Domestic or International? Here are the top destinations for Aussies this summer

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Beautiful Beach in South Australia Credit: Storyblocks

In Usap Tayo, we discussed the growing desire among Australians to travel this summer as 74 per cent plan a holiday. Despite this enthusiasm, rising costs are pushing many to stay within their state or travel interstate instead of heading overseas


Key Points
  • Domestic travel dominates: NSW and Queensland lead as the top destinations, with the Gold Coast emerging as the most popular spot.
  • Limited overseas trips: Only 15 per cent are travelling abroad, with New Zealand, Europe and Japan among the top choices.
  • Cost pressures shape decisions: More than half say financial stress affects their plans, leading to shorter holidays, last-minute deal hunting and budgets under $5,000 for most travellers.
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