If you are craving the warm sun and sea right about now, think about planning a trip to Australia. It’s the height of summertime in Australia and the kids are ready to go back to school, so a luxury summer vacation is just a flight away. We caught this list of top summer destinations in Australia from Budget Rental’s travel tips blog, which is split into two parts. Here are some of those summer vacation spots that made our list for the luxury accommodations available.
1. Wine Tasting in Swan Valley
The Swan Valley boasts the oldest wine region in Australia. It is to the north east of Perth in Western Australia. There are self-drive or guided tours available through the Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail. Experience the state-of-the-art boutique wineries and gourmet dining featured fresh, local food grown in the region. Work off all that rich food and wine with a bike ride through the historic Swan Valley Heritage Trail; or you can sit back and relax on a horse-drawn carriage ride instead. Round out your trip with a gourmet dinner cruise on the Swan.
2. Nature and Fresh Product on Mornington Peninsula
If you are looking for a foodie vacation experience, but would rather be near the beach, check out Mornington Peninsula near Victoria’s capital city of Melbourne. The peninsula is filled with delicious restaurants and cafés that feature the peninsula’s fresh, organic produce. There are different beaches to enjoy including sheltered beaches, open-sea beaches, and coastal cliffs to explore. Mornington Peninsula may be small, but there is no shortage of things to do from ocean adventures like boating, diving, and snorkeling to hiking nature trails and viewing wildlife.
3. The Eyre Peninsula’s Seafood Trail
If fresh seafood is part of your ideal summer vacation, then set your sights on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. This is home to the Aquaculture Trail of South Australia, or just the “Seafood Trail” for short. Jump right into the ocean on one of the guided trails and you can eat right from the ocean, catch your dinner or just relax and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of this fishing village atmosphere. The peninsula is a great escape from crowds and provides beautiful, picturesque scenery on land and sea.
4. Surfer’s Paradise Luxury above the Rest
Surfer’s Paradise is one of the most popular tourist destinations and beaches in Australia. It is located on the Gold Coast, just on the border between Queensland and New South Wales. Surfer’s Paradise features luxury high rise accommodations so you can stay above it all with amazing views. There is a great deal to choose from in Surfer’s Paradise when it comes to high end hotels and luxury apartments. Of course, the beach and ocean are the highlight here, but there is a very popular nightlife in Surfer’s Paradise so you can spend the days in the surf, sand, and sun and then spend the nights dining, drinking, and enjoying the hip nightlife scene in the city.
5. Whitehaven Beach’s Powder
While much of the northern hemisphere is dealing with snow, you can bask in a white powder of a different kind on the breathtakingly beautiful white sand beaches of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. Consistently awarded whitest sand in Australia, the beaches here are postcard perfect. Whitsunday Island is one of the 74 islands that make up The Whitsundays, just off the coast of Queensland and the southern section of the Great Barrier Reef. Luxury resort accommodations will have you pampered and spoiled in secluded relaxation that is unlike any other place in the world.
Summary
Luxury accommodations set Australia’s summer destinations apart from the ordinary beach or outback adventure. It’s summertime in Australia and there are some amazing beaches and other summer destinations that are perfect for an upscale, luxury getaway. We hope you enjoyed a glimpse at Swan Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula, Surfer’s Paradise, and Whitehaven Beach. Send us a postcard when you visit!
Mornington Peninsula
South Australia Aquaculture Seafood Trail
Surfer’s Paradise Skyline
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