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This presentation provides information on some of the best holiday destinations within Australia. It covers a range of holidays – family trips, singles holidays, educational trips and romantic getaways – to suit any budget or desired escape. Research was gleaned from a range of highly informative, credible, reputable and up-to-date online sources.

Best Holiday Destinations - Australia

New South Wales

New South Wales

Educational Holiday - NSW

A visit to the Cape Byron Lighthouse is a must for knowledge hungry tourists. Much history is wrapped in this beautiful quaint building located in Byron Bay, close to the Queensland border. History surrounding the construction, lighthouse keepers and the Commonwealth takeover is captivating.

Educational Holiday - NSW

Romantic Holiday – Hunter Valley

From fine wine, gourmet food, beautiful accommodation, great events and stunning views; a Hunter Valley getaway for two is the ultimate escape. Australia’s most visited wine region

is home to 150 wineries, vineyards and cellar doors, 65 restaurants and more than 180 places to stay.

New South Wales Family Holidays –

The Blue Mountains, a must visit place for travelers to NSW with so many must do activities and places to visit it is one of the perfect destinations for a family to visit.

Singles Holiday

From the Kangaroo Valley to the heart of Sydney, the best option for single travellers is to visit ‘Adventures for Singles’ tours. You may even meet the love of your life on one of these exciting, and memorable guided tours through NSW.

Adventures for Singles Tours

Queensland

Singles Holiday - Queensland

Renowned for theme parks, waves, surf, pubs, bars and clubs it really is the single person’s dream.

Single travelers hunting for a good time should go no further than the Gold Coast.

Queensland- Gold Coast

Movie World, Dream World, White Water World, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Australia Zoo, QLD is the place to be when it comes to a great family getaway! Plenty to see and do, and tonnes to keep the kids entertained.

Family Holiday

Queensland Romantic Holidays –

Whitsundays one of the most beautiful places on earth with its Whitehaven beach boasting super white sand and heavenly like feel and look you are set to raise the romance up at the Whitsundays and if that’s not enough take your other half on the Whitsunday passage flight over the island and gasp over its heavenly beauty.

Located 4 ½ hours north of Brisbane is Bundaberg, a town full of historical and educational opportunities. From landmarks to wineries, natural attractions to galleries, museums, mining and the Bundaberg distillery, Bundaberg is certainly packed full of knowledge and culture. Bundaberg also hosts many different accommodation options suitable for everyone.

Educational holiday- Queensland

Western Australia

Educational Holiday

Western Australian is very rich in culture and can provide the most fun filled educational holiday. Educational attractions range from the Fremantle prison, aquariums, Whiteman Park to SciTech, Army

Museum, Art galleries and many more; giving you an insight into history in a fun and exciting environment

A family holiday in Western Australia would be incomplete without a stop at the Margaret River Region nestled in the far left corner of Australia. A vast range of activities -   caving, whale watching, perusal of local gourmet markets, inspection of the cheese farms - will suit any taste. A highlight may be a simple pleasure such as enjoying a decadent picnic of local produce in the warm sunshine amidst a field of bright wildflowers.  

Family Holiday – Western Australia

Western Australia is quite a unique location, which makes it perfect for an adventure with your partner. Try a camel ride in the sunset along the 22 km strip beach. A very popular attraction is located in Broome, called ‘Staircase to the moon’ which allows couples to get in touch with nature by watching the sun over the water.

Broome

Romantic Holiday

Perth city YHA offers an affordable social setting for singles holidaying in WA. Close to popular tourist destinations, beaches and within walking distance to exciting nightlife locations. The Perth city YHA also offers multiple facilities including a pool and the Packaz Bar downstairs also runs weekly events.

Singles Holiday- Western Australia

Singles Holiday

Northern territory hosts a variety of thing to do for the Single traveller. From scenic flights, crocodile cruises and fishing charters to camel rides, overnight walks and waterhole swims; you’re sure to meet some great people and experience a wild time in the Australian outback.

Located a short distance from Darwin CBD is this amazing caravan park suitable for any family with a range of different accommodation options. The park has everything you ever need when holidaying with the family. Conveniently located close to multiple tourist destinations the top end region of the northern territory has to offer.

Family holiday- Northern Territory

Romantic Holiday - Northern Territory

Romantics should hasten to the northern part of the continent and spend the weekend in the Northern Territory desert. Sound like it’s roughing it? In fact, it is the ultimate luxury at Ayers Rock Resort. Couples can indulge in activities such as dinner beneath the stars overlooking Uluru, helicopter rides, luxury tours, gourmet food and beauty treatments

Northern Territory the true outback of Australia which is home to the ever famous Uluru, this is a must for knowledge hungry tourists as this is where you will learn and see the true red and dry dessert and mystery and legend of Uluru.

