{"id":1092,"date":"2018-04-12T12:39:21","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T12:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.compareandchoose.com.au\/?p=1092"},"modified":"2018-04-12T12:39:21","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T12:39:21","slug":"staycation-australia-without-travelling-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compareandchoose.com.au\/news\/staycation-australia-without-travelling-far","title":{"rendered":"Staycation Australia Edition: Taking a Break without Travelling Far"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travelling abroad is an amazing experience. Visiting Europe or the United States can be an experience of a lifetime, but when you think about Australia\u2019s geographic location and the state of our currency at the moment, it may be challenging to simply pop overseas. One of the best solutions to this problem is to book a staycation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quite a lot of travel agencies have reported that more and more Aussies choose to go on active staycation rather than to go across the ocean. If you were thinking about a staycation, you\u2019ve come to the right place. We did a bit of digging around and we\u2019ve come up with this short guide through Australia\u2019s staycation spots. Hopefully, this article will point you in the right direction and help you understand how great an active staycation can be. So, without further ado, let\u2019s dive straight into it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check Your Immediate Surroundings<\/span><\/h2>\n

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When it comes to a staycation, the location is as important as it is when you are travelling abroad. Australia is incredibly vast (crossing the country means crossing 3 time zones, so you can imagine the jet lag), but there are a lot of things to see at almost every point. What you need to do is research.<\/span><\/p>\n

Look for what your city has to offer and expand the search a bit. Check out what activities are available, go to Google Maps and see if there is anything nearby that caught your attention. There might be an amazing hiking track or an island right around the corner. If you\u2019re in Sydney there are many islands like Shark or Clark Island you can visit and feel a million miles away from your daily routine. If you\u2019re in Brisbane you should definitely visit <\/span>Bribie<\/span><\/a>, as one of many destinations you can visit with your family, friends or as a romantic getaway.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy the Festivities<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Aussies are known for festive spirits. Here in the Land Down Under you can run into some kind of festival or outdoor happening throughout the entire year. Some of Australia\u2019s festivals have become world-famous, like <\/span>Melbourne\u2019s Food and Wine Festival (MFWF)<\/span><\/a> or Sydney Summer Festival. These festivals are just some of the more famous events that happen in Australia. There are some other amazing events like Adelaide\u2019s <\/span>Cheesfest<\/span><\/a> or Stanthorpe\u2019s Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. All of these events are multi-purposeful, as they are family friendly, but they are also a great way to change your surroundings. Do your research and look for the cities you don\u2019t know much about. Use Google to find events that suit your preferences and keep your mind open. There are loads of amazing things to see in a country as festive as Australia. You don\u2019t have to travel that far to experience something unique.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Moving<\/span><\/h2>\n

It doesn\u2019t take much to really make a unique experience out of your staycation. You need some planning, organizing, researching, and above all, some determination. Instead of going to some expensive hotel somewhere in Europe, why wouldn\u2019t you go camping on <\/span>Cockatoo Island<\/span><\/a>? If you\u2019re more into watersports and water activities, there are loads of surf camps and surfing schools all over the coast. You can go scuba diving at The Great Barrier Reef or you can book a six-day <\/span>rafting trip on Franklin River<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re more into hiking or intensive walking, there are <\/span>lots of great guided tours for you<\/span><\/a> to check out. You could take your whole family on an active walking holiday and experience an adventure of a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re more of an adrenaline junkie, there are loads of things for you in the Land Down Under. You can find skydiving lessons in almost every bigger city, and there are more and more <\/span>Tiger Moth flight tours<\/span><\/a> almost everywhere across the country. If that\u2019s not enough, you can always face the great white shark face to face with shark diving tours. If you\u2019re more of a science fiction fan, you should try <\/span>Flyboarding<\/span><\/a> or Hoverboarding and experience the jetpack propulsion on a beautiful beach. You can visit the Gordon Dam and you can become James Bond for a day, as you bungee jump from 140m. Use your imagination and do the research, you will be blown away by the number of great opportunities you can find.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Staycation Locations<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can basically find something interesting in every city in Australia, but naturally, some places provide more experiences than others. Here are some of the best places you should keep in mind when you\u2019re planning your staycation.<\/span><\/p>\n