Our home state may get the most love from us because making weekend trips here is easy. And we may be bias, but easy or not, there are some wonderful destinations found in our own backyard.

Whether we’re snorkelling at Sydney’s best beaches, checking out the light displays at the annual Vivid festival, road tripping down the south coast or sipping some of the state’s finest wines, there’s plenty to do in New South Wales.

Stunning beaches, idyllic islands and colourful coral reefs await in the Sunshine State. Here are some of the adventures we’ve taken in Queensland and our tips on how to make the most of your time there.

From Bali to Singapore, New Zealand to Fiji, here’s our guides to taking short breaks from Australia and making the most of just a few days in these incredible destinations.

Looking to book your next adventure? Check out our recommended day tours and activities.