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Short Break!
Looking for short breaks in Australia? We review a comprehensive range of travel ideas and accommodation options throughout the entire country, from luxury beach villas and private holiday houses for rent, to the most exclusive inner-city penthouses and laid back camping grounds, our range of options will have you planning your next trip with ease and excitement.
We only deal with the most desirable options to ensure that you will never be disappointed with your short breaks Australia wide every time. All the places we review offer impeccable service with spectacular views and a great range of amenities and activities in the local area.
We will continually be adding new experiences as well as articles on various activities and ideas so please bookmark our site and come back often. Happy travelling!
SHORT BREAKS ARE MUCH NEEDED IN 2024
If you’re in Melbourne you should definitely consider a relaxing boat cruise. The city has some beautiful waterways such as the Yarra River and Maribyrnong River, not to mention the beautiful Port Phillip Bay. There are regular cruises for the general public or you can hire a vessel for a private function, and invite all your friends. For the keen fisherman, another idea is to look at fishing charters, hiring a boat to take you out on the bay.
Leave from Williamstown, Docklands or even Port Melbourne, and enjoy a day on the water fishing. It’s not only exciting and relaxing, but it means you can potentially take home your dinner!
For an even bigger adrenaline rush, why not try riding a jet boat in the bay. Melbourne has some great open water activities and there are none more invigorating than skipping over the waves at fast speeds. Children are welcome and there are safe designs which will make sure you’re fine as the vessel does exciting 270 degree spins and reaches top speeds out on Port Phillip Bay.
GETTING OUT AND ABOUT
Looking for a relaxing trip, then you might want to consider a rural holiday, such as the country town Seymour in Victoria. It is small but quaint and has lots of historical things to check out, and also a peaceful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. There are regular events such as the Tastes of the Goulburn wine festival, the Seymour Cup and the Babies and Children Expo. There are a few good accommodation options such as the Seymour Caravan Park if your budget is low or the lovely cottage in the centre of town.
While on holidays, why not catch a performance by one of Australia’s many musical artists? For folk and blues we recommend Levi McGrath, for indie we recommend The Glorious North. Plenty of other great singers around too, so check out their gigs!
RELAXATION IS KEY!
Places with a relaxing feel that let you escape are some of the most popular travel destinations in Australia. This is because with our hectic Western society lifestyle, we seldom get the chance to relax, recharge and rejuvenate! Health retreats can be an excellent place to get away to for a short break, allowing the individuals to experience of full range of treatments and natural therapies.
Some of the more popular services at a health retreat include massage, spa, detox, colon cleanse, meditation, yoga, counselling or a simple pampering. All these can contribute to a successful break away from your hectic lifestyle, and help relax your mind and body, ensuring your physical health is maintained.
My favourite service when visiting a health retreat would have to be massage. It is one of the oldest healing traditions being used centuries ago by Egyptians, Chinese and the Ancient Greeks. These cultures were convinced of the therapeutic features of massage, and regularly used it to treat a vast array of ailments.
When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.