Between Uluru, Whitehaven Beach and Sydney Harbour, travellers to and within Australia have always favoured the big sights over lesser-known quantities.
But if you want to make 2018 the year when you step outside the travel box, then why not add these five little-known gems to your bucket list for the next 12 months?
Here, with the help of experts from Tangalooma Island Resort, FEMAIL have put together the five hidden travel destinations you need to head to – pronto.
How many have you ticked off?
FEMAIL have put together a list of the five hidden travel destinations in Australia you need to head to now (pictured: Bay of Fires in Tasmania)
Set among white sand and clear waters, the Bay of Fires (picutred) is located between Binalong Bay and Eddystone Point and is best explored by foot
Bay of Fires, Tasmania
Tasmania has been growing in popularity in recent years – and for good reason, it’s jaw-droppingly beautiful.
‘Over 240 years ago, Captain Tobias named the orange lichen-covered boulders after Aboriginal Fires and to this day, the Bay of Fires still ignites a flame of wonder from visitors to the site,’ experts from Tangalooma said.
‘Set among white sand and clear waters, the Bay is located between Binalong Bay and Eddystone Point and is best explored by foot.’
The unknown Tasmanian beauty is also great for a ‘myriad of local wildlife, which adds to its charm’, experts added.
Book a trip to Tassie and soak up all the sights it has to offer.
‘A short drive from the small town of Hayden, this incredible pre-historic rock formation – Wave Rock (pictured) will leave you in absolute awe,’ experts said
Eroded away over millions of years, the breaking wave-shaped granite cliff is around 15 metres high and 110 metres long (pictured)
Wave Rock, WA
‘A short drive from the small town of Hayden, this incredible pre-historic rock formation will leave you in absolute awe,’ experts said.
Eroded away over millions of years, the breaking wave-shaped granite cliff is around 15 metres high and 110 metres long.
You can walk the length of it or climb to the top to enjoy a view of stunning farmland, gum forests and salty bush.
‘Located in the Mount Gambier region, the Umpherston sinkhole was transformed into a beautiful sunken garden in 1886 after corrosion to the limestone cave caused the chamber’s roof to collapse’ (pictured)
Umpherston Sinkhole, SA
According to Tangalooma experts, ‘this one needs to be seen to be believed’.
‘Located in the Mount Gambier region, the Umpherston sinkhole was transformed into a beautiful sunken garden in 1886 after corrosion to the limestone cave caused the chamber’s roof to collapse.’
You can take in the size of the shrunken gardens from the viewing platform at the top, or walk down into the sinkhole to soak up the tranquil beauty of the location.
One for explorers, from near and far.
Picture being surrounded by clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and pristine national parks and you’re close to what Tangalooma Island Resort (pictured) is like
Located on Moreton Island, the little-known destination (pictured) is a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane
Tangalooma Island Resort, Queensland
Picture being surrounded by clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and pristine national parks:
‘If you have ever dreamed of feeding wild dolphins and snorkelling among abandoned shipwrecks, or quad biking as the sun goes down, then Tangalooma should be at the top of your bucket list,’ experts said.
Located on Moreton Island, the little-known destination is a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane.
Perfect for a mini-break next year.
‘If you have ever dreamed of feeding wild dolphins and snorkelling among abandoned shipwrecks, or quad biking as the sun goes down, then Tangalooma should be at the top of your bucket list,’ experts said (pictured: Tangalooma)
Last but not least, Nambung National Park allows history and nature to combine (pictured)
Known as The Pinnacles, the area (pictured) also boasts an array of native animals and bird life, who have all called the new habitat their home
Nambung National Park, SA
Last but not least, Nambung National Park allows history and nature to combine.
‘With 17,487 hectares of limestone pillars, the formations emerged from the sand almost 30,000 years ago and have since become Nambung National Park’s major natural attraction.’
Known as The Pinnacles, the area also boasts an array of native animals and bird life, who have all called the new habitat their home.