The special edition of Australian Traveller magazine. Source: Supplied
WHERE’S your next holiday?
If you’re following the experts’ recommendations, the answer will likely be Western Australia.
Australian Traveller has listed Australia’s 100 Greatest Holidays Of All Time in a special collectors’ edition of the magazine.
The list is the result of more 12,000 nominations, a panel of 20 travel experts and hundreds of hours of analysis.
The No.1 spot was taken out by relatively little-known WA experience, cruising the Kimberley.
A total of 16 WA travel experiences made the list, making it the most popular state/territory for Australia’s best holidays.
Traditional holiday favourite Queensland came a close second with 15 holidays on the list.
Tasmania was the other big winner, with Australia’s most highly rated luxury stay, best walking holidays and Australia’s best road trip.
Tassie’s little-known drive The East Coast Escape beat iconic road trips such as The Great Ocean Road (No.8) and the Big Lap (No.3) to take the No.2 position.
“If you’ve ever done it, you’d know why,” Australian Traveller magazine editor Georgia Rickard said.
“It’s absolutely breathtaking.”
And, she said, it was a pleasant surprise to see an affordable holiday option come in at No.2.
“The best thing about the East Coast Escape road trip is that the luxury is in the environment,” she said.
“Hobart, Maria Island, The Hazards, Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires… it’s one long, continuous reel of six-star surroundings. And you can absolutely do it without blowing the budget, there’s plenty of affordable accommodation along the way.”
The views on Maria Island - part of Tasmania’s highly rated East Coast Escape road trip. Source: Supplied
Tasmania’s luxury lodge Saffire Freycinet also caused upset by coming in at No.5, nabbing the hotly-contested title of best luxury lodge from perennial favourite qualia at Hamilton Island (No.10).
The list is reflective of Australia’s changing travel palate, Rickard said.
“As a nation, we’re becoming much more discerning about what we want from our holidays,” she says.
“It’s not enough to plonk yourself by a pool anymore – we want authentic experiences, unique destinations, and trips that enrich our lives in some way.
“A bit of brag factor doesn’t hurt, either.”
Another surprise – Australia’s best island break is found in NSW, at Lord Howe Island (No.7).
Top 10 best holidays in Australia
Adventure cruise in the Kimberley, Western Australia
Luxury ship True North is one option for exploring the Kimberley in WA.
Picture: True North Source: Supplied
2. Road trip the East Coast, Tasmania
A road trip around Tasmania’s East Coast takes in spectacular sights such as the Bay of Fires. Picture: Tasmanian Walking Company Source: Supplied
3. The Big Lap
An epic road trip around Australia is a dream of many - and comes in at No.3 on the best Aussie holidays. Source: Supplied
4. Explore Kakadu, Northern Territory
Explore the natural attractions of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. Source: Supplied
5. Stay at luxe lodge Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania
Saffire Freycinet is Australia’s most sought-after luxury lodge stay, according to the Australian Traveller list. Source: Supplied
6. Foodie break in Margaret River region, Western Australia
Amberley Estate winery in WA’s gourmet Margaret River region. Picture: Tourism Western Australia Source: Supplied
7. Beach holiday on Lord Howe Island, New South Wales
Lord Howe Island offers spectacular scenery and fantastic walks. Source: Supplied
8. Road trip the Great Ocean Road, Victoria
The Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road - Victoria’s top entry on the list of great Aussie holidays. Source: Supplied
9. Gourmet escape in Barossa, South Australia
Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop in the Barossa Valley. Picture: South Australian Tourism Source: Supplied
10. Stay at luxe lodge qualia, Queensland
At No.10 Queensland entry qualia at Hamilton Island - one of Australia’s most prominent luxury resorts - just slipped in to the top 10 list.
