100 Ways to Holiday Here This Year Index

Discover the 100 ways to holiday here this year.

Start planning your next Australian holiday by reading our 100 by experience.

Coast

Here is one to eight of the best coast holidays.

1. Be revitalised on the Sapphire Coast, NSW

2. Sleep in style at Bon Sol in Burleigh Heads, Qld

3. Stay at the Ship Inn Stanley, Tas

4. Have a vintage summer holiday on the Tweed Coast, NSW

5. Explore the legacy of Cooktown, Qld

6. Do an empty Esky tour of Shoalhaven, NSW

7. Swim with whale sharks in Ningaloo Reef, WA

8. Hike the Cape to Cape Track, WA

Cities

Here is nine to 20 of the best city holidays.

9. Discover a different side of Cairns, Qld

10. Take the perfect short break in Canberra, ACT

11. Plan a weekend in Brisbane, Qld

12. Stay at Moss Hotel in Hobart, Tas

13. Check into a neighbourhood hotel

14. Have a staycation in your city

15. Eat, drink and stay in Coogee, NSW

16. Go wild in the city at Taronga Zoo Sydney, NSW

17. Experience Perth’s cool new arrivals, WA

18. Find out what’s hip in Newcastle, NSW

19. Explore Melbourne’s hidden gems, Vic

20. Do a festival (or five) in Adelaide, SA

Islands

Here is 21 to 28 of the best island holidays.

21. Escape to private Picnic Island, Tas

22. Revisit Kangaroo Island, SA

23. Discover Fraser Island’s many surprises, Qld

24. Unwind at Kittawa Lodge on King Island, Tas

25. Have an eco-friendly holiday on Rottnest Island, WA

26. Seek out the foodie secrets of Flinders Island, Tas

27. Get acquainted with Australia’s island paradises

28. Cruise to the intriguing Abrolhos Islands, WA

Outback

Here is 29 to 40 of the best outback holidays.

29. Find outback luxury at Mt Mulligan Lodge, Qld

30. Feel remote at Berkeley River Lodge on the Kimberley Coast, WA

31. Explore Alice Springs in an unexpected way, NT

32. Ride the Savannahlander train through outback Queensland, Qld

33. Tour the incredible landscape of the Coral Coast, WA

34. Make it your mission to see Australia’s most amazing rocks

35. Set out on a multi-day outback hike

36. Experience wild glamping in the outback

37. Be surprised in the Top End, NT

38. See the wildflowers of WA and beyond

39. Visit Australia’s gorgeous gorges

40. Stay on an outback station

Icons

Here is 41 to 48 of the iconic holidays.

41. Find island bliss in the Whitsundays, Qld

42. Plug into Uluru and Kings Canyon, NT

43. Jump aboard Australia’s new iconic train journey, Qld–SA

44. Seek out the best wild swimming spots in Kakadu, NT

45. Spend time at a secret beach

46. Explore the red-rock wilderness of the East Kimberley, WA

47. Discover the other side of Byron Bay, NSW

48. Rediscover Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tas

Indigenous

Here is 49 to 57 of the best Indigenous experiences.

49. Buy art from Australia’s best Indigenous artists, NT

50. Trace an ancient songline on the Dampier Peninsula, WA

51. Join a women’s only tour in Arnhem Land, NT

52. Do Geraldton’s Yamaji Drive Trail, WA

53. Explore the Flinders Ranges from a traditional perspective, SA

54. Catch an Indigenous festival

55. Join a rock art tour in Quinkan Country, Qld

56. Find Tasmania’s (not so) hidden Indigenous culture, Tas

57. Have an urban Indigenous experience

Regional

Here is 58 to 67 of the best regional holidays.

58. Take your pick in Bilpin, NSW

59. See Townsville in a whole new light, Qld

60. Escape to the country in Bathurst, NSW

61. Discover coffee and culture in Murwillumbah, NSW

62. Go on tour in Bendigo, Vic

63. Embrace the natural wonders of Wolgan Valley, NSW

64. The first-class appeals of five second cities

65. Discover old-school charm and new ideas in Northam, WA

66. Rock on in the Granite Belt, Qld

67. Go off-grid in a tiny house

Food and Wine

Here is 68 to 81 of the best food and wine holidays.

