Australian Traveller has launched a new Great Weekends & Short Breaks edition, highlighting the growing demand for short domestic holidays as Australians increasingly opt for quick getaways over longer vacations.
The special print and online edition showcases weekend escapes and short-break itineraries across every Australian state and territory, reflecting changing travel habits driven by rising travel costs, busy lifestyles and ongoing uncertainty around international travel.
Domestic short breaks take centre stage
The edition features a range of destinations and experiences, from regional road trips and island retreats to off-grid accommodation, food and wine escapes, and city breaks.
Highlights include Kangaroo Island, the Southern Highlands, Noosa’s Makepeace Island, the Grampians, Pemberton, Cradle Mountain, Canberra and the Red Centre, alongside new accommodation and dining experiences around the country.
Australian Traveller print editor Imogen Eveson said even a brief getaway can deliver significant wellbeing benefits.
“Sometimes all it takes is a few days somewhere different to reset,” Eveson said.
“This issue celebrates the incredible diversity of experiences within easy reach across Australia… helping them make the most of every precious day off.”
Catering to changing travel habits
The publication positions the edition as a response to growing interest in meaningful domestic travel that can be enjoyed over a long weekend, offering readers inspiration for experiences that require less time away while supporting regional tourism.
The Great Weekends & Short Breaks edition is available in print and online.
