If you're one of those people that can't make their mind up about what they're doing then last minute holidays will suit your travel plans down to the ground.
All major cities in Australia are geared-up for last minute holiday packages, with Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast all popular. Within a few hours you can find yourself climbing the Harbour Bridge, shopping in Chapel Street or learning to surf at Burleigh Heads. Many hotel chains, from small to large, offer accommodation deals to fill any gaps.
Still close to home for your last minute holidays why not take a few more hours on a plane and head to New Zealand? Fly into Auckland and travel down and see the geothermal springs of Rotorua or go for the South Island and take in a few days skiing in Queenstown.
Asia is also a great travel destination for cheap holidays and last minute vacations. Weekend breaks in Singapore offer a great choice of things to do and places to party and Bali often has plenty of last minute holidays and deals available.
Europe has a multitude of options to pick from with last minute solutions available in Amsterdam, the Algarve in Portugal and the chance to party in Barcelona. Paris, Prague and Rome can also be added to the list for romance, drinking or sigh-seeing.
Just because you're not organised, doesn't mean it will cost a lot. Just be flexible and you'll find some great last minute holidays.
1 night accommodation at the 4-star Outrigger Surfers Paradise in a City View Twin.
The 4-star Outrigger Surfers Paradise is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, on Queensland's famous Gold Coast. Perfectly situated at the centre of the entertainment precinct and only 100 metres from the iconic Surfers Paradise Beach.
Outrigger Surfers Paradise also features an in-house restaurant, Deja View which offers a delicious range of modern cuisines and a kids eat free option. The hotel offers 411 spacious, refurbished hotel rooms with sweeping views of Surfers Paradise and the Pacific Ocean.
Featuring a spacious pool area, children's wading pool, spa, tennis court, gymnasium, business centre and conference facility, Outrigger Surfers Paradise is the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers.
At Outrigger Surfers Paradise, everything is at your fingertips, the only decision you'll need to make is what to do first. Beach, attractions, shopping, nightlife or dining are just moments away. Relax on white sandy beaches under the warm gold coast sun; indulge in endless dining and entertainment options or experience the Gold Coasts world famous theme parks.
Just a one minute walk to the iconic Surfers Paradise Beach, or one block from the dining and entertainment hotspots found on Cavill and Orchid Avenues, discover why Outrigger Surfers Paradise is the perfect base to explore the fun, vibrance and entertainment the Gold Coast is famous for.
1 night accommodation at the 4-star The Hotel Cairns in a Plantation Room.
Receive a AUD$100 Food/Beverage dinner voucher in Plantation Hot Rocks Restaurant per day*.
FREE car parking.
FREE use of the art cardio gym and cable TV.
The Hotel Cairns is perfectly and conveniently located - 10 minutes drive from the Airport and just minutes to shops and eateries in Cairns' CBD . The hotel is reminiscent of the tropical 'Queenslander' style properties that provides a true experience and tropical ambience in a unique hotel.
The Hotel Cairns has been Eco-Friendly STAR Accredited. Privately owned and operated by an Australian family, the Bakers, The hotel has undergone a complete remodelling and refurbishment to emerge as the classic accommodation in Cairns.
Thoroughly modern, but with an appealing touch of classical Queensland style, our guest rooms and suites present with cool marble floors, terracotta tiles, elegant and functional fittings and luxurious linens. Each of our tropical living hotel rooms feature LCD flat screen TV, 53 free cable channels and top of the range Sealy Postopaedic executive beds.
Set back from the street and well shaded by tropical trees and plants, The Hotel Cairns features a tour booking desk, a sparkling blue outdoor pool and spa, a modern, state of the art cardio gymnasium, a choice of function rooms, an onsite car park and a welcoming indoor/outdoor restaurant, The Plantation Bar & Grill. Spoil all your senses and embark on a feast at the award-winning Plantation Restaurant at The Hotel Cairns. Tropical Queensland architecture, live music, intimate candle-lit tables, exquisite meals using only the region's freshest ingredients - The Plantation is a true tropical Queensland dining experience right in the heart of Cairns. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.
The Hotel Cairns is also emerging as a popular Cairns Wedding Venue where old world charm meets style and sophistication. The Hotel Cairns is also a stylish and popular venue choice when it comes to finding function rooms or a conference venue. The Hotel Cairns is the perfect place to book your Cairns Holiday for you and your family.
2 nights accommodation at the 3-star Albany Motel Melbourne in a Standard Double.
The Albany Hotel is a fabulous little gem tucked away in one of South Yarra's prettiest streets. Once a hangout for musicians in the 60's and 70's?, it is somewhat of an institution in the area with a 40 year history. It was originally a 1960's motel attached to a wonderful Victorian Mansion and has since been split into the Albany Original and the newly formed Bloomfield Hotel.
Having recently undergone a transformation, the Hotel has emerged with a Fashion meets Music theme which can be seen throughout the property. From the black and white striped walls in the bar, to the floor to ceiling photographs, murals and artwork, funky bed-heads and red hallways, it's become an interesting and chilled place to stay.
There are many different room types which are designed to cater to the needs and budgets of all our guests. The hotel section of the Albany houses our Deluxe rooms and the rear motel section our original standard rooms and our refurbished Superior rooms with original bathrooms, along with the Pool Club Deluxe rooms which have had a funky fitout but still house original bathrooms and we also offer a family room w a lounge area.
The hotel prides itself on its individuality and cheeky style which is designed to both welcome and entertain you in the most comfortable of ways. More importantly our front office team are warm and welcoming and are there to attend to even your smallest needs.
Breakfast is served 7 days a week in our sun filled restaurant. We are also offering bar food and dine in options 7 days a week. Our chic location is what makes this hotel even more unique. Nestled in South Yarra, one of Melbourne's most exclusive areas, the hotel is within walking distance of some of Melbourne's top restaurants.
We are a couple of blocks from famous Chapel Street, which is one of Melbourne's prime shopping areas, we are also only 2 km's away from the city itself. Connected by trams in both directions and located on the corner of Toorak Road, Millswyn Street runs between gorgeous Fawkner Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
We are a hop, skip and a jump from the Melbourne Cricket Ground, ok well a 20 minute walk or 10 minute cab ride, close to the Grand Prix circuit (easily audible in Feb), a short tram ride to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), the Victoria and Prahran Markets, the Rod Laver Tennis Centre and many of the Overseas consulates.
We offer limited on-site parking. All our rooms are non smoking but feel free to smoke your heart out in the areas provided.
2 nights accommodation at the 3-star ibis Budget Canberra.
FREE Parking available.
All our rooms are Non Smoking and have their own shower ensuite, LCD TV with game console capability, alarm clock, in house movies and wi fi (at cost),reverse-cycle air conditioning, large mirror and sink. All toweling and linen is provided.
1 night accommodation at the 3.5-star Luma Luma Holiday Apartments in a Studio Apartment.
We are situated in the heart of the city, on the corner of Woods and Knuckey St. Via airport, the most convenient transport is the Airport Shuttle Bus which you can board at the Airport or Taxi's at the taxi rank.
