{"id":48441,"date":"2026-04-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=48441"},"modified":"2026-06-12T13:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:50:49","slug":"where-to-travel-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/where-to-travel-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Escapes in Your Backyard: Where to Travel in Australia in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Australia is the place to be and explore. Between farm stays, city breaks and every bucket list destination in between, these are the best escapes in your backyard.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the red-dusted heart of the outback to mist-covered Tasmanian wilderness, sun-scorched coral coastlines and the rolling hills of the wine country, Australia<\/a> does diversity like nowhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, your backyard is calling. Here is where to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tasmania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crowne Plaza Hobart <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On Liverpool Street in Hobart’s West End, a short walk from Salamanca Place and the waterfront, Crowne Plaza is the most practical upscale base in the city \u2013 central enough to reach everything on foot, with valet parking included in some stays. Core Restaurant and Bar uses Tasmanian produce throughout; the rooftop bar on level 12 has city and harbour views that improve noticeably with a Tasmanian sparkling in hand. The Club Lounge upgrade adds breakfast, evening canap\u00e9s and all-day drinks \u2013 worth considering for a longer stay. MONA is 12 minutes by car; Dark Mofo in winter, Taste of Tasmania in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Discovery Resorts Cradle Mountain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Experience the untamed beauty of the dramatic alpine landscape that is the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain and Lake St. Clair National Park at this resort, that sits amid bushland on its northern border, an hour\u2019s drive from Devonport. This is where wilderness meets comfort; cosy one and two-bedroom cabins with fireplaces and forest views set the scene perfectly after a day of hiking, with curious wallabies and wombats coming right up to the balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

RACV Hobart Hotel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Centrally positioned to make the most of MONA, Salamanca Market and Hobart\u2019s extraordinary restaurant scene, this CBD base with hotel or apartment-style accommodation is ideal for exploring one of the world’s great small cities. Head to the signature restaurant, Charcoal, for market-fresh seafood and seasonal dishes (like crab and saffron risotto), or the adjoining Cascade on Collins historic bar for a showcase of award-winning Tasmanian wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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