It’s a tough call, but if you had to award each of Australia’s states for one easy-to-reach highlight in a weekend this is what it would look like.

WA boasts more than 20,000 kilometres of coastline, so where else would you want to end the week than relaxing on some of its sandy shores? Here, the best weekends away in WA for your hit list.

A short break in Tassie rewards with delightful discoveries. Here, the best weekends away in Tasmania for your hit list.

Epic adventures in the Northern Territory don’t have to be restricted to the bucket list. Some of its most stunning destinations, like Nitmiluk National Park, are perfect short break material. Here, the best weekends away in the NT for your hit list.

From ruggedly beautiful coastline to the intrigue of the outback, you don’t need to travel far here to find blissful isolation. Here, the best weekends away in SA for your hit list.

A weekend in Victoria offers the chance to indulge in the state’s best bits including fresh country air and heritage charm. Here, the best weekends away in Victoria for your hit list.

A dose of Vitamin D and sea is the ultimate weekend restorative, and something the Sunshine State has in ample supply. Here, the best weekends away in Queensland for your hit list.

Weekends are made for soaking up the views. From the rolling green countryside to ocean blue views and many more besides, NSW offers them up in abundance. Here, the best weekends away in NSW for your hit list.