Short Break Destinations For Self-Care

Many experts said that employees who don’t take vacations may likely struggle with depression, distress, hypertension, and loss of sleep. This situation can bring negative impacts on social connections with family at home and colleagues at work. On another note, it has been confirmed that going on vacation, whether it is a solo backpacking trip or luxury tour, helps to increase your skills in creativity and problem solving, rejuvenate your soul, multiply your joy, and reduce stress and emotional burnout. If we accumulate those advantages, they will definitely improve your well-being. Now that you are ready to plan your holiday, read on to find out where is the best place to spend your short breaks in Australia.

• The Whyalla Maritime Museum

The former HMAS Whyalla, the first ship built in the Whyalla Shipyards in 1941, is housed at the Whyalla Maritime Museum. It is located 2 kilometers from the ocean and 2 m high above the ground. A large number of tourists annually visit this museum to experience a unique moment of stepping beneath the ship. On a lovely day, the outdoor area is surrounded by gorgeous gardens, so you can enjoy a little picnic during your visit. Don’t forget to take a look inside the museum to watch a good short documentary about how the ship was relocated two kilometers from the sea to the exhibition.

• The spectacular Canberra balloon 

Canberra is a well-organized city centered on Lake Burley-Griffin and surrounded by bushland, and a hot air balloon ride can be one of the fantastic ways to appreciate and enjoy the city. Over 25 balloons from Australia and around the world come together to make the Canberra skyline a constant stream of color, sound, and a clear view to enjoy. Come early in the morning and you can witness the beautiful sunrise over Australia’s capital and enjoy the serene view and you will have the opportunity to capture amazing pictures and experiences.

• National Library of Australia

If you love reading, then you should plan a visit to the National Library of Australia. It is built to house a million collections of books and Australian stories. Trove, a fantastic internet-based tool that includes a broad range of Australian sources of information, is also curated by it.  When you come to this place, you should also have a look at the Treasures Gallery. It keeps many interesting objects from the previous era, including old maps, ancient writings, artworks, and Olympic torches from the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. 

• Alpine National Park

This place is an absolute paradise for adventurers. There are many activities that you can do here. You can climb Victoria’s high mountains, ride horses with beautiful flower scenery, and ride mountain bikes on the best bike trails in Alpine National Park, or you can simply admire the beauty of nature that the place offers. 

Those are some places you can visit for short breaks Australia. Find the right time for you to reward yourself with a pleasant trip as a getaway from your routines to improve your well-being.