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‘More Med than Rotto’: Four of the best weekend getaways in WA right now

A revived Rottnest resort, a 1960s-groove beach shack, a Busselton beauty and moonlight magic – Western Australia’s weekend-away options keep getting better.

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From a mudbrick hut to a tranquil harbourside B&B – 17 perfect getaways in Victoria

Geothermal-pool paradise, off-grid glamping, a pet-friendly coastal nirvana … Victoria’s latest weekend whirls are all within easy reach of the big smoke.

From farm stays to island escapes – five perfect Queensland getaways

Hamilton’s five-star resort reset, a hinterland haven that becomes stargazer heaven at night, mid-rainforest luxury – and more.

An hour from Adelaide, you can wake up to giraffes outside your window

From safari and outback escapes to CBD cool and cottagecore cosiness – here are fresh ways to recharge from the everyday in SA, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.

Just 90 minutes from Sydney, you can relax in your own balcony bathtub with stunning views

Luxury lodges, lake-edge lolling, seaside stunners, glam-amid-grit CBD staycations and wine-country wonders: 16 great escapes in NSW.

The 52 Weekends Away edition

The 52 Weekends Away edition: Good Weekend’s annual roundup of fresh, fast and fabulous breaks across the nation

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The Finish Line, Battery Point.

52 Weekends Away: ACT and Tasmania

Indulge in the serenity at an off-grid eco retreat, a wood-fired hot tub on a truffle farm, or spend a night in a restored 1920s church.

The swimming pool is shaded by palm trees – a true oasis in the middle of the outback.

52 Weekends Away: QLD, NT, SA and WA

Experience a ’70s Australiana-meets-Palm Springs aesthetic, an oasis in the middle of the outback or a hidden cabin behind a winery.

Tiny Lenore at Mooramong.

52 Weekends Away: VIC

Max out that 48-hour window: whether you’re into retro hotels or converted churches, cool city digs or vineyard adjacent pads, there’s a galaxy of escape options - and quite a few outdoor bathtubs - to consider.

Swell Hotel Byron: A boutique hotel in Byron Bay.

52 Weekends Away: NSW

Want to make sparks fly, or sloth it out? Whether you want to get wild or get pampered, find bucolic bliss or urban buzz, max out that 48-hour window with our annual round-up of bright, beautiful escapes across the country.