I think now with covid we are going to ahve to think of more at home holiday options rather then travelling overseas.

Can definitely recommend Geelong! So family friendly. But a bit surprised the south east coast of NSW didn’t make the list. Eden and Merimbula etc. They are all fantastic places to go!

I think Geelong is a beautiful spot, a nice relaxed lifestyle.

Always Geelong and its vast surrounds – Torquay, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads. All great for sun, cafes, shopping, surf, relaxed lifestyle.

We have been to Geelong many times and always enjoy the scenery, foods and people there.

I haven’t been to any of these places yet ! Think we need to put on our travel shoes upcoming holiday.

Have been to all these places and will do so again – they are special places and children really enjoy them.

Thanks for this, been a while since i went to Newcastle. Thanks for the reminder.

Thanks for the Aussie holiday tips, & yeah for Newcastle making the list. It is a great place & has so much to do. We love to just head to the beach to explore.

i like the sound of Nadine Hill’s squeaky beach.

I would have to add the theme parks in gold coast but buying the vip passes if it is available for tourists

• • 
  • • june11 replied
    • 02 Jul 2016 , 9:45 pm

  ---

  If you are a member of some of the motoring organizations such as RAA in SA you can pre-purchase tickets at a discounted rate and save quite a lot of money.
  For accomodation some of the smaller motels in smaller towns were a lot cheaper than in the main towns. As long as we had clean rooms, comfortable beds, a little fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and hopefully a toaster we were happy. It may not be easy with a family but we used to take our own breakfast gear and food, store the food in the fridge overnight and saved a considerable amount of money on breakfast to spend on other things. We carried snacks, bottled water and flasks of hot water to make tea & coffee. That way we didn’t have to be in a town. Some towns are a long way apart and food shops of your choice aren’t always open. That proved very frustrating.

Squeaky Beach at Wilsons Prom in Victoria is a stunning place to visit. Miles of white, dry sand that actually does squeak when you walk on it; rock formations that create a maze of passages for exploring and one of the best places in Australia to see wombats in the wild!

It’s nice to have a list of spots to keep your eye on for holiday deals.

Geelong is nice, not sure on the other places

In NSW I would add the Hunter Valley. Maybe a self-contained accommodation and, if you are lucky, you will have kangaroos hopping around your garden early in the morning and at sunset.

Thank you – always good to have some ideas.

Thanks for your article,they are all wonderful places to visit.Hervey Bay would be an amazing,l would love to go!

What a great list. The 90 mile beach in Gippsland. So much to do

Thanks for the list. Hervey bay is on the bucket list – just love whales.