Unusual Australian Holidays

<h3>Unusual Australian Holidays </h3>

<b>Make your Christmas getaway more memorable this year with an unusual Aussie holiday!</b><br><br>

The famous Australian summer is as unique as the budgie-smugglers and Bondi waves with which it has become synonymous. But there are plenty of options for holiday-makers who want something more unique – from a B&B in an underground cave to a Baroque stay in a converted church. <br><br>

Aussies are increasingly looking for accommodation that reflects our diverse landscape and culture, according to TakeABreak.com.au Joint CEO Justin Butterworth. <br><br>

'Holiday-makers are always looking for ways to make their holidays even more memorable, and accommodation is one element that people always remember from their trips. Australia has some truly unique properties that any guest would be sure to remember." he says. <br><br>

Down to Erth B&B in South Australia's Coober Pedy is perfect for those trying to get back to their roots. It is an underground, self-contained apartment on the edge of the Coober Pedy Opal Fields, where holiday-makers are sure to get a great night's sleep and plenty of privacy. The country hospitality also means home-grown fruit and jams are supplied as part of the continental breakfast.   <br><br>

Meanwhile Old Dadswell Town in Victoria's Grampians region is the ultimate Aussie getaway. The cottages are based on 280 acres of bushland with a unique Australian theme. 'We have some great Aussie humour about the Town, really quirky and sometimes just crazy. Our -Double Outback Dunny' is one example of that uniquely Australian sarcasm," says property owner Jenny Green. <br><br>

For those who ever sought an elevated octagonal lodging made of locally sourced timber, it can be found at The Old Schoolhouse at Coonabarabran, NSW. Guests are invited to participate in running the farm on which this eco-friendly property is built, with surrounding activities such as bird-watching and bushwalking also in high demand. <br><br>

The period charm of the Last Stop Ambledown Self Contained Trains has been restored to allow holiday-makers to take a step back in time and stay in luxuriously appointed train carriages. Stationed in Wallaroo, ACT, the carriages are located in the perfect rural setting and are a short stroll to some of the ACT's best wineries. <br><br>

There are few buildings as beautiful as the Pendragon Hall Studio Apartment in Hobart, Tasmania. The converted Gothic church combines period features with modern luxuries to create an inviting ambiance that is moments away from Hobart's tourist attractions. <br><br>

'The Christmas/New Year period is the ideal time to relax and reconnect with family and friends before the hectic year starts up again. Take advantage of the warmer months with the added option of a quirky and unusual place to stay," says Justin Butterworth.<br><br>

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