If the daily 9 to 5 grind in Sydney or Melbourne is starting to take its toll, then it might be time to head out on the Princess Highway to Mallacoota, an isolated paradise, and not just for golfers.
With tons of surrounding forests and wildlife, the small fishing town of Mallacoota is the perfect escape for any city dweller to trade in their stress-filled life for either relaxation or exploration. Not to mention that with Croajingolong National Park surrounding the town, over 87,500 hectares of coastal woodland and temperate rainforests offer the adventurer a wide array of activities, from hiking, walking, canoeing, swimming and even fishing, although a license is required. Additionally, anyone can camp out at one of the many campgrounds within the park to really vast in all that is Mother Nature’s glory.
A visit to Mallacoota without a trip to Gabo Island, however, is basically just a waste of time. Located only 16km from the town, Gabo Island houses one of the largest populations of small penguins, as well as the second tallest lighthouse in the country, fabricated out of locally cut pink granite. The ancient and aesthetically pleasing structure was completed in 1862, originally constructed out of wood and was designed to prevent many of the shipwrecks that had occurred in the shallow waters between the island and the mainland. One particular wreck was the Monumental City shipwreck, were 30 people died in 1853 near Tullaberga Island.
Besides lighthouse touring, individuals can go fishing, swimming and even snorkeling off of the island’s coast at Santa Barbara Bay. Not to mention that for the lucky, dolphin, whale and seal spotting can sometimes occur. Of course, the island is also a great place for a great walk or a picnic lunch with the family.
Although the only lodging facilities on the island are the 8 person accommodations at the residence of the assistant light keeper, the quick boat ride back to the small coastal town offers a wide variety of places to stay. In fact, the large selection of Mallacoota accommodation options range from beachfront apartments to cozy bed and breakfasts. Moreover, with the ocean breezes and mellow climate, Mallacoota is the perfect place for a week long vacation at almost any time during the year.
Most visitors to Australia aren’t expecting to catch a glimpse of a small town that would look more at home in the mountains of Europe, but then again most people visiting Australia aren’t familiar with Hahndorf before they arrive. Tucked into the Adelaide Hills just a half-hour south of Adelaide itself, Hahndorf was settled by Lutherans and bears a strong resemblance to the homeland of Germany.
Stepping foot in Beechworth should immediately give the indication that one has somehow left the modern era and traveled back in time. As one of Victoria’s most historic and best-preserved gold mining towns, Beechworth enables visitors to really get a sense of what life was like back in the 1850s and 1860s. Besides, with over 32 buildings listed by the National Trust as both historical and cultural, the town continues to shine and illuminate from its rich, rich background.
There aren’t many destinations in Australia (or the wider world for that matter) that stand to be compared with Yamba, New South Wales. Situated in the northern reaches of the Pacific Coast of this state, Yamba happens to be the most easterly seaport in Australia and also lies directly along the largest estuarine system in the eastern half of the nation–really, it’s a unique place in all regards!
Home to the largest range of plants and animals on earth and spanning 1200 square kilometres, Daintree Rainforest in the Tropical Far North Queensland is one of the most beautiful and jaw dropping examples of Mother Nature in the world. 
Surrounded by 32 kilometres of pristine white sand beaches and shimmering clear waterways, the island town of Ballina is a nature lover’s amusement park. Located at the mouth of the historic Richmond River, Ballina offers something for everyone: boat cruises on the river, opportunities to canoe into the untouched North Creek wetlands, and four-wheeler adventure tours into the bush. Absorb Ballina’s gorgeous coastline from kilometres of paved cycleways, or time your trip to view the annual humpback whale migration from Skennars Head or the lighthouse. For anglers, there is the renowned Flat Rock or Angels Beach, and if you wet line at Ballina’s North or South Walls, be prepared for a feast.
Corralled by Cairn’s Northern beaches, Trinity Beach stands out as a treasure of natural beauty, tranquility and serenity. 
The progressive city of Bundaberg can be found 14 kilometres from the Coral Coast, right in the middle of Australia’s sugar cane country. Close to Bundaberg, or “Bundy” as it is more commonly known, are the townships of Elliott Heads, Innes Park, Bargara and Burnett Heads. Some of Australia’s most immaculate beaches can be found in these townships. In addition, Buxton and Woodgate lay to the south, offering practically untouched fishing in the villages of the former and abundant wildlife in the latter.
Ranging from World Heritage listed rainforests, national parks and mountains to beautiful rivers, lakes and waterfalls; Atherton Tableland is a tropical paradise of diversity.