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Where to go for a long weekend during Winter

  • 11-05-2015 5:24am
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    punk_one82
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    As the thread title suggests - looking to go away for a long weekend in June, somewhere in Australia. Will be going from Sydney. So far a few ideas are Margaret River or the Barossa, but not sure if they'll be too enjoyable given that the weather may be dreadful. Has anybody any suggestions for somewhere slightly warmer but with some nice things to do?


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  • #2
    markymark21
    Registered Users Posts: 595 ✭✭✭markymark21


    punk_one82 wrote: »
    As the thread title suggests - looking to go away for a long weekend in June, somewhere in Australia. Will be going from Sydney. So far a few ideas are Margaret River or the Barossa, but not sure if they'll be too enjoyable given that the weather may be dreadful. Has anybody any suggestions for somewhere slightly warmer but with some nice things to do?


    If you're into wine Adelaide would be a good option. Adelaide hills, Barossa valley, Connawarra, Clare Valley etc etc are all great - with some amazing wineries and fantastic scenery

    You set on finding somewhere warm as well? Some great skiing in Victoria also


  • #3
    Batgurl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭Batgurl


    Sunny Coast? The issue you'll find is that last minute flights for that weekend will be pretty steep. If you have a car, I'd probably rather recommend Port Stephens or even Forster.


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    mandrake04
    Registered Users Posts: 4,435 ✭✭✭mandrake04


    Daydream Island or Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, been to both during June and weather was shorts and T-Shirts stuff


  • #5
    woolymammoth
    Registered Users Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭woolymammoth


    Take it from someone who lives in Adelaide - it gets a bit baltic here in the winter. As much as i love this place, if you're interested in somewhere warmer in June, Adelaide & surrounds may not be the place for you.

    Unless by warmer you mean staying at a winery retreat with a big open fire.. :pac:


  • #6
    ObeyTheSuit
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭ObeyTheSuit


    I'm going with Mandrake on that one. Queensland will have some of the better more warm temperatures for your weekend.
    Right now I'm on a business trip from up from Melbourne to Brisbane and it's definitely a much nicer climate.

    Whitsundays are awesome.


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  • #7
    punk_one82
    Registered Users Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭punk_one82


    We decided to skip the expensive flights and drive to the Hunter for a slightly cheaper weekend. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll be sure to check them all out over the coming few years :)


  • #8
    Long Gone
    Registered Users Posts: 771 ✭✭✭Long Gone


    Surfers Paradise is great - Fantastic beach and good nightlife. Meter maids in bikinis (and kinky PVC jackets if there's a chance of showers... ) - What more do you want ?


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