Something self-contained, child friendly and not too far to drive? Online websites today are increasingly easy to use, search and browse, so you can find just the place to book accommodation Australia-wide - at your own convenience, 24 hours a day.TakeABreak.com.au has a specific family friendly section and promises easy browsing, ... Read more

The Twelve Apostles region features some of the world’s most spectacular coastal scenery. The 3 coastal townships of Port Campbell, Princetown and Peterborough are ideal bases for a thorough exploration of the Western Otway Ranges rainforest, Great Ocean Road and Shipwreck coast. On FootTake advantage of a comprehensive system ... Read more

Need to get away but want to make sure the access, activities, attractions and facilities where you are going meet your needs? Not to mention finding a great deal!   Reports that we are all living longer and most of us are getting about more freely than our parents could at our age (yippee!). The great news is that we are taking ... Read more

Location, Location, Location Just as location is important for your big day, for both the ceremony and your reception, choosing the right honeymoon destination is key to your enjoyment once all the hard work is over.   Whether it is the bride or the groom planning your honeymoon, there are a range of things you ... Read more

Need to get away but can’t bear leaving your ‘best friend’ home alone? Not to mention finding someone to look after them, and then the long face they pull when you all pile into the car.   According to the RSPCA, “Australia has the highest incidence of pet ownership in the world with pets being owned in more ... Read more

Do you just need a break from the humdrum of every day life? Escape from the city, for a weekend, or a longer getaway! The average Australian takes holidays twice a year, and most often we travel with families and friends, including children, according to recent research commissioned by TakeABreak. Australian holidaymakers most ... Read more

Need to get away but don’t want to leave your ‘best friend’ home alone? Getting away and taking your pet with you used to be difficult, but there is an increasingly large selection of holiday accommodation available for people with pets. Not limited to budget accommodation, caravan parks and camping grounds, you can find ... Read more

Getaway to the Grampians The Grampians area, and in particular The Grampians National Park, has a natural beauty which boasts an extensive network of tracks perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you are there for the bushwalking, climbing, abseiling, canoeing, horseback riding or the local wildlife or want to make your way by 4WD or balloon ... Read more

Switch on your sense of adventure, rekindle your love of history, fine tune your appreciation of the natural world, and take a trip to Ballarat, where you will discover a city with a rich cultural heritage and vibrant lifestyle. Ballarat is situated 110 kilometres north west of Melbourne, and is a fantastic day trip, short break or longer ... Read more

Can you keep a secret? Metung Village is tucked away, like a well-kept secret, in a peaceful corner of the Gippsland Lakes. This picture-perfect village is almost surrounded by the Lakes. Everywhere you look there’s water and boats. Metung offers a true escape, a chance to share simple pleasures. It’s both incredibly romantic ... Read more