Australian short breaks
Weekend getaways and short breaks in Australia and the Pacific
Three days on the Melbourne to Sydney coastal drive – travel guide
Daniel Scott: From Victorian waterways to killer whales in New South Wales, this dramatic roadtrip has attractions – and delicious cuisine – on both sides of the border
Three days in Daylesford, Macedon Ranges — travel guide
A visit to the iconic Hanging Rock will encompass luxury spas and country cooking that highlights the abundance of local produce
Three days at Carnarvon Gorge in central Queensland – travel guide
There's little luxury, but this spectacular spot, beloved of
Queenslanders, offers ancient vistas, teeming wildlife and
unforgettable views
Three days in Launceston, Tasmania – travel guide
Drink fine wine, swing through the air and indulge in a little devil worship in and around the historic city in north-east Tasmania
Three days in Queenscliff, Victoria – travel guide
Where to stay, eat and visit on a trip to the Bellarine peninsula. Take a long weekend and head for the Victorian coast for great cycling and a relaxed short break
Three days in Bruny Island, Tasmania – travel guide
Jessica Reed: Where to stay, eat and visit on a trip to Bruny Island: a long weekend spent hiking rugged coastlines and tasting (very) local products on the Tasmanian island
Three days in Christchurch, New Zealand – travel guide
Where to stay,
eat and visit on a trip to Christchurch: a long weekend spent touring the
extraordinary renewal of the city that survived an earthquake
Three days in Rye, Mornington peninsula – travel guide
Where to stay, eat and visit on a trip to Rye – a favourite with Melburnians with its small but pretty beach, and nearby world-class wineries
Three days in Leura, Blue Mountains, NSW – travel guide
Where to stay, eat and visit on a trip to Leura – take a long weekend and head for Australia's Blue Mountains. Find more images from this and other trips on
Guardian Australia’s instagram page
Three days in Orange, NSW – travel guide
Where to stay, eat and visit on a visit to Orange: a long weekend spent visiting cellar doors, local producers and great restaurants. Find more images on
Guardian Australia’s Instagram page