Northern Territory Educational Holidays –

Family Holiday

Mt Buller is one of the major snow resorts in Australia; take in spectacular views as you whiz down the slopes on skis, snowboard or toboggan. From short trips to week-long holidays in the mountains, Victoria's

snowfields are a great place for the whole family.

Melbourne has a wide range of educational facilities to suit any age. From the Melbourne Museum or even the Immigration museum, there is plenty to learn. Why not visit Sovereign Hill in Ballarat for a look into the gold mining history of Victoria?

Educational HolidaySovereign Hill- Ballarat

Look no further for a romantic getaway than a relaxing, luxurious weekend at Hepburn Springs. The hotel has all the facilities to pamper and leave you feeling totally revitalized with that special someone. All conveniently located a short distance from Melbourne.

Romantic holiday- Victoria

Victoria Singles Holidays –

Singles should flock to the heart of Melbourne where they will find a galaxy of trendy clubs and bars, with Melbourne boasting Australia’s largest concentration of live music venues, singles are bound to find the right place for them to get amongst it and mingle.

Conclusion

Australia has some of the best holiday destinations to suit everyone and every budget. We have bought you information to highlight the best destinations for a variety of traveller's. We hope we have helped you plan your next exciting getaway. Happy Holidays.

References (Harvard)

• Adventures for Singles 2013, Kangaroo Valley, Jervis Bay & Morton NP, viewed 26 August 2014 <http://www.adventuresforsingles.com.au/baysofthesouth.aspx>

• Australia’s Northwest 2014, Staircase to the Moon, viewed 27 August 2014<http://www.australiasnorthwest.com/events/staircase-to-the-moon>

• Byron Visitor Centre 2014, Byron Bay Lighthouse and Cottages, viewed 26 August 2014 http://www.visitbyronbay.com/about-byron-bay/cape-byron-and-byron-bay-lighthouse/

• Destination NSW 2014, Hunter valley, Viewed 19th August 2014 http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley

• Experience Perth 2014, Educational, viewed 20th August 2014 http://www.experienceperth.com/attractions/educational

• Free Spirit Resorts 2014, Darwin Free Spirit Resort, viewed 24 August 2014 <http://www.darwinfreespiritresort.com.au/>

• Gold Coast Tourism 2014, Things to do, viewed 26 August 2014 http://www.visitgoldcoast.com/things-to-do/

• Lonely Planet 2014, Introducing Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort), viewed 26 August 2014 < http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/northern-territory/yulara-ayers-rock-resort>

• Melbourne Australia 2014, Melbourne, visit Victoria, viewed 10th September 2014, http://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Melbourne/Activities-and-attractions/Entertainment

• Margaret River 2013, What To Do, viewed 26 August 2014 http://www.margaretriver.com/

• Pixabay 2014, Country Flag Australia Outline Symbol Land, viewed 8 September 2014 <http://pixabay.com/en/country-flag-australia-outline-43738/>

• Queensland Holidays 2014, Things to See And Do, viewed 26 August 2014 <http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/theme-parks/amusement-and-theme-parks.cfm>

• Queensland where Australia shines 2014, Bundaberg city, viewed 23 August 2014 <http://www.bundabergregion.org/destinations/bundaberg-city/>

• Redballoon 2014, Overnight indulgence with couples massage and breakfast, viewed 23 August 2014, <

https://www.redballoon.com.au/getaways/spa-retreats/overnight-indulgent-escape-for-2-spa-package>

• Travel NT 2014, Things to do in the Northern Territory, viewed 20th August 2014 http://www.travelnt.com/en/Things-to-do

• Tripadvisor 2014, Things to do in the Whitsundays, TripAdvisor, viewed 10th September 2014, http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attractions-g255083-Activities-Whitsunday_Islands_Queensland.html

• Visit Victoria 2014, Ski Victoria, Viewed 19 August 2014 http://www.visitvictoria.com/Activities-and-attractions/Outdoor-activities/Skiing/Family-trips-to-the-snow

• Visit Melbourne 2014, Goldfields, viewed 27 August 2014 http://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/Goldfields/Activities-and-attractions/History-and-heritage/Gold-rush-history/Sovereign-Hill.aspx

• Wikipedia 2014, Perth, viewed 7 September 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perth

• YHA Australia 2011, Perth City YHA, viewed 24 August 2014, <http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/wa/perth-surrounds/perth-backpackers-hostel/>

• VisitNT 2014, Uluru/Ayers Rock, Visit Northern Territory, viewed 10th September 2014, http://www.travelnt.com/travelling-in-the-nt/getting-here.aspx?gclid=CPXavbH81sACFQwIvAodWHQAyw

• VisitNSW 2014, Blue Mountains, Destination NSW, viewed 10th September 2014, http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/blue-mountains

All sources used for this presentation are credible and have been assessed using the 5 criteria as outlined by Metzger (2007).