THE GREAT ESCAPE

DISCOVER THE TOP 10 HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS AROUND AUSTRALIA TO ADD TO YOUR BUCKET LIST

- LAUR A BARRY

Got the travel itch? Australia boasts some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, so before you grab your passport, consider the trip of a lifetime on our own shores. From rugged wilderness and tropical islands to breathtaking desert and snow-capped mountains, our vast and varied country has something to suit every kind of traveller. Whether you fancy hiking and biking, wining and dining, or surf and sand appeal, there’s a dream destination to suit your taste in every state and territory. We’ve pulled together a list of our top 10 most beautiful destinations and experiences in Australia.

1 WOLGAN VALLEY
New South Wales

Where: Positioned in a small and remote valley along the Wolgan River near Lithgow in the NSW Central Tablelands, Wolgan Valley offers visitors a raw wilderness encounter just a three-hour drive from Sydney, 170km away. 
Eat: Wolgan Valley’s seclusion is its drawcard, but the village of Blackheath is only 60km away. Head there to dine at Ates, a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar regarded as the finest foodie experience in the Blue Mountains. atesblackheath.com
Stay: Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley (above) is an elegant country lodging with access to more than 2800 hectares of pristine wilderness, a world-class spa and villas with their own private pool. oneandonlyresorts.com/wolgan-valley
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