Best towns to visit in Australia this summer

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We reveal the best regional towns to visit this summer in Australia.

Get ready to #reclaimsummer! There is more to an Aussie summer than just the coast. Discover a different kind of summer holiday by heading inland to our regional towns for a whole host of experiences that you won’t find anywhere else.

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Katherine, Northern Territory

Drive 3 scenic hours south of Darwin along the Nature’s Way to Katherine for some of the most memorable summer experiences in the country.

Hahndorf, South Australia

Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, Hahndorf, should do the trick if you're less focused on nature and more on your stomach.

Stanthorpe, Queensland

Two-and-a-half hours southwest of Brisbane lies the charming town of Stanthorpe.

Montville, Queensland

Montville, just 90 minutes north of Brisbane is the creative heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales, Australia

The beauty of Wisemans Ferry lies in its unique location.

Bellingen, New South Wales

Find the riverside town of Bellingen on the doorstep of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest.

Paynesville, Victoria

Paynesville, in the East Gippsland region, is known as the boating capital of Victoria, and for good reason.

Bright, Victoria

As the summer days roll into Bright in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys, so, too do those with an appetite for outdoor activities and adventure.

Pemberton, Western Australia

Head to the Southern Forests and Valleys region, to discover pretty-as-a-picture Pemberton.

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