Peaceful and relaxing places to visit in Australia
The ultimate Australian escapes to ground yourself and reconnect with nature.
Unwind in Cradle Mountain
Unwind in Cradle Mountain
Nestled in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is the Overland Track, a multi-day wilderness adventure offering wildlife encounters, alpine plateaus, ancient rainforests and dolerite peaks. One of the best ways to experience this world-class hike is with the Tasmanian Walking Company on the Cradle Mountain Signature Walk. This seven-day escape will see you embrace the pristine mountain air and bountiful vistas by day and the cosy cabins and epic feasts by night.
Embrace island time in Western Australia
Embrace island time in Western Australia
A two-hour flight from Perth, followed by a one-hour ferry will land you in the remote, coastal wilds of Dirk Hartog Island/Wirruwana. It’s here, on the country’s most westerly point that you can spot thriving populations of dugong, nesting loggerhead turtles, bandicoots, desert mice and plenty of seabirds, as well as some spectacular sunsets. Pitch a tent in the national park, glamp or book a private ocean villa to soak in the rugged, sun-soaked beauty of this secluded island.
Connect with Country in the Grampians
Connect with Country in the Grampians
The majestic Grampians/Gariwerd is where mighty sandstone mountains cradle towering waterfalls, lush forests, significant Aboriginal rock art and bounding native wildlife. Start your exploration with a trip to Brambuk, located a three-hour-drive northwest of Melbourne. Learn of the Dreaming stories of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung people, and how they created the world's oldest aquaculture systems. Then feel the grandeur of the 400-million-year-old rock as you scale and abseil the sandstone with Hangin’ Out.
Discover an underwater world in Eyre Peninsula
Discover an underwater world in Eyre Peninsula
When it comes to flourishing underwater ecosystems, little rivals the aquatic oasis of the Eyre Peninsula. Spot Southern Right and Humpback whales with their young, see giant squid dance for their mate, pluck oysters fresh from the sea and cage dive with great white sharks. For a truly serene experience, join the half-day excursion with Baird Bay Ocean Tours. You’ll be dropped in calm rockpools where curious sea lions and friendly dolphins will look to make your acquaintance.
Decompress on Tamborine Mountain
Decompress on Tamborine Mountain
Ten different types of forests, including subtropical and wet eucalypt, knit together to cloak Tamborine Mountain in vibrant greenery. Only an hour’s drive west from the Gold Coast, this hillside hideaway offers incredible bushwalks, quiet creeks to swim in and a quaint village with cafes and crafts. Book a day trip with Southern Cross Tours and learn about the 900 species of plants on the mountain, taste local produce and stop in at the best lookouts.
Find zen in the Blue Mountains
Find zen in the Blue Mountains
A tranquil blue haze that radiates from the eucalypt forests is not only the namesake for the Blue Mountains, but a sign you’ve arrived in the quiet calm of this World Heritage site. Walking trails through native bushland, panoramic lookouts, laidback towns and ancient Aboriginal rock art are all part of the magic here. For an express journey to zen, book an all-inclusive stay at Spicers Sangoma Retreat, complete with luxury suites, seasonal degustation menus and a swimming pool overlooking the mountainside.
Feel the power of Uluṟu
Feel the power of Uluṟu
Little can prepare you for the overwhelming awe that's felt as you watch the sun blaze red across Uluṟu or sit quietly beneath its face at the foot of Mutitjulu Waterhole. To the Aṉangu people Uluṟu is a living, breathing, sacred site where ancient spirits rest, and this energy and thousands of years of history is invigorating. Take the one-hour cultural walk with Maruku Arts to learn more about the cultural significance of Australia’s Red Centre from an Aṉangu guide.
