Where should I go for a daytrip now restrictions have lifted?
Need some inspo after a prolonged iso stay at home? To take your mind off being stuck inside and social distancing from friends and family, open up notes on your phone and start writing a to-visit list!As restrictions start to lift across each state and territory, the desire and need to hit the road and explore what your local area has to offer will grow. So, write a to-visit list of all the places you'd like to check out, we'll help get you started...
Remember to stick to your local state and territory government's rules and regulations when it comes to travel, stays and dining. Also, keep in mind those social distancing and hand hygiene measures we've come to know well. Not all locations listed within these articles may be currently in operation so it is best to call ahead or check their online listings before you head off.
Inspiration for outdoor walks and hikes:
Top five weekend waterfall walks
Five hikes to try out on your next day trip
Top five coastal walks to head to this weekend
Top five Australian lovely lakes
Five must visit picnic spots
Australia’s top five most incredible sunsets
Five rail trails worth an explore this weekend
Five ocean rock pools to explore on your next day trip
Five Australian dams to venture to this weekend
Inspiration for drives and road adventures:
Top five Australian roads for drivers who love to drive
Australia’s five best mountain drives
Our top five autumn colour filled drives
Top five islands you can drive to
Australia’s five best coastal drives
Australia’s five most incredible rainforest drives
Five of Australia's rockiest roads
Five towns near Sydney you should road trip to this weekend
Five towns near Hobart you should road trip to this weekend
Five towns near Brisbane you should road trip to this weekend
Five towns near Melbourne you should road trip to this weekend
Five towns near Perth you should road trip to this weekend
Inspiration for something to eat on the road:
Top five country pie shops worth the drive
Top five vanilla slices worth the drive
Top five potato scallops/cakes/fritters to sink your teeth into
Five waterfront Fish and Chip shops worth the drive
Five country pubs worth the drive
Australia's best jaffles, vanilla slices and hot chips named for 2021
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