Suggestion for travel over New Year shutdown period?

Lsendmepizza on 24/08/2019 - 17:06

Hi there, starting to get really burnt out from work and thinking about a short break over the Christmas shutdown period 27/12-05/01 (approx) w/partner.

Looking for some suggestions for good domestic short breaks. Have had my eyes set on a great barrier reef trip to spend time relaxing and recharging but don't want to break the bank.

Have had a few trips to Europe/America but not many trips in Australia, apart from the South/North coast of NSW due to proximity.

Any tips for bargains over this period or great places worth a visit? If it's going to cost a fortune might be better off going international.

Thanks!

Travel

Comments

  • Taro Milk Tea on 24/08/2019 - 17:29

    Any tips for bargains over this period or great places worth a visit?

    Errr No?

    • capslock on 24/08/2019 - 19:29

      To be fair, flights from Sydney to Townsville on OP's dates is only $309 return. Sounds like a bargain to me.

      • sendmepizza on 25/08/2019 - 13:20

        Yeah, not a complete tight-ass just don't want to pay through the teeth for no reason.

  • cimrak on 24/08/2019 - 17:44

    I see your profile says you are in Sydney. Have you tried any local hike/camping spots?

    • sendmepizza on 25/08/2019 - 13:21

      Have been around the East coast for a fair few smaller trips, really nice just wanted something a bit different.

  • dcep on 24/08/2019 - 19:00

    dominos storefront

    • sendmepizza on 25/08/2019 - 13:21

      Cheap enough but not good for the summer waistline

  • elgrande on 24/08/2019 - 21:24
    -2

    Christmas shutdown period

    Do you work in state govt? Terminology sounds very specific..

    starting to get really burnt out from work

    Oh wait, scrap that first question.

    • sendmepizza on 25/08/2019 - 13:22

      I wish, all those benefits. (Un)fortunately construction.

    • ronnknee on 25/08/2019 - 18:06

      Most office jobs have Christmas shutdown periods.

  • afoveht on 24/08/2019 - 21:40
    +1

    Fly to Adelaide, hire a small camper and do a few days on the Eyre peninsula - eg: Perlubie Beach. Finish with a day or two in the Adelaide hills.

    • sendmepizza on 25/08/2019 - 13:22

      Thanks for the suggestion, will look into it!

  • Tech5 on 24/08/2019 - 23:33
    +1

    Go to cairns, drive up to cape tribulation (2 hours)

    • sendmepizza on 25/08/2019 - 13:22

      Will look in to it, sounds nice!

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