After covid lockdowns in Australia, many of us are itching to hit the road and travel Australia or go abroad. The world is our oyster now and as we can travel wherever we want to now, consider an Australian staycation. Why? Here’s 10 reasons to take a staycation Australia. 

What is a Staycation?

Have you been hearing the word staycation a lot lately? Well what is a staycation? If you Google the word staycation, you will discover in short, the word means to spend a holiday in one’s home country rather than abroad. Your staycation is taken from your home or near your home where you could do day trips or weekend trips or longer trips in another part of Australia. Sounds good right! Well, it should, because Australia has so many wonderful places to go and experience.

How Long is a Staycation?

A staycation can be as long as you want it to be. A day, a weekend, a week or more. There is no real limit on how long you can go on a staycation for.

10 Reasons to Take Have a Staycation in Australia

1. Easy To Plan And Execute

The first reason why I like staycations is because the planning and executing of a trip abroad can be stressful and fatiguing. Having a staycation at home in Australia is far easier to plan and execute. Thus less stress and fatigue, both time and money involved.

2. Save Money – One Of The Top Reasons To Take A Staycation

Yep, a staycation at home in Australia is far less expensive than a big trip abroad. You can go on a day staycation at minimal cost as there are many ‘free things to do’ all across Australia. For instance, I could catch a bus into Melbourne and see many free things. That’s a pretty cheap day-cation, right!

3. Minimal Packing is Required for a Staycation

Depending on the length of your Aussie staycation, you will have minimal packing requirements. But still, for any staycation have a packing checklist, even if it is a packing list for a day at the beach. A packing list will help you to not forget anything.

4. More Time to Enjoy Your Staycation

With a staycation in Australia you won’t need to endure a long flight to get to your destination. Unless you are flying from Sydney to Perth or vice versa for example. But most have a staycation within an hour or two of home giving you more time to enjoy the place you are visiting for your staycation. And there is no jet lag to worry about.

5. A Staycation Gives You A Chance to Explore The Beauty of The Neighbourhood

We often forget to see all the incredible attractions and sights in our own backyard and take them for granted. On a staycation, you will have the chance to visit local sights and attractions. Be a tourist in your own home town.

6. Spend Time with the People or Animals Most Important To You

People are social beings. It is important to keep social connections happening. Having a staycation can help you spend time with family, friends and beloved pets. Include them in your staycation and make it even more special.

7. Good for Your Mental Health

It is a known fact that getting out, especially into the great outdoors, is good for your mental health. Connecting with nature is a great way to help your mental health.

8. No Panic During Emergencies

If any emergencies occur while you are out and about, you should know how to handle it. You will know who to call, what to do and where to go. In a foreign country, emergency numbers are different and you won’t know where to go or the procedure. 

9. No Language Barriers

Having a staycation in Australia will mean you don’t have any language barriers. Unlike if you were travelling abroad such as in Europe where you can encounter a different language every couple of days.

10. Supporting the Locals

Lastly on my list of reasons to have an Australia staycation, on a Aussie staycation, you are keeping money local. You will be supporting local businesses who are generally mum and dad businesses. That’s a good thing!

Where Will You Go in Australia for your Australian Staycation?

Take a staycation in Australia – some inspiration:

Go on a Road Trip
Canberra, ACT
New South Wales
Northern Territory
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia