When the first sub-20 degree day hits during the Australian winter, the mass exodus begins. You're either on a Europe trip, or you're at home scrolling Instagram watching least three friends drinking wine in Sicily.
It's hard to fathom how so many people manage to pull it together and jetset North for the third year in a row, but the reality for most of us, it isn't feasible every year. But who says your holiday needs to be European? We live in one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world - there are plenty of wanderlust-inducing destinations and beautifully-designed hotels you can visit without venturing somewhere international.
Have a particular craving for quaint German towns, rolling Tuscan hills or the crystalline water of the Greek Islands? There are spots within Australia that will satisfy all these tastes. Find below, our list of dreamy Australian destinations that will make you feel like you're in Europe.
For rocky Mallorca beaches, try the Fleurieu Peninsula, SA
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For the bluer than blue water in Sardinia, tap the Ningaloo Reef, WA
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Provencial-style lavender fields? You'll find them in Nabowla TAS
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Want to ski the Alps? Try Mount Hotham, VIC
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Want the rock formations of Paros, Greece? Try Albany and Elephant Rocks, WA
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Want to sip wine in Tuscan rolling hills? Visit Orange, NSW
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For historic German charm, try Hahnsdorf SA
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Looking for cool climate English countryside, then try the Southern Highlands, NSW
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Dreaming of the Norwegian fjords? Cradle Mountain, TAS is the answer
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Seeking the powder white sand of the Baleric Islands? Try Airlie Beach, QLD
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