The Complete Guide to Planning an Australian Staycation
What Is a Staycation, and Why Are Australians Taking More of Them? A staycation means taking a holiday within Australia rather than travelling internationally. It's become one of Australia's fastest-growing travel patterns — driven by the cost of international airfares, the quality of domestic accommodation options, and a genuine shift in how Australians think about taking time off. You don't need a long-haul flight to have an excellent holiday. But "staycation" covers an enormous range of experiences and price points. A week in a Melbourne apartment costs half what a week in Byron Bay costs.