Ultimate Weekends: Australia covers over 60 destinations from every state and territory.
The book starts with an introduction and a map of Australia. The author explains the benefits of travelling in a vintage caravan, and tips for sustainable travel. There’s an informative ultimate Aussie Wildlife Guide.
The second half of the book is divided into the Australian states. For each state, there are recommendations on the top can’t miss places and top experiences. For each location, there is handy information on planning your trip, spots you can’t miss and suggested day trips. The author explains how best to get there, travel around, when to go and where to stay.
The Queensland section covers Brisbane, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), The Gold Coast, K’gari (Fraser Island), Yunbenun (Magnetic Island), Bundaberg region, Tropical North Queensland, The Great Barrier Reef, The Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Torres Strait Island and Outback Queensland.
There are highlighted trips on Alpine Nature Experience, Travelling on The Ghan, Sal Salis Nigaloo Reef, Top End Safari Camp and Bareboating in the Whitsundays.
I’m keen to explore Bruny Island, The Whitsundays, Lord Howe Island, Gariwerd (Grampians), Barossa Valley, Rottnest Island and the Margaret River.
Be tempted by a stay in a tiny house off-the-grid, the Blue Mountains in World Heritage wilderness, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Kangaroo Island.
It’s great to see many of the indigenous names for places have been included.
There’s a list of handy travel apps and helpful websites.
I’m always looking forward to my next holiday break and Ultimate Weekends Australia will provide ample inspiration for your next trip.
- Buy Ultimate Weekends: Australia from Amazon
- Buy Ultimate Train Journeys: World from The Book Depository Australia
Publisher: Hardie Grant
ISBN: 9781741177503
Available in paperback
About Emma Shaw
Emma Shaw is an Australian travel blogger and content creator, who has spent the last 18 months travelling around Australia with her husband Thom in their vintage caravan. Although the pandemic didn’t make things easy, they are committed to discovering the best of their beloved country. Emma shares all of their adventures on her travel blog, exploreshaw.com. as well as through social media, travel writing, content creation and photography. Emma wants to encourage others to get out and explore their own backyards, and get people excited about planning their next adventure.
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