11: go straight to Lizard Island afterwards Qld
12: Swim the Other Reef WA
Tied –13: Walk The Freycinet Experience Tas
Tied –13: Dive the Barrier Reef Qld
15: Trip to the tip, from Cairns to Cape York Qld
16: Become a Firewalker Tas
17: Cross the Savannah Way Qld to NT to WA
18: See the wet in the Top End NT
19: Escape to the Rowley Shoals WA
20: Spend a weekend dining in Melbourne’s restaurants
21: Take a beach break, Byron-style NSW
22: Hike the Overland track (via the Cradle Mountain Huts) Tas
23: Take a beachy road trip along WA’s South West WA
24: Take a foodie break in Adelaide Hills SA
25: Trek the Maria Island Walk Tas
26: Play castaway on Bedarra Qld
27: Make the red centre pilgrimage NT
28: Take a Hobart weekend Tas
29: Road trip the Great Alpine Road Vic
Tied – 30: Eat and Drink Your Way Across the Fleurieu SA
Tied – 30 Sleep at The Lodge of Dreams SA
32: Trail The Great Ocean Track Vic
33: Play in the world’s biggest natural theme park Qld
34: Go barefoot on KI SA
35: Chase Minkes on the Great Barrier Reef Qld
36: Spend the weekend at a hatted hideaway
37: Go gourmet in the Clare Valley SA
38: Explore Wilpena Pound and its surrounds SA
39: Stay at Longitude 131 NT
40: Escape to ‘your’ weekender nationwide
41: Visit an ancient forest Tas
42: Stay at the Berkeley River Lodge WA
43: Summer at Lorne Vic
44: Embrace that Aussie tradition: camping
45: Get wintery in Broome WA
46: Tackle the Gibb WA
47: New Year’s Eve in Sydney NSW
48: Take Max Davidson’s Arnhem land Safari at Mount Borradaile
NT
49: Safari to the Cobourg NT
50: Discover rock art
51: Take a creative escape to Tiwi Islands NT
52: Enjoy a beach holiday in Noosa Qld
53: Road trip the Legendary Pacific Coast, Sydney, NSW to
Brisbane, Qld
54: Holiday in the triple threat Qld
55: Make the once-in-a-Lifetime trip to the Cocos (Keeling)
Islands WA
Tied – 56: Cruise Arnhem Land, from Cairns to Darwin Qld &
NT
Tied – 56: Follow the Larapinta Trail (with World Expeditions)
NT
Tied – 56: Hide out for a luxe weekend n spa country Vic
59: Experience the privilege of trekking with an elder WA
60: Walk the Cape to Cape WA, Score: 8.123
61: Drive the Coral Coast Perth to Exmouth, WA
62: ‘Camp’ at Kooljaman on Cape Leveque WA
63: Take a beach break on the Sapphire Coast NSW
64: Stake your claim to Wilson’s Prom Vic
65: Graze your way through the Yarra Valley Vic
66: Drive the Central Arnhem Highway NT
67: Go the Way of Warlu WA
68: Uncork The Tamar Tas
69: Experience A Surf-And-Spa Safari
70: Make Time For Mungo NSW
71: Escape to EL Questro Homestead WA
72: Bareboat your way across the Whitsundays Qld
73: Drive the Great Northern Crossing WA
74: Swim with sea lions and dolphins (at the same time!) in Baird Bay SA
75: Road trip to the last town on earth (just about!) Tas
76: Get festive in Adelaide SA
77: Take a wild journey with Rob Pennicott, Tasmania
78: Walk the Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island Qld
Tied – 79: Drive the Flinders Way SA
Tied – 79: Munch Up The Mornington Peninsula Vic
81; Hide Out In The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Qld
82: Explore Litchfield National Park NT
83: Have a flutter at an Outback race day
84: Get Between The Sheets At Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort NSW
85: Swim with Manta Rays on Lady Elliott Island Qld
86: Take a Beach Break on The Shoalhaven Coast NSW
87: Spend a Weekend On Rottnest Island WA
88: Explore The Grampians Vic
89: Float In a Houseboat
90: Thwock Up to The Australian Open Tennis Championships Vic
91: Road trip from the Red Centre to the tropical Top End SA &
NT
92: Immerse yourself in indigenous dance Qld
93: Take a long, cosy weekend at Leura NSW
94: Stay at the Peak of the Scenic Rim Qld
95: Cross barriers at Garma NT
96: Take a beach break on the Eyre Peninsula SA
97: Get natural on Hayman Island Qld
98: Go on a Great White Sharks expedition SA
99: Holiday on the Mid-North Coast NSW
100: Stay at Bamurru Plains NT
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