From countryside destinations to natural attractions, there is so much to explore beyond gateway cities. Here is a collection of some epic day trips you can take.

Melbourne

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences: Victoria

Kids learn about the didgeridoo at the Spirits of the Red Sand experience. Queensland is full of opportunities to delve into the diverse culture of Aboriginal Australia. Image credit: Archie Sartracom/Tourism Australia
Brisbane

Aboriginal cultural experiences: Queensland

Ancient rock art at Ubirr (Kakadu), depicting a long-neck turtle. The Northern Territory is an incredible place to learn about Aboriginal Australia. Image credit: Tourism NT/Helen Orr.
Darwin

Aboriginal cultural experiences: Northern Territory

Aboriginal tour guide chats to tourists in Sydney Royal Botanic Garden with the harbour and Harbour Bridge in background. Image credit: Destination NSW
Sydney

Aboriginal cultural experiences: New South Wales

People fishing at sunset, the Esplanade, Hervey Bay. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland
Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay on a budget: best things to do

Three people sitting on the lawn in front of Dunedin Railway Station on a sunny day. Image credit: Dunedin NZ
Dunedin

Cheap as: how to do Dunedin on a budget

Panoramic view of Queenstown, New Zealand, with Lake Wakatipu in the foreground and snow-covered mountains in the background.
Queenstown

Queenstown on a budget: the best things to do

Adelaide

Aboriginal cultural experiences: South Australia

Aerial view of Wellington city at twilight.
Wellington

Keep it cool: the best things to do in Wellington

Tanah Lot temple and coastline with crashing waves, Bali, Indonesia.
Bali

The best things to do in Bali