An international jaunt is sure to deliver a world of new sights, sounds, and flavours. But sometimes taking a long-haul flight just isn’t on the agenda. Luckily, you don’t have to escape beyond Australia and New Zealand to encounter once-in-a-lifetime experiences. From Auckland to Sydney, you will find all sorts of ways to get your blood pumping or cool your jets. No matter the desired speed of your holiday, you’ll never run out of new things to do that are practically right in your own backyard.
Queenstown need only nestle itself next to a single natural landmark to garner the attention of travellers from around the world. After all, the neighbouring vineyards and welcoming atmosphere are already an enormous draw. The city has outdone itself, however, by planting its flag near both the majestic Southern Alps and sparkling Lake Wakatipu. When you’re ready to soak in nature’s bounty for all it is worth, a trip to this South Island locale is surely in order.
From Queen Street to the Auckland Domain, you won’t soon run out of attractions in this North Island city. In fact, you may never be able to take in every corner of Auckland, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying! There are dozens of restaurants beckoning you to take a bite, and when you’ve had your dose of fine cuisine it’s easy to burn it off. Thanks to water sports, you’ll never sit still for a lack of things to keep you busy. Head to the beach, then rappel down a canyon. Adventures always await!
The ribbons of gold along the water in this aptly named Brisbane suburb attract surfers from across the globe. If you’re looking for fun things to do in the water during your time in Queensland, there is perhaps no better destination than Gold Coast. However, the city itself is not about to be outdone by the impressive waves waiting to be caught just off shore. Trips to Gold Coast should include places like the serene rainforest and buzzing downtown neighbourhood.
Melbourne prides itself on loads of impressive attributes, not the least of which are its fine wine selection and cosmopolitan attitude. Of course, you can also dip your toes in the sand while you’re here. Once you’ve had a full dose of playing with your spade and bucket, you’ll find fun things do for every traveller in your group. From impressive city attractions such as Chinatown to more scenic destinations including St. Kilda’s Road, Melbourne offers so many places to go and things to see that any visitor is sure to leave happy.
The hallmark of New South Wales’ capital city may be the opera house, but this cultural hub offers many more reasons travel here. Sydney is also one of the top places to visit because of a thriving theater scene, countless water activities, and award-winning restaurants. Fun things to do include activities for kids, so you can bring the whole gang along when Sydney is on the itinerary. Whether you want to keep your adrenaline rush going the whole time you’re in Sydney or you are looking for a quiet getaway, it’s not hard to find ways to pass the time in NSW.
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