, which has more than 200 horses and ponies. Visitors can choose from guided or free-range rides, while youngsters can be led. glenworth.com.au/horse-riding
- Wet and Wild – Have a weekend of fun rides and water slides. “Wet’n’Wild Sydney is Australia’s biggest and best water park! Whether you are young or young at heart, we have over 40 rides, slides and attractions to suit every member of the family.” https://wetnwildsydney.com.au/
- Silk Pavilions (Mount Burrell) – If you’ve got some money to spend and you like camping but not the whole process of pitching up a tent. Then glamping is for you. Take some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city life but keep the comfort of being in your own bed. https://www.spiritofgaiaretreat.com/
Whitehaven beach
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Queensland
- Hatching Turtles – Watch newly hatched turtles make their way from the sand to the sea at Mon Repos Beach. https://www.bundabergregion.org/
- Great Barrier Reef – take a dive in the largest underwater garden and have a closer look at the reefs sea life. https://divingcairns.com.au/
- Sand Toboggan – Hire a board and take a slide down the giant dunes of Morten Island. http://seemoretonisland.com/tobogganing.html
- Beaches – Queensland has a plethora of beaches for you to visit. Whitehaven beach, Noosa Main Beach, Airlie Beach and the list goes on.
www.natureworld.com.au
Tasmania
- Abseil the Gordan Dam – If you are adventurous and not afraid of heights, this is for you. Gordan Dam is the highest commercial abseil in the world. http://aardvarkadventures.com.au/
- Fly Fishing – Want to try something new, try fly-fishing in Tasmania’s Central Highlands. http://troutguidestasmania.com.au/
- Nature World – If you love wildlife. Take a guided tour at East Coast Nature World during summer and you may see some of Tasmania’s renowned native wildlife, like the Tasmanian devil or quolls.http://natureworld.com.au/
Umpherston Sinkhole
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South Australia
- Seal Bay Conservation Park – Witness wild sea lions in their natural habitat at Seal Bay Conservation Park. http://tourkangarooisland.com.au/
- Dolphin Sanctuary – Get the opportunity to see dolphins up close and personal in their natural environment, by kayaking through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary.
- Kangaroo Island – Explore the wildlife, adventure and bushlands that are Kangaroo Island.https://www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/
- Umpherston Sinkhole – Created by mother nature herself, the Umpherston Sinkhole is now one of the most beautiful gardens located in the Mount Gambier region. https://www.mountgambierpoint.com.au/attractions/caves/umpherston-sinkhole/
Lake Hillier
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Western Australia
- Rottnest Island – Visit Rottnest Island which is just offshore from Perth. With endless adventures and great clear beaches, there is always something to see or do at Rottnest. http://www.rottnestisland.com/
- Cable Beach – Take a camel ride along one of Western Australia’s most famous beaches. http://www.broomecamelsafaris.com.au/
- Turquoise Bay – For clear pristine beaches Western Australia never seems to disappoint. https://www.australiascoralcoast.com/destination/turquoise-bay
- Pink Lake – Western Australia is home to 2 pink lakes in the Esperance region, Lake Hillier and Hutt Lagoon. So take your pick and dip your toes in a sea of pink. https://www.australia.com/en/places/perth-and-surrounds/guide-to-pink-lake.html
It’s time to grab a few friends and make a road trip plan because it’s going to be a jam-packed few weeks.
*Sorry for not doing Northern Territory and ACT*