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

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

There is no place like NSW The Tweed Coast; a rising star on the coast Nestled in the Southern Hemisphere's biggest eroded crater, The Tweed is a fertile wonderland that has some of Australia's greatest biodiversity. From World Heritage-listed rainforests and unspoilt beaches, to rolling farmland and lush wilderness, it ... Read more

Jervis Bay, NSW South Coast Walter Burley-Griffin drew up plans for parts of the Jervis Bay region, in the hope that it would become the port of Australia's National Capital. This goes back to the time when the inland site of Canberra was selected to be our capital, with the area being proclaimed as 'Jervis Bay Territory'. A scenic and ... Read more

Bredbo is a quaint rural village located in the Monaro, the heart of Merino Country. Undisturbed by the urban sprawl of the major cities and towns Bredbo has retained its old world charm and the true nature of Australian rural life. The gateway to the High Country Bredbo is surrounded by views of sprawling grasslands, pastures and ... Read more

Great Lakes, Hunter Coast, NSW Enter a natural paradise where dolphins surf and whale breach, where the fishing is bountiful and the surfing first class. Great Lakes is NSW's water playground with its 145 kilometres of stunning coastline and glittering mosaic of inland waterways based around the impressive Wallis, Smiths and Myall ... Read more

Yuranga is a large, comfortable log house, well situated on Old Adaminaby with expansive lake and countryside views. It is a great place just to chill out, or from where you can gain easy access to the lake and Mt Selwyn ski fields. Read more