Spending by domestic tourists has hit an all-time high, with the latest figures showing an increase in Australian travellers in every state and territory.
Noel and Faye Wieck live in the faming region of Darling Downs in southern Queensland.
Noel says he doesn't like to travel too far from home.
"I've been a dairy farmer for 57 years. I've been tied to the farm. I just don't like travelling too much."
His wife Faye says the pair usually travel domestically because it's cheaper.
"It probably doesn't cost so much. And, like I said, I like to see Australia first before I'd go overseas."
The pair have chosen to spend theses Christmas holidays in Sydney, ioining a growing number of Australians opting to holiday at home in 2016.
Australians took more than 66 million domestic trips in the past year.
Tourism and Transport forum chief executive Margy Osmond says it's a good sign.
"This is great news. Australians have clearly fallen back in love with Australia. And it tells you what a great job our state-based destination organisations are doing because we've seen a five percent increase across the board in people choosing to holiday at home."
Ms Osmond says the lower cost of domestic travel may be one of the major factors.
"Apart from the fact that we are a fabulous destination, and every state has wonderful places to visit, I think there are elements here about how much it costs to travel perhaps in some instances and people's confidence.
Margy Osmond says increased safety concerns may be another reason.
"I think the international situation does play into people's willingness or desire to holiday at home. Having said that though I think Australians are very intrepid travellers and are usually pretty happy to get on a plane and fly anywhere."
The total sum of spending by domestic tourists hit an all-time high of almost $60 billion in 2016.
