Beyond the Beach: Must-Do Activities for Aussies This Summer
Sometimes the best adventures are in your own backyard. To help you explore all that’s awesome about Australia, our local insiders curated this selection of their favourite things to do across all six states and the Northern Territory. Take a break from the beach and do something different this summer. Just don’t forget to pack your masks and hand sanitiser.
New South Wales
Go abseiling in the Blue Mountains, see Hunter Valley lit up for Christmas, and catch a performance at the Sydney Opera House.
Queensland
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, explore caves filled with glowworms, and tackle the Barron Gorge rapids.
South Australia
Climb the Adelaide Oval, shuck Coffin Bay oysters, and sip wine in Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.
Tasmania
Hike the Three Capes Track, paddle with platypus, and go off-road in Freycinet National Park.
Victoria
Go hiking in Mornington Peninsula, spot wildlife, and see the sunset along Great Ocean Road.
Western Australia
Sail around Rottnest Island, go stargazing in the Pinnacles, and snorkel alongside rays at Ningaloo Reef.
Northern Territory
Watch the sunrise at Uluru, cruise Yellow Water Billabong, and fly over the Australian Outback.