68. Sample the dynamic food and wine scene in Orange, NSW

69. Unearth the surprises of the Scenic Rim, Qld

70. Have a long weekend on Bruny Island, Tas

71. The sites and culinary delights of the Southern Highlands, NSW

72. Tour the wineries and distilleries of McLaren Vale, SA

73. Go luxe in the Barossa Valley, SA

74. Road trip through the Yass Valley, NSW

75. Explore the hip highlights of the Adelaide Hills, SA

76. Catch the ferry to Geelong, Vic

77. Tour the Mornington Peninsula’s hinterland, Vic

78. The sights and baked delights of Musk, Morpeth and more

79. Hit the road to Mudgee, NSW

80. Upgrade your next cellar door visit with Ultimate Winery Experiences

81. Enjoy the earthy spoils of the Margaret River region, WA

Family

Here is 82 to 89 of the best family holidays.

82. Go houseboat hiking on the Murray River, SA

83. Have a winter escape in the Aussie ski fields, NSW + Vic

84. Encounter Australia’s unique wildlife

85. Camp out in the Grampians, Vic

86. Revisit Ballarat’s Sovereign Hill, Vic

87. Have an adventure on the Eyre Peninsula, SA

88. Sleep over on the Great Barrier Reef, Qld

89. Take a family-friendly rail trip

Road Trips

Here is 90 to 100 of the best road trip holidays.

90. Eat your way around the Murray River Valley, NSW

91. Visit the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and towns of the Mid North Coast, NSW

92. Journey through the Greater Blue Mountains, NSW

93. Cross the Nullarbor and other iconic road trips

94. Do the Great Barrier Reef Drive, Qld

95. Discover Tassie’s Deep South, Tas

96. Stay in style in Daylesford, Vic

97. Tour the towns of the Great Alpine Road, Vic

98. Road trip through East Gippsland, Vic

99. See the world’s second largest canyon, NSW

100. Drive the Limestone Coast, SA

You can also explore the top 100 ways to holiday here by state.

New South Wales

Here is the best ways to holiday here this year in NSW.

1. Be revitalised on the Sapphire Coast, NSW

2. Have a vintage summer holiday on the Tweed Coast, NSW

3. Do an empty Esky tour of Shoalhaven, NSW

4. Eat, drink and stay in Coogee, NSW

5. Go wild in the city at Taronga Zoo Sydney, NSW

6. Find out what’s hip in Newcastle, NSW

7. Discover the other side of Byron Bay, NSW

8. Take your pick in Bilpin, NSW

9. Escape to the country in Bathurst, NSW

10. Discover coffee and culture in Murwillumbah, NSW

11. Embrace the natural wonders of Wolgan Valley, NSW

12. Sample the dynamic food and wine scene in Orange, NSW

13. The sites and culinary delights of the Southern Highlands, NSW

14. Road trip through the Yass Valley, NSW

15. Hit the road to Mudgee, NSW

16. Eat your way around the Murray River Valley, NSW

17. Visit the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and towns of the Mid North Coast, NSW

18. Journey through the Greater Blue Mountains, NSW

19. See the world’s second largest canyon, NSW

Victoria

Here is the best ways to holiday here this year in Victoria.

20. Explore Melbourne’s hidden gems, Vic

21. Go on tour in Bendigo, Vic

22. Catch the ferry to Geelong, Vic

23. Tour the Mornington Peninsula’s hinterland, Vic

24. Camp out in the Grampians, Vic

25. Revisit Ballarat’s Sovereign Hill, Vic

26. Stay in style in Daylesford, Vic

27. Tour the towns of the Great Alpine Road, Vic

28. Road trip through East Gippsland, Vic

Tasmania

Here is the best ways to holiday here this year in Tasmania.

29. Stay at the Ship Inn Stanley, Tas

30. Stay at Moss Hotel in Hobart, Tas

31. Escape to private Picnic Island, Tas

32. Unwind at Kittawa Lodge on King Island, Tas

33. Seek out the foodie secrets of Flinders Island, Tas

34. Rediscover Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tas

35. Find Tasmania’s (not so) hidden Indigenous culture, Tas

36. Have a long weekend on Bruny Island, Tas

37. Discover Tassie’s Deep South, Tas

South Australia

Here is the best ways to holiday here this year in South Australia.

38. Do a festival (or five) in Adelaide, SA

39. Revisit Kangaroo Island, SA

40. Explore the Flinders Ranges from a traditional perspective, SA

41. Tour the wineries and distilleries of McLaren Vale, SA

42. Go luxe in the Barossa Valley, SA

43. Explore the hip highlights of the Adelaide Hills, SA

44. Go houseboat hiking on the Murray River, SA

45. Have an adventure on the Eyre Peninsula, SA

46. Drive the Limestone Coast

Western Australia

Here is the best ways to holiday here this year in Western Australia.

47. Swim with whale sharks in Ningaloo Reef, WA

48. Hike the Cape to Cape Track, WA

49. Experience Perth’s cool new arrivals, WA

50. Have an eco-friendly holiday on Rottnest Island, WA

51. Cruise to the intriguing Abrolhos Islands, WA

52. Feel remote at Berkeley River Lodge on the Kimberley Coast, WA

53. Tour the incredible landscape of the Coral Coast, WA

54. See the wildflowers of WA and beyond

55. Explore the red-rock wilderness of the East Kimberley, WA

56. Trace an ancient songline along the Dampier Peninsula, WA

57. Do Geraldton’s Yamaji Drive Trail, WA

58. Discover old-school charm and new ideas in Northam, WA

59. Enjoy the earthy spoils of the Margaret River region, WA

Northern Territory

Here is the best ways to holiday here this year in the Northern Territory.

60. Explore Alice Springs in an unexpected way, NT

61. Be surprised in the Top End, NT

62. Plug into Uluru and Kings Canyon, NT

63. Buy art from Australia’s best Indigenous artists, NT

64. Join a women’s only tour in Arnhem Land, NT

Queensland

Here is the best ways to holiday here this year in Queensland.

65. Sleep in style at Bon Sol in Burleigh Heads, Qld

66. Explore the legacy of Cooktown, Qld

67. Discover a different side of Cairns, Qld

68. Plan a weekend in Brisbane, Qld

69. Discover Fraser Island’s many surprises, Qld

70. Find outback luxury at Mt Mulligan Lodge, Qld

71. Ride the Savannahlander train through outback Queensland, Qld

72. Find island bliss in the Whitsundays, Qld

73. Join a rock art tour in Quinkan Country, Qld

74. See Townsville in a whole new light, Qld

75. Rock on in the Granite Belt, Qld

76. Unearth the surprises of the Scenic Rim, Qld

77. Sleep over on the Great Barrier Reef, Qld

78. Do the Great Barrier Reef Drive, Qld

Across multiple states

Here is the best ways to holiday here this year across Australia.

79. Take the perfect short break in Canberra, ACT

80. Check into a neighbourhood hotel

81. Have a staycation in your city

82. Get acquainted with Australia’s island paradises

83. Make it your mission to see Australia’s most amazing rocks

84. Set out on a multi-day outback hike

85. Experience wild glamping in the outback

86. Visit Australia’s gorgeous gorges

87. Stay on an outback station

88. Jump aboard Australia’s new iconic train journey, Qld–SA

89. Seek out the best wild swimming spots from Kakadu to the Kimberley

90. Spend time at a secret beach

91. Catch an Indigenous festival

92. Have an urban Indigenous experience

93. The first-class appeals of five second cities

94. Go off-grid in a tiny house

95. The sights and baked delights of Musk, Morpeth and more

96. Upgrade your next cellar door visit with Ultimate Winery Experiences

97. Have a winter escape in the Aussie ski fields, NSW + Vic

98. Encounter Australia’s unique wildlife

99. Take a family-friendly rail trip

100. Cross the Nullarbor and other iconic road trips

Discover more on the 100 ways to holiday here this year hub.

Thredbo in summer is a nature lover’s dream of show-stopping alpine beauty, cool mountain air and magical moonlit adventure.

For many of us, Thredbo calls to mind shimmering slopes and snow-dusted gums, but come summer, this Alpine resort transforms into a playground of an entirely different kind. A cool mountain retreat despite the season, Thredbo summer hikes are astonishingly beautiful, criss-crossing over dramatic peaks, pristine glacial lakes and abundant flora and fauna.

From approachable tracks for novice walkers to more challenging hikes across the Main Range and even journeys under moonlight, Thredbo puts on an unforgettable show of natural splendour all summer. Lace up your walking boots and take the chairlift from Thredbo village to embark on a self-guided exploration or a tour of the Snowy Mountains’ most compelling landscapes.

These eight unforgettable hiking experiences are only available in summer and offer an alpine adventure like you’ve never experienced before.

1. Full Moon Hike to Mt Kosciuszko

There’s something almost mystical about hiking by the light of a full moon. This guided experience begins with a 15-minute chairlift ride, where you’ll admire the Thredbo Valley below, bathed in the fading sun.

Once at the top, you’ll pass rivers, alpine lakes and spot nocturnal wildlife on your way to the Kosciuszko Lookout and Lake Cootapatamba. By the time you reach the summit, sunset is well underway as you watch day give way to night and the alpine landscape magically illuminated by the lunar glow. Enjoy a hot chocolate here before following the path back to Eagles Nest, brightened by the night sky.

This 13-kilometre hike will take place on 3 January, 2 February, and 2 April in 2026.

2. Super Full Moon Hike

Super Full Moon Hike in thredbo — Take in the might of a super full moon.

The only thing that could level up the celestial beauty of a full moon hike would be a super full moon hike . Following the same route, you’ll meet the moon when it is largest and closest to Earth by ascending to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko at an elevation of 2228 metres. From such a height, it almost feels as though you could reach out and touch its glowing surface.

Given the rarity and splendour of the super full moon, limited spots fill up fast for this awe-inspiring hike, so be sure to book the 5 December in advance.

3. Lunar Eclipse Hike

Thredbo Lunar Eclipse Hike — See dazzling celestial displays.

What could be more extraordinary than witnessing a lunar eclipse from Australia’s highest peak? Whether you’re a keen astronomer or simply revel in nature’s beauty, this guided 13-kilometre hike will place you on top of Mount Kosciuszko just as Earth passes between the sun and moon, throwing shade over the lunar surface before transforming it with a deep-red hue.

It’s an epic place to witness one of our galaxy’s most spectacular and rare light shows. Apart from the dazzling celestial display, you’ll also enjoy walking through the moon-bathed landscape, an evening chairlift ride, and a hot chocolate at the summit.

Book now for 3 March.

4. New Moon Hike

New Moon Hike Mt Kosciuszko — Catch the changing skies of a new moon.

A stargazer’s delight, the darkness of a new moon gives the Milky Way full permission to dazzle with its shimmering display. Both astronomers and photographers will relish this opportunity to observe and capture the starry skyscape from the lofty height of Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko. Departing Thredbo Village at dusk and leaving its twinkling lights far below, you’ll arrive at the summit in time to see the sun slip away and the stars appear.

Catch this hike during the new moon lunar phase on 20 December, 19 January, 17 February, 19 March or 17 April.

5. Thredbo River Track

Embark on a gentle entry into the Snowy Mountain scenery with an amble along the Thredbo River. This self-guided hike hugs the river and wanders along the valley floor, revealing snow gum forests, swimming holes and little waterfalls that make for revitalising cold plunges in the summer heat.

6. Merritts Nature Track

Merritts Nature Track thredbo summer hikes — Stop at swimming holes along the way.

On warm summer days, venturing into the cooler air of Thredbo’s alpine tracks offers relief from the heat. Particularly if you set course for the four-kilometre Merritts Nature Track , where there are opportunities to take a refreshing dip in swimming holes along the way.

The two-to-three-hour self-guided hike meanders through towering ancient trees (dubbed the ‘Pixie Forest’ by locals), takes in stunning mountain vistas and is soundtracked by the melody of birdsong. Stop for a picnic and discover a hidden natural infinity pool, the location of which is given away by the roar of a cascading waterfall.

7. Mt Kosciuszko Summit Tour

Follow a guide along Mt Kosciuszko's summit. — Follow a guide along Mt Kosciuszko’s summit.

While you can easily steer yourself to Australia’s most iconic peak without a guide, following an expert guide to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko will colour your experience with a deeper knowledge of the landscape and its wild inhabitants. The 13-kilometre return trail puts the alpine scenery on display with 360-degree views from the highest spot in the country.

The walk begins at the top of the Kosciuszko Chairlift and takes around four to six hours to complete, but is gentle enough to be embarked upon by all ages.

8. Snowies Alpine Walk Experience

If you’re looking to truly untether from daily life and embark on a real immersion in Thredbo’s stunning alpine scenery, pack your hiking boots for the newest multi-day walk in the mountains. The Snowies Alpine Walk can be tackled over two or three days and includes nightly accommodation in the iconic Thredbo Alpine Hotel, daily buffet breakfast, packed lunch and dinner vouchers, plus daily transfers to and from trail heads in a brand-new Defender.

The two-day experience covers 24 kilometres, while the three-day experience almost doubles that at 44 kilometres. Along the way, explore barely trod landscapes, vast high-country plains and uplifting mountain horizons.

Discover the full offering of summer hikes in Thredbo at thredbo.com.au.

Find all 100 ways to holiday here this